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Appeal for volunteers: Do you have low mood?

Have you been diagnosed with any of these conditions? * Diabetes * Heart disease * Cancer * Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or another long term physical...

Microchipping – What it means to you and your dog?

From April 6th all dog owners must ensure their pets are microchipped, as legislation is put into place which could result in a £500 fine and a criminal conviction....

It’s goodnight from him…Ronnie Corbett dies age 85

Comic actor Ronnie Corbett has died aged 85, his publicist has confirmed. The Edinburgh-born actor, known for his impeccable comic timing, small stature, and his...

On the run VAT phone fraud gang must pay back £110m

Four convicted fraudsters involved in a vast mobile phone VAT fraud have been ordered to repay more than £110 million in criminal profits. An 18-strong gang spread...

Watch: Brits don’t consider themselves ‘in debt’ until they owe £45,000

The average Brit doesn’t consider themselves ‘in debt’ until they owe £45,000, according to concerning new research. A study into the financial behaviour of 2,000...

Aliens, Yetis and the Loch Ness Monster: The myths Brits believe in

Millions of Brits are firm believers in myths – from the workaday to the weird and wonderful, according to a new study. The most commonly-held misconception is that...

Man jailed after pleading guilty to fraud by false representation and money laundering

A man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to fraud by false representation and money laundering. Michael Hizer (25/03/1959) of HMP Thameside has today, Thursday 24...

Brussels bombing attacks: Salford fly flag at half mast as nation mourns

Salford City Council and Greater Manchester Fire are flying their flags at half mast today in memory of the victims of the Brussels terror attack. At least 34 people are...

GMP – More security at Manchester Airport, patrols stepped up in wake of Brussels bombings

Police will step up patrols at key locations including Manchester Airport in the wake of this morning’s terrorist attacks in Brussels. Top brass said there was no...

Explosions at Brussels Airport: 10 feared dead in suicide bomber blast

Two explosions have rocked Brussels’ Zaventem Airport with 35 people reported wounded and several people feared dead. Local media are quoting airport police who...