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Man jailed for life over party stab murder

Sipho Pfukani is told he must serve at least 18 years for the murder of 26-year-old Lazarus Makono.




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Sex worker guilty of luring man to fatal stabbing

Rebecca Moore, 25, is found guilty of her role in the murder of Sacad Ali in Sheffield on 9 March.




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EV chargers hit by spate of cable thefts

Sheffield Council say at one point just two of its 27 chargers were in operation due to the thefts.




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'Alternative graduation makes us feel seen'

A quiet and less formal ceremony is held for neurodivergent students at Sheffield Hallam University.




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Repair plan for walking trail damaged by storm

A report to the council says the damage to the Rivelin Valley nature trail has hit access.




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Airport reopening cost set to rise - meeting hears

A "credible international operator" has been found for the site, South Yorkshire leaders are told.




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Stag shot dead by police in school grounds

Police say the large deer posed a 'danger' and take the decision to 'humanely' destroy it.




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Caravan storage site plan set to be turned down

Applicant says there is high demand for site but councillors argue it is unsuitable in green belt.




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Air ambulance charity seeks new £80k-a-year pilot

The successful candidate will fly one of its Airbus H145 helicopters, Yorkshire Air Ambulance says.




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Steelers braced for 'biggest night' in history

Sheffield Steelers will take on German champions Eisbären Berlin at Sheffield Arena.




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Randell is a 'future captain' at Plymouth Argyle

Adam Randell is a 'future captain' at Plymouth Argyle according to head coach Wayne Rooney.




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Lack of international break is 'a joke' - Caldwell

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says League One games should not take place during international breaks.




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Rowe still feels Exeter can make top four

Exeter chief executive Tony Rowe feels the club's men's side can still make the Premiership top four despite their poor start to the season.




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Man in hospital after rescue from water

The man remains in hospital with unknown injuries, Devon and Cornwall Police say.




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Decision on wind farm cable project postponed

A council delays a decision on the Saunton Sands beach proposal for additional survey work.




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Passenger numbers up by 5% - airport

Airport bosses are predicting further growth in 2025




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Watered down changes approved for Exeter bus lane

Councillors water down and approve plans to expand operating times of a bus lane in the Devon city.




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Man dies after car crashes into tree in Devon

Devon and Cornwall Police were notified a man in his 80s died after a car collided with a tree.




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Pilots in helicopter death were 'highly skilled'

A jury is dismissed, recording the death as accidental, but a coroner has yet to make a conclusion.




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'We were off it' - Torquay Utd draw with Maidstone

Torquay United manager Paul Wotton says his team need to improve after their 1-1 draw with Maidstone United in National League South.




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Woman's death should not have happened - coroner

The 87-year-old woman died hours after being knocked over by the downwash of the landing helicopter.




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Jackett steps down as Gillingham director of football

Kenny Jackett stands down from his role as Gillingham's director of football for medical reasons.




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It's never too early for the C word in Canterbury

The Cathedral is bringing back an ancient tradition not seen in the town for 200 years.




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Secret Kent

The story behind a pet cemetery on the A21.




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Sittingbourne: Democracy 'ripped from our hands'

The government has taken control of a decision over 8000 new homes near Sittingbourne.




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Dover: 'We were sold a dream, we've been misled'

Bus routes in Dover including one that takes people to the local hospital are being cut.




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Man charged after corrosive liquid injures four

A man reportedly sprayed others with a liquid, believed to have been a strong alkali, Kent Police says.




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Contractors appointed to clear Hoads Wood waste

The Environment Agency 's contractors prepare to clear 35,000 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish.




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Gladiator drops in on pupils for Children in Need

Gladiator Steel visits Borden Primary as part of a UK tour promoting Children in Need.




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Residential special school could close next year

Wandsworth Council says the proposed closure of the Broadstairs school is for financial reasons.




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Karting circuit has plans for racing-themed hub

Buckmore Park is proposing a centre with racing simulators, a restaurant and bar and roof terrace.




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Students facing one-hour school runs - campaigners

Support Weald Schooling is inviting people to discuss the lack of non-selective secondaries.




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Care firm put into special measures by watchdog

Unite Highland Care has been told to urgently improve by the Care Quality Commission.




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Southern Water launches new sewage discharge app

Southern Water replaces its previous online tool with its new Rivers and Seas Watch platform.




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MPs call for extension of Elizabeth line into Kent

MPs for Dartford and Bexleyheath and Crayford want the route extended from Abbey Wood to Ebbsfleet.




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Sale's Hill gets 10-week ban for Bath fan incident

Sale and England forward Jonny Hill is given a 10-week suspension for an incident involving a fan after their Premiership semi-final loss to Bath.




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Al Dancer in 25-1 shock & Nicholls has five winners

Gallant grey Al Dancer lands the Badger Cheer Chase at Wincanton, while trainer Paul Nicholls has five winners.




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Bath lock Richards is 'growing his game' - Robinson

Bath lock Ewan Richards is growing "everything" about his game, says coach Andy Robinson after their second Premiership Rugby Cup win.




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Bath cinema offers dog-friendly screenings

Owners can watch a movie with their dogs at The Little Theatre Cinema in Bath.




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Bath’s Jamie Chadwick signs as Formula E Jaguar test driver

She’s one of 22 female drivers taking part in a Formula E test event in Valencia.




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Somerset man becomes a full-time foster carer in his eighties

The 88-year-old began the role four years ago after his wife died.




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DJ group 3SEVEN6 names itself after Somerset bus route

One member even has the number tattooed on his chest.




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Luke Evans comes to Yeovil Literary Festival

The Welsh Hollywood star has written a memoir called Boy from the Valleys.




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Fear roadworks will cause 'chaos' before Christmas

Somerset Council says the upgrade work on Hurdle Way is vital for pedestrians and cyclists.




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Reservoir to undergo flood prevention work

Up to £991,000 will be spent on the major scheme to help reduce flooding.




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Ex-RAF pilot encouraging others to begin fostering

Nigel, from Somerset, decided to become a foster parent aged in his 80s after his wife died.




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Navy officer takes on weightlifting challenge

Rob Guest raises more than £3,000 by lifting 450,000kg over his 24-hour challenge.




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Robbie Williams to perform at 'iconic' venue

Pop star Robbie Williams will perform at Bath's Royal Crescent in June next year.




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'No structural damage' to road closed after fire

The bridge on Squibbers Way in Bridgwater was closed due to a fire that happened underneath it but was reopened following an inspection.




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New police station 'better suited' to needs opens

A new police station opens in a Somerset town, which aims to be "more efficient and sustainable".