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IrelandScotlandWalesFamily tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fireElisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday.11 hrs agoLiverpoolHome secretary hits out at 'unacceptable' migrant landingsThe arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.12 hrs agoKentRashford in appeal for family friend missing in ColombiaAnton Green, 43, who moved to Colombia in 2023, has been missing for six weeks.15 hrs agoManchesterNudist loses appeal after naked arrest by policemanTwo women were left "confused and scared" by naked Neil Cox, the High Court in Manchester hears.14 hrs agoManchesterMan died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest toldGeoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024.11 hrs agoBristolGlamping site boss sabotaged bird scarersThe court hears he became "exasperated" by the noise from the bird scarers.13 hrs agoNorfolk'Cancer counselling helped me with dark feelings'Patient Emma Tom says counselling sessions from blood cancer charity Linc helped her and her family.9 hrs agoGloucestershireAnimal welfare campaigner died of thyroid cancerAn inquest into Sarah Fisher's death rules that she died of an aggressive form of thyroid cancer.Three charged after Gosport migrant boat protestThree people are charged after a protest in Gosport sparked by reports of an arrival of migrants.Inquest into death of Lucy Letby's 'boyfriend' opensThere is reason to believe Dr Mark Deakin's death was "unnatural", a court is told.Fraud mastermind whose gang pocketed £1m is jailedOne of James Gillingham's many victims put £133,900 into worthless or non-existent investments.Fifty brides celebrate 50 years of bridal fashionThe red-carpet event marked 50 years of the family-owned Brides of Southampton.Stories to make you smileOompa Loompa, doompety done: Actor takes final bowRusty Goffe on working with his son and an AI-generated Gene Wilder in a new Willy Wonka TV show.Attenborough pumpkin mosaic breaks world recordSunnyfields Farm breaks its own record with a pumpkin portrait of Sir David Attenborough.Bake Off contestant applied for show 'on a whim'Danni from Dorset is among the 12 new contestants on the 17th Great British Bake Off series.Features & Analysis'My dad was killed in a random attack - you would not wish that on anyone'Sapphire Greatorex's 82-year-old father was fatally stabbed in his own front garden.RAF base prepares for threats at home and abroadCombat first-aid training and weapons drills are being stepped up at the station in Lincolnshire.'Smoking took years away from my dad and me'Nigel Freeman died at 74 from a smoking-related disease; now his daughter helps people quit. 'I thought the word hospice meant it was the end for me'A former paratrooper from Nuneaton credits his hospice MND support worker for saving his life.The school where pupils eat 'kilos of olives'As the government bans deep fried food in schools, a head teacher shares his healthy eating stance.SportEngland players carrying World Cup scar - SakaEngland winger Bukayo Saka says the team are still carrying the "scar" of their heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit to Argentina.Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadiumManchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.What have we learned from the Championship so far?As we enter the three-week international break, BBC Sport looks back at the opening block of Championship fixtures to see what we have learned so far.'It was scary' - Jacks goes from emergency surgery to match-winnerWill Jacks' career-best 50-over figures on Tuesday came shortly after the England all-rounder was rushed into hospital for emergency surgery while on a weekend away.Latest updatesJust nowMayor believes mass transit system is comingHelen Godwin answered questions on public transport, water supplies and her future aspirations.Just now14 mins agoGiant flower 'carpet' to be created in city centreVolunteers will use 330,000 flowers to make a giant outdoor floral artwork in Bradford.14 mins ago17 mins agoWasp spider spotted in region for first timeWasp spiders pose no threat to humans, despite their warning colours and size, Chester Zoo says.17 mins ago22 mins agoWhy is the hosepipe ban still in place?Everything you need to know about the continuing hosepipe ban across the south-west of England.22 mins ago27 mins agoThames Water says hosepipe ban could last months yetThe restriction is affecting the 10.1 million customers that are served by Thames Water.27 mins ago28 mins agoPipeline's route revised after plan sparked angerPeak Cluster's pipeline would carry carbon dioxide to the sea through four English counties. 28 mins ago32 mins agoFormer spy creates immersive espionage stage showMatthew Dunn worked for MI6 and has created a stage play, going behind the scenes of an operation.32 mins ago37 mins ago'The harder you work, the more you learn and earn'Plans for a new construction academy for the region is announced as a shortfall in workers is recognised.37 mins ago41 mins agoWhy some charity donations do more harm than goodFrom mouldy books to dirty boots, charities are spending large sums on binning unsellable items.41 mins ago...
