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Penny farthing race takes place in Knutsford

Penny farthing riders from around the world are taking to the streets for the 1km Knutsford Great Race. The race, which is only held once every 10...

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Security stepped up at Kabul Bank

Armed police in pick-up trucks have been stationed outside the main branch of Kabul Bank as customers continue to withdraw money...

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Bicester 'eco-town' proposals go on show

More detailed plans have been published for a proposed "eco-town" in north Oxfordshire. The proposal will see 5,000...

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Four in court after raids on seven suspected brothels

A woman and two men have been charged with human trafficking following raids at seven suspected brothels in Belfast. The woman, who is 21, and the two men, aged 33...

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Motorcyclist killed in collision on Essex road

A motorcyclist travelling with a group of riders has been killed in a...

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Eta 'ceasefire' all too familiar for Spain

The Spanish government has held a firm line on the issue for some time: unless Eta, the armed Basque...

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Borders motorcycle family speak of loss

The family of a father and son killed in a motorbike crash has said the loss would leave a huge hole in their lives. Colin Rafferty, 51, and Keir, 15, died after their BMW...

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Paraglider killed in fall in Devon is named

A paraglider who died after falling 150ft (46m) near cliffs in Devon...

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Tube strikes loom for London commuters

Continue reading the main story Disruption is expected on the Tube network until Tuesday evening because of the walkouts Q&A: Your guide to the Tube strikes The first in a series of Tube strikes...

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Basque separatist group Eta announces ceasefire

The armed Basque separatist group Eta has...

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Cardinal: BBC biased against Christianity

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has accused the BBC of "institutional bias" against Christianity. Cardinal Keith O'Brien said that mainstream Christian views...

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More learners across Surrey log on to internet

More than 1,000 adults enrolled on Surrey County Council (SCC) computer courses in the last academic year - an increase of 20% on the previous year. Councillor Denise...

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Old Northumberland gatehouse repaired with plants

A 16th Century gatehouse is being saved from decay by a "thermal blanket" of plants. Willimoteswick Gatehouse, near Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, was the birthplace of martyred Bishop Nicholas Ridley...

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HMS Cavalier wins lottery prize for Chatham dockyard

A restored World War II destroyer on display in dry dock in Chatham has been named the best education project in the 2010...

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Bristol Half Marathon starts at Harbourside

The Bristol Half Marathon has got under way, with about 16,000 people taking part. Two waves of participants earlier set off...

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Teenager found critically ill in Durham nightclub

A teenager is critically ill with a head injury after being found lying in the toilets of a Durham nightclub....

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Teesside street focus of two-day clean-up

Faulty street lighting and graffiti are to be tackled during a two-day cleaning up operation...

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Warhol's pivotal years

A major new exhibition of works by Andy Warhol focuses on a four-year period pivotal to his development as an artist. "This is a very focused exhibition,...

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New units officially launched at Newark Hospital

A ceremony marking the completion of two new centres at a Nottinghamshire hospital is due to take place....

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