- Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield by-election.
- HS2 bill could rise to £102bn with first trains delayed until 2039, government admits.
- Married at First Sight UK ‘faces police investigation’ after rape allegations.
- Train chaos and delays across UK as National Rail issues statement.
- Father-of-eight fatally shot while trying to protect San Diego mosque.
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