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IrelandScotlandWalesAttacks victim's death 'potentially preventable'The Nottingham Inquiry hears there was a chance one of Valdo Calocane's victims may have survived.19 mins agoNottinghamshireWorld-first surgery for baby's rare skull conditionRory, who is now one, had new "super elastic" springs inserted to reshape his skull.8 hrs agoDerbyshireCentury-old asylum stories revealed in photographsThe "evocative" images offer an insight in the lives of patients at a Bristol psychiatric hospital.7 hrs agoBristolDizzee Rascal spotted at community folk festivalMusic lovers at the popular BunkFest weekend in Wallingford saw the chart-topping rapper in town.8 hrs agoOxfordshirePeople tried to save girl and aunt from house fireA coroner says members of the public made rescue attempts before the emergency services got there. 3 hrs agoTees'I've had no hot water or heating for most of my pregnancy'Residents living in flats in Croydon are in limbo having have been without gas since March.8 hrs agoLondonMan in critical condition after house explosion A man is fighting for his life in hospital and nearby properties are being evacuated, police say. 54 mins agoManchesterFamily caught up in anti-migrant protest 'felt unsafe'Toby Merritt-Smith found himself stuck on his yacht as the marina in Portsmouth went into lockdown.Hospital sorry after patient's nil-by-mouth deathJacqueline Frehe, 97, was nil-by-mouth at the hospital - but was given food and later died.Air show cancelled as organiser faces liquidationThe two-day air festival had been due to take place at Thruxton Aerodrome near Andover.Pausing council reorganisation 'an omnishambles'Local elections in May 2027 will go ahead with existing council boundaries, the government says.Anglo-Saxon treasure blocked from leaving UKThe item, which was due to be sold to an overseas buyer, is described as "exceptionally rare".Stories to make you smileRubbish dump alley now hosts bingo nightsResidents on a Grimsby estate have created an urban oasis in a space once notorious for fly-tipping.Giant pumpkin grower hopes to beat previous recordMr Hulme battled a dry summer to prepare his giant vegetable for the Malvern Autumn Show this month.Fox rescued from drain after nine-hour ordealThe animal's plight prompts a wildlife charity to undertake "the most difficult rescue we've faced".Features & AnalysisHow plans to merge councils cost millionsThe government has paused and is reviewing plans to merge councils – now leaders count the costs. 'JLR job cuts a cause for uncertainty and worry'Experts say they worry it could limit the company's ability to innovate in the future.What does takeover by sportswear firm mean for traditional shoemaker?Grenson, which has been making shoes for 160 years, is entering a new era under Castore's ownership.Playing festivals but still rehearsing in a garageThe band are in their early 20s but have played major festivals and even dates in Japan.'No-one believed a boy like me could succeed at gymnastics'Uzair Chowdhury celebrates European medals alongside other teen stars at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club.SportLIVECounty Championship, day one - Notts lose early wickets, Durham struggle, radio & textFollow live text updates and BBC radio commentaries from day one of the of the County Championship.'Problems run deeper' - Coady on Leicester crisisFormer Leicester City defender Conor Coady says the problems at his old club "have got to run deeper" than the manager and players.Can Kane buck history and win Ballon d'Or?History suggests Ballon d’Or winners come from those who have recently lifted one of football's biggest trophies. Can Harry Kane become a rare exception?Wycombe sack boss Duff after winless startWycombe Wanderers sack Michael Duff and his assistant Alex Morris just five games into the League One season.Latest updatesJust nowFuture of Chester's landmark Grosvenor hotel 'secured'The Chester Grosvenor hotel is to be refurbished and taken over by the Martin Property Group.Just now5 mins agoExplosives team called to rail line as trains are cancelledPassengers are facing disruption with Norwich to Ely - and Stansted - services severely affected.5 mins ago25 mins agoHeatwaves and drought lead to early grape harvestWhile many farmers count the cost of the hot, dry summer, some have benefited from the conditions.25 mins ago1 hr agoSuicide prevention charity enters administrationThe 3 Dads Walking, who raised £1.5m for Papyrus, say it is "very difficult to accept" its closure.1 hr ago1 hr agoRapist jailed for Christmas night out attackA judge says Malcolm Clark's attack continues to have a "significant effect" on the victim.1 hr ago1 hr agoMore council tax rises possible as £50m cuts plannedWarrington Council's leader says further above 5% council tax increases were "on the table".1 hr ago2 hrs agoWho has played the most career Test matches?Joe Root will move up the list of all-time Test appearances when England face Pakistan at Edgbaston2 hrs ago2 hrs agoBird strike forces flight to land at East MidlandsThe passenger flight has landed safely at East Midlands Airport due to a bird strike after take-off.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoTraining exercise to take place on Tamar BridgeThe bridge linking Devon and Cornwall has been chosen because of its "unique characteristics".3 hrs ago...
