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IrelandScotlandWalesMurder inquiry after man bitten by dog diesPolice appeal for two people who stopped to help the victim in Wakefield to come forward.7 hrs agoWest YorkshireAthletics medal ceremonies postponed after fraud arrestTransport was also delayed because of the arrest, leading to crowds building up outside the venue.7 hrs agoBirmingham & Black CountryMan with dementia who has lived in Sweden for 20 years given days to leave countryGeorge Mason, who lives in a specialist care facility, faces deportation.14 hrs agoLeicestershireWatch moment police arrest wanted man while he slept on roofTwo police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident, Greater Manchester Police say.3 hrs agoManchesterPeople who fled Stourbridge fires start to return homeMany families are only just discovering the extent of damage to their homes for the first time.1 hr agoBirmingham & Black CountryMan told he had months to live 'still standing' 14 years laterAdrian Webb is celebrating becoming a grandfather, 14 years after being told he had months to live.14 hrs agoBirmingham & Black CountryThatched pub's beer garden set alight by cigaretteThe pub near Melton was calling last orders when a fire broke out in the beer garden.6 hrs agoLeicestershireTrack closed for 10 days as derailed train removedNetwork Rail and Southern Rail said 125-tonne rail-mounted cranes would lift the carriages.Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costsMoorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.Families had to flee homes as building blaze ragedAn industrial unit near Oldham erupted in flames, with 45 homes evacuated.Donkeys rescued from storm now 'happy and settled'Six donkeys rescued from severe floods are now doing well, animal carers say.Man with Britain's best beard eyes world titleLewis Aylmer won the crown for a third time at the British Beard and Moustache Championships.England wildfiresThe volunteers providing meals and help to wildfire crewsThe Cambridgeshire-based Rapid Relief Team provides refreshments and wipes to emergency services.Behaviours need to change, says chief fire officerChief Fire Officer, Jon Pryce, said the service has attended 800 open fires in the county since May.'It took 10 minutes for flames to engulf our home'"I had a lovely home. It was beautiful inside and now it's all smashed," says Siobhan Fulcher.How can we all help prevent wildfires?As crews tackle nearly 200 wildfires in the first part of August, care is needed to prevent more.Miraculous field mouse saved from fire, say crewsCrews were tackling a hedgerow fire when they saw the tiny animal, says fire service.Stories to make you smileBride dazzles in thrifty wedding with £2 charity shop dressGina and Jacob Dodds also invited their guests to wear outfits bought from charity stores.It's great when the world turns upside down, says wing-walking grandmaValerie Appleton, 82, took to the sky above East Leeds Airfield for Ilkley Musical Theatre Society.Inside the trapeze school with high hopes for futureIts flying acrobat founder says it is the first academy of its kind in the UK.Features & Analysis'Women are done being shamed for what they read'The North East's first romance-only bookshop shows the demand for the genre is surging. But why?Derailed Lewes train: What do we know so far?Authorities investigate how a train derailed near Lewes, while the railway line remains closed.'They shouldn't all be in London' - the call to bring back our lost lidosThere are calls to bring back Nottinghamshire's lost lidos as the summer continues to be a scorcher.Praise or Grumble: Football's longest-running phone-in turns 40After four decades of answering calls from fans, Praise or Grumble has heard more opinions than most.SportBarcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man CityBarcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.Arsenal cruise to Community Shield win against disappointing Man CityMan City manager Enzo Maresca suffered a disappointing start as Arsenal cruised to comfortable Community Shield win.Burnley draw with West Ham after late comebackZian Flemming scores two late goals - including a stoppage-time equaliser - as Burnley come back from two down to snatch a point against West Ham.LIVESuper Giants seal first Hundred title with win over Rockets - reactionWatch live BBC Two coverage and follow text and radio commentary as The Hundred 2026 draws to a close with the two finals at Lord's.Latest updates41 mins agoPolice investigate barn fire as crews remain on siteThe fire service says it has scaled back the number of crews at the East Lulworth barn blaze.41 mins ago4 hrs agoCrews tackle warehouse blaze in early hoursA neighbouring county fire service also receives calls from concerned residents as smoke spreads.4 hrs ago5 hrs agoBluetongue can kill suddenly, farmer warnsFarmer Kim Dart, from South Molton in Devon, says she dreads checking her flock each morning.5 hrs ago6 hrs agoFundraisers to make a splash for open-air poolA team of swimmers aim to cover 10 miles to raise money to help reopen Stanhope open-air pool.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoRenewed fire warning after more gorse firesFirefighters say they have had many calls but cannot tackle barbecues unless it is an emergency.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoPassengers face major disruption to train servicesDamage to overhead wires between Peterborough and Stevenage sees trains cancelled with services across the country affected. 6 hrs ago7 hrs agoBoost in hair-loss treatment for cancer patientsTwo new scalp cooling machines are donated to East Surrey and Crawley Hospitals.7 hrs ago9 hrs agoDonkeys rescued from storm now 'happy and settled'Six donkeys rescued from severe floods are now doing well, animal carers say.9 hrs ago9 hrs agoCommunity forest confirms climate funding to 2030The North East Community Forest receives government funding to continue its tree planting work.9 hrs ago...
