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Biker, 31, killed in tragic crash was dog trainer and ‘lovely young man’

Biker, 31, killed in tragic crash was dog trainer and ‘lovely young man’

Biker, 31, killed in tragic crash was dog trainer and ‘lovely young man’

A motorcyclist killed in a tragic crash last week was a “passionate” dog trainer described by friends as a “lovely young man”.


Headteacher’s 999 call played to inquest into schoolboy’s death

Headteacher’s 999 call played to inquest into schoolboy’s death

Headteacher’s 999 call played to inquest into schoolboy’s death

An emergency call made during the attempted resuscitation of a five-year-old has been heard at his inquest.


‘I tried to solve my own housing dilemma - but they kicked me out’

‘I tried to solve my own housing dilemma - but they kicked me out’

‘I tried to solve my own housing dilemma - but they kicked me out’

A forklift driver said she has been “forced into homelessness” through no fault of her own after being ordered to leave her makeshift home.

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‘I’ve had a really bad play on the roulette of life and urgently need a life-saving transplant’

‘I’ve had a really bad play on the roulette of life and urgently need a life-saving transplant’

‘I’ve had a really bad play on the roulette of life and urgently need a life-saving transplant’

A runner facing a life-threatening condition needs a match - and not the kind on a dating site, he jokes, but from a stem cell transplant register.


Punters warned pub bosses violent robber had knife in toilets

Punters warned pub bosses violent robber had knife in toilets

Punters warned pub bosses violent robber had knife in toilets

Pub-goers alerted bar staff to a man carrying a large knife inside the boozer’s toilets as he sipped pints at the venue.

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‘It seemed like a good idea in the pub - but it took us 20 years to finish!’

‘It seemed like a good idea in the pub - but it took us 20 years to finish!’

‘It seemed like a good idea in the pub - but it took us 20 years to finish!’

Two university pals have walked the 2,700-mile perimeter of England - but it’s taken them more than 20 years.

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‘This house was perfect when we moved in - now we worry for our children’s health’

‘This house was perfect when we moved in - now we worry for our children’s health’

‘This house was perfect when we moved in - now we worry for our children’s health’

A pregnant couple say the council are “playing roulette” with their unborn child’s life as they look to move out of their mouldy and damp flat.


Tribute film made to fulfil dying woman's last wish

Tribute film made to fulfil dying woman's last wish

Tribute film made to fulfil dying woman's last wish

A Kent filmmaker has created a video tribute to her friend’s life to fulfil her dying wish.


Suspended Reform councillor appears in court over ‘threats to kill wife’

Suspended Reform councillor appears in court over ‘threats to kill wife’

Suspended Reform councillor appears in court over ‘threats to kill wife’

A councillor suspended by Reform UK has appeared in court accused of making threats to kill his wife.


From researcher to patient: Why Dr Jane Gray tackled Race for Life Cambridge 2025

From researcher to patient: Why Dr Jane Gray tackled Race for Life Cambridge 2025

From researcher to patient: Why Dr Jane Gray tackled Race for Life Cambridge 2025

The CRUK Cambridge Institute scientist is undergoing breast cancer treatment.


Controversial 141-home estate gets green light - despite concerns over look of new-builds

Controversial 141-home estate gets green light - despite concerns over look of new-builds

Controversial 141-home estate gets green light - despite concerns over look of new-builds

Final plans for a new estate, which has been slashed back by almost 90 homes since the project was first mooted, have been granted approval.

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‘A machine couldn’t have done this!’: Station master saves school trip

‘A machine couldn’t have done this!’: Station master saves school trip

‘A machine couldn’t have done this!’: Station master saves school trip

A station master’s quick-thinking actions have been praised for getting a primary school’s ill-fated journey to London back on track.


‘Beach drinking is part of the town’s culture – it’s just the youths that spoil it’

‘Beach drinking is part of the town’s culture – it’s just the youths that spoil it’

‘Beach drinking is part of the town’s culture – it’s just the youths that spoil it’

Plans to extend controls on beach drinking have been welcomed by residents - as councillors aim to avoid a repeat of shocking anti-social behaviour.

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‘I am completely overwhelmed’: Dad’s fund-raising efforts for terminally-ill daughter smashes £12,000 target

‘I am completely overwhelmed’: Dad’s fund-raising efforts for terminally-ill daughter smashes £12,000 target

‘I am completely overwhelmed’: Dad’s fund-raising efforts for terminally-ill daughter smashes £12,000 target

A dad who is raising money so his terminally-ill daughter can realise some of her dreams has been ‘overwhelmed by people’s kindness’.


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