MPs for Dartford and Bexleyheath and Crayford want the route extended from Abbey Wood to Ebbsfleet.

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.

Gallant grey Al Dancer lands the Badger Cheer Chase at Wincanton, while trainer Paul Nicholls has five winners.

Bath lock Ewan Richards is growing "everything" about his game, says coach Andy Robinson after their second Premiership Rugby Cup win.

She’s one of 22 female drivers taking part in a Formula E test event in Valencia.

The Welsh Hollywood star has written a memoir called Boy from the Valleys.

Somerset Council says the upgrade work on Hurdle Way is vital for pedestrians and cyclists.

Up to £991,000 will be spent on the major scheme to help reduce flooding.

Rob Guest raises more than £3,000 by lifting 450,000kg over his 24-hour challenge.

An anti-spiking charity says it has not seen a fall in reports although official figures are down.

Charity Action on Smoking and Health says deprivation and higher smoking levels are linked.

Community pantomime which first started in the 1950s won't be happening this year.

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

Locals say a crossroads in Cheadle by The Huntsman pub is becoming notorious for crashes.

Middleport Pottery has been given £250,000 by the National Lottery's heritage fund.

73-year-old Rob Cocker from Penkhull has now had a drink in 12,000 pubs nationwide.

Cameron Bell was seen wearing her work uniform as a group walked through Tamworth town centre.

Former Shrewsbury Town striker Andy Mangan is a candidate to take over as Salop head coach, reports BBC Radio Shropshire.

Councillor Ruth Houghton says the kerosene in the drains is "still flowing" after 10 days.

Michael McDonald pressured a Newport woman into paying for expensive and unnecessary jobs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Reporter Duncan Cook has been finding out more.

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

Business future uncertain; Georgia Stone reports.

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

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

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

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

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

Officers say they believe someone accessed the rear of the property through a side alleyway.

A historian says he hopes to educate youngsters about Sikh soldiers who have fought for the UK.

Nagar Kirtan will make its way through Leicester on Sunday, with rolling road closures planned.

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

Cambridge United manager Garry Monk will make a late decision on whether striker Shayne Lavery is fit to return in Saturday's derby with Peterborough United.

Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson says he has tried to play down the significance of Saturday's derby with Cambridge United to his players.

A tiny bear taken to war and handed down to his granddaughter attends every parade - in her pocket.

The city centre facility has faced delays following the old one's closure for demolition.

Community officers discover the factory spread across three rooms in a terraced house, say police.

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

Thousands are expected at the festival, which opens on the eve of the Strictly Come Dancing visit.

Four Army teachers are preparing to row across the Atlantic in a 3,000 mile challenge for charity.

Michael Hesketh is jailed for six months for breaking into an animal park and snatching a gecko.

Emily Sutcliffe says it is "unfair" she has lost her account documenting life with her two sons.