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  1. Tyla Wharmby says baby was in teenage mum’s care when he was fatally injured

    The man ​accused of murder​ing little Hunter Hodges has told a jury that the baby was being cared for by his teenage mum when he was fatally injured.

  2. Chaos at Stockport park as trampoline set on fire and eggs pelted at cars

    Police have issued an appeal following a spate of anti-social behaviour at Brinnington Park

  3. Parking charges at previously free car parks to remain despite backlash

    Parking fees brought in at six previously free car parks look likely to remain despite backlash which saw more than £7k of damage to meters and signs.

  4. Putin, Trump and Xi three-way meeting to discuss Ukraine war proposed by Moscow after US president slammed Zelensky

    Vladimir Putin has proposed a three-way meeting with President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month.

  5. Animated films are 'no longer suitable for children': One in three cartoons released in UK cinemas this year are rated 12A or above with grief and gore on screen

    The surge in popularity for Japanese anime is believed to be driving the trend, as older audiences are being drawn to the cinema.

  6. Apu returns to The Simpsons with real Indian-US voice

    Almost a decade in animation exile after a documentary revealed misgivings over the beloved shop-keeper, Apu is back.

  7. Tiger attack victim William Chapman moved 'for fresh start' and 'never spoke of past,' say neighbours

    William Chapman's neighbours say he never spoke about his past

  8. NSW continue control of WA in Sheffield Shield

    NSW bowlers have continued a dominance over WA created by their batsmen to be in a strong position after day two of their Sheffield Shield game.

  9. Inside the social media account linked to Helen Haines' accused attacker - that was followed by the politician before she was run down

    Brendan Nugent, 43, was arrested outside Haines electorate office on Monday afternoon.

  10. Hero barber reveals how he dragged Helen Haines' attacker from LandCruiser, kicked away a flick knife and pinned him to the ground

    A hero barber has spoken out.