A market town in Trafford, Greater Manchester
Five people have been jailed in Lincolnshire after abducting and tormenting a man in a relationship-dispute-linked case. Dramatic CCTV shows the victim fleeing and police rescuing him. Prosecutors say the attackers subjected him to violence, humiliation and threats over hours, captured on mobile devices. The court has handed prison terms ranging from five years to nine years.
Sir Ian McKellen has sent a video message to Wigan Pride, expressing love and support. The actor recalls his Wigan grounding and celebrates today’s Pride as a sign of change that lets LGBTQ+ people live openly. The festival marks a shift from past times when Pride did not exist in Wigan.