First-time buyer withdraws offer after spotting 'destructive' plant in garden of dream home

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Manchester City moved level with Liverpool on points in the Premier League title race - for 24 hours at least - with an entertaining win at Crystal Palace.

Locals living on a ‘peaceful’ street were shocked to learn human remains were found close to an alleyway normally used by their children walking home from school..

Taylor Swift had undoubtedly the best year of her career, so far, in 2023. She is said to have sold more than 4.3 million tickets to her global Eras Tour, which kicked off last year, making her one of the highest-grossing touring artists, which helped establish her billionaire status. She even was named Time Magazine's Person of the Year.

Adam Thomas appeared delighted as he experienced a 'first in a long time' as he offered an update on his health. The actor opened up about his arthritis diagnosis last year after he was revealed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

A man has been jailed for the 'completely unnecessary' killing of his sister's 'nuisance' ex-partner after he turned up uninvited at her home.

Oasis classic Live Forever has been voted the best British song of all time in a new poll - 30 years since its release. The Oasis anthem topped the poll voted for by thousands of listeners of Radio X in its annual poll.

A Match of the Day pundit has questioned Erik ten Hag’s tactics after Manchester United’s draw with Brentford.

Mason Mount has delivered a message to his critics after finally getting off the mark for Manchester United. The former Chelsea player scored his first goal for United on Saturday night - in dramatic circumstances - following a £60million transfer to Old Trafford last summer.

A staff member carries out a routine stock check at a popular high street store. The suspected items are down again – chicken, steak and Nurofen tablets.

Greater Manchester councils have announced their plans for rubbish collections and recycling centre opening times over the Easter bank holiday weekend. With Good Friday and Easter Monday upon us, changes to waste and recycling pick up schedules are sometimes made.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer has said Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo should 'definitely' be included in the England squad for the European Championship in Germany this summer.

The King is to stress the importance of acts of friendship “especially in a time of need” in a personal Easter message in the wake of his and the Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis.

A house in Greater Manchester was swept off the market less than a week after being put up for sale - despite having a hefty price tag. The 'time capsule' property in Altrincham, Trafford, which has been in the same family since the 60s, proved to be a hit with buyers looking for a big project.

A woman has told how she pulled out of buying her first house after spotting a 'costly' plant growing in the garden. Lois Connelly was hoping to purchase the Bristol property last autumn when she discovered the planted bamboo.

Tina O’Brien, known for her role as Sarah Platt on Coronation Street, has been granted time off work following a traumatic incident outside her home in Bramhall, Stockport.The 40 year old actress was reportedly involved in an altercation where she was seen being attacked by youths, leaving her visibly shaken. According to Mail Online, the brawl erupted outside Tina's £1 million mansion, where she was seen attempting to defend her home from the unprovoked attack.The incident, which occurred last Friday, saw Tina being pulled by her hair and punched as she intervened in the altercation.

Adam Thomas has tried to keep positive as he was seen making his latest trip to the hospital. The Waterloo Road star took to Instagram to give a fresh glimpse at his health journey after being given a diagnosis last year.

Deep Purple have announced details of a new arena tour, set to take place across the UK later this year. Find ticket details below.Called the ‘One More Time’ tour, the dates comprise five shows across the country, and will see Ian Gillan and co.

Denise Welch was left emotional as she opened up about the end of her latest stint on stage. The Loose Women star has been splitting her time between appearing on the ITV panel show and performing in a play in Manchester.

The draw for the semi-final of the FA Cup will be conducted on Sunday after Manchester United's tie with Liverpool, the Football Association has announced.