Comedian Peter Kay had been due to officially open the Co-op Live venue, in Manchester, this week.
Month: April 2024
Thames Water makes bid to lift bills by up to 44%
The troubled water firm pledges to invest more in the environment ahead of a key meeting with Ofwat.
Serious violence down sharply in England and Wales
Figures for 2023 show the level of violence at its lowest since the Covid lockdowns of 2020.
Woman jailed for murder of schoolgirl in 1996
Donna Marie Brand is the third person to be sentenced for killing Caroline Glachan almost 30 years ago.
Grindr sued for allegedly revealing users’ HIV status
The LGBTQ+ dating app is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegedly misusing users’ data.
Gogglebox star died after fall through skylight
A coroner is told George Gilbey died from traumatic injuries after the incident while working on a roof.
Letby to seek permission for conviction appeal
Lucy Letby is to bid for permission to appeal her convictions before a panel of judges.
MP Mark Menzies quits Tories after funds claims
The party says he showed a “pattern of behaviour” below standards but it “cannot conclude” party funds were misused.
Man with robot voice finally finds his Walsall accent
Daniel Challis, who uses a communication device, wanted a regional accent to sound like his family.
Bellingham hits injury-time winner in El Clasico for second time this season
Jude Bellingham scores late as Real Madrid beat Barcelona to move 11 points clear at the top of La Liga after an enthralling El Clasico.
