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Flood warnings in Sussex follow downpours

Three flood watch alerts have been issued for eight streams in Sussex...

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Woman seriously hurt in Suffolk crash

A woman has sustained "life changing" injuries in a crash in Suffolk,...

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Mother Teresa's centenary mass held

Hundreds of Catholic nuns and slum dwellers in the Indian city of Calcutta have marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa. A special Mass was held at the headquarters of the...

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Heritage sites open to the public

Properties usually closed to the public, or which charge an entrance fee, are being opened to the public for free. Hundreds of properties in Scotland are opening their doors on weekends throughout...

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Burst main hits Swansea water supply

Drinking water supplies to more than 1,000 homes in two areas of Swansea have been hit by a burst water main. Welsh Water...

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Union's demand over 52 Cumbria directory enquiry jobs

A union has challenged British Telecom to find jobs for all 52 workers threatened by the closure of a Cumbrian directory enquiries call centre. The announcement about the Barrow centre was made...

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Reading pub landlord stabbed during robbery

Two knifemen are being hunted by police after a pub landlord was stabbed during a raid in Berkshire. The robbery happened...

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Motorist cut free after A96 crash near Aberdeen Airport

Two motorists - one who had to be cut free - have been taken to hospital...

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County Kerry crash survivor in 'stable' condition

The 16-year-old boy who survived a crash in County Kerry in which four...

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Ice Age remains found during A46 widening work

Archaeological remains from the Ice Age have been uncovered by workmen widening the A46 in Nottinghamshire. Flint tools dating back to 11,000BC were...

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Profit rise for packaging company

The packaging firm, Macfarlane Group, has reported a 60% increase in pre-tax profits in the...

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Bristol trading standards warn over cash promise scam

Trading standards officers in Bristol are warning of fraudsters operating on the city's Southmead estate. It follows the hand-delivery of a letter to the home of a man with...

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Stoke-on-Trent based Churchill China profits rise 50%

Pre-tax profits at a Staffordshire ceramics firm have risen by 50% in the first...

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Woman held after body of woman found in Bournemouth

A 39-year-old woman has been arrested after another woman's body was discovered inside...

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Man on terror documents charges

A 38-year-old man charged with having documents...

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Leeds Festival traffic plan to ease congestion

A traffic plan is in place around Leeds to try to ease congestion around the city before a forthcoming festival. Leeds Festival begins on Friday and thousands of people are expected to arrive at...

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£1m for upgrades at Wales' most popular museum

Wales' most popular visitor attraction has been given £1m in new funding to carry out...

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South Africa police barred from joining Cosatu strike

A court in South Africa has barred police officers from joining a nationwide strike by public workers, which is in...

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Fifa upbeat on England's 2018 World Cup bid

Officials from football's governing body, Fifa, have...

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A look ahead to Thursday evening's BBC Newsline

On BBC Newsline this evening, we'll be reporting from Gobbins in County Antrim where a £6 million reconstruction...

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