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IrelandScotlandWalesMan dies after car crashes into Lidl supermarketWest Midlands Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene with others requiring treatment.2 hrs agoWolverhamptonMum sentenced for killing her three childrenYasmeen Ali, 44, is given an indefinite hospital order after admitting their manslaughter.9 hrs agoBristolFive deny football pitch hearse disorder The men deny disorder which saw a funeral hearse driven on to the pitch at Dunston UTS v Gateshead.8 hrs agoTyneCollector buys £18k Pokémon cards in record auctionJoshua Nero bought the set in an auction which made £1.5m for a retired decorator from Surrey.11 hrs agoSurreyStorm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecastA second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.3 hrs agoUKPM defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticismBurnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.10 hrs agoManchesterMen jailed for jewellery shop tunnel burglary plotSergiu Plastin, Laurentiu-Daniel Nitisoara and Ioan Asafeti are jailed for their roles in the plot.10 hrs agoLondonMen sentenced for attempted £34m cocaine boat smuggleMultiple parcels of the Class A drug were found onboard a fishing vessel in Eastbourne in June 2026.Man sentenced for killing his dad in pub gardenMartin Greensmith only learnt Steven Shevels was his father shortly before the encounter, a court hears.Police yet to receive £2m after A66 crash, says commissionerCleveland Police and Crime Commissioner Matt Storey says it has been nearly two months since force was promised the cash.Nurse trapped in lift while treating baby handed parking fineLisa Smith says she was just trying to do her job but now faces possible court action. 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But who is London’s Batman?Stories to make you smileCambridge professor lifts world tiddlywinks crownProf Patrick Barrie has home advantage as he beats Dave "The Dragon" Lockwood of the US in a pub.Watch: Quadruplet capybaras born at wildlife parkThe four capybaras are settling into their new home with mum Pepita, the wildlife park says.Graduates in their 60s say 'it's never too late'Angi Mariani, 60 and Angela Moss, 61, say age should not be a barrier to learning.Features & AnalysisWhy did double jeopardy killer confess?William Dunlop is seeking parole 20 years after he was jailed for murdering Julie Hogg.Satellite images reveal scale of reservoirs' declineWimbleball Lake on Exmoor was 13% earlier in October, despite being full to capacity in March.Mayor's £2.7m interest in major rail scheme revealedA BBC investigation finds a mayor did not always disclose his interest in a major rail project.Family's plea after autistic son escapes schoolJamie, 7, escaped from Brooke School in Rugby for 25 minutes after climbing a tree. 'I don't want to go into hedgehog mode at 4pm this winter'North Yorkshire's libraries loan out kits to help tackle the winter blues as the clocks go back.SportForest out of drop zone with draw at Ipswich but rue missed chancesNottingham Forest move out of the Premier League relegation zone after drawing 1-1 at Ipswich Town.'Best team in the Championship' - Boro lay down markerMiddlesbrough thrash Bolton 5-1 to go top of the Championship and confirm their place among the promotion favourites.'That's what I do' - Wade scores again to equal Prem try-scoring recordChristian Wade has equalled the Prem Rugby try-scoring record, level on 101 with Chris Ashton, and the Newcastle winger has shown no signs of slowing down.Latest updates5 hrs agoFirst storm of season brings day of disruptionThousands of homes are left without power while schools closed as Storm Austen hit.5 hrs ago5 hrs agoFallen tree blocks trains to Stansted AirportPassengers are being told not to travel between Broxbourne, in Hertfordshire, and the Essex terminal5 hrs ago7 hrs agoStaffordshire roads flooded as Storm Austen hitsSeveral parts of north Staffordshire are facing flooding, as Storm Austen batters the region.7 hrs ago7 hrs agoMan in hospital after police firearms incidentA man in his 40s is in hospital after being shot after armed officers were deployed in Bristol.7 hrs ago12 hrs agoGang paid for extra baggage allowance to smuggle drugsThe gang were arrested at Birmingham Airport after flying from Thailand via Paris in 2024.12 hrs ago18 hrs agoSatellite images reveal scale of reservoirs' declineWimbleball Lake on Exmoor was 13% earlier in October, despite being full to capacity in March.18 hrs ago18 hrs agoBBC Look East presenter to leave after 35 yearsSusie Fowler-Watt says it has been a "privilege" to have "grown up" alongside audiences. 18 hrs ago18 hrs agoSexual misconduct cases at ambulance service doubleThe East of England Ambulance Service says reported cases of "sexual safety" more than quadrupled.18 hrs ago18 hrs agoWeekly quiz: How did Star Wars and Marvel discover this artist?Other stories include rock-star sponsors and Britain's best pub - can you get 100%?18 hrs ago...
