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Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive chargeSat 1st Aug 2026 11:15 BST
Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge

The 62-year-old was arrested at a petrol station and is due in court in September, police say.

Greater Manchester mayor says Burnham's new powers will change livesSat 1st Aug 2026 14:15 BST
Greater Manchester mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives

Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election.

Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincySat 1st Aug 2026 19:36 BST
Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy

England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.

Police arrest men over alleged modern day slaverySat 1st Aug 2026 12:54 BST
Police arrest men over alleged modern day slavery

One of those arrested is a 20-year-old from Sussex, say officers.

King's Theatre in Edinburgh re-opens after £41m refurbishment Sat 1st Aug 2026 12:54 BST
King's Theatre in Edinburgh re-opens after £41m refurbishment

The 120-year-old venue has been closed for almost four years while the work was carried out.

Tortoise that ended up at tip reunited with ownerSat 1st Aug 2026 07:08 BST
Tortoise that ended up at tip reunited with owner

Arnold is home safe and well after climbing into a waste bag before being taken to a tip.

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