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4 October 2017

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News imageSouthend Fire Station

Fire crew suspended for cling film 'joke'

A "robust" investigation is launched after two children are wrapped in cling film at a fire station.

News imageEdward Heath

Who was Edward Heath?

Wiltshire Police is publishing a report about its investigations into sexual abuse allegations against the former prime minister.

News imageRichard Madden and Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes to star as home secretary

The Line of Duty actor will play the role in a BBC police drama written by Jed Mercurio.

News imageImage capturing life in 1950s Hong Kong

A snapshot of old Hong Kong

Photos never published before offer a unique glimpse of life in Hong Kong in the 1950s.

News imageSir Edward Heath in 1997

Heath 'would have faced abuse questioning'

One allegation claims the former PM raped and indecently assaulted an 11-year-old boy, police say.

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YouTube ad crackdown riles video-makers

YouTube faces criticism from video-makers for restricting which clips can have adverts attached to them.

News imageJayne and India laughing

Why can mornings be so difficult?

Like Minds: Why it can feel impossible to get out of bed.

News imageA life-size replica of the Joker, as played by Jack Nicholson in the 1989 film Batman

Ever fancied owning the Joker's costume from Batman?

Some film memorabilia fetches millions at auction, but it can cost nothing to start a collection.

News imageGreg Clark

Brexit badger sets out his strategy

Can Business Secretary Greg Clark keep attracting UK investment, despite no progress on Brexit trade talks?

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