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A study predicts the North East will continue to have the highest level of exclusion in England.

Region's high exclusion rate linked to deprivation

Five people have been arrested during a morning drugs raid in a residential street. Northamptonshire Police said a "large quantity" of Class A drugs was found at a house in Nethermead Court, in the Abington area of Northampton. Cash and weapons were also seized, the force said. The raid was...

Five people arrested in morning drugs raid

The sister of Terry Leeks says their family has been "devastated" by the effect of his death.

Man jailed for killing rival drug dealer in park

The crash occurred on the A1068 Sheepwash Road near Ashington, just before 09:00 BST, police say.

Two women, 19 and 46, die in car crash

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by a former boyfriend. The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, had suffered extensive burns after Sunday's attack. The authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei lived and trained, said...

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies days after being set alight by ex-boyfriend

A jury finds Huw Orphan responsible for an attack that left Amy Burley with a broken back.

Police officer guilty of kicking wife down stairs

Eswatini officials dismiss allegations the marriage is a political arrangement.

Zuma’s daughter marrying polygamous king ‘for love’

When Emily was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, external, doctors told her it was a “good cancer” to have - but she died aged 18 because of the side effects of treatment. Her mum Donna Dunn from Cwmbran, Torfaen, said there were “huge holes” in support for blood cancers...

Teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment

Five children are arrested on suspicion of murder after the 80-year-old man died in hospital.

Children held over fatal attack on dog walker, 80

When British athlete Lisa Dobriskey finished 10th in the women's 1500m final at London 2012, she did not hold back. "I don't believe I'm competing on a level playing field," she told the BBC at the time. The race has been described as the dirtiest in history, with six of...

Runner in 2012 'dirtiest race' gets 10-year ban

Rick Telford says he "smiles more" and his "body is able to move more" after taking Produodopa.

Man hails new Parkinson's drug as 'life-altering'

Devon and Cornwall Police said a 19-year-old man was airlifted to hospital after a tractor overturned.

Teen seriously injured after tractor overturns

"Me and my housemate were freaking out trying to release him, but he wouldn't shift," a resident says

Hedgehog wedged in drain survives ordeal

Two adults and one cygnet were moved to a safe location after reports of children throwing stones.

Swans moved after attacks by children left cygnet dead

Anu Okusanya's family say she had heart attacks after fleeing a gang that had previously attacked her.

Attack witness 'ran to her death rather than safety'

Kent Police is investigating the incident in which the victim was left with a fractured jaw.

Police release image after man's jaw fractured

Nimmy George is dismissed after failing her probation and being referred to the regulator.

Nurse who put patients at risk suspended for year

Jenny Hastings "struggled with her mental health for a number of years", says family.

Scott Hastings' family 'heartbroken' as wife Jenny confirmed missing

A man who was stabbed to death during a fight in a street in South Yorkshire has been named by police. Emergency services were called to Burton Road in Monk Bretton, near Barnsley, on Sunday following reports of an altercation involving a group of men. South Yorkshire Police said Alan...

Fatal street stabbing victim named as five arrested

YouTube is to limit recommendations of certain health and fitness videos to teenagers, including those which "idealise" certain body types. It says 13 to 17-year-old users will still be able to search for and view fitness-related content - but will not be encouraged into repeated viewing of similar videos. YouTube...

YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos

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Region 'needs fair share' of alternative energy

An MP criticises the government's decision to stop funding a study researching offshore power...

Region 'needs fair share' of alternative energy

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