A ‘code red’ air pollution alert has been issued across parts of the UK following Bonfire Night celebrations. The North West, London, and the South East scored a ‘very high’ 10/10 on the pollution scale, attributed to fireworks and bonfires contributing to significant air quality degradation.

A woman in her fifties has died following a medical emergency at a Tesco in Greater Manchester. An air ambulance landed in the car park as staff attempted to assist her before paramedics arrived. Greater Manchester Police were notified of the incident at 3.05pm.