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IrelandScotlandWalesAnn Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors sayJoshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, is charged with her murder and appeared in court.6 mins agoDevonThames Water announces hosepipe ban affecting millionsThe water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.1 hr agoEnglandPeople seen lighting BBQs near moorland firesFire crews say they have had to attend to fires started by campers while tackling moorland blazes.2 hrs agoManchesterMan's legal e-bike seized and destroyed by policeThe BBC finds the bike was legal and supplied as part of a scheme to reduce pollution in the city.9 hrs agoBirmingham & Black CountryFarmers step in to save family home during field fireAs temperatures soar, rural communities say a spate of fires in North Yorkshire leaves them "nervous".8 hrs agoNorth YorkshireAlways think you will make it, says graduate who fled civil warMakagbeh Princess Sesay has earned a degree in public health from the University of Manchester.5 hrs agoManchesterEngland's best and worst major roads named in pollIndependent watchdog Transport Focus finds Kent's M20 motorway is among the most highly rated.9 hrs agoEnglandBoy, 3, dies after falling into pondThe boy was taken to hospital following the incident but was pronounced dead, police said.Arrests after hedgehog painted in Leeds Utd coloursThe males, aged 44, 21, 17 and 15, were detained on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering.Rail firm outlines ongoing problems with trainsEast Midlands Railway now says there are issues with its older trains as well as the newer ones.Cyclist's plea after skull fractured in hit-and-runAdrianna Przeniosło was hit by a car door and ended up in hospital with a fractured skull.Monkey abandoned in laundry bag on London busA marmoset monkey is rescued by animal welfare officers on the 302 service in north-west London.Stories to make you smileShowaddywaddy gig in fan's garden 'dream come true'Andy Brooks had got in touch with the band to ask if they would play for charity from his patio.Call for permanent gnome for 'Mr and Mrs' figurinesA council motion "seeks to acknowledge the cultural value" of the gnomes on a roundabout in Ilkeston.Beatles tourists bump into McCartney while he's on phone to RingoBeatles fans are thrilled to see Sir Paul McCartney as their bus pulls up next to him in Liverpool.Features & AnalysisMum's 'tears of joy' as daughter released from hospitalNatasha spent more than 14 months in hospital due to uncertainty about who should fund her complex care.Inside the mine that now grows pak choiThe crops in the North Yorkshire mine could pave the way for repurposing old pits to grow food.'I've opened my home to Latitude for 20 years - it's heaven'Hektor Rous reflects on 20 years of Henham Park playing host to Latitude Festival.Widow losing sleep over husband's pension limboShe says she has gone into debt after receiving no payouts from the scheme since her husband died.Newcastle fans pay tribute to 'Pied Piper' KeeganAs a former player and manager, Kevin Keegan is still a legend, Newcastle fans say.SportProgress or standing still - where are England under Borthwick?As the 2027 Rugby World Cup continues to creep closer, where are England under Steve Borthwick, and do their Nations Championship performances point to progress?Ferguson says Keegan built Newcastle's greatest teamFormer Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Kevin Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" as he paid tribute to his former rival.Bethell ruled out of The Hundred with knee injuryEngland all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who was due to captain Birmingham Phoenix, is ruled out of The Hundred with a knee injury. Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan diesFormer England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. Latest updates1 hr agoThames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10.1 millionThe water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.1 hr ago2 hrs agoMan in court accused of racist posts about LionessThe 19-year-old faces two counts after the alleged posts. 2 hrs ago4 hrs agoGang sentenced over bulk supply of cannabisThey used encrypted messaging platforms to hide their county lines drugs operation.4 hrs ago5 hrs agoWhat do children need to know when calling 999?An air ambulance service urges families to teach children what to do in an emergency.5 hrs ago6 hrs agoTitanic item offers 'priceless snapshot' of ship lifeA letter, written just days before the infamous boat sank, is expected to sell for up to £35,000.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoInside the mine that now grows pak choiThe crops in the North Yorkshire mine could pave the way for repurposing old pits to grow food.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoRail firm outlines ongoing problems with trainsEast Midlands Railway now says there are issues with its older trains as well as the newer ones.6 hrs ago9 hrs agoHow can 'King of the North' Burnham help the South?Residents living in the south of England have mixed feelings about the incoming prime minister.9 hrs ago9 hrs agoResidents have their say on new hospital plansMore than 1,200 people have sharing their thoughts on the proposals for a new Airedale General Hospital.9 hrs ago...
