A large town in Greater Manchester, where the River Goyt and River Tame join to form the Mersey
A man in his 60s from Stockport is accused of drugging and raping his wife over two decades and conspiring with others to commit sexual offences. He has pleaded guilty to several counts and denies many others; a final trial date is set for September as more defendants await court proceedings.
UK Biobank has identified listings of de-identified health and genetic records for its 500,000 volunteers on Alibaba platforms. The charity has paused access to its research system, revoked credentials for three Chinese research institutions, worked with Chinese authorities to remove listings, and has referred the incident to the Information Commissioner.
Labour has lost control of several councils across England while Reform UK and the Greens gain ground; the results signal a reshaping of the political landscape ahead of any general election, with the SNP and Plaid Cymru also indicating shifts in power in Scotland and Wales.