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IrelandScotlandWalesNoah Woods left playground through gap in fence, inquest hearsNoah's mother tells parents to "hold their children a little tighter and cherish every moment".17 hrs agoSuffolkMan jailed for life for murdering estranged wifeRaymond Williams killed Tania Williams after tracking her down as she was enjoying a night out with friends. 15 hrs agoNorfolkTwo women on dog rescue die in crash in RomaniaAn animal rescue says it is devastated after the pair are killed in a crash while collecting dogs. 15 hrs agoEnglandFamily hit £1m target for son with ultra-rare MNDParents of six-year-old Partaap say support for £1m appeal has been phenomenal.14 hrs agoWolverhamptonInmate's baby died due to pregnancy complicationsAn inquest hears Orion Homer's mother also had a lack of contact with midwives out of prison.12 hrs agoDerbyshireHow 'largest phone smuggling network' was uncoveredPolice say up to 40,000 phones were smuggled - the equivalent of around 40% of devices stolen in London.13 hrs agoLondonDaniel Thomas pleads not guilty after dinghy slashedDaniel Thomas is accused of criminal damage after a video appeared to show him slashing at a dinghy.15 hrs agoHampshire & Isle of WightGirl killed in crash as she walked to school namedMelissa Premaratne, 16, was hit by a car belonging to private hire group Addison Lee near her school.Huge memorial to dad, 51, erected in cemeterySheffield City Council says the monument to Michael Collins was put up without final permission.Man rammed tractor into house in grave attack feudNathan Blagg is jailed for more than seven years for smashing a stolen tractor into a family's home.Women's urinal makers flush away Dragon's Den investment"Women's urinals being discussed on the national stage is really revolutionary", says PEEQUAL founder.'Driving an F1 car for the first time is surreal'Jamie Chadwick completed 32 laps of testing in a Williams F1 car around a track in Portugal on Monday.Stories to make you smileSprinter becomes mayor for a day after joke commentCity leaders took Matt Hudson-Smith's post-race joke and made it a reality on Friday. Giant veg records smashed despite 'bonkers' summerSeven records are thought to have been broken at the National Giant Vegetables Championship.The Newcastle fan kitting out Zambian footballersMfuwe Mags are chasing promotion in the familiar black-and-white stripes of Newcastle United.Features & Analysis'I was living out my dream career in football – tumours mean I need to leave'After years of dismissing health issues, Dan Robathan is now unable to return to the pitch.'AI helped diagnose my daughter's rare condition'Rosie says her toddler's symptoms included an unknown heart condition and dilated pupils.What should Britain do with its empty department stores?The old Beatties building in Wolverhampton and Birmingham's House of Fraser shop are standing empty.'Gambling controlled me,' says former footballer who lost £500,000The ex-Stoke City player says gambling took over life leading to debts and family breakdowns.'People know what MND is now thanks to Sinfield'The former Leeds Rhinos player starts his latest fundraising challenge at the home of Hull KR.SportClubs seek legal advice over Man City charges compensationPremier League clubs are seeking legal advice as to whether they would have a compensation claim over the Manchester City 115 charges case.Warrington edge past Leeds to reach Grand FinalWarrington Wolves reach their first Super League Grand Final in eight years with a thrilling victory against Leeds Rhinos.Saints begin title defence with win over NewcastleJames Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.Hain ton edges Bears nearer to Championship titleCenturion Sam Hain shares a 165-run stand with skipper Ed Barnard against Leicestershire to edge Warwickshire close to a ninth County Championship title.Latest updatesJust nowStories to make you smile from across the West MidlandsFrom a role in a new Thomas the Tank Engine series to singing lemurs, these tales were in the news this week.Just nowJust now'Hefty school fines' and 'new bellringers sought'A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.Just now18 mins agoFather sets up network after 'dad-life got lonely'"I wondered whether there were other dads who felt the same," says group founder Callum Jarvis.18 mins ago11 hrs agoPM pledges cancer inquiry and police boostAndy Burnham makes a series of pledges to the "short-changed" North East, including on transport.11 hrs ago13 hrs agoForce downgraded over victim safety failingsIt comes just two months after inspectors raised concerns about investigations and safeguarding.13 hrs ago14 hrs agoGirl dies after crash involving vanDurham Police says a second passenger was taken to hospital for treatment following the crash.14 hrs ago15 hrs agoOfficer arrested on suspicion of child sex offenceThe force says the 31-year-old has been suspended from his role pending an investigation.15 hrs ago15 hrs agoTwo women on dog rescue die in crash in RomaniaAn animal rescue says it is devastated after the pair are killed in a crash while collecting dogs. 15 hrs ago16 hrs agoMan dies as kitchen blaze engulfs houseThe blaze in the village of Witton Park is thought to have started in a kitchen, Durham Police say.16 hrs ago...
