Over 500 arrested for drink and drug driving over festive period - including 43 on New Year's Eve

Drones were reportedly spotted being flown over Strangeways prison in Manchester ahead of the introduction of a hard-hitting new law. New restrictions which came into force today will impose new 400 metre drone 'no-fly zones' around all prisons.

Donald Trump may be poised to win the New Hampshire primary tonight, but the GOP front runner won’t be getting a vote from at least one musical legend.

Plans to slow cars down to 10mph to discourage motorists from driving on a key city centre route have been met with scepticism.

A 'cruel and calculated' fraudster who pressured and threatened an elderly man into handing over more than £400,000 in a vile con lasting three years has been jailed.

A 'drug line' believed to be exploiting young teenagers in Greater Manchester has been targeted in a crackdown on modern slavery. Three arrests were made following a string of dawn raids in Wigan this morning (January 9).

An 81-year-old man has been released by police under investigation after another man was hit by a car in a horror crash on Hyde Road on New Year's Day.

Police are investigating after a man was injured in a New Year's Eve attack in Oldham.

Ruth Langsford has addressed any possible future on This Morning as the show continues to go through changes to its hosting line-up. Since Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's exit last year, only Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary have remained the ITV daytime show's constant duo.

Eamonn Holmes has joked the 'secrets out' as he was seen cosying up to a Hollywood star on New Year's Eve - but it wasn't what it seemed. The GB News host took to social media on Monday (January 1), seemingly to give an update on what he'd been up to the night before.

Rylan Clark left his fans 'welling up' with a message before being seen ringing in the New Year at a party with his mum Linda after a 'tough year'. The BBC Radio 2 host appeared on his last show of the year on Saturday and it wouldn't have been right if he hadn't got Linda involved.

Adam Thomas has left fans distracted - and gushing - over the same thing as he welcomed in the New Year with his wife and their children that left one of them issuing apology.

Those tuning in to watch the BBC's New Year's Eve offering were left saying they 'couldn't believe' what Rick Astley did just minutes after entering 2024. The singer was this year's star helping welcome in a brand new year before the annual fireworks spectacular in the capital.

Stacey Solomon has been flooded with happy messages from fans as she started the New Year by sharing a string of sweet family snaps and shared a sweary piece of advice. The Loose Women star is currently soaking up the sun - and time with her loved ones - in Jamaica.

You can’t beat an invigorating walk outside in the fresh air on New Year’s Day. It’s a tradition which marks the start of a new year and puts a spring in your step after all the festivities of the past few days.

Graham Norton is bidding goodbye to 2023 alongside a star-studded line-up of guests ahead of the New Year. The presenter will be returning to BBC One with The Graham Norton Show New Year’s Eve on Sunday December 31.

It's another year of joyous celebrations at the Chestergate Pub in Stockport, with loved ones welcoming in another new year together in harmony.

Shopping centres have been packed this week as people rushed to get their hands on a bargain or two in the Boxing Day sales. But there will be more chances to browse the shops this bank holiday weekend as we bring in the new year.

If you need to catch a bus, tram or train on New Year's Day you may run into some issues.

If you are thinking about hitting the January sales then it's important you know when shops are opening.

Going for a walk on New Year’s Day is an annual tradition. For those who’ve had a heavy night of partying it's a chance to blow the cobwebs away and a hearty walk outside can leave you feeling invigorated - setting you up for the year ahead.