7+ min ago (109+ words) A man has been left fighting for his life and another has suffered serious injuries in a street attack in a market town. The two men were injured in the "disturbance" just before 03:30 GMT in Railway Street, Altrincham, Greater Manchester. One man has been arrested. Greater Manchester Police described one of the men's injuries as "life-threatening" while the other's were "life-changing". A spokesperson said: "Police would like to reassure the public that this incident is believed to be isolated, and a large number of officers are in the area." "Businesses in the local area are likely to be affected whilst officers conduct inquiries," they added....

9+ min ago (339+ words) A fleet of 42 electric buses entering service in the coming weeks has been described as a "massive step up" for a county's infrastructure. Several of Stagecoach West's new buses have now arrived at depots in Gloucestershire, but are not yet in passenger service. Chris Hanson, managing director of Stagecoach West, said: "They're quieter, smoother, they have air conditioning, new seats and they've got two wheelchair bays on them, so they're a massive step up on some of the vehicles we have at the moment." Gloucestershire County Council has said, together with the government, it had contributed around "3.5m to the project, while Stagecoach West has invested "17 million pounds. Mr Hanson continued: "We're able to take out 42 of our oldest fleet, and when you compare the difference it's quite astounding. "In Gloucester, you'll see them on the 1, out to Matson, the 2 and…...

13+ min ago (309+ words) Mae ymchwiliad wedi'i lansio ar "l i nifer o blant Ysgol Gynradd Blaenhonddan fynd yn s'l gyda haint Mae ymchwiliad wedi'i lansio ar "l i nifer o blant sy'n mynychu'r un ysgol gynradd yng Nghastell-nedd, fynd yn s'l gyda haint. Dywedodd Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru eu bod yn gweithio gyda Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Bae Abertawe a Chyngor Castell-nedd Port Talbot i ymchwilio i nifer o achosion o heintiau anadlol ac'wt sy'n gysylltiedig ag Ysgol Gynradd Blaenhonddan ym Mryncoch. "Mae Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru'n cefnogi'r ysgol a phartneriaid i leihau lledaeniad salwch ac i roi cyngor iechyd cyhoeddus i rieni a staff," meddai datganiad. Dywedodd James Adamson o Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru: "Rydym yn gofyn i rieni a gwarcheidwaid gadw llygad am symptomau fel peswch, dolur gwddf, twymyn neu anhawster anadlu. "Rydym yn ymwybodol o sawl achos o heintiau anadlol ac'wt sy'n gysylltiedig ''r…...

16+ min ago (673+ words) Bydd cannoedd o arweinwyr busnes yn cwrdd yng Nghasnewydd ar gyfer uwchgynhaledd buddsoddi ryngwladol ddydd Llun Mae Llywodraeth Cymru "eisoes mewn lle da iawn", meddai Ysgrifennydd ar drothwy digwyddiad sydd "'r nod o ddenu "biliynau o bunnoedd o fuddsoddiad" a "miloedd o swyddi" i Gymru. Ddydd Llun, mi fydd cannoedd o arweinwyr busnes o bob cwr o'r byd yn cwrdd yng Nghasnewydd ar gyfer uwchgynhadledd buddsoddi ryngwladol. Pan gafodd y digwyddiad ei gyhoeddi yn y gwanwyn fe ddywedodd y Prif Weinidog, Eluned Morgan mai tyfu'r economi oedd ei "phrif flaenoriaeth". Wrth siarad ar raglen Politics Wales BBC Cymru fe ddywedodd yr Ysgrifennydd Economi, Ynni a Chynllunio, Rebecca Evans fod y llywodraeth "eisoes wedi denu "4.5 biliwn o fuddsoddiad i Gymru" ers cyhoeddi'r uwchgynhadledd a'i bod yn hyderus, "y gwelwn ni fuddsoddiad pellach yn dod i Gymru." Mae Rebecca Evans yn credu…...

