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IrelandScotlandWalesSchools to close early for A66 crash funeralThe funeral of one of five young men killed in the crash with a police car is due to take place.15 hrs agoTeesTeacher 'abused trust' by having sex with pupilBronwen James denies having a sexual relationship with the boy, who was aged 16 at the time.14 hrs agoEnglandDad and daughter who dumped body in canal convictedJohn Anslow and Hayley-Marie Ferguson have been convicted following a three-week trial. 17 hrs agoBirmingham & Black Country'Gromit was nearly a cat!': Secrets from 50 years of AardmanAardman turns 50 with stories of cat-like Gromit, silent Shaun and Chicken Run's Oscar legacy.6 hrs agoBristolThieves steal 70,000 pints of Guinness in two lorriesMore than 800 barrels of the stout have been stolen from a depot in Runcorn, Cheshire, say police.14 hrs agoEngland'I built my own home to beat the London housing crisis'How people in London decided to build their own homes, learning new skills and finding stability.1 hr agoLondonCalls for 'crumbling' crown court to be pulled down Two barristers say the court building should be demolished and replaced due to consistent problems.1 hr agoNottinghamshireForestry scammers drained pensions to buy 'flash cars'Matthew Pickard, Stephen Greenaway and Paul Laver bought at least 45 luxury cars between them.TikTok is 'glorifying' motorbike crime, MP warnsJeevun Sandher says accounts give criminals "a sense of thrill" and "impunity". 'Naive' police staff who leaked information jailedTwo police call handlers have passed on information to their criminal boyfriends, a court heard.'Unbelievable pong' plagues holiday park for yearsA holiday park boss condemns a water firm for not tackling a "sporadic" odour problem.'Unsung hero' binman immortalised in pub muralKenny Dunn is a popular and "chatty" character on the New Brighton seafront.Stories to make you smile'I didn't want a wedding car, I wanted a dragon boat'A newly married couple take an unusual method of transport to their wedding reception. New teacher returns to former school for dream jobEvanie Morris feels "excited" and proud as she starts her career alongside some of her former teachers.Village's first class birthday surprise for postieBeeford residents surprise their much-loved postman Lee Schuller, who turns 50.Features & AnalysisSafety framework for public events 'insufficient'The public safety report was commissioned after controversy over an Aston Villa game against Maccabi Tel Aviv.How did a rare falcon end up so far away from home?The bird's arrival in Lowestoft brings joy to twitchers, but how did it end up so far off course?How was an illegal development cleared so quickly?Those involved explain how a council got an illegal site cleared during a bank holiday weekend.'Our photos were stolen and used to sell weight loss drugs'Images from Ossett clothing boutique's account were doctored and overlaid with fake captions.Could Brussels sprouts be off the Christmas menu?An Oxfordshire farmer says his Brussels sprouts are under threat from pests after long hot summer.SportWong stars as England thump Ireland to win seriesIssy Wong's first international five-wicket haul leads England to a six-wicket win over Ireland and seals the three-match series with a game to spare.Sussex's Crocombe takes second hat-trick in eight daysSussex paceman Henry Crocombe takes a second hat-trick in consecutive games as Essex lose their last seven wickets for six runs.No Britons in US Open singles as Dart & Jones loseHarriet Dart and Francesca Jones fall to seeded players as British interest in the US Open singles ends in the second round.Kretinsky agrees to become largest West Ham shareholder Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky strikes deal to become West Ham's largest shareholder, in a move that shuts out Amanda Staveley. Latest updates39 mins agoMajor volunteer-run food festival gets underwayThe three day town centre event is billed as one of the UK's largest free-to-enter food festivals.39 mins ago40 mins agoNew station for town due new hospital 'viable'A study says a new railway station would be feasible, but more work is needed.40 mins ago49 mins agoFirefighters take on US challenge in 9/11 tributeThey will climb 110 floors - the same number as the Twin Towers - wearing full firefighting PPE.49 mins ago51 mins agoThe saga of a missing football plaque's return home after crossing EuropeThe plaque has had an huge journey, travelling from Coventry to Manchester, then Norway and back.51 mins ago52 mins agoNew club night hopes to promote young local DJsThe event wants to bring big names to smaller-town venues that typically struggle to attract them.52 mins ago54 mins agoTrams without conductors called 'backward step'Several tram users say the change is making journeys feel less supervised and less secure.54 mins ago56 mins ago'Our son's law will save generations of children'The family of Benedict Blythe, who died after an allergic reaction, praise a new law.56 mins ago58 mins agoBGT winners donate prize money to help farmersThe donation marks the first charitable donation from its £250,000 Britain's Got Talent prize money.58 mins ago1 hr ago'Ketamine left me bedbound – now I help addicts'The struggles faced by young people hooked on ketamine are featured in a new documentary.1 hr ago...
