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Kerosene leak continues, sparking pollution fears

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




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Heather harvesting carried out without consent

Farmers say the National Trust has damaged heathland on the Long Mynd.




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Town asked to end reindeer use in Christmas events

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




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Council's overspend forecast of £35.1m 'is better'

Shropshire Council's forecast of being £35.1m in the red, is better than the authority expected.




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Town residents fear for future of treasured hotel

The Royal Victoria Hotel, which closed in 2015, is due to undergo emergency repairs.




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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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Swedish football fans turn city green and white

Stockholm-based women's football club Hammarby is known for its large and vociferous fanbase.




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Man Utd star praised for helping sick plane passenger

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




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Stockport County beat Forest Green Rovers in extra time

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.




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Kingsway residents seek more access roads to reduce congestion

Reporter Duncan Cook has been finding out more.




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Stroud school reopens pool after £55k fundraising effort

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




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A417 road scheme threatens closure of FlyUp 417 Bike Park

Business future uncertain; Georgia Stone reports.




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Calls for youth centre to reopen in town

The Cotswold market town's young people have been left without a permanent youth centre since 2020.




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Strip club licence approved despite objections

Women's safety and religious groups speak out against the club, which is popular during race meets.




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Council defends spending £250k on PR jobs

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




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Church has a ‘long way to go’ after ‘sickening’ abuse

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




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Greene takes Loughborough University coaching role

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




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Appeal after suspected arson attack in garden

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




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Council challenges homeless family payout ruling

The mother and her children were put into temporary accommodation after fleeing domestic abuse.




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'I had to write my children's names on their hands'

A mum is sending mobility aid home after she fled Ukraine with her children to live in the UK.




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Sixteen injured in bus and lorry crash

Leicestershire Police says 16 people sustained minor injuries in the crash on the A46.




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Cambridge City pin hopes on youth in Women's FA Cup

Cambridge City are set to play in the first round of the Women's FA Cup for only the second time - with over half of their team just 16 years old.




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Ferguson keen not to 'overcook' Cambridge derby

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




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What is happening with East West Rail?

Most asked questions are answered on the East West Rail project, linking Cambridge and Oxford.




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Eighteen swans found dead under power line

UK Power Networks says it is aware of the incident and is looking to install bird diverters.




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Redeveloped car park due to open after delays

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




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'I wouldn't be where I am without Children In Need'

Turtle Dove supports young women who are unemployed, or at risk of it, gain confidence and skills.




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Wildlife centre 'could close' over planning row

A wildlife centre in Wrea Green says the council is "setting us up to fail" in a planning row over cladding.




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Crews tackle fire at derelict city-centre building

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service say four crews were deployed to a derelict building in Preston.




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Water firm spends £6.8m keeping eels out of pipes

United Utilities is installing measures to prevent eels from getting caught up in equipment when water is taken from the river.




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Resort's regeneration plans at risk, warns council

Blackpool's £65m regeneration depends upon planning permission being granted, a public inquiry hears.




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Queen gives campaigning duo Pride of Britain award

The pair started campaigning after Joanna Simpson was killed by her husband in Ascot in 2010.




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Defending champion Humphries loses Grand Slam opener

Reigning champion Luke Humphries is beaten by Austrian Rowby-John Rodriguez on the opening day of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton.




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Armistice Day silence interrupted by protester

A single protester has a sign wrestled off her during the silence at Forbury Gardens in Reading.




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Restrictions introduced as Bluetongue case identified

A restriction zone has been extended to cover the island and part of Hampshire.




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Soup kitchen does 'incredible' work - Will Young

Will Young is performing at a fundraiser for the charity in November.




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Teen wanted to teach extremist beliefs, court told

Dzhamilya Timaeva, 19, from Windsor, gained a place at an Islamic Sunday school, a court has heard.




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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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Ending charity was 'last thing we wanted to do'

The former boss of Derbyshire Community Transport has been reflecting on the charity's demise.




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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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Football supporter banned for homophobic comment

The fan is barred from attending any matches for two seasons, following an investigation.




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Girl, 10, to sing in BBC Children in Need choir

Gracie is supported by group Echo Connect after she lost her father to cancer when she was seven.




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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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Halesowen's Norma Hyde gets British Empire Medal

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




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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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College to host safe space for children

The new scheme will provide safety and shelter and offer free creative and sporting activities.




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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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Bloomfield plays down Coventry speculation

Wycombe Wanderers boss Matt Bloomfield says he has not heard anything from Coventry City about their vacant manager's job.




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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.