Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.
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A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating.
Quirke announces Sale exit amid Newcastle links
England scrum-half Raffi Quirke says he will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.
Government sets out plans for north of England rail investment
The scheme will be delivered in phases, starting with upgrades to lines between Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield.
Rosenior to talk to Sterling and Disasi about Chelsea exile
New Chelsea manager has pledged to speak to Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who were left in limbo by the previous boss.
Kim 'good to go' for Winter Olympics despite dislocated shoulder
Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim says she will be fit to compete at the Winter Olympic Games next month despite dislocating her shoulder last week.
'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.
Ministers drop plans for mandatory digital ID to work in UK
There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.
Suspended London Pride boss accused of 'frustrating' theft investigation
Lawyers for Pride in London say Christopher Joell-Deshields has failed to hand back company accounts.
Carrick confirmed as Man Utd caretaker head coach
Manchester United appoint former player Michael Carrick as caretaker head coach until the end of the season.
Bulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearing
Jon Venables, 10 when he killed James Bulger in 1993, failed in a previous bid for parole in 2023.
Water supply crisis not good enough, watchdog says
About 23,000 properties are still facing supply issues in Kent and Sussex, South East Water says.
Water supply crisis not good enough, watchdog says
About 23,000 properties are still facing supply issues in Kent and Sussex, South East Water says.
Last year was Ukraine's deadliest for civilians since 2022, UN says
Conflict-related violence killed at least 2,514 civilians last year, the UN's monitoring mission in Ukraine said.
What does Trump's foreign policy mean for World Cup?
As a group of cross-party MPs calls on Fifa to consider expelling the USA from the World Cup, BBC Sport analyses what Donald Trump’s foreign policy means for the tournament.
Singer Julio Iglesias faces Spanish inquiry into sexual assault allegations
Iglesias, who is 82, has been a household name in Spain since the 1960s and has sold millions of records worldwide.
Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland's Moray Firth
The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.
Income tax changes and mansion tax on £1m homes in Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils the government's tax and spending plans for the coming financial year.
Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68
His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.
Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved
A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.
Man jailed for killing golfer after police pursuit
The van was driven on to a golf course where mother-of-three Suzanne Cherry was hit by it.