Extra kit for GMP to target drug and drink drivers over festive season

Officers searching for a missing mum-of-three near Tameside have found a body. Derbyshire Police confirmed the discovery of a body believed to be that of 73-year-old Yvonne Backhouse this afternoon (January 15).

Everton and Nottingham Forest face being hit with Premier League points deductions.

As the start of 2024 has already shown, this year will be a difficult one for hospitality as it continues to grapple with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and rising gas and electric prices. However, while we’ve sadly said goodbye to a number of high profile restaurants over the last two weeks, we’re also gearing up for an exciting 12 months of activity.

Ryan Thomas has spoken out after his Dancing on Ice debut which came after her was seen fighting back tears over the poignancy of his first performance being on Sunday night (January 14). The actor is among the 12 celebrities to have signed up to the ITV skating show this year.

More than 500 people were arrested for drink or drug driving over the festive period in Greater Manchester, including 43 on the notorious New Year's Eve.

told The Sunday Times. “The issue is that there have been so many queer performances in cinema that have been offensive, but that’s because the filmmakers and the actors have been careless.” “I don’t think this film exists in that conversation whatsoever.

A thug who set his XL Bully on a defenceless woman and encouraged it to attack her was among the criminals to be jailed this week. Liam Rainey took off his pet's muzzle and told it 'good dog, get her'.

EXCLUSIVE: Signature Entertainment has acquired UK & Ireland and Australia & New Zealand rights to Daniel Brühl (Rush) and Riccardo Scamarcio (John Wick: Chapter 2) rally racing film Race For Glory: Audi vs. Lancia from HanWay Films.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA signed a deal on Tuesday with an AI voiceover studio that sets terms for the use of artificial intelligence in video games. The union announced the deal with Replica Studios on Tuesday at CES in Las Vegas. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the union’s executive director, said that the terms include informed consent for the use of AI to create digital voice replicas, as well as requirements for the safe storage of digital assets.

Manchester United have been made to pay for missing out on a potential move for Xavi Simons in the summer. Reports in France had tentatively linked the young midfielder with a move to United last summer before his return to PSG.

Gillian Anderson has gone viral after wearing a statement gown at the Golden Globes, which appeared to be embroidered with vaginas.The actress, who has starred in everything from The Crown to Sex Education, looked stunning in the cream strapless gown, which was designed by Gabriela Hearst.Talking about the dress' design, Gillian told Deadline: "The dress was designed by Gabriela Hearst and it's has vaginas on it," before adding: "[I wore it] for so many reasons. It's brand appropriate." But later on, Gillian told PEOPLE that the dress was inspired by flowers and was "covered in peonies". Each of the vagina motifs on the dress took 3.5 hours to embroider, according to the designer.

Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel says Erik ten Hag was wrong to haul off Kobbie Mainoo at half-time during the 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. Mainoo started for the fourth match running, but the teenager was sacrificed after 45 minutes to make way for Scott McTominay.

Adam Peaty has revealed a new tattoo in tribute to his girlfriend Holly Ramsay.The couple have been spending the festive season with Holly's parents, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana, with Adam celebrating his 29th birthday just a few days ago. For the occasion, both he and Holly, 23, shared some snaps to Instagram, with Holly penning the caption: "Happy birthday my love [white heart emoji] Everyday is better with you [red heart emoji] [fire emoji] I love you xx" Sharing some more photos, one of which revealed his new 'H' tattoo on his chest, Adam wrote: "29 and Blessed [cross emoji] Thank you @hollyramsayy I love you so much [white heart emoji]." It comes after the couple sparked rumours that they were engaged when Holly appeared to be wearing a ring in a snap shared back in October.

Eurostar services from London have been cancelled due to a flooded tunnel underneath the River Thames.

Bethany Platt is back on the cobbles as Lucy Fallon has reprised her role as Sarah Barlow's grown-up daughter. The actress' return to Coronation Street was actually leaked earlier this year with on-screen mum Tina O'Brien later taking the blame.

It's a major cause of death in the UK. But did you know a number of signs of heart disease can show themselves on our legs, ears and nails?

Manchester Unitedcould soon welcome back one of their star assets as Lisandro Martinez inches closer towards a return from a foot injury. His absence has been highlighted as one of the key reasons behind United's shortcomings in 2023-24 so far.

Scores of people have been jailed for drugs offences in Greater Manchester in 2023. Some were part of small operations. Others were cogs in are sophisticated empires with dozens of footsoldiers - or leading from the very top.

The eagerly-anticipated second series of The Traitors begins on BBC One on January 3, with 22 contestants battling it out at a Scottish castle in the psychological game show that gripped viewers last year.

Manchester United supporters are divided on Erik ten Hag’s decision to sell Anthony Elanga after the winger helped Nottingham Forest pull off a shock win.