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A family home in Kensington is set to become the new Embassy of Turkmenistan after councillors approved a change of use. The decision comes despite objections from residents concerned about the loss of residential accommodation in the borough.

Manchester City Council has welcomed plans for a £7 million government investment to explore bringing the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the North of England. The proposed Northern Games could create opportunities for communities, businesses and sporting organisations across the region, although a formal bid has not yet been confirmed.

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 38-year-old man died following an attack involving weapons in New Wortley, Leeds. Police believe four armed individuals carried out a sustained attack outside a property on Hedley Chase on Saturday night (24 October).

A 24-year-old man has been jailed for six years and eight months after causing the death of a 79-year-old man following an altercation at a bus stop in Garforth. Thomas Childe admitted manslaughter after an investigation established a link between the confrontation and Colin Starbuck's fatal heart attack.

Transport for London has revealed that the proposed West London Orbital railway could cost up to £900 million. The new London Overground service would connect communities across west and north-west London, with construction potentially beginning in the early 2030s. A public consultation is open until 18 November 2026.

Calderdale has been recognised as one of England’s top 25 places for children and young people in a new report from the Children’s Commissioner. The borough is one of just three local authority areas in the North of England to feature among the highest-ranked locations.

Five young men have been sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for their involvement in a series of violent incidents targeting three victims, including two teenage boys. The attacks involved robbery, group violence and the use of a baseball bat, with two brothers receiving immediate custodial sentences.

A 27-year-old Leeds man already serving a prison sentence for possessing indecent images of children has been jailed for a further two years after falsifying references to secure nursery employment. Police have reassured parents that no images of children in nursery settings were found on his electronic devices.

Police have named 35-year-old Erdem Mustafa as the victim of a fatal shooting inside a pub in Enfield, north London. Detectives believe the attack was targeted and have launched a manhunt for the gunman, who remains at large.

The full Leeds route for the 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ has been unveiled, with cyclists set to travel through the city centre, Headingley, Kirkstall, Bramley, Farnley and Drighlington. The historic event takes place on 30 July 2027, marking the first time the world's biggest women's professional cycling race will visit Britain.

A Bradford-based solicitor has been secretly filmed by the BBC appearing to suggest how a business owner could avoid a £45,000 penalty for employing an illegal worker. The solicitor denies wrongdoing, while Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a review of how immigration fines are issued and collected.

A teenage driver has received a suspended detention sentence after leading police on a dangerous pursuit through Halifax, reaching speeds of up to 90mph and colliding with several vehicles. Two pedestrians were forced to jump out of his path, while the damage caused exceeded £10,000.

Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has opened up about the responsibility of portraying Lord Ram in the upcoming film Ramayana. The actor admitted feeling fearful when first approached for the role, describing the experience as an opportunity for personal growth.

Tara Sutaria has been confirmed as the female lead opposite Aditya Roy Kapur in an upcoming musical romance directed by Milap Milan Zaveri. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, the untitled film promises an intense love story combining romance, music and drama.

Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan are reportedly reuniting for a new film directed by Ritesh Batra, almost two decades after appearing together in Eklavya: The Royal Guard. French actress Mélanie Laurent is also reportedly joining the project.

Security arrangements around Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar have reportedly been strengthened following the recent shooting involving Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, with additional police patrols and protective measures reported.

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff has reportedly escaped unharmed following a shooting incident in Mumbai. The incident has prompted fresh concerns about the safety of film industry figures, with an industry association calling for action.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has announced UNIFYD, a new international music festival bringing together some of India's biggest singers for a one-day celebration in Abu Dhabi in March 2027.

The latest trailer for the highly anticipated film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, has generated excitement among international audiences, with fans reacting to scenes featuring the two stars.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly filming the final stages of his upcoming action thriller, with a special sequence involving daughter Suhana Khan and speculation about a teaser release on his birthday.

French footballer Kylian Mbappe has apologised for an "ill-judged" remark about Mao Zedong after being dropped by Chinese brands.

Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazil's defeated presidential election candidate, has said that he is being stopped from leaving the country, claiming police ordered him to surrender his passports on the orders of a top judge.

At least 62 people have been killed after an attack in northeastern Nigeria, the country's emergency agency said.

The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 10,000, government data showed, as fears that the epidemic could spread to more African countries grow.

More than 500 soldiers have been sent to deal with anti-migrant protests in South Africa, the country's government has said.

Bradford City midfielder Alex Pattison has completed a permanent transfer to League Two side Walsall after two and a half seasons at Valley Parade.

Meghan Markle has said she "can't wait" to join as a host for the upcoming series of Junior MasterChef Australia.

Nicki Minaj said Donald Trump "has given us a future to look forward to" as she joined the US president on stage at a rally in Michigan.

They looked like a modern-day Morecambe and Wise. But at least they weren't sharing a bed like the famous comic duo.

Actor Tom Skerritt, best known for roles in Top Gun and Alien, has died at the age of 93.

Actor Noel Clarke has pleaded not guilty to six sexual offences.