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X Factor's Eoghan Quigg pays tribute to Liam Payne

Eoghan was a contestant on the same series Liam and recalls their time together.




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Reddich MP "vital football remains affordable"

MP Chris Bloore wants increased fan representation on club boards to protect the game.




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Halesowen's Norma Hyde gets British Empire Medal

Norma received her award for services to the Special Olympics Sandwell.




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The story behind Digbeth's Peaky Blinders mural

Brummie painter tells Radio WM how Stephen knight came to commission his artwork




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Sephora - from 1970s shop to 'beauty amusement park'

Influencers say Sephora is "another world for beauty" as it prepares to open in Birmingham.




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Birmingham residents face 'cruel' price rises

The cost of hundreds of council services will increase in Birmingham ahead of a planned 10 per cent council tax hike.




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Ceiling fall forces Christmas show's cancellation

A large slab of plaster fell from the ceiling "exploding" into the venue, company trustees say.




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Council spends £2.5m on temporary homeless housing

Sandwell Council says there are currently 220 households living in temporary accommodation.




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Luton Town future 'out of my hands' - Edwards

Luton boss Rob Edwards still has his players' backing but admits his future is "out of my hands" after Saturday's 5-1 defeat at Middlesbrough.




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BBC Sounds: 'Gig Buddies means I can see Iron Maiden again'

Gig Buddies partnered Lee up with Steve as they share similar musical tastes.




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Headfest: 'I tell jokes about my mental health'

Juliette Burton is appearing at Bedford's Quarry Theatre as part of the BBC's Headfest event.




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Singer 'couldn't leave the house to perform'

Singer Catherine Lawless features in a film about agoraphobia, showing at Headfest in Bedford.




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‘Being on stage feels like a dream'

Inclusive band Delta Sonic wants to be a part of an more accessible music scene in Bedford.




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'Meeting my mother's murderer was unsettling'

Ian McKay, who answered ransom calls 55 years ago, travels to Trinidad to meet the man behind them.




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'Eyesore' fly-tipped waste in lay-by for months

The "disgusting huge white trailer has been there for ages now", reports one resident.




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Hereford students 'inspired' by Strictly star

Former RNC student Chris McCausland has been winning the hearts of the nation in recent weeks.




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'I've played Pembridge’s Last Post for 50 years'

Bugler Niall Roberts has never missed a Remembrance Sunday at his home village.




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Fast & Furious star to turn on Hay's Christmas Lights

Discover how Hollywood star Luke Evans, who's also been in The Hobbit, is coming to Herefordshire.




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'Shock' at murder in Redditch

An investigation has been launched after a 44-year-old woman was killed.




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Hereford's global grilling megastars go stateside

The Beefy Boys are in the running to be crowned the World's Best Burger!




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Bishop: Justin Welby 'in an impossible situation'

The Right Reverend Richard Jackson says the Archbishop has 'taken responsibility'.




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Chris McCausland: 'Perception of people with disabilities is antiquated'

The comedian has been praised by students at the Royal National College for the Blind, where he studied.




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Hospital bosses were 'disbelieving of Letby fears'

Managers were "disbelieving" of concerns that nurse Lucy Letby could be harming babies, an inquiry hears.




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Mother in CCTV plea after theft from baby's grave

Tasha Morris lost her son Oscar during surgery after a serious car crash in August.




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Council to invest £4m in schools' SEND provision

Three mainstream schools in Herefordshire will benefit from the grant and a SEND school will be built.




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Specialist doctor 'misled' by Letby NHS bosses

Jane Hawdon says she was asked to review deaths and collapses without knowing a nurse was suspected.




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'My MBE means elite sport pain is all worthwhile'

Paralympic swimmer Rebecca Redfern was recognised for services to young people and her community.




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'They've made me realise ADHD isn't a barrier'

The Hub in Bromsgrove has helped Skye, 15, gain qualifications and realise she "can do anything".




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Cumbria's indoor marketing strategy

Indoor markets are having to reinvent themselves to survive the rise of online shopping.




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Hayden has 'no doubt' Carlisle will turn form around

Carlisle United defender Aaron Hayden is convinced the team is on the right track after they ended a seven-game winless streak.




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Losing late leads 'can't keep happening' - Clemence

Barrow head coach Stephen Clemence says his players have to stop the habit of squandering late leads in matches after their 1-1 draw with Colchester.




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'My home's a working museum piece, it's a gem'

Davy Keenan has lived on water for more than 50 years and now spends his time aboard 'Little Gem'.




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'We're remembering the soldiers - my heroes'

A six-year-old Cumbrian "soldier" who has taken TikTok by storm prepares for Remembrance Day.




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'Our town is becoming a desirable place to live'

A £12m cash boost from the council has seen newly refurbished homes make Maryport more desirable.




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Doubts over £10m HGV access work at historic park

Workington Town Council raises concerns about the impact on nearby Hall Park.




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Campbell's Bluebird to have engines refurbished

A team of engineers are checking the engines so the hydroplane can return to the water.




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'We remember those caught in conflict today'

Thousands of people turn out across the North East and Cumbria to pay their respects.




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Safety improvements at accident 'hot spot' begin

New road markings are being installed on the slip road following a fatal crash in September.




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Call to tackle 'jaw-dropping' NHS dentistry waits

The MP says people across Cumbria and Lancashire are waiting up to 15 months for treatment.




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Trial begins of man accused of woman's murder

Paul Irwin, 50, denies murdering 34-year-old Tiffany Render in March.




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Ex-miner calls for 'unjust' pension payment change

The government will boost pensions of ex-miners on the MPS scheme, leaving out those on the BCSSS.




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Handling of child poverty plan is 'catalogue of failures'

A review into the government's handling of a child poverty strategy has found it has failed.




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Renting costs in Brighton 'out of this world'

Brighton is the fourth least affordable place in England to rent according to government statistics.




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'Pension credit payment weight off our shoulders'

Pensioners Eddie and Maggie, from Wallsend, will get £10,000 a year after they were helped to apply.




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'Order to repay my carer allowance dehumanised me'

Carers reveal the stress of the DWP informing them they have been overpaid in benefits.




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Olympic sailor's boat raises £18,000 for charity

Micky Beckett charged £10 a ticket in the raffle for the ILCA 7 dinghy he used to compete.




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Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?




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'I'm sailing around the world and want a record'

Poole sailor Pip Hare wants to be the first woman to complete the gruelling 24,300-mile Vendée Globe race twice.




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'Precious' WWI photos help document fallen

The Museum of East Dorset analysed information from every First World War memorial in the region.




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Dorset's Big Picture: Wednesday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.