33+ min ago (306+ words) A buyer is being sought to help preserve a rare 19th Century military sea fort which is on the market for "50,000. Fort Darnet, on the River Medway near Hoo, is listed as a scheduled monument. Jeremy Lamb, director at Savills auctions team, said since the building went on the market there had been "a lot of interest" from potential buyers. "We've been busy with enquiries, as this is a rare site and not many of them exist. It's a great opportunity to own a piece of history," Mr Lamb said. Mr Lamb said the fort had been under the same ownership for 40 years and hoped the new owner could "bring the building back into use". He said there were opportunities for development and alternate uses for the site, subject to consent. "Much of the original structure is still here. There are…...

35+ min ago (373+ words) Nigeria goment don add 32 new names on top di three wey dem annouce during di week wey go be di kontri ambassadors. Dis na according to statement wey di Special adviser to di president on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga release. According to di statement, di 32 pipo for di list dey divided into 15 career and 17 non-career ambassador roles and include di former INEC chairman Mahmud Yakubu and former presidential aide Reno Omokri. Di statement call on di Senate President Godswill Akpabio make "di Senate do quick to consider and confam dem". Di new nominees dey expected to collect posting for wia Nigeria get beta and strategic bilateral relations like China, India, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, South Africa, Kenya, and to Permanent Missions such as the United Nations, UNESCO, and the African Union. But list for…...

40+ min ago (126+ words) Auditor General, Adrian Crompton illustrates how money is spent on public services in Wales, Baroness Kennedy explains why she thinks jury trials are important to our democracy, Ukrainian journalist ... The Auditor General, jury-free trials, Ukraine, the Archbishop of Wales and Cornish Available for 29 days Auditor General, Adrian Crompton illustrates how money is spent on public services in Wales, Baroness Kennedy explains why she thinks jury trials are important to our democracy, Ukrainian journalist Kateryna Malefieiova updates us on the war, Archbishop of Wales, Cherry Van joins us on the first Sunday of Advent and Jowdy Davey tells us how the Cornish language has gained more recognition. Cllr Anthony Hunt, leader of Torfaen Council and Rhian Elston, Director, Development Bank of Wales review the papers....

47+ min ago (389+ words) A GP says patients are presenting with mental health problems because of stress they feel over their levels of personal debt. According to Citizens Advice, north-east England has the second highest number of people who require professional assistance with debt problems - only London is higher. Debt charity StepChange said in 2024 the highest concentration of their clients were in the North East, with 37 clients per 10,000 adults. Dr Kamlesh Sreekissoon, who works as a GP in North Tyneside, said people were juggling "three or four jobs" in the build up to Christmas in order to manage and subsequently struggling with their mental health. The most common reason for personal debt as reported by Stepchange's North East clients is a rise in the cost of living (19.3%) and a lack of control over finances (19%). Both these statistics outstrip the UK figures of 17.7% and 17.9% respectively....

1+ hour ago (87+ words) Aberdeen's offer of selling Pittodrie Stadium to break the deadlock in talks over a new beachfront stadium looks set to be thrown out by the local council. (Press & Journal - subscription required), external Root and Head differ over need for Ashes pink-ball Test Are Chelsea genuine title contenders? Norris 'will try everything' to win title in Qatar Newcastle make 'big step forward' for 'fed up' Howe Man City 'bend rules' to deny Leeds - Farke A 'waste of England's time' - what did Wiegman learn from Lionesses' stroll?...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (331+ words) England's Tammy Beaumont made 64 to set up Adelaide Strikers' six-wicket win over Brisbane Heat in the Women's Big Bash League. Chasing 150, Beaumont, who hit eight fours and three sixes in her 40-ball innings, shared 99 for the first wicket with Laura Wolvaardt (49 off 45) before she was dismissed in the 13th over. Maddie Penna fell in the next over but Wolvaardt shared 32 with captain Tahlia McGrath to settle any nerves. South Africa skipper Wolvaardt and Bridget Patterson were dismissed but McGrath (24 not out) saw Strikers over the line with two balls to spare. They sit fifth, just outside the knockout spots on net run-rate, while Heat remain winless and are bottom of the table. Sunday's other game saw Ellyse Perry strike an unbeaten 77 off 44 balls to give Sydney Sixers a six-wicket win over city rivals Thunder. Chasing 175, Perry initially played second fiddle to…...