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IrelandScotlandWalesMan, 28, charged with murder of Ann WiddecombeJoshua Kerry from Rotherham will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.7 hrs agoUKTeenager jailed for life for ambush murderThe judge says the victim did "nothing to deserve the terrible violence done to him that day".9 hrs agoBeds, Herts & BucksSouth East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million peopleSouth East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.12 hrs agoEnglandBeatles tour fans spot McCartney at traffic lightsBeatles fans are thrilled to see Sir Paul McCartney as their bus pulls up next to him in Liverpool.8 hrs agoLiverpoolSara Sharif killer wants inquest with juryUrfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were jailed for life after the 10-year-old was found dead at home.11 hrs agoSurreyScunthorpe pays tribute to 'iconic' Kevin KeeganKevin Keegan, who started his football career at Scunthorpe United, has died at the age of 75.6 hrs agoLincolnshireWarning over death of woman who tripped in roadBeryl Barrett died on Christmas Day last year, six days after falling in Church Street in Warsop.8 hrs agoNottinghamshireRioter who died in prison acted 'strangely', inquest toldPeter Lynch, 61, was found hanged in his cell at HMP Moorland two months after being convicted. Road closed after 'multi-vehicle' crashNational Highways says early reports indicate a number of vehicles have overturned.Closure order for shops linked to people smugglerA three-month closure order was granted at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday.Parched grass reveals 'lost' 17th Century gardenThe hot weather uncovers the outline of The Great Parterre, an ornate garden designed in 1699.King hails design of Europe's first eco mosqueKing Charles says he is impressed with "all the care and attention" on the building in Cambridge.England heatwaveWildfire breaks out in ancient woodland East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to avoid the area.How 'heat domes' are causing a marine life shiftOctopuses are becoming more common, but other species are suffering, experts say.Heatwave prompts RSPCA to advise 'dog lockdown'One vet says she has seen a rise in dogs coming in with dangerous heatstroke and burnt paws.People 'flouting rules' despite grass fire riskBristol City Council is urging residents to be extra careful during the hot and dry weather.Leaky dams to prevent moorland fires and floodingThe dams are designed to hold back the flow of rainwater on peat land preventing fires and floods.Stories to make you smileWater workers moo-ve stricken cow in rescueThe bothersome bovine was stuck in a ditch but a team with a digger helps free the miffed milker.'Audience applause helped me walk at graduation'Disabled student Bal Deol practises the move to surprise her family as she graduates with a PHD.Hot air balloons take to the sky - in picturesA dozen hot air balloons take off from College Green to mark the return of the fiesta next month.Features & Analysis'We had to stop fighting nature after losing five homes'Rather than fighting the forces of nature - and the law - one family has chosen a different path.Search and rescue teams 'at risk from new law'Search and rescue teams say registering with the Care Quality Commission will lead to difficulties.Student urges meningitis vaccine uptake after comaLeo Strider ended up in a coma and wants others to take advantage of new NHS vaccination drive.Are hardware stores facing a fight for survival? After Coopers, yet another hardware store - Elmers Hardware - announces it is shutting up shop.Bikers split over helmet etiquette on fuel forecourtsA motorcyclist is calling for clearer signage on forecourts after being told to remove his helmet.SportNewcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan diesFormer England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. Gifted, charismatic and passionate amid highs and lows - Keegan obituaryThe positivity and vibrancy Kevin Keegan brought made him a cherished figure within the game, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.Are England finally improving in ODI cricket?After beating India 2-1, BBC Sport asks if England are finally building momentum one year out from the World Cup.Guardiola in reported talks with Italy - would England come calling?Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, a fluent Italian speaker, is a contender for the vacant Italy head coach job. Latest updates3 hrs agoEarl wants changes to 'brutal' Nations Championship formatBen Earl calls for a change to the Nations Championship format after England's "brutal" schedule in the summer leg of the inaugural competition.3 hrs ago6 hrs agoQuestions over gas works that caused months of delaysOne road closure forced Royal Mail vans travelling from its distribution office to detour via Hampshire6 hrs ago8 hrs agoChild abuse priest gets two-year community orderEdward Phillips-Smith has already served time in jail for abusing Wolverhampton schoolboys.8 hrs ago8 hrs agoNumber of thefts falls across county, says report The police and crime commissioner says theft from a person fell by 27% in the year to April.8 hrs ago8 hrs agoMurder defendant killed prison cellmate, jury toldJurors told James Desborough was convicted in a separate trial held in March.8 hrs ago9 hrs agoMurder inquiry launched after father shot in headPolice ask the public to "put aside misplaced loyalties" as they investigate a murder in Bradford.9 hrs ago9 hrs agoAre England finally improving in ODI cricket?After beating India 2-1, BBC Sport asks if England are finally building momentum one year out from the World Cup.9 hrs ago10 hrs agoParking charges could 'price families out of skating'Parents fear parking charges at Bristol's only ice rink will make skating unaffordable.10 hrs ago10 hrs agoAccomplice in Christmas tree felling sentencedDominic Radcliffe is given a suspended sentence for helping cut down a Christmas tree.10 hrs ago...
