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Woodland area in Lincolnshire destroyed by fire

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze which destroyed land at a...

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Elderly pedestrian killed by car on Saltburn road

An elderly woman died when she was hit by a car on Teesside. The...

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Wayne Rooney flies out with England squad

England striker Wayne Rooney joined the rest of the...

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West Bank settlement freeze will end - Israeli minister

The Israeli foreign minister says he will block any attempt by the coalition government to extend the partial freeze on...

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Shot men on Wearside were "targeted"

Two men injured in a double shooting on Wearside had been deliberately targeted, police...

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Additional trains for Great North Run

Additional trains are being laid on for spectators and participants in one of the world's most famous half-marathons. Up to 54,000 people are expected to...

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Sledgehammers used in jewellery store raid in Derby

Police are trying to trace five masked men who used sledgehammers to raid...

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Rare colour footage of the Blitz has been discovered

Previously unseen colour footage of London during the Blitz...

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Former head jailed for sex abuse

A former boarding school head teacher who sexually abused and hit pupils...

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Admin merger to save councils millions of pounds

Two councils in the East Midlands have decided to combine their administration services in a move intended to save them £1m each annually. The Labour-run Nottingham City Council is combining its...

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Smear test numbers in decline since Jade Goody's death

The number of women having smear tests in Staffordshire and South Cheshire has dropped according to new figures BBC Radio Stoke obtained from the NHS. Back in 2008, there was an increase of about 35%...

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Isle of Man firms 'lead Euro space race'

The Isle of Man has been ranked as one of the most likely nations to next get its flag on the moon. Industry analyst...

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Rocks laid over cable in Cornwall wave energy scheme

About 80,000 tonnes of rock are being laid over cable on the sea bed off Cornwall in the latest stage of a £42m wave energy scheme. The rocks will cover a 25km...

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Police commissioner plan attacked

Plans to scrap police authorities and replace them with elected commissioners would be a blow for local services, it has been claimed. Dr Peter Heffer, who chairs Avon and...

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Chatham man charged after Kent Pc injured in Rochester

A Chatham man has been charged in connection with an incident in which a female police officer was injured. Jonathan...

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Woman dies in two-car collision in Bedworth

A motorist has died in a collision involving two cars in Warwickshire. The...

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Love Music, Hate Racism festival in Margate to go ahead

A free anti-racism music festival in Margate will go ahead despite a setback in the run-up to the event, organisers have said. The Love...

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Buckinghamshire man hopes for dinner table speed record

A car fanatic and inventor hopes to have set a world speed record for the fastest piece of furniture. Perry Watkins, 47, from Wingrave near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, carried out two...

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Hokey cokey world record bid

More than 7,000 people turned out in...

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Sludge power plant plans in Lincolnshire approved

Plans for an electricity plant powered by sewage sludge and used timber have been approved in Lincolnshire. Permission was granted for the plant, which will create electricity for more than...

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