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IrelandScotlandWalesRubbish piles high in city as bin strike drags onResidents report seeing rats and foxes amid rising stacks of bin bags on Birmingham's streets.2 hrs agoBirmingham & Black CountryApprentice jockey in court charged with murderLevi Williams is remanded in custody following his appearance at Cambridge Crown Court.3 hrs agoSuffolk'I've paid my taxes - I'm entitled to something'The government has unveiled changes to the benefits system, aimed at saving £5bn a year by 2030.6 hrs agoLincolnshireMicrolight crash led to death of charity campaignerShe was taken to hospital but died six weeks after the aircraft veered off a road.3 hrs agoLeicestershireStormzy to receive Cambridge University doctorateThe university is honouring eight people, including former Olympian Dame Katherine Grainger.7 hrs agoCambridgeshireApprentice jockey in court charged with murderLevi Williams is remanded in custody following his appearance at Cambridge Crown Court.3 hrs agoSuffolkPolice name girl, 4, killed in house fire Kiana-Lee Wallace was inside the house in Lynemouth when the fire broke out on Monday.2 hrs agoTyneWatch: Moment massive chimney is demolished at power stationThe power plant near Retford, Nottinghamshire, marks its seventh explosive event.6 hrs agoNottinghamshire'I've paid my taxes - I'm entitled to something'The government has unveiled changes to the benefits system, aimed at saving £5bn a year by 2030.6 hrs agoLincolnshireDriver killed man after dog jumped on his lapA court hears how Norman McAndrew, 82, swerved across the road when the pet jumped up at him.6 hrs agoEssexPolice dog finds man in bin after cannabis raidsOfficers carry out three targeted raids in Coventry to disrupt organised crime. 2 hrs agoCoventry & WarwickshireInquests open after three teens die in car crashA coroner extends "heartfelt sympathies" to the families of those involved. 4 hrs agoEnglandMan in 80s among arson arrests over car firesEmergency services are called to two streets in a town after cars are found alight. 5 hrs agoNorfolkTurbine ship sets sail on maiden wind farm voyageThe Wind Peak will carry wind turbine components from Hull to Dogger Bank in the North Sea.6 hrs agoHull & East YorkshireStories to make you smileAdolescence star praises grafter dad as role modelLewis Pemberton says his father encouraged him to work hard to achieve his goals. 5 hrs agoHull & East YorkshireQuiz show contestant thanks teacher after £250k winJack Soley credits his former teacher after winning the money on Who Wants to be a Millionaire.1 day agoWiltshireWatch: Great-grandmother toasts 95th birthday with ZumbaMary Marson went to her first session in 2017 and now attends three times a week.13 hrs agoLondonCovid lockdown five years onAnti Loo Roll Brigade still going years after CovidThe group, formed after toilet roll panic-buying during the pandemic, has more than 26,000 members.13 hrs agoEssexLong Covid health staff 'abandoned and forgotten'Healthcare workers call for more support for those left with disabilities since catching the virus.12 hrs agoEngland'I lost 80% of my lung capacity after Covid coma'Five years on, Esse Khanzadeh says he feels like "the lucky one" despite relying on oxygen.8 hrs agoManchesterVaccine success 'most profound moment of my life'Pfizer scientist Dr Nicholas Kitchin shares the moment he heard the the Covid jab was a success.12 hrs agoEnglandFeatures & AnalysisTheatre company 'saved me' says former prison inmateCheryl Byron says Newcastle theatre company Open Clasp 'turns around' the lives of women prisoners.6 hrs agoWear'Mum was one of first to know where the enemy was'A sculpture of Margaret Hourigan's silhouette was recently unveiled alongside other women of war.12 hrs agoNottinghamshireWho is escaped prisoner and how did he get away?Mr Cooper is wanted by Lancashire police after faking a medical emergency to escape from a prison van.1 hr agoLancashireDead seabirds and molten pellets: the after-effects of the North Sea ship crashA clean-up is under way, but residents fear plastic from the Solong cargo ship could harm wildlife.13 hrs agoLincolnshire'My girl chose a boy involved in serious crime'The mum of a murdered woman has warned young women of the dangers of making poor relationship choices.1 day agoLiverpoolWatch/Listen'You can smell the stench': Why rubbish is piling up on Birmingham streetsRefuse workers have been on strike for over a week, leading to bags of rubbish piling up across the city. 3 hrs agoBirmingham & Black Country'Art became final piece of my Parkinson's jigsaw'"I used to have a tremor in my left hand and that’s disappeared over the last 12 months."9 hrs agoTyneBabies bring magic and joy to care home residentsThe Bristol-based charity which runs the scheme says it has brought "so much joy" to people.2 days agoBristol'Brazen' teenagers make multiple shoplifting tripsThe future of a Gateshead shop is at risk due to increasing levels of shoplifting, its owner says.2 days agoTyneSportEngland need hunger to win not fear to lose - TuchelEngland manager Thomas Tuchel says he wants the team to play with a "hunger to win" and not "a fear to lose" as he prepares for his first match in charge of the Three Lions on Friday.4 hrs agoEngland Men'Complicated' but 'honest' - Tuchel's path from barman to England bossThomas Tuchel has been set the challenge of winning the World Cup in 2026. BBC Sport finds out what it is like working with England's new boss.21 hrs agoEngland Men'Long road' back for England's Lawrence - Bath bossEngland centre Ollie Lawrence faces a "long road" back after surgery on an Achilles injury, says Bath boss Johann van Graan.8 hrs agoEnglish RugbyI did not want to be defined by heart issue - BlackThree-time Olympic medallist Roger Black did not want his athletics career to be defined by a lifelong heart issue, as he recovers from surgery to fix a diseased valve he lived with for 58 years.10 hrs agoAthleticsLatest updatesJust nowWork under way to recover sunken river boatsSome owners are trying to recover the boats themselves to avoid being charged for the council's work.Just nowEngland29 mins agoSpace station agreement signed by city mayorsSteve Rotheram says Tim Peake was impressed by the bio-engineering expertise in the North West. 29 mins agoEngland1 hr agoShekells on England bench for Six Nations openerGB Sevens player Jade Shekells could make her XV-a-side debut for England on Sunday after being named on the bench against Italy.1 hr agoEngland1 hr agoTalks on hospital future to start after electionThe Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust says there are "no plans" to close the hospital.1 hr agoEngland2 hrs agoDrones and Greggs reunite missing dog with ownersAthena fled owners' car after M1 crash but was lured out with a sausage roll following major search.2 hrs agoEngland2 hrs agoLots of work to do, says new police chief constableRichard Cooper was confirmed in the role on Wednesday.2 hrs agoEngland2 hrs agoMore ticket gates on Metro to cut fare dodging Nexus say Regent Centre will have gates by the end of the year and other stations may follow.2 hrs agoEngland3 hrs agoFifteen deny Drax power station protest chargesThe defendants each deny a charge of being equipped to lock on at the North Yorkshire power station.3 hrs agoEngland3 hrs agoWhen and where are the May local elections and who can vote?Voters in parts of England will elect councillors and mayors on 1 May.3 hrs agoEngland...
