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Jamie McGowan, aged 33, is wanted in connection with a report of assault
Andrew McGinty coached the England and Great Britain water polo squads
Reports suggest that if the Middle East disruption "continues or worsens", it will force airlines to cut flights and push up fares
A person wearing a balaclava was filmed standing next to the stationary vehicle before it burst into flames
A father and son have launched a petition urging Durham County Council to overturn its cockerel ban at allotments, warning some birds could face euthanasia
The former Camelot theme park entertained families with rides themed around King Arthur before closing for good in 2012
Newcastle United are set to have a busy summer in the transfer market
Authorities say around four million households are illegally streaming with 'dodgy fire sticks' - and police are now tracing bank statements to catch them
Multiple airlines have cancelled flights or added extra charges in recent weeks as jet fuel prices surge from around $85-90 to as high as $150-200 per barrel
Ex-England international Steve Howey says that Eddie Howe has been let down by brooding stars
