A cordon is in place as an investigation into the ‘shocking act of violence’ gets underway

A man is fighting for life after being stabbed in Wigan tonight (Friday, May 29).

Police were called to reports of a knife attack on Avon Road at around 8:30pm.

When officers arrived at the scene, in the Norley Hall area to the west of the town, they found a man with serious stab wounds.

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He has been taken to hospital with what Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are describing as ‘potentially life‑threatening’ injuries.

No arrests have yet been made. No further details about the man or the incident have been disclosed.

A cordon remains in place as enquiries continue.

In a statement issued tonight, Detective Inspector Jonathan Waywell from GMP’s Wigan CID said: “This was a shocking act of violence, and our thoughts remain firmly with the victim and his family at this deeply distressing time.

“Knife crime is taken extremely seriously and will not be tolerated. Incidents like this have devastating consequences for victims, families, and communities.

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“I would like to reassure the public that we believe this was a targeted attack and that there is no wider risk to the public.

“We understand how worrying this will be, and there will be an increased police presence in the area. I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to our officers.

“A scene will remain in place while our investigation continues, and we urge anyone with information to come forward and speak to us.”

Anyone witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage from the area at the time which could help detectives is asked to call GMP on 101 or by using the LiveChat service on their website, quoting log number log 3508 of 29/05/26.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

On another sweltering afternoon in Paris, Djokovic began in cruise control, breaking his young opponent in the opening game of the match and twice more across the opening two sets as he built a 2-0 lead.

Although Djokovic was broken himself in the eighth game of the first set, he responded in style with a hold to love while in the second, he soared to his crowd-pleasing best, pointing to the sky and gesturing for Court Philippe-Chatrier to raise the noise after belying his age to chase down a drop-shot before stretching for a forehand winner.

As in his second-round meeting with Valentin Royer, Djokovic’s level dipped in the third set but on this occasion, he was unable to reassert his dominance.

He became increasingly vocal in the frustration he directed at himself and his coaching team and looked fatigued, leaning over his towel box in exhaustion on several occasions while, at the opposite end of the court, Fonseca crunched booming forehands and toyed with the 39-year-old with multiple drop-shot winners.

Djokovic came out fighting after taking a lengthy break before the decider but, although he struck the first blow – breaking Fonseca in game four, it was the teenager – playing a fifth set for just the third time in his career – who rose to the occasion as the match reached its crescendo.

After hitting just 13 winners across the opening two sets, he struck 22 to Djokovic’s 14 in the fifth, including three drop-shot winners in quick succession – which elicited pained smiles from his opponent to produce the decisive break at 5-5.

Djokovic earned a break point – his 16th – as Fonseca served for the match but the Brazilian nervelessly fired down three successive aces to secure a remarkable comeback win at the first attempt.

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Katie Price’s Instagram was taken down amid Lee Andrews’ ‘disappearance’ and later discovery – as it has now been revealed why that happened

Katie Price’s real reason for being booted off Instagram has been revealed.

The former glamour model has reportedly had her account temporarily disabled on Instagram because of her posting content. Katie had been searching for ‘missing’ Lee for weeks.

However, as he was found in a Dubai prison, Katie’s social media went offline, and fans were left puzzled if it was linked. It has now been reported that Katie was taken off Instagram for a very different reason.

“It is all slightly ludicrous: you don’t follow Katie Price for home decor inspo or cake baking. She is a fun, irreverent glamour model with millions of fans all over the world,” the source told The Sun.

“The spotlight is on her like never before at the moment, so miserable keyboard warriors with nothing better to do write in to complain about her content. She posts a lot about her CBD oil and gummies but these are perfectly legal, and she obviously has a deal in place and certain commitments.”

The source added: “And I don’t think anyone can really complain about a hint of boob when things like OnlyFans are in existence. Anyway it’s all been sorted now, and she should be back up and running within the next 24 hours. It was a lot of fuss about nothing and just quite annoying, really.”

Katie issued a worried statement two weeks back when Lee went ‘missing’.

“Hey everyone, I don’t really know where to begin, but I know there’s all this speculation about Lee from when I met him but something really, really serious has happened,” she said.

