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IrelandScotlandWalesFamily pay tribute to girl killed by falling treeLeonna Ruka died after being injured in a Southend park and her family calls her "a light in our lives".7 hrs agoEssexThree ex-bosses of Lucy Letby arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughterAll three worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital when the nurse killed babies at its neonatal unit.17 hrs agoEnglandBoy, 3, 'left alone' before fatal dog attack on farmDaniel Twigg was killed after letting himself into a fenced yard where two large mastiffs were kept.12 hrs agoManchesterTeen's killer had 'unhealthy interest in weapons'Murder trial hears 15-year-old defendant had made internet searches for bladed weapons.12 hrs agoSouth YorkshireFemale tiger killed by male during zoo introductionMarwell Zoo expresses 'deep sadness' at Valentina's death during an introduction to a male tiger.16 hrs agoHampshire & Isle of WightThree ex-bosses of Lucy Letby arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughterAll three worked at the Countess of Chester Hospital when the nurse killed babies at its neonatal unit.17 hrs agoEnglandClean air bill championed by cross-party MPsThe bill is in memory of nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah who died after an asthma attack.12 hrs agoLondonParents will 'never know truth' about son's deathJacob Crawshaw died in a van crash and his parents say questions remain about police drug-testing.14 hrs agoEnglandBoy, 3, 'left alone' before fatal dog attack on farmDaniel Twigg was killed after letting himself into a fenced yard where two large mastiffs were kept.12 hrs agoManchesterWorkers 'left in dark' over oil refinery job fearsAt least 420 jobs are at risk after the owner of the Lincolnshire refinery went into administration.10 hrs agoLincolnshireSkydiver died jumping from Italian mountainDylan Roberts, an experienced instructor, worked on a Mission Impossible stunt, an inquest hears.13 hrs agoEnglandPriest abused 13 women in church cult, court toldChris Brain denies assaulting women at the Nine O'Clock Service church group in Sheffield.13 hrs agoSouth YorkshireReform's Pride Flag removal vetoed by council bossReform UK accuses Warwickshire council's chief executive of a "coup d'etat" in a Pride flag row.10 hrs agoCoventry & WarwickshirePolice car wedged on hedge after leaving roadThe emergency vehicle was found perched on a hedge near St Ann's Chapel.13 hrs agoEnglandHeatwave in EnglandUK sees hottest day of the year so far and Turkey battles wildfires in Europe heatwaveTwo people have died in Italy, as Portugal and Spain recorded their highest-ever June temperatures this week.UK sees hottest day of 2025 as heatwave peaksTemperatures are set to fall after a scorching days in parts of England.12 hrs agoUKHeat 'brings worst out of people' says commissionerPolice and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson wants to stamp out anti-social behaviour in Gloucester.20 hrs agoGloucestershireRecycling collections suspended in 'extreme heat'With temperatures expected to rise to 31C (88F) a city council says it must protect its workers.23 hrs agoEssexGritters used to protect roads from summer heatParts of the county are expected to reach the highest temperatures in the country.2 days agoBeds, Herts & BucksStories to make you smileWW2 veteran, 106, puts long life down to custardLeslie Lemon says he eats it every day and does not mind whether it comes from a tin or a carton.23 hrs agoEnglandPuffin found 110 miles inland 'gone from strength to strength'The seabird was found 110 miles (177km) inland in Herefordshire, after going off-course last week.23 hrs agoHereford & WorcesterLego man rockets into space on school projectDan the Lego man had an out-of-this-world experience.2 days agoShropshireFeatures & AnalysisAnimal cruelty reports rise by a third in a yearThe RSPCA says reports of cruelty towards animals usually peak in the summer months.23 hrs agoEnglandGive up ninja swords before ban, mum pleadsPooja Kanda has been campaigning to ban ninja swords since her son Ronan was murdered in 2022.23 hrs agoWolverhamptonOasis and me: How the Gallaghers changed livesOasis fans share tales of how chance meetings, shared confidence and iconic music shaped them.23 hrs agoManchesterPolice reflect on Sarah Payne's murder 25 years onBBC spoke to investigators who look back on their role in solving the Sarah Payne murder inquiry.23 hrs agoEngland'I'm visiting Bradford for City of Culture and I'm blown away'Residents and visitors say they have engaged with cultural events programme in first six months.23 hrs agoBradfordWatch/ListenBenedict Cumberbatch went 'under the fence' at GlastoSimon Pegg and Benedict Cumberbatch have been sharing their early memories of Glastonbury Festival.4 days agoSomersetWatch: New dinosaur species added to museum's collectionA dinosaur roughly the size of a labrador has been reclassified as a new species and gone on display.3 days agoLondonMeet the mum who cleans toilets at GlastonburyHeather attends the festival with her daughter and grandchildren. 5 days agoCrash bus caught on camera as driver hailed a heroOne of the first people on the scene thinks the driver ditched the bus to avoid a head-on crash.5 days agoHampshire & Isle of WightSportDraper through Wimbledon opener as opponent retiresBritish number one Jack Draper starts his Wimbledon bid with a comfortable victory over clay-court specialist Sebastian Baez.9 hrs agoTennisPalace consider legal action over possible Europa League banCrystal Palace are exasperated at the delay in Uefa's ruling over their Europa League future and feel they are being unfairly treated.10 hrs agoFootballSavage appointed Forest Green managerForest Green Rovers name former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage as their new manager, after Steve Cotterill was sacked.18 hrs agoNational LeagueMiddlesex win by innings against LeicestershireMiddlesex's young pace bowlers rise to the challenge as they beat Division Two leaders Leicestershire by an innings and 127 runs at Grace Road.10 hrs agoCricketLatest updates11 hrs agoApproval for 95 homes on farmland agreed on appealCity council changes its decision to object to the homes after failing to meet its housing targets.11 hrs agoEngland11 hrs agoMum of boy who died of sepsis felt 'fobbed off'Doctors believed Theo Tuikubulau, from Torpoint, had an ear infection, Exeter Coroner's Court is told.11 hrs agoEngland12 hrs agoDemonstration held against welfare cut plansThose taking part in the Devon city say planned cuts will have a devastating impact on lives.12 hrs agoEngland12 hrs agoFlintoff not thinking about becoming England coachIconic England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff says he has not thought about the prospect of replacing Brendon McCullum as head coach.12 hrs agoEngland13 hrs agoSkydiver died jumping from Italian mountainDylan Roberts, an experienced instructor, worked on a Mission Impossible stunt, an inquest hears.13 hrs agoEngland13 hrs agoPolice car wedged on hedge after leaving roadThe emergency vehicle was found perched on a hedge near St Ann's Chapel.13 hrs agoEngland13 hrs agoSchool staff in tears over boy's allergy deathTeaching assistants have been giving evidence at the inquest into Benedict Blythe's death.13 hrs agoEngland13 hrs agoMan dies after being hurt in industrial incidentThe ambulance service say they were called to Pedmore Road in Brierley Hill on Tuesday.13 hrs agoEngland13 hrs agoIn pictures: Day one of the Henley Royal RegattaMore than 400 international standard races are set to be held over six days.13 hrs agoEngland...
