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Baby deaths trust still has care problems - report

A review identifies aspects of poor care and issues with the neonatal service.




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Rail services cancelled due to shortage of trains

Transport for Wales says the service will not operate on Tuesday due to trains needing repairs.




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Town asked to end reindeer use in Christmas events

A letter to Newport Town Council claims the animals face distress, fear and mental fatigue.




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Council's overspend forecast of £35.1m 'is better'

Shropshire Council's forecast of being £35.1m in the red, is better than the authority expected.




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Hunting Act: Countryside still divided 20 years on

Hunters claim it is a "way of life", but their opponents say they are breaking the law.




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Town residents fear for future of treasured hotel

The Royal Victoria Hotel, which closed in 2015, is due to undergo emergency repairs.




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Amorim 'not naive' over 'difficult' Man Utd task

Ruben Amorim says he is ready to face the challenge of the "difficult" job ahead at Manchester United.




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'We embrace it' - Dias on Man City losing streak

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias says the Premier League champions "embrace" the "challenge" posed by their losing streak.




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Salford sign France international prop Sangare

Salford Red Devils sign France international prop Justin Sangare on two-year deal after his release from Leeds Rhinos.




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Proper Manc

A bomb, gang turf wars and the rise of club culture - poet, author and broadcaster David Scott looks at Manchester in the 1990s




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'Outdoor spaces not welcoming for bigger bodies'

Campaigners say it should be easier for plus-size walkers to enjoy the countryside.




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'Nowhere does Christmas quite like Manchester'

Manchester's Christmas Markets return for its 26th year, set across nine sites in the city.




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Crowds gather to pay Armistice Day respects

Civic leaders led tributes in scores of ceremonies to mark the occasion across north-west England.




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Van Nistelrooy leaves Man Utd coaching staff

Ruud van Nistelrooy leaves Manchester United after not being given a role in new manager Ruben Amorim's backroom staff.




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Woman found dead after fire in house

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the blaze in Middleton, Greater Manchester.




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Britain's 'best new building of 1996' to be demolished

Salford University's award-winning Centenary Building has been vacant for the past eight years.




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People who misuse Blue Badges 'should be worried'

Salford City Council also says it will name and shame people found to be misusing Blue Badges.




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Campaigners 'delighted' housing estate turned down

Developers wanted to build 20 homes on land next to a Site of Biological Importance in Harwood, Bolton.




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Council bans 'non-essential' travel and recruitment

The council says it needs to make savings immediately due to a predicted £28m overspend this year.




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Swedish football fans turn city green and white

Stockholm-based women's football club Hammarby is known for its large and vociferous fanbase.




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Artificial grass firm's 'degrading' advert banned

The Advertising Standards Authority rules an artificial grass firm's billboard "objectified" women.




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Controversial parking charges to come in next month

The plans to bring in charges led to protests in some areas and outside council meetings.




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Man Utd star praised for helping sick plane passenger

Bruno Fernandes went to the aid of a man who almost collapsed on a flight from Manchester to Lisbon.




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Double-decker bus crash prompts safety review

The move by Transport for Greater Manchester follows Saturday's crash, which injured 17 people.




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The EFL sides in danger of an FA Cup upset

Burton Albion and Morecambe are among the EFL sides facing non-league opposition in the FA Cup first round.




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Stockport County beat Forest Green Rovers in extra time

Watch highlights as a Kyle Wootton goal in extra time gives League One Stockport County a narrow victory over National League high-fliers Forest Green Rovers in the first round of the FA Cup.




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Gloucester-Hartpury face test of character - Lewis

Gloucester-Hartpury's game against Sale will be a "test of their true character" after two defeats, said flanker Bethan Lewis.




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Llewellyn aiming to follow in Roberts' footsteps

The Gloucester centre is eager to emulate the exploits and travel of idol Jamie Roberts.




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Anscombe gives Gatland 'million dollar question'

Wales head coach Warren Gatland is unsure if returning fly-half Gareth Anscombe could make it through to the 2027 World Cup.




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Middlesex sign ex-Gloucestershire all-rounder Gohar

Spin bowling all-rounder Zafar Gohar signs a two-year deal with Middlesex following his departure from Gloucestershire.




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Exeter thrash Loughborough to return to PWR summit

Exeter Chiefs returned to the top of the Premiership Women's Rugby league after hammering Loughborough Lightning 40-19.




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Gloucestershire spinner Smith signs T20-only deal

Gloucestershire spin-bowler Tom Smith signs a one-year T20-only contract extension with the club through the 2025 season.




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Kingsway residents seek more access roads to reduce congestion

Reporter Duncan Cook has been finding out more.




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Gloucestershire street sold at auction for £2.5 million!

Residents can stay, but some fear for their future, Duncan Cook reports.




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Stroud school reopens pool after £55k fundraising effort

Leonard Stanley School to reopen pool after fundraising drive, Mark Smith reports.




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A417 road scheme threatens closure of FlyUp 417 Bike Park

Business future uncertain; Georgia Stone reports.




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Father shares journey after son Joshua's murder in 2021

Michael Hall shares his journey since son's death, Georgia Stone reports.




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Artists with Huntington's disease create exhibition

The event is designed to show how the joy art can bring people.




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Campaign launched to rebuild 'tired' bike track

The track was originally constructed by a group of young people four decades ago.




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Calls for youth centre to reopen in town

The Cotswold market town's young people have been left without a permanent youth centre since 2020.




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'Cyber attack' council working to ease backlog

The authority says there was a backlog of planning applications following the incident.




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Appeal after woman sexually assaulted and chased

Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the sex assault, which happened last month.




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Strip club licence approved despite objections

Women's safety and religious groups speak out against the club, which is popular during race meets.




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'It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

Sisters Alice, Chloe and Lucy will be part of the Children in Need Choir on Friday.




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Serving police officer arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas

Counterterrorism police say the officer is suspected of expressing support for the proscribed group online.




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Man jailed for two years over attempted ram raid

A judge tells Jack Bradley the failed raid was "a spectacularly stupid thing to do".




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Forest of Dean new homes plan is refused

Councillors reject the plans saying they have concerns over a lack of public transport.




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Council defends spending £250k on PR jobs

Cotswold District Council says the new roles were to make sure residents were aware of the "vital services" it provided.




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Church has a ‘long way to go’ after ‘sickening’ abuse

Right Reverend Rachel Treweek said there were “lessons to learn” following the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.




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Greene takes Loughborough University coaching role

Former World, European and Commonwealth Games 400m hurdles champion Dai Greene becomes Loughborough University's head of sprints and hurdles.