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Hampshire & Isle of Wight

A generic photo taken previously shows blue barriers lined up outside the entrance to Fratton Park, with Fratton Park written in blue above on the front of the building

Fan dies after medical emergency at Fratton Park

Players were taken off the pitch at Portsmouth to allow the fan to be treated.

1 hr ago

Women hold a large white and pink banner saying UK Women's March while marching near Manchester Cathedral

Women's march: 'We don't feel safe on our streets'

Organisers of the events, which happened at 20 locations, voice concerns about violence against women.

'Dangerous' man jailed for dealing £100k of drugs

Adam Cooledge has been sentenced to six years in prison after a "complex" police investigation.

Lincolnshire

'Gladiators changed my life', say 2024 finalists

Wesley Male and Bronte Jones talk about life on the show, ahead of its return on Saturday.

15 hrs ago

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Fan dies after medical emergency at Fratton Park

Players were taken off the pitch at Portsmouth to allow the fan to be treated.

1 hr ago

Children wearing protective clothing and helmets climb a steep cliff face

Outdoor learning group closes seven UK centres

Seven activity centres run by Kingswood close with immediate effect as it calls in administrators.

Clëo Bishop-Bolt is crouched down in a wooden hut holding on to a large white and tan dog. Two men in black padded winter coats stand either side of her. Ms Bishop-Bolt wears a red woollen hat with a torch attached, a red long sleeve top and a black padded body warmer.

'Hallucinating' mountain runner rescues lost dog

Clëo Bishop-Bolt finishes the 160-mile race in third place, despite her heroic doggy detour.

Women's march: 'We don't feel safe on our streets'

Organisers of the events, which happened at 20 locations, voice concerns about violence against women.

A female police officer wearing a yellow jacket over her black uniform and hat stands in front of the entrance to a block of flats

Murder charge after man found dead at property

Korey Ewen, 23, is due to appear in court in connection with the death of John Hinchliffe, 63.

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Michelle Sadio smiles at camera wearing large white hooped earrings and a pale coloured dress, in front of green bamboo plants

Three charged after woman shot dead outside church

Three more people have been charged over the death of a woman who died while attending a wake.

Birmingham & Black Country

A white car with its bonnet lid missing and driver's side window smashed. It sits on a road under a concrete bridge which has graffiti on it.

Football patrols as police target car cannibals

Patrols are taking place around Birmingham City's ground after fans raised concerns, police say.

9 hrs ago

Sara Davies sat down on the set of Dragons' Den wearing a black dress with purple spots

Shop shuts as Dragons' Den star takes over company

Sara Davies founded the company in 2005 and has taken over again after it entered administration.

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Derby

The white guinea fowl standing in some grass. It has a red and yellow beak. Litter is scattered amongst the grass.

Bird 'running out at cars' causing havoc on estate

Residents are worried the bird will get run but so far it has evaded capture.

Wear

Stories to make you smile

A portrait image of Anne Robinson, wearing black round glasses and a black coat. She has her arms folded

Anne Robinson to host Weakest Link for school

She will return for a special edition of the Weakest Link to raise money for a building project.

Gloucestershire

A seal is pictured reclining on an orange buoy and looking up at the camera. The buoy is on a river. The bank with reeds and hills in the far distance can be seen in the background.

'Cheeky seal' wins river photo competition

Oliver Crockett has won a £200 prize for snapping the seal relaxing on the Beaulieu River.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Alison Greene pictured in the processing unit with a conveyer belt running next to her. She is wearing a green jumper with a black woolly gilet and a blue woolly hat. She has red hair and is holding the brown egg in front of her.

'One-in-a-billion' round egg discovered in Devon

Alison Greene says even Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, does not have a round egg.

1 day ago

Devon

Features & Analysis

A woman in a purple coat holds up three hangers with trousers, a cardigan and top on. She stands in a church hall set up with clothes rails.

'I haven't bought any new clothes for years'

Monthly "swishing" events in York attract up to 150 people keen to scour the rails for a new look.

North Yorkshire

Some of the lead actors from Night and Day in a behind-the-scenes shot wearing costumes from the film. The character Jennifer Saunders is playing stands on the left and is leaning over two actors sitting on a sofa. The character played by Timothy Spall is standing on the right and holding up a glass

'Every film should be shot in the North East'

The cast and director of a new film say filming in the region has been a lovely experience.

Two large ground-mounted solar panels are pictured in a green field facing towards the sky which is a mix of cloud and sun.