“I’ve been forced that I have to say this now because my sister’s been getting emails now from the media. It was put up on my Instagram that Lee is taking time out from social media because of all the trolling, the media frenzy, the speculation. I put that up because the truth is that Lee has been missing for three days. The last time I heard from Lee was Wednesday night at 10pm. He was trying to go through the border in Dubai to get on a flight to me.”

Lee was later allegedly found in a Dubai prison, two weeks after he went ‘missing’.

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David Harker, 51, has been eligible for parole since 2013

A killer who boasted that he had eaten parts of his victim with a plate of pasta has had his application for parole refused for a ninth time. David Harker, now 51, killed mother-of-four Julie Paterson, 32, in Darlington in 1998, and only some of her remains have ever been found.

Harker is currently serving a life sentence after admitting manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. It previously emerged that he had told friends and psychiatrists that he had fried part of his victim’s thigh and eaten it with pasta and cheese.

He has been eligible for parole since 2013, and a ninth hearing was held this month to determine whether he should be freed or moved to an open prison.

The Parole Board said it was still not considered safe to allow him to be released or to be transferred, based on the continuing need to protect the public.

Harker was 24 when he was sentenced in 1999.

Psychiatrists agreed he had a severe psychopathic disorder when he killed Ms Paterson, meaning he was not guilty of murder.

The Parole Board said the law required Harker’s case to be assessed regularly.

A report into his recent behaviour found that his behaviour in custody had “significantly improved”, with no disciplinary findings since 2015.

Previous decisions have been made using documents but the latest, ninth, heard oral evidence.

Harker did not attend or make representations.

The panel considered a dossier containing 356 pages of reports, including submissions on behalf of the Secretary of State arguing against release.

It heard from the person responsible for managing Harker in jail, two probation officers who would be responsible for managing him in the community, a psychologist and someone who worked with him on a programme in prison.

While the person who worked with him on the programme was not allowed to recommend a course of action, the others said Harker did not pass the test for release.

In its conclusion, a Parole Board summary of the decision said: “The panel carefully analysed all the evidence and formed its own independent assessment of risk.

“It decided not to direct the release of David Harker, nor to recommend to the Secretary of State that David Harker should be transferred to open conditions.”

The ex-Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal forward – who is also a 82-time England international – was stopped by police after crashing his car into the motorway barriers on the M3.

Raheem Sterling has been arrested for driving whilst unfit through drugs after crashing his Lamborghini. The ex-Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal forward, who is also a 82-time England international, was stopped by police after crashing his car into the motorway barriers on the M3.

A statement from Hampshire Police said on Thursday: “Just before 9am on Thursday, we received reports that a Lamborghini was in collision with barriers on the M3 southbound, close to the Minley Interchange. No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported.

“The driver, a 31-year-old man, from Berkshire, has been arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, driving dangerously, possession of a Class C drug and failing to provide a specimen. He has been bailed while our enquiries continue.”

As reported by the Mirror, the footballer was eventually released on bail pending further investigation. Sterling has endured a very difficult few years when it comes to his footballing career. The winger enjoyed a successful period with Liverpool ahead of a move to Manchester City.

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He won four Premier League titles during his time at the Etihad Stadium but was sold to Chelsea in 2022. Sterling spent just two seasons at Stamford Bridge before being loaned out to Arsenal where he scored just one goal in 28 appearances.

His remaining contract with Chelsea was ripped up in January, with the wide-man then moving to Dutch side Feyenoord.

He made just eight appearances, though, and did not score a goal. Speaking about Sterling after his final appearance for the club, Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie said: “Personally, I struggle with the cynicism surrounding him. I think respect is more appropriate. In any case, I don’t like cynicism. I can’t stand the whole atmosphere around him.

“Everyone has to know their place in that. And I think we sometimes go a bit overboard in the Netherlands regarding that.”

“He has scored 200 goals in England and played 82 international matches,” Van Persie added. “And that is regardless of whether you think he plays well or not. But I think the way we handle this as a footballing nation is really very bad.”

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One person said a major A-road near the village is “too fast” and makes a lot of noise

Residents in a Cambridgeshire village say that it is brilliant with bus links “to die for” but there is a busy road that some say is “too fast”. The countryside village of Linton is home to over 7,000 people, according to the 2021 census.

