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Arrest after death of man at five-star hotel

A man in his 30s is being questioned after a man in his 60s was found dead in a County Laois hotel.




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Scottish football podcast - Hibs feel the heat

Andrew Petrie, Tony Watt and Cammy Bell discuss all the big Scottish football news.




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Young Again: Kirsty Young interviews Irvine Welsh

Kirsty Young asks the author Irvine Welsh what advice he would give his younger self.




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Toy drive launched to help families at Christmas

The annual Salvation Army collection aims to help Manx families that are struggling financially.




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Survey shows wild wallaby population likely 1,000

The latest drone survey finds a further 297 of the animals outside of the Ballaugh Curraghs area.




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Salmond memorial to be held on St Andrew's Day

The former first minister died suddenly last month after having a heart attack in North Macedonia.




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Murder bid victim felt 'gagged' by parole confidentiality agreement

A woman attacked by a convicted murderer on home release feels "gagged" by a confidentiality agreement to attend his parole hearing.




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Kelpies artist brings new sculpture to Minnesota

Sculptor Andy Scott was commissioned to create a sculpture outside the stadium of Minnesota United FC.




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What became of Britain's 'loneliest' sheep Fiona?

A year has passed since Fiona hit the headlines and was rescued, how is she finding her new life?




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The village that a religious sect helped to found

The arrival of a "fanatical" group in the late 18th Century was a key moment in Crocketford's history.




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The building hoping to help revive a high street

A community ownership project in Dumfries is being watched to see if it could be repeated elsewhere.




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Church organist celebrates 75 years of service

Rita Purves was just 13 when she first took a seat at the organ in Morebattle in the Borders.




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'Hour of hell' as dog gets fishhook stuck in nose

A dog owner warns other beach users after her terrier got a three-pronged hook stuck in her nose.




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Chancellor says Budget will raise taxes by £40bn

Reeves says the government will raise £25bn from increasing employers' National Insurance contributions.




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Campaign helps ambulance staff deal with attacks

The States of Jersey Ambulance Service campaign calls for greater respect and support for workers.




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Stormont's £800k flags report 'still on shelf' three years on

An academic who co-chaired the flags commission says he is "disappointed" by the lack of progress.




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NI leaders congratulate Trump on US election win

Politicians at Stormont and across the island of Ireland react to the US election result.




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'Traitors' banner put up at Michelle O'Neill's office

O'Neill was the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony.




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States trial to help visually impaired islanders

The technology allows people to scan a code and get information on navigating buildings.




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'Lack of accessibility makes you feel left out'

James Bedding says small steps can be a "nightmare" for wheelchair users in Jersey.




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GST could see tourists go elsewhere - hotelier

A Guernsey hotel manager says introducing a GST would mean higher prices for customers.




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Guernsey tourism 'still below pre-Covid levels'

Figures show 137,691 fewer people visited the island in the summer compared to 2019.




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EU hits China with big taxes in electric car sales battle

The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.




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Could an election revolutionise African rugby?

Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and tap into new markets.




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'I felt broken until my autism diagnosis at 70'

An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.




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Assisted dying 'expected to need Welsh vote'

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.




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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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Walk to school over field and railway 'safe route'

Surrey County Council says suitable footwear should be worn as a field on the route can flood.




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Health boss quits after 'deliberate' accounts errors

Sue Hill will not receive a settlement after "systemic cultural failings" in her department.




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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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Abington Square jewellers closing after 48 years

Steffans Jewellers has opened a new store in Market Harborough.




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Saints given permission to develop land

The land is located adjacent to two of Northampton Saints' existing training pitches.




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Long-awaited beaver enclosure delayed by flooding

The local Wildlife Trust says "extreme flooding" has meant a setback to the project.




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Dress rehearsals at the Bluebell Railway

Final preparations are underway for this year’s ‘Santa Steamlights Experience’.




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No rules on praying for my beloved Albion - bishop

Bishop Barry Hill included the seagull from the Brighton crest on his cope when he was consecrated.




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Reading project helps children affected by pandemic

A reading scheme set up to help school children in Hastings has been extended for a third year.




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NME magazine collection sells for £2,590

Tony Howard amassed almost 3,000 copies of the music magazine, which went under the hammer in Louth.




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'Significant milestone' reached at derelict site

A sales agreement means work can soon start on a new development at a former factory in Stamford.




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Neighbours feel unsafe after shots fired at house

A near neighbour told the BBC his own house had been damaged by gunfire in recent years.




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Strictly Blackout dancer 'an amazing role model'

Chris McCausland is described as an "amazing role model" for blind people after wowing Strictly judges.




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Historic hotel wants to host boxing and wrestling

Liverpool City Council is expected to announce next year whether it will approve the hotel's plans.




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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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Meet the therapy dog helping Hartlepool's homeless

Bob goes out on street sweeps with Cornerstone to support the homeless.




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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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Twelve-year-old drag racer to compete for title

Candra Redshaw, from Darlington, is in the British Junior Drag Racing finals.




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Meet Bob the therapy dog who supports the homeless

The black Labrador goes out on street sweeps to help a charity speak with vulnerable people.




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Seized criminal cash to help fraud victims

A full-time fraud financial advocate will support victims in pursing compensation.




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Hotel's extension plan rejected over impact fears

The planning inspector said the proposal would "overwhelm" the manor house the hotel is based in.




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School relocation plan to be reviewed

The plans will be re-examined after public support for keeping the school at its current site.




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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.