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Man faces prison after 'hotwired' tractor is rammed into family home at 'full throttle' by masked thugs

The vehicle was ploughed into a terraced property in Middlesbrough at 'full throttle' shortly after 1am on Saturday, May 9. Footage from the incident showed a red Massey Ferguson trampling over the driveway as it…

Foundayo: The new weight loss pill approved for the UK

It’s estimated 8.25 million people in the UK have either taken, are taking or are considering taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to a survey by The Food Foundation. The latest drug, Foundayo, has been…

Call with No 10 gives us hope, PC Harper's mother says

After speaking to a senior No 10 official, Debbie Adlam said she had been told the prime minister wanted to do "everything he can" to find a resolution to prevent the release of Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers this…

Cocaine worth £232m found in banana shipment

The 2.9-tonne (2,900kg) haul was smuggled into London Gateway Port in Thurrock, Essex, on Thursday. Border Force intercepted the cocaine at the port and removed it from a trailer, before the drugs courier took the empty…

'If you're in worst mood in the world after 10 minutes with the children it's gone'

One such camp in Ballyholland just outside Newry is no exception. Down Right Brilliant is a charity that caters for young people with Down's syndrome. Sixty-seven families from counties Down and Armagh are taking part in…

I saw the Amanda Knox show everyone is furious about. It floored me

Unlike most newcomers, Knox has not been afforded the space or time to hone her hour-long offering in front of a live crowd: the show sold out ahead of its run and has been the subject of much media scrutiny, with news…

Mars Bar from 1991 found – and it's 56% bigger than today's

The chocolate bar with a best-before date of 1991 was found during a clear-out of a house in Scunthorpe. Victoria Gordon, who runs the cleaning service, posted a photo on social media of the 62.5g bar alongside one of…

Fulham sign Charles from Southampton for £30m

The 22-year-old becomes the most expensive Northern Ireland footballer of all time after signing a five-year contract at Craven Cottage. The fee consists of £26m up front with a potential further £4m in add-ons. Charles…

How to buy a bike: expert tips for finding the right budget, frame and fit

But there's a catch. To experience the simple joy of riding a bike, you first have to navigate the maddeningly complex process of buying one. Make no mistake: this is not a straightforward case of marching into Halfords…

I’m a mosquito expert – this is why some people get more bites

While you were sleeping you had started to itch at a small, hot mark on your shoulder. As you wake yourself up with your scratching, the mark blooms and swells to quadruple the size, resembling a continent. Before long…