A town in Greater Manchester, admin centre of its borough, historic mill town.
A 20-year-old prisoner, Marwan Jumaa, has absconded from a hospital transfer in Greater Manchester. He is deemed a risk to himself and others. Police are appealing for information and warning the public not to approach him as the search continues across multiple localities.
Wrexham has confirmed a high-profile pre-season tour to the United States, with fixtures against Leeds United, Liverpool and Sunderland. The team is focused on training and results as injuries shape squad selection ahead of the Championship campaign.
Bill Oddie, the Goodies star and longtime wildlife presenter, has died aged 85. His agent says he was a multi-talented figure who championed conservation, with Springwatch and Birding with Bill Oddie among his notable programs. He faced battles with mental health throughout his life.
A series of AML diagnoses linked to pregnancy and birth complications reveal how rare conditions can strike unexpectedly. Independent reports highlight Kaitlyn Hurlstone’s AML after tonsillitis and a string of pregnancy-related AML cases, underscoring urgent attention to maternal health monitoring and access to treatment.
Bev Craig is poised to become Greater Manchester mayor as Labour seeks to consolidate power after the Makerfield byelection. Results indicate Labour leads with a substantial margin, while Reform UK trails and Greens widen their foothold. Turnout remains relatively low despite the historic scale of the vote.
The Irish-born comedian Jimmy Cricket has died after a short illness, leaving behind decades of family-friendly entertainment across TV, radio and live stages. He is remembered as a sunshine figure who kept audiences laughing with his signature look and gentle humour.
The government has reformulated a plan to release about 5,000 offenders early to ease jail overcrowding. Ministers are excluding some grooming and serious sex-offence cases from the scheme, but critics say the scope remains too broad and victims’ families remain outraged as the policy edge continues to shift.
Rail operators across the UK are adjusting timetables and services in response to an amber heat warning, with temperatures expected to exceed 30C in several regions. Operators warn of reduced services, enforced speed limits, and potential disruption, urging passengers to check journeys before travel.
The Guardian reports on renewed calls for an inclusion-led overhaul of SEND in England, with debates over funding, mainstream provision, and the broader care economy. Advocates argue for infrastructure and staffing improvements, while critics warn that debt-forgiveness schemes will not fix working conditions or pay.
Four women recount years of sexual exploitation by drug gangs, revealing patterns of grooming, coercion, and violence. They say authorities failed to protect them, and public discussion has long overshadowed this issue. The BBC documentary Britain’s Forgotten Girls documents these experiences from 2002 to last year.
Lloyds Banking Group has refused to proceed with a mortgage for Emma Kamio, citing adverse media linked to her daughter’s Palestine Action activism. Kamio says her business and family life have suffered amid the debanking and previous account closures, with further tensions around her daughter’s case.
A husband has admitted a string of offences including rape and sexual assault against his wife, with a separate defendant also admitting multiple charges. The case, heard at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court, involves 13 others and spans 2018 to 2025. The trial for remaining defendants is due to open in October.