The ugly south Manchester tower which was 'very special' to many
The Owens Park Tower has been a totemic figure on the south Manchester skyline for more than half-a-century.
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Man United given Jarrad Branthwaite alternative green light as £42m transfer update emerges
Manchester United's attempt to sign Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite as the summer transfer window opened earlier this month suffered an instant rebuttal but they may now be able to switch to another potential target.
Live updates as serious crash closes Swansea road
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash involving a car and a bicycle in Orchard Street, Swansea. The cyclist, a man in his 40s, has been taken to hospital.
'I still feel like he's somewhere' - Jay Slater's best friend reveals pal's last words before he vanished
The best friend of missing Jay Slater has described how he saw the teen scrambling down a hillside during a video call before saying 'I'll call ya back' as he appeared to answer another call. Jay hasn't been seen since.
Ex-Detective who was star of TV's Hunted gives verdict on Jay Slater investigation as he pinpoints key error
A high-profile former police detective says Spanish police need to keep "all options open" during the hunt for missing Jay Slater. Peter Bleksley was a founder member of Scotland Yard's undercover unit in the 1980s.
Police issue major 'Section 60' stop and search order after man, 55, hurt in serious incident
Increased police stop and search powers were in force covering a defined area of Salford today after a man was injured and taken to hospital.
Live updates as HSBC, Nationwide, Barclays, and Virgin Money customers hit by payment problems
Thousands of customers at HSBC, Nationwide, Barclays, and Virgin Money are experiencing issues with payment problems, it has been reported. It is understood that the there are issues with systems that operate payments between individuals and firms.
LIVE: Major road shut after serious police incident with large cordon in place - updates
A major road has been shut both ways by police after a serious incident today.