Why is the Botley West solar farm so controversial?

We look at why the 1,000-hectare solar farm planned for west Oxfordshire is so divisive.

Oxford

A girl taking a picture in a bathroom mirror. She is wearing a forest green paramedics uniform which is a short-sleeve polo top and long trousers with a black belt. She has long black hair is smiling into the camera.

I made lifelong friends on Gladiators, says paramedic

Zoe Mcintosh, 31, regularly meets up with her fellow contenders and has even been on holiday with one.

1 day ago

Watch/Listen

A number of pirates in colourful costumes stand outside a church.

Pirates form guard of honour at 14-year-old's funeral

People in costume from across the country come to Loftus to honour Billy Maskell, who loved pirates.

15 hrs ago

Tees

'Baker’ smiles as he holds up a tray of patties

'I'm the greatest patty man in the world'

Meet the couple who make Jamaican patties in Brixton with a variety of different flavours.

15 hrs ago

Broadcaster and activist Jameela Jamil, a woman with long dark hair and red lipstick looks into the camera

'Media wrongly saw weight gain as sign of sadness'

Broadcaster Jameela Jamil talks about the tabloid media's obsession with the size of womens' bodies.

1 day ago

Peak District parking 'most chaotic I've seen'

A cyclist shares his footage of "irresponsible" parking in the Peak District over the weekend.

3 days ago

Derby

Sport

Late Nunez double snatches Liverpool win at Brentford

Substitute Darwin Nunez scores a late double to guide Liverpool to victory at Brentford and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to seven points.

Leinster knock 14-man Bath out of Champions Cup

Prop Beno Obano was sent off in the second half as Leinster punish Bath to knock the Premiership leaders out of the Investec Champions Cup.

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Rugby Union

Arsenal title hopes hit by Aston Villa comeback

Arsenal have a late goal disallowed as they drop two points in the Premier League title race after throwing away a two-goal lead at home to Aston Villa.

Everton grab late equaliser to draw with Villa

Everton substitute Veatriki Sarri scores a late equaliser at Walton Hall Park as Everton come from behind to deny Aston Villa victory.

Latest updates

Women's march: 'We don't feel safe on our streets'

Organisers of the events, which happened at 20 locations, voice concerns about violence against women.

Police and members of the college stand in front of the three donated vehicles. The blue Skoda Fabia is parked on the right and the silver Honda Civic is parked on the left. The silver Citroen C3 is parked in the middle and is surrounded by police and pupils who are looking at the camera. They are stood in front of garage doors.

Cars seized by police donated to college

The unclaimed vehicles were donated to Truro and Penwith College to help with automotive studies.

'Hallucinating' mountain runner rescues lost dog

Clëo Bishop-Bolt finishes the 160-mile race in third place, despite her heroic doggy detour.

Apollo from Gladiators. He has short brunette hair and is wearing a blue body suit with red and silver detailing. He is holding his chin up and pointing towards the camera. The image has been edited to include fire in the background.

Gladiators 'totally eclipsed' my sporting career

Alex Gray played for Bath Rugby and the Atlanta Falcons before becoming Gladiator Apollo.

The entrance to Derwent Hill outdoor centre. A sign with the centre's name is displayed on a stone wall. An asphalt road leads to the centre through woodland. Trees line either side of the road.

Council-owned outdoor centre faces £200,000 loss

Derwent Hill is used as an education centre for children from Sunderland and other organisations.

Sisi on stage for BBC Introducing. She is wearing a short white dress and has long dark hair. She has two backing singers, one on either side, wearing white halterneck crop tops and trousers with a man working music decks behind. Over their heads is an illuminated sign reading BBC Music Introducing in a variety of funky fonts.

MOBO Awards will 'open doors' for area's musicians

The MOBO Awards, celebrating black music and culture, are being held in Newcastle for the first time.

Five wooden poles standing in the snow. Each has carvings which when photographed together show the face of the Green Man. Trees can be seen in the background.

Forest sculpture removed after 29 years

It is hoped sections of the sculpture will go on display in the future.

A man sitting alone at home at a table holding a bottle of beer in his hand. He is facing down.

Research into alcohol use among vets awarded grant

Dr Jennifer Seddon says it will help them understand how to support vets seeking to reduce alcohol use.

A black silhouette of a chicken among other chickens.

Bird flu case confirmed as protection zone set up

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed the case in Udimore, Rye.