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The UK Government has rejected calls in an online petition to scrap the income tax threshold for people in receipt of the State Pension or benefits. More than 20,300 people have signed the e-petition created by Kenneth Bardsley, who argues that the taxation is “punishing pensioners and those on some benefits” and “pushing people even deeper into poverty”.

Gorka Marquez has delighted fans with a fresh 'not long' update weeks after leaving his Greater Manchester home where he lives with his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their two children.

Work is expected to start in August on a £4million refurbishment programme of council homes discovered to have crumbling concrete roof panels in West Lothian. The programme will focus on 69 individual properties and 15 blocks of flats in Broxburn, Bathgate, Linlithgow and Craigshill in Livingston, a meeting of the Housing Services Policy Development and Scrutiny Panel heard. The work will take almost two years. Answering a question from Livingston North Conservative councillor Alison Adamson, Marjory Mackie, the housing strategy and development manager confirmed the flatted blocks were a range of types but made up another 73 homes.

Gemma Atkinson has once again kept it real with her fans and followers who regular follow her updates when it comes to her career and personal life. Fans of the Hits Radio host will likely know she's into her fitness and has recently been documenting her 12 week programme as she headed back to her personal trainer several months after welcoming her second child.

Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley took a moment to update viewers on ITV colleague Rageh Omaar after a 'medical emergency' left fans concerned during a news segment on Friday, 26 April. The news anchor was taken ill during Friday evening’s News At Ten, when Rageh appeared to battle with his speech prompting widespread alarm from viewers at home.

Eagle-eyed royal fans have wondered if Prince Harry has given a subtle snub to his father this week as he handed out an award to an American soldier and wore a selection of medals, but not the one marking his father's coronation. The Duke of Sussex wore four medals on his jacket as he made a speech outside of his Montecito home to combat medic Sergeant First Class Elizabeth Marks, who won Military Times Soldier of the Year.Three of those medals marked his late grandmother's various Jubilees this century.

A short walk from Stockport train station brings into view the red brick terraces of Edgeley. It's the home of Stockport County football club and is an area known for its proud and tight-knit community.

Humza Yousaf is considering resigning as First Minister ahead of a vote of no confidence in him, according to reports.

Rihanna has shared a new update on her anticipated ninth studio album – see what she had to say below.While attending a Fenty Beauty Soft’lit Foundation event in Los Angeles on Friday (April 26), Rihanna spoke to Extra about a number of topics, ranging from her son’s upcoming second birthday, what she plans to wear at this year’s MET Gala party and her upcoming music.When asked about her new music, Rihanna told Extra: “It’s gonna be amazing. It has to be — that is the only reason it’s not out yet.

A third Extraction movie is currently in the works at Netflix!

"It's like something off a TV series," remarked one Salford resident after hearing that human remains had been found around the corner from his home.

Proud new dad, Oliver Mellor, who welcomed a baby boy with wife Rhian Sugden on 25 April was overcome with emotion as he told fans about his feelings on becoming a dad after a lengthy journey. He also shared some brand new adorable snaps of the tiny newborn, who is yet to have a name announced. Oliver said: "Our IVF journey has taken 5 years so this post is a little later than anticipated.

Coronation Street has revealed an update in the case of Lauren Bolton's disappearance - and it involves Bethany Platt. As fans of the ITV soap know, the teen has been missing for several weeks having last been seen on February 23 afterbeing sacked from her job at Roy's Rolls by Roy Cropper.

The Radford family has received a devastating blow during their house-hunting journey.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Taylor Swift‘s “The Tortured Poets Department” has lived up to its blockbuster potential and then some. Billboard reported Sunday that, per data provided by Luminate, the new release racked up 2.61 million album-equivalent units in its first week out — the best one-week figure for any album in nine years. The last album to debut with a higher figure was Adele’s “25,” which bowed with 3.482 million in 2015, a number that is considered unrepeatable with the changes that have occurred in consumption since then.

UPDATE: James has now been found safe and well, Lancashire Police have confirmed.

Police have uncovered further human remains amid an ongoing murder probe, with the victim now thought to be a local Salford man in his 60s.

Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood recently shared a delightful update featuring the daughter of fellow show professionals Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec.

In-form Manchester City star Phil Foden was omitted from their matchday squad against Nottingham Forest after picking up an illness. Foden has been a shining light for the reigning Premier League champions this season with 16 goals and seven assists from 31 games in the competition.

22 Kids & Counting star Sue Radford announced a big change to family life for her husband, Noel, and their 22 children as she revealed on social media that they won’t be moving.The family had been planning on buying their ‘dream house’ and moving out of their home in Morecambe where they have been living for 11 years.The Radfords spied a beautiful farmhouse which would allow them more privacy. However, the lack of bedrooms would mean five of their eldest children would have to move out.To solve their problem, Sue decided to let the older children rent out their current Victorian home.

The Piano returns this weekend for a second series on Channel 4. The reality show that brings harmony to your telly captured the nation's imagination the first time around.

Even the most seasoned travellers can let things fall off the to-do list ahead of jetting off, adding hours of worry to their travel.

A man has died after being found with serious injuries in a common close in a Scots town.

Getafe manager Jose Bordalas says the club have not made a concrete decision about whether they would like to retain Mason Greenwood for next season.

An insider provided an update on where Taylor Swift stands with Joe Alwyn after the release of her new album The Tortured Poets Department.

Infidelity is a dealbreaker for many, but one woman discovered a shocking twist about her husband's affair.

Erling Haaland remains an injury doubt for Manchester City's clash against Nottingham Forest today.

Jessica Rothe is sharing an update on a third installment of Happy Death Day, and the star of the horror franchise is ready to face off with the Bayfield Babyface Killer once again.

Lucas Paqueta is happy at West Ham despite yet more interest from Manchester City. Having been high on the list of targets for Pep Guardiola last year it is expected that City are keeping tabs on him once again.

Crime scene investigators remain at a house in Eccles following the arrest of a man in relation to the investigation into the gruesome Kersal Dale murder probe.

A ‘suspicious’ man stopped by plain-clothes cops in Stockport was arrested after being found with a 'large kitchen knife and CS canister’.

ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is "recovering at home with his family" after being treated in hospital, a spokesperson for the broadcaster has said.

ITV news reader Rageh Omaar has spoken out for the first time since becoming "unwell" live on air.The 56 year old journalist was suddenly taken ill during Friday evening’s News At Ten, when he appeared to battle with his speech prompting widespread alarm from viewers at home. Although Rageh did complete the broadcast, ITV later confirmed that Rageh had become “unwell while presenting and is now receiving medical care.” Following on from the scary ordeal, he has since broken his silence as he thanked fans and colleagues for their concern and swift actions to secure medical treatment.

Peter Crouch has explained why Phil Foden's impact at Manchester City sees him deserve to be named the Premier League's Player of the Season.

Adam Scott is set to make his directorial debut!

The Only Way is Essex's Clelia Theodorou has released an emotional statement on Instagram announcing she's reached a "major milestone" in her life. Last year, the 29 year old was involved in a major car accident while pregnant with her first child.The reality star broke both her legs and feet and was left temporarily wheelchair bound, but her mother sadly did not survive.