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In Leeds, an “ongoing serious incident” involving a man wielding weapons has left three people injured. The individual was spotted on Otley Road in the Headingley area at 14:47 BST, as reported by West Yorkshire Police. Following the occurrence, a male has been apprehended, and investigations are currently underway to ascertain the exact sequence of… Continue reading Three injured in Leeds after man 'seen with weapons'

Video footage from 1975 has been released showing a military jet landing and taking off on a new Lancashire motorway. Test pilot Tim Ferguson successfully landed his Jaguar aircraft, armed with four missiles, on the M55 as a demonstration of its capabilities. Spectators were amazed as Ferguson made his historic visit from Warton Aerodrome to… Continue reading Lancashire's newly built M55 used as makeshift jet runway in 1975

A chance discovery in a charity shop in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, revealed a heartfelt letter written in 1945 by a woman to her beloved who was serving in the RAF. Andy Hacking, a collector with an interest in World War Two militaria, stumbled upon the letter tucked away in a pocket of an RAF uniform… Continue reading Bid to reunite family with letter to RAF darling found 80 years on

Arnold Keys The Ocean Room, a well-known Art Deco venue located in Gorleston-on-Sea, is now up for sale. After closing its doors in March 2024 due to a decrease in trade, the freehold of this seaside music and dance hub is being marketed for potential buyers. Despite the estate agents initiating the sale, no guide… Continue reading Estate agents market Gorleston Ocean Room without a guide price

This week, Royal Navy ships stationed in Plymouth and Portsmouth were tasked with monitoring Russian warships passing through British waters, according to a spokesperson for the navy. The Plymouth-based HMS St Albans, a Type-23 frigate, was responsible for shadowing the Admiral Golovoko as it made its way eastward through the English Channel. To gather additional… Continue reading Royal Navy tracks Russian warships through UK waters

Coronation Street veteran actor Philip Lowrie has passed away at the age of 88. Lowrie, known for his portrayal of Dennis Tanner in the first episode of the long-running soap in 1960, died on Friday, as confirmed by his publicist Mario Renzullo. Renzullo described Lowrie as a beloved actor who became a cornerstone of Coronation… Continue reading Original Coronation Street star Philip Lowrie dies

On the eve of the anticipated middleweight bout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, both fighters underwent a second weight check. Eubank successfully came in under the 12st 1lb limit, avoiding a repeat of the previous day where he had been fined £375,000 for missing the mark by 0.05lb.… Continue reading Eubank vs Benn: Brighton fighter makes fight-day weigh-in on Saturday

In Derbyshire, seven-year-old Elliott unearthed ancient fossils dating back 140 million years while working in his family’s garden. The young palaeontologist found limestone rocks filled with Jurassic creatures after they were exposed in the front yard of their Matlock home. Excited by his discovery, Elliott expressed his love for fossils and his eagerness to find… Continue reading Boy discovers Jurassic fossils in his own garden in Derbyshire

Representing the people who sought spiritual guidance from Pope Francis, First Minister Michelle O’Neill expressed her deep honor at being present at his funeral. The decision to cut short a family holiday in order to attend was significant for O’Neill, who described the event as a momentous occasion in history. She paid tribute to the… Continue reading Michelle O'Neill: 'Huge honour' to represent at Pope Francis funeral

The funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square was a somber event attended by world leaders, including the Prince of Wales and Sir Keir Starmer. Representing King Charles III, Prince William stood alongside the prime minister for a moment of silence in front of the Pope’s coffin. Dressed in a dark blue… Continue reading Prince William and Keir Starmer join mourners at Pope's funeral