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A group of women who formed a football team and defied the Football Association (FA) ban on women’s football are being honored with a blue plaque at their former home ground in Didsbury, Manchester. The Manchester Corinthians team was created in 1949 and won a major European trophy in Germany, as well as playing to… Continue reading Manchester Corinthians: Pioneering women's football club honoured

In the 1970s, an innovative house share between students and people with disabilities in Cardiff led to the birth of supported living and heralded the end of institutionalised care for the disabled. Housemates, a play being staged by the city’s Sherman Theatre, tells the little-known story of how 19-year-old student Jim Mansell invited a person… Continue reading Disability: Supported living and its unlikely student digs origins

A long-serving Wilko employee has spoken about her sadness at the closure of her branch after almost 30 years of working there. Karen Wallace was one of the first staff members at the Sunderland store when it opened in the city centre in 1993. After the recent announcement that Wilko was going into administration, the… Continue reading Wilko Sunderland staff 'heartbroken' as store closes

The government’s decision to cancel the Manchester leg of the HS2 project has created uncertainty for the North of England. Previously, leaders in the region believed that HS2 would underpin future economic growth, but the cancellation has left them uncertain over what could be achieved. Although the government has pointed to the billions of pounds… Continue reading HS2: Sunak's U-turn shakes confidence in his promises

One year on from the petrol station explosion at the Applegreen station in Creeslough, County Donegal, families of the victims speak of their devastation. Ten people were killed in the explosion, including four men, three women, two teenagers, and a five-year-old girl. The youngest victim was a fashion designer, Jessica Gallagher, who was due to… Continue reading Creeslough prepares to mark one year since deadly petrol station blast

A driver who admitted to losing control of his car on the highway and hitting another vehicle has been prohibited from driving. Jack Doolan, a 22-year-old from Hertfordshire, pleaded guilty to the charges of dangerous driving and failing to stop after the incident took place on the M25 in December. Doolan was traveling in his… Continue reading Shocking video shows driver lose control on motorway

A former primary school worker has been accused of possessing indecent images of children, including pupils, for the past 18 months without knowledge of whether they will be charged. The delay in charging this person has been described as “completely inexcusable” by Lord Ken Macdonald. Buckinghamshire Council has suspended the suspect, but they were not… Continue reading Delay in school indecent images case is 'inexcusable', says former prosecution chief

New figures from Ofgem show that energy firms in the UK held over £8.1 billion in overpayments at the beginning of 2023. Many households make set monthly payments, accumulating credit in the summer to cover higher winter bills. Companies are legally able to hold those overpayments. However, MP Angus MacNeil has accused them of holding… Continue reading Energy firms holding £8.1bn of customers' money

Steve Coogan stars in a new TV drama that portrays one of the most notorious paedophiles in British criminal history – Jimmy Savile. The presenter and radio DJ had a successful career over several decades, and at the time was known for his eccentric personality and charitable fundraising. However, following his death, the full extent… Continue reading Jimmy Savile: Steve Coogan on playing paedophile TV presenter in The Reckoning

Kanye West has been spotted wearing a jumper bearing the crest of St Mary’s Christian Brothers Grammar School in west Belfast. The school principal, Siobhan Kelly, confirmed that only 35 of the jumpers were made for the school’s appearance in the final of the McLarnon Cup in 2008. The sweater is a prized possession, according… Continue reading Kanye West spotted in 'prized' Belfast school jumper