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Manchester Evening News 
PM’s national security adviser ‘played no role in collapse of China spy case’
Jonathan Powell did not take part in discussions about the ‘substance or the evidence’ of the case, Bridget Phillipson said.
Evening Standard 
Barcelona's biggest Marcus Rashford fear and how attitude has changed
Marcus Rashford is currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, and the La Liga giants are already keen to make the move permanent at the end of the season
Skeleton of dead man found inside his flat – 15 years after neighbours last saw him
Stunned locals residing in the six-storey apartment block recall the last time they saw the retired builder was in 2010.
Daily Express 
£80m Man Utd star sends message to Ruben Amorim amid contract talks
The United veteran is out of contract next summer.
Metro 
Unique Coca-Cola themed house in Cambs city comes on the market
The current owners have decorated their lounge with Coca-Cola memorabilia
Cambridgeshire Live 
SNP MSP Colin Beattie under pressure over 'cash-for-votes' allegation in election race
Beattie, who was previously investigated as part of Operation Branchform, has denied any wrongdoing.
The Daily Record 
Israel says first seven hostages handed to Red Cross
Israel says Hamas has handed over the first seven hostages to the Red Cross as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Sky News 
Whitby Town end long winless run with excellent 4-1 victory at Ashton
Whitby Town ended a lengthy winless run in style with a 4-1 Pitching In Northern Premier League victory over Ashton United at Hurst Cross.
The Scarborough News 
Strictly Come Dancing's Motsi Mabuse says 'unfortunatley' in rare family admission amid 'secret sign'
It came as the Strictly judge spoke about how she won't be taking part in the hit BBC One show's live tour next year
Shea Charles relishing 'one of the biggest nights' of his Northern Ireland career
The Southampton midfielder can't wait to get another crack at Germany
Belfast Live 
Nationwide issues update to customers over free £85 payments
A Flex Regular Saver account saver reached out via X, formerly Twitter, with a query about the savings account, which pays 6.5 per cent variable.
Birmingham Live 
Ruptly 
Fears over future in Welsh village that's attracted visitors for centuries
There are plans for an increase in the number of caravan and camping pitches in the village
WalesOnline 
Love Island's Tom Walker reveals wife is pregnant with first child
The reality star, who shot to fame on the fifth series of Love Island back in 2019, revealed on Instagram that his wife Chloe is pregnant with their first child.
The Mirror 
Ricky Hatton's cause of death to be made public as friend shares details of scene
An inquest opening into the death of former world champion Ricky Hatton has been listed, with the hearing due to take place next week after his tragic passing