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The Entertainer blames Budget tax rise for axing new shops

The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office.




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How England's largest 'fish motorway' actually works

It's taken two years to build and is 200m (656ft) long, but why does the River Trent need a fish pass?




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Rail footbridge closure is 'crazy' says council boss

Access from the bridge to some platforms has been closed on a trial basis.




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South Africa football head Jordaan arrested on fraud charges

South African FA president Danny Jordaan is alleged to have used the organisation's resources for personal gain between 2014 and 2018.




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Hopes that film will encourage more foster carers

The film, called Everything, will be shown at the Nova Cinema in Woking on 14 November.




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Challenge launched on rejected active travel plans

The plans for London Road had the aim of encouraging more people to take up cycling and walking.




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Businesses urged to work together to improve town

A series of sessions are being held to explain how a Business Improvement District (BID) could work.




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Singer calls for stem cell donors as cancer returns

Mike Peters says his future is unclear as he loses his chance for a stem cell donation.




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Birmingham are 'ultimate' League One challenge - Brady

Northampton boss Jon Brady says Birmingham City represent the "ulitmate" challenge in League One.




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Cup hero Ranger signs new Kettering contract

Former Premier League striker Nile Ranger signs a contract with Kettering Town to run until next summer, with an option for a further 12 months.




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Headfest: Mental health 'can affect any age'

Teacher Jo Marten says learning about emotional resilience gives children the "tools to prepare for change".




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Plan for £20m budget on children's homes

A council wants to develop children's homes and office spaces for service staff.




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Teenager's mental health care 'totally inadequate'

Morgan Rose Betchley was “passed from pillar to post” before her death, her family tell an inquest.




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Work to begin on temporary fix of damaged pier

Work on a temporary fix to Worthing Pier after it was damaged in a storm will take about a week.




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George Burley 'My family gave me my strength'

George Burley was diagnosed with cancer after feeling unwell for a few months




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Tennis star inspiring next generation at old school

Justice Hall returns to her old primary school to encourage children of all backgrounds to try the sport.




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MPs warned of threat to charities after Budget

Community services could be lost in the wake of the Budget, a charity tells MPs.




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Sailing club reaches cash target to secure future

A sailing club thanks supporters after raising £30,000 towards the cost of a new slipway.




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Woman gets fly-tipping fine after rubbish stolen

The waste was taken from Abigail's home in Boston.




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Footage captures baby seal pup moments after birth

The big button-eyed, fluffy baby is one of 128 pups to have been born at Donna Nook this year.




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Man in court on kidnap and harassment charges

Two incidents involving Ryan Nicholls are alleged to have taken place in Cleethorpes last month.




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Man charged with murder and victim named by police

Police say three men were known to each other and had been to Aldi together before altercation.




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'The Christmas stamp encourages people to come in'

Britain's biggest cathedral is given a festive makeover in this year's Royal Mail collection.




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Why parking charges may increase in Liverpool

Council leader Liam Robinson says that "detailed work" is underway to mitigate the budget deficit.




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The Yarm surgeon saving hearing across the world

Dr Noweed Ahmad performs life-changing surgery that allows deaf people to hear.




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'I just love life. Age is just a number'

Meet Nana Dillon - an 86-year-old from Middlesbrough who is proving "age is just a number".




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Airline passenger jailed for £8.5m cocaine haul

UK Border Force find 25kg of cocaine in a Darlington man's suitcase after he flies in from Mexico.




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Esther Rantzen urges MP lobby over assisted dying

Dame Esther says people should contact MPs with "good reasons" for a change in the law.




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Pompey needed 'huge' result - Mousinho

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho says Saturday's win over Preston was much needed going into the international break.




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Pompey's Bishop 'grateful' after heart surgery

Colby Bishop has described the months that followed his open heart surgery as "horrific" after making a goalscoring return to the Portsmouth team.




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Collaboration urged over island sewage spills

Anti-pollution campaigners joined Southern Water at a public meeting in Newport.




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Emergency housing: 'I miss my sofa the most'

Heather is one of dozens of people in Portsmouth living in temporary accommodation.




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Fan reported over 'Where's Baldock?' message

Sheffield Wednesday fan holds up sign saying 'Where's Baldock?' during match with Sheffield United.




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Falcons edge past Knights in Premiership Rugby Cup

Newcastle Falcons make it two wins from two in the Premiership Rugby Cup by seeing off Doncaster Knights at Kingston Park.




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'Connected' Blades getting rewards - Wilder

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder puts his side's early-season success down to the togetherness at the club.




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Pudsey's 1000 Mile Challenge comes to Sheffield

Ellie Colton, Elliott Green, Simon Thake, Kat Cowan and Adam Oxley for Children in Need.




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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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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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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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Steelers braced for 'biggest night' in history

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




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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 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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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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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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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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'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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MP raises NHS dentist shortage at Westminster

Richard Foord MP says there are no NHS dentists available in Devon for adults.




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Stoke-on-Trent looking to refresh ties with German twin

Stoke-on-Trent is looking to rekindle its relationship with its German twin town.




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A lasting legacy for Port Vale’s John Rudge

BBC Radio Stoke’s Stuart George discusses the unveiling of Vale Park's John Rudge statue.