Entertainment
Xbox Sequel Reveal Hinted for Gamescom
A reliable insider hints at a surprise Xbox sequel reveal at Gamescom next week, ruling out Fallout, Wolfenstein, Starcraft, and Banjo-Kazooie, with Ori and Sunset Overdrive among possibilities.
Business
Mobico to sell regional bus operator for £24m
Mobico has agreed to sell its UK Bus business to the West Midlands Combined Authority for £24m upfront, part of plans to simplify the group.
Crime
Man denies murdering dad in Ashton karaoke bar
Carl Cooper, 36, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Shane Cullen, 31, at Blues Cabaret and Karaoke Bar in Ashton-under-Lyne. He also denies assault charges.
Sports
British champion sprinter 'goes missing' on holiday in Morocco
British athletics champion Leon Baptiste, 41, has reportedly gone missing in Morocco after two months without contact, sparking concern among friends and colleagues.
Environment
Health
Richard Madeley 'very close to dying' in horror accident
Richard Madeley reveals he almost died choking on a piece of meat, describing the incident as 'touch and go' and crediting his sister's Heimlich maneuver.
easyJet flight declares mid-air emergency after medical incident
easyJet flight EZY861 from London Gatwick to Glasgow declared a mid-air emergency, requesting priority landing after a passenger needed urgent medical assistance. The Airbus A319 was met by paramedics on arrival.
Mum's hope after 3 kidney transplants with new blood match
Johanna Bridges, who has had three kidney transplants and many transfusions, hopes a new 'double matched' blood programme will help her get a fourth transplant, as her chances are currently less than 10%.
Man dies days after prison release; son finds him unresponsive
Jordan Donnell, 40, died days after release from HMP Holme House, found unresponsive by son. Inquest ruled death drug-related, linked to pregabalin and temazepam.
Boy, 14, dies from leukaemia after symptoms mistaken for teen changes
Fred Bennett, 14, died from leukaemia nine months after diagnosis. His mother Louise urges parents to learn the symptoms of childhood cancer, which are often mistaken for normal teenage changes.
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Premier League Quiz: How Big a Football Fan Are You?
From Manchester United to Leicester's fairytale title, our football quiz revisits the greatest moments in English football. Ten questions on clubs, stadiums and legends. Play now and chase down a perfect score.



