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Labour 'shocked' by social housing failures

A council refers itself to the Regulator of Social Housing following a review.




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Victim was strangled to death, murder trial told

Ian Staves was found dead at his home in Cherry Lane, Wootton, in September 2022.




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'It feels wrong Brianna isn't here to celebrate'

Esther Ghey says her daughter had wanted "everything pink" for her 18th birthday.




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Tony Mowbray speaks openly about bowel cancer diagnosis

The Boro legend speaks at length about "the toughest year of his life"




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'I don't sweat my future' - Martin defiant as Saints lose again

Why Southampton boss Russell Martin remains calm despite nine defeats in 11 games leaving them bottom of the Premier League.




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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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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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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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Liver patients with no symptoms diagnosed in NHS first

About 700 patients have been identified as being at risk of developing serious liver problems.




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Paralympian fears farm building may scare horses

Sir Lee Pearson says he fears noise emanating from a new storage building will impact his training.




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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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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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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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Gladiators star hopes school visit will inspire pupils

The athlete hopes his own fitness journey will inspire pupils.




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Work planned as pedestrian revamp nears completion

The main carriageway of Granby Street is due to be resurfaced as part of the improvement scheme.




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Council steps in to tackle anti-social behaviour

The Public Spaces Protection Order aims "to improve safety and quality of life" in the town.




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Trial delayed for man accused of killing wife

Habibur Masum is accused of stabbing his wife to death as she pushed their baby in a pram.




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Ineos Britannia: The team behind the team

Meet some of the team behind Ben Ainslie's mission to win the America's Cup.




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Rapid-charging battery train trials under way

The trains are converted from old Underground trains and will be rolled out in the Thames Valley.




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New £400k play area officially opens in town

The new space includes a junior zone with bridges, slides and a nine-metre-high twisting tube.




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Southend to begin fly-tipping cameras trial

The pilot scheme begins in December to help identify and charge fly-tippers.




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Jamie Oliver pulls controversial book from sale

Indigenous Australians says the book is damaging and stereotypes first nation people.




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Burial plot plan stolen during church safe heist

The Chapel and School Room church says the loss of the document will make it "harder to do burials".




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Tributes paid to Wolverhampton's Liam Payne

BBC Radio WM listeners share their memories and thoughts following the stars death.




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Do you remember Liam Payne playing Molineux?

Wolves compare Jason Forrest recalls the grounds reaction to Liam's first half time gig.




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Mark Rhodes recalls phone call from Liam

Pop Idol's Mark offered a young Liam Payne advice on how to deal with the pop industry.




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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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Mowbray eyes return after bowel cancer diagnosis

Former Sunderland and Birmingham City boss Tony Mowbray speaks about his battle with bowel cancer and hopes of returning to football.




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Three people charged with forced marriage

Two women and a man are denied bail and remanded in custody.




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Ex-councillor to stand trial over messages

Shaz Saleem, 38, denies two charges of sending threatening messages on an electronic device.




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Mastectomy on elderly mum inappropriate - inquest

Disgraced surgeon Paterson gives evidence in Birmingham on the death of Gladys Currall, aged 82.




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Free display after firework fiasco at cricket club

The display will be held as compensation for delays at an event on Sunday.




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Dealer on trial for murder says it was self-defence

Tuche Coskun, 21, stabbed 42-year-old Gavin Hubbard during a dispute over drugs, a jury is told.




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Paralympian says party snub example of inequality

The high-end store has apologised for not hosting Paralympic athletes alongside Team GB Olympians.




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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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Cumbrian 106 and not out

106 year old Dorothy Young remembers her life in Ireby, Blennerhasset, and Torpenhow.




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Cumbria Black Friday scams warning

Westmorland and Furness Council trading standards safe shopping advice.




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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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War memorial moved as part of square revamp

The memorial is moved to a prominent location after consultation with the Royal British Legion.




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Protesters to fight cross-border giant pylon plans

The pylons, spanning 50 miles, will run wind farm energy into England but will dissect the Borders countryside.




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Damaged bridge to close for essential repairs

The council says the route will close for five days, including to emergency vehicles.




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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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Hundreds of social housing mould cases reported

There are almost 400 active cases of reported damp or mould in social housing across Wiltshire.




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What is the Bibby Stockholm and why is it controversial?

All about the Bibby Stockholm barge, which is moored in Portland, Dorset.




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Heritage steam railway to trial wi-fi service

The trial will give rural areas and passengers on the railway's route access to the internet.




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Ambulance study to trial lateral flow stroke test

About 200 patients will be recruited to for the two-year trial which uses lateral flow tests.




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Roblox introduces new safety features, Australia bans Under 16s from social media

Roblox is introducing new safety features for children under the age of 13, following criticism of how it protects younger users. The free online gaming platform, which has around 70 million […]

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Kia EV3 now available across Europe from £33,000

  Kia’s compact electric SUV, the Kia EV3, has arrived in Europe with a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge and an interior design that the […]

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