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IrelandScotlandWalesMisconduct inquiry over fatal schoolgirl crashThe families of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau, who died at an end-of-term tea party, say the initial investigation was flawed.1 hr agoLondonLeaseholders' lives on hold years after legal orderResidents of Orchard House have had to put their lives on hold because they can't sell their flats.1 hr agoBristolEstate left with unfinished roads and no streetlights two years onThe local MP warns developers to fix the problems in Featherstone or he will take further action.13 mins agoUnsung Titanic hero's gold watch could go for £100kThe item was awarded to John Richardson for his efforts in rescuing survivors of the 1912 disaster.1 hr agoKentProfessional violinist, 79, has instrument stolen from trainJoseph Maher's 20th Century violin is stolen from the overhead storage on a Thameslink train.1 hr agoLondon'I swapped driving a tractor for a dumper truck'With the UK facing a skills shortage, efforts are being made to get more women in construction.1 hr agoLondonVillage church opens doors after dog attack deathThe death of Jamie-Lea Biscoe will have caused a "ripple" through the village, says the local vicar.1 hr agoEssexFamily 'still can't accept' son's asthma deathRoman Barr, 22, died after delays in ambulance treatment after an asthma attack in December 2023.Dovedale's stepping stones damaged by storms - againVisitors have been told not to use the crossing as one of the stones has become dislodged.Trains to Universal resort in 'first few years'A rail company says four trains an hour will stop at a station there "by the early 2030s".Shock as car rolls down hill into roadThe car was caught on CCTV falling down a grass verge and on to the main road, before driving off.DIY bat microphones help monitor populationPeople make their own microphones at a fraction of the cost of commercially available products.Stories to make you smile'Couch potato' racing dog finds home 450 miles awayAfter showing little enthusiasm for racing, Buster was adopted by a family in Guernsey.Boy donates lockdown locks to children's charityNoah braves the scissors and gets a short do after growing out his hair for six years.Microchip scan of a stray ends two-year search for lost catLouie the cat left his home in Weston Coyney and his owner thought she would never see him again.Features & AnalysisWill the benefits of HS2 ever outweigh the spiralling costs?The line could cost £100bn but HS2 says it is spearheading wider regeneration in the West Midlands.Southport residents tell of inquiry 'frustration'People living in the town say they have been dismayed to learn the 2024 murders could have been prevented.Five key failures of killer's parents and agencies ahead of Southport attackInquiry Chair Sir Adrian Fulford said the Southport attack could have been prevented if authorities and the killer's parents had acted more quickly.How do you rebuild your life after marrying a conman?A woman who married one of the UK's most prolific romance fraudsters says he was still trying to "manipulate" her from jail.'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman recalls horrific e-bike crashSandy Peters broke her nose, cheekbones and teeth when she was crashed into by a Forest e-bike rider.SportLeeds stun Man Utd to move six points clear of drop zone Reaction as Leeds beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in the league for the first time since 1981 to boost their Premier League survival hopes.Spurs captain Romero out for rest of season with injuryTottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained in their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.Cartwright 'betrayed and disrespected' by Hull FCHull FC head coach John Cartwright says he has not been told why they have opted to part ways with him at the end of the season. Tottenham in advanced talks to sign RobertsonTottenham are in advanced talks over a free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson this summer.Latest updates59 mins agoColleges to share £175m to meet future jobs needThe three are among 19 across the UK to use to cash to offer digital and technologies training.59 mins ago1 hr agoBravery award for NHS worker after M6 crashAmanda Field gave urgent first aid after seeing two people thrown from a motorbike, the NHS says.1 hr ago1 hr agoMeet the South East Water staff trying to keep the taps runningMeet the front line staff at South East Water who are trying to keep the taps running.1 hr ago1 hr agoCultural venues to receive share of £11m cash potSixteen cultural venues in Yorkshire and the Humber will receive a share of the funding.1 hr ago1 hr ago£19.7m boost for libraries, theatres and museumsThirteen cultural sites across the West Midlands handed cash to boost accessibility to the arts.1 hr ago1 hr agoConsultation 'critical' for golden eagle releaseExperts say landowners need to be on board before any golden eagle-release in northern England.1 hr ago1 hr agoPrimary school in area of fatal stabbing to reopenThe school tells parents that a police cordon set up after Sunday's attack may still be in place.1 hr ago2 hrs agoSeven marathons teen aims to inspire youngstersBilly Nunn raises money for a charity and says youth services have helped him and millions of others.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoRoadside tree deaths - what goes wrong and how to fix it?Questions arise about why some tree-planting schemes fail and what can help them thrive. 2 hrs ago...
