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IrelandScotlandWalesMan charged with murder and robbery of 87-year-oldIt comes after an elderly man was attacked near a children's playground in north London on Tuesday.16 hrs agoLondonMan dies and four injured in fires at nearby homesThe fires broke out minutes apart in two houses on neighbouring Bilston streets.15 hrs agoWolverhamptonWoman arrested over attempted abduction of babyPolice say members of the public stepped in to help the baby's parent.12 hrs agoLancashireSisters campaign for carbon monoxide alarm in carsSisters of a man who died of carbon monoxide poisoning try to raise awareness of the dangers.16 hrs agoCumbriaThe photographs edited 150 years before PhotoshopThe pioneering work of Henry Peach Robinson is being remembered in Leamington, Warwickshire.23 hrs agoEnglandMan dies and four injured in fires at nearby homesThe fires broke out minutes apart in two houses on neighbouring Bilston streets.15 hrs agoWolverhamptonCaught red handed - policing the men buying sexBBC West Investigations is given exclusive access to a police operation targeting men buying sex.1 day agoEnglandThe secret bluebell woodland open for only one dayMargaret Wood is a 32-acre stretch of semi-ancient woodland that fills with bluebells every spring.19 hrs agoWest YorkshireWoman arrested over attempted abduction of babyPolice say members of the public stepped in to help the baby's parent.12 hrs agoLancashirePlaque to be 'reminder of the pain of forced adoption'The slate plaque was unveiled at Rosemundy House, St Agnes - formerly a home for unmarried mothers.12 hrs agoCornwallMan arrested after girl, 16, raped near stationBoth incidents happened in the area of Digby and Sowton train station between 20:45 and 22:00 BST.18 hrs agoDevonCars seized as drivers caught 'setting up to race'Between 300 and 400 car cruisers descended on Nottingham in known hot spots for anti-social driving.19 hrs agoNottinghamshire'It's a dying town': Community hit hard by factory's lossDairy plant is a big employer in the market town but residents are divided on closure's impact.23 hrs agoEnglandMusic, films and queen: Flower parade in picturesThousands once again turned out for this year's annual Spalding Flower Parade.15 hrs agoStories to make you smileBack in time with a recreation of London Zoo in 1904A London Zoo employee spent almost three years on a digital recreation of how it looked in 1904.23 hrs agoLondon'New Pope saw me ordained in flying visit to city'Retired Bishop Michael Campbell remembers the day the future pontiff visited Lancaster in 2008.18 hrs agoLancashireJoy as rare white fox cubs seen playing in cemeteryThe four white cubs were first spotted by a resident off Ella Street, Hull, on Thursday evening.2 days agoHull & East YorkshireFeatures & AnalysisHow Sycamore Gap fellers went from friends to foesDaniel Graham and Adam Carruthers went from best pals to being at loggerheads in the aftermath.1 day agoEnglandDiary sparks mystery of man helping Jews flee war A historian believes a man in Wolverhampton was helping Jews flee persecution on the eve of war.23 hrs agoWolverhamptonWe went for a night at the pub quiz hosted by the same man for 31 yearsFormer bus driver Phil Ashley has been delighting and dismaying teams in his local since 1994.23 hrs agoSouth YorkshireWhy are there so many parakeets in Surrey?From Jimi Hendrix to 1950s films, many myths surround how the birds ended up in the county. 20 hrs agoSurreyTunnels below arcade became women's factory of warWomen who worked in New Brighton's arcade spent years making munitions in secret tunnels beneath it.23 hrs agoLiverpoolWatch/ListenCeramic poppies pour across Tower of London to mark VE Day2 days agoPeak District dam lit up to mark VE DayDerwent Reservoir was one of the sites where pilots practiced ahead of their Dambusters raid.3 days agoDerbyshireDangerous overtaking move 'could have been fatal'Dashcam footage shows Emmanuel Sylva almost hitting another lorry during the "reckless" incident.4 days agoWiltshireSportWatkins breaks record as Villa guarantee European footballOllie Watkins becomes Aston Villa's record Premier League goalscorer as his winner at Bournemouth guarantees European football next season.Chelsea end WSL season unbeaten with win over LiverpoolChampions Chelsea become the first Women's Super League side to finish a 22-game season unbeaten with victory over Liverpool.Hull KR beat Catalans to reach Challenge Cup finalHull KR reach the Challenge Cup for the second time in three seasons as they overpower Catalans Dragons in York.14 hrs agoRugby LeagueSouthampton shut out Man City to move past record low points totalRelegated Southampton shut out lifeless Manchester City to move past the Premier League record low mark of 11 points with a tame goalless draw at St Mary's.Latest updates29 mins ago'VE celebrations muted due to Far East prisoners'Many families were still waiting for news of soldiers captured at Singapore, say historians. 29 mins agoEngland14 hrs agoHistorical theatre to become more accessibleBradford Playhouse comfortably beat its fundraising target thanks to a generous donation.14 hrs agoEngland14 hrs agoPolluting older buses 'offset' green benefitsFigures reveal about 40% of buses in north-east England do not meet higher emission standards.14 hrs agoEngland17 hrs agoRapist jailed for 'sickening' attack on girl"Dangerous predator" Stuart Hand, 38, offered a lift to the victim before the attack.17 hrs agoEngland18 hrs agoCouncil 'aware' of Reform resignation rumours There have been claims a number of newly elected Reform UK councillors will not be able to continue.18 hrs agoEngland19 hrs agoMan with MND to tackle half marathon in powerchairKen Blackburn from York says he is looking forward to crossing the finish line alongside his family.19 hrs agoEngland21 hrs agoMission to replace dinosaurs after 'brutal' theftThe two stolen machines cost between £5000 and £10,000 each.21 hrs agoEngland22 hrs agoGallery and minster win top architecture prizesThe Royal Institute of British Architects names five projects in Yorkshire as the best of 2025.22 hrs agoEngland22 hrs agoEA 'minded to accept' incinerator plansThe Environment Agency has launched a second consultation over the Teesside proposals. 22 hrs agoEngland...
