Tom Burnett

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Tom Burnett

It is the furthest Israel has struck into Iran since clashes started on FridayIsrael has carried out an airstrike at an international airport more than 1,400 miles from its borders - as it continues to exchange fire with Iran for a third day. The Israeli Air Force carried out the attack at Mashhad International Airport, in the east of Iran, on Sunday.

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Tom Burnett

The road is shut to traffic in both directions following the crash in BacupAn A-road is closed following a crash in a Lancashire town today (Sunday, June 15). The A681 Newchurch Road, Bacup, is shut to traffic in both directions following the incident. The closure was first reported at around 1.55pm. It is currently unclear how many vehicles are involved in the incident.

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Tom Burnett

The UK Foreign Office has updates its travel advice for Israel and the Palestinian Territories as fighting continues for a third dayThe UK Foreign Office is advising against all travel to Israel as fighting with Iran continues. Israel is continuing to launch strikes against Iran as fighting continues for a third day, with Iran also launching missile strikes that have struck Tel Aviv and other areas. Airspace over Israel remains closed.

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Tom Burnett |Ramazani Mwamba

Lanes are closed on the M62 following a crash today (Sunday, June 15). Two lanes are shut to traffic on the westbound carriageway at Junction 18 (Simister Island). The lane closures were first reported at around 11.34am. Traffic cameras show motorists queueing in the area as a result of the incident. Inrix, the traffic data company, said: "Two lanes closed and queueing traffic due to accident on M62 Westbound at J18 M66 J4 (Simister Island)." Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Tom Burnett

Hot air balloon rides are a popular activity for visitors to the countryA hot air balloon crash in Turkey has left 19 tourists injured and its pilot dead, local officials have confirmed. The balloon was trying to village of Gozlukuyu in the country's central Aksaray province when the pilot fell out of the balloon’s basket and his feet got tangled in a rope, Aksaray governor Mehmet Ali Kumbuzoglu said. The pilot was killed and 19 Indonesian tourists on board were injured.