It is a village complete with pretty houses and an array of different amenities, but some of its residents have mixed views on a busy road nearby.

Keith Comber, who recently moved from Cornwall to Linton, thinks that “it is a sweet village” with “lovely old houses” but thinks the A1307 nearby is “the only negative”, especially due to the “traffic noise”.

He said: “The traffic is too fast and there’s a lot of heavy, really big lorries.” Keith’s wife Jane added: “You have to really really check [when driving on the A1307]. I wouldn’t take my grandchildren near the road. I would love to take them that way because it’s beautiful by the church but I don’t want to take little ones down here.”

The village has a pharmacy, dentist, three pubs, multiple cafes and a Co-op. A lady called Rio said it has got “everything” and that her favourite feature is having a bus service that is “to die for”. She said: “The bus service from here to Cambridge is to die for. You can go to Addenbrooke’s and then into the city. It is absolutely great. What more could you want?”

John, who is looking to move to the village, thinks that the A1307 is an “asset” because it means locals can easily access Cambridge. He thinks the A1307 would worry him if he lived on it but Rio, who was with John, feels as though “at least it [traffic] doesn’t come through the village anymore”.

Julie Manning, 43, has run The Dog and Duck pub for 13 years. She said that running the business is “good fun” but it is a “tricky environment”. Overall, she is grateful that the village supports the local businesses and said the village offers a community where they “all look out for each other”.

She said that with potential plans proposed for new houses in the village, the A1307 will be “busier” but “the road is the road” and “sometimes it is the people who drive on it more than the road itself”.

A woman, who only gave her name as Jilly, said: “We wanted to move here because of all the facilities. We lived in a village that had nothing. No shop or anything, so it is great.”

Jilly, who has lived in Portugal, London and a nearby village previously, added: “People are very friendly and it has great access to Cambridge so it is brilliant. There is more going on. There’s a lovely poetry society.”

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Grosmont in the North York Moors National Park has been branded “a picturesque North Yorkshire village” known for its dramatic scenery.

The village, close to Whitby, has long been a favourite with walkers, railway enthusiasts and visitors exploring the North York Moors, but more people are now discovering it as a memorable stop-off thanks to its historic station, traditional village feel and scenic walking routes – or that’s what people are saying online.

Grosmont (Image: Paul Oakland/CAMERA CLUB)

Much of Grosmont’s appeal centres around its railway heritage.

The village is the northern terminus of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, where visitors can watch heritage steam trains arriving and departing from the historic station.

And it’s this railway heritage that has featured on TV and films over the years, including Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone for some of the train scenes, as well as featuring in 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

On TripAdvisor, one visitor described it as “a wonderful place to watch the steam trains and soak up the atmosphere.”

Another said: “It’s a lovely village with great walks, friendly people and a proper old-fashioned railway feel.”

Grosmont is not only a destination for train lovers.

Walkers frequently pass through the village on routes across the North York Moors, including riverside paths and trails linking Grosmont with neighbouring villages such as Goathland and Egton Bridge.

The popular Rail Trail between Grosmont and Goathland gives visitors the chance to combine railway history with countryside views, while the surrounding Esk Valley offers peaceful scenery throughout the year.

The village also has a rich industrial past.

Grosmont grew significantly in the 19th century after the arrival of the Whitby to Pickering Railway and the development of ironstone mining and ironworks.

Grosmont (Image: Keith Rowland/CAMERA CLUB)

At its peak, the ironworks employed hundreds of people, leaving behind a legacy of solid stone terraces, railway buildings and industrial heritage that still shapes the character of the village today.

Visitors often stop at the Station Tavern, the village shop or the local co-op after a walk or railway trip, while families gather around the station to watch the engines.

The village remains a working community as well as a tourist destination, with residents, walkers and day-trippers sharing its narrow lanes and scenic surroundings.

While access can be a little challenging due to steep roads and rural routes, many visitors say that it only adds to the sense of discovery.

One tourist said online: “It’s the kind of place you don’t just pass through, you stop, look around and stay longer than planned.”

Whether arriving by car, on foot or aboard a steam train, Grosmont continues to charm visitors with its history, scenery and unmistakable Yorkshire character.