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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham apologizes for past police discrimination against LGBTQ+ community, following campaigner Peter Tatchells call for apologies from UK police forces. Greater Manchester Polices chief constable, Stephen Watson, has not yet issued a full apology, despite the forces history of homophobic persecution in the 1980s.

Tameside Council unveils £16.9 million Denton town center revamp, focusing on greener, safer, and more vibrant spaces. Key features include improved walking and cycling routes, new trees, and community-driven upgrades. Quick wins include parking adjustments, traffic calming, and pedestrian-friendly junctions. The full scheme unfolds in phases through 2028, with council leaders seeking additional funding for expansion.

Disaster strikes Llangollen Canal in Shropshire, leaving boats and residents stranded. A massive breach creates a sinkhole, swallowing two boats and leaving seven more high and dry. Fifteen residents evacuate, including Ben Wood, who narrowly escapes his sinking boat. Geoff and Pamela Poole, new boat owners, lose their possessions and cancel their holiday plans. Mick Thomas barely escapes with his teeth. The Canal and River Trust confirms its a rare embankment failure, and recovery efforts begin.

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of Telegram, is making waves by offering to cover IVF treatment costs for unmarried women under 38 to conceive with his sperm. Hes already fathered over 100 children through donations and views it as a civic duty. His high-quality, genetically screened sperm is in high demand, with dozens of women responding to his offer last year. Durov plans to open-source his genetic code, but faces a legal dispute over child support. This story explores his unconventional approach to family and legacy amid global infertility concerns.

Scotlands free prescription system for paracetamol under scrutiny as costs soar, with taxpayers footing a bill of over £15 million last year. Critics argue for cost-effective alternatives, while the government defends the systems value for chronic pain management.

Labours new Employment Rights Bill grants public sector union reps more paid time off for union duties, eliminating cost caps and secrecy. Critics argue its a waste of taxpayer money, while the government claims it boosts worker representation and economic cooperation. A Labour-linked think-tank paper proposes reforms, sparking left-wing backlash.

Harlequins Academy Star Jonny Green Signs First Senior Contract: A New Chapter for the London-Based Forward