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• Young drivers offered post-crash safety training

  05-10-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Young drivers will learn how to respond safely after witnessing or being involved in a crash.
  
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• Pair held in Iran seen by UK officials after 112 days

  07-10-2026 11:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lindsay and Craig Foreman were sentenced to 10 years in jail over espionage charges which they deny.
  
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• People should feel able to give CPR, survivor says

  07-10-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cardiac arrest survivor says she "wouldn't be here" without people who gave her CPR at Gatwick.
  
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• Hospice plans move forward with £3.53m boost

  07-10-2026 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council award will help build a new hospice and community palliative care hub in Linton.
  
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• Pub faces cut-off threat over £55k electric bill

  07-10-2026 06:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owners of the Chequers Inn are disputing the £55,589 bill with Yorkshire Gas and Power.
  
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• Group planned 'as much damage as possible' - court

  06-10-2026 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nine members of the proscribed group are accused of targeting the Instro Precision plant in 2024.
  
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• Winnie-the-Pooh books to fill phone box libraries

  06-10-2026 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The original publisher says it will donate Milne's classics alongside a new authorised sequel.
  
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• Boats 'set for people smugglers' seized at airport

  06-10-2026 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The National Crime Agency says it is the first time the detection of small boat equipment has been made in air freight.
  
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• 'Talk to your loved ones about organ donation'

  06-10-2026 10:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Now 21, Soban Saqib needs a life-saving transplant, having been told he has end-stage heart failure.
  
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• Passenger criticises response to train derailment

  06-10-2026 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A group of passengers are taking legal action against Southern Rail and Network Rail over the crash.
  
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• Buses 'disturbing the quality of life' on estate

  06-10-2026 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents claim the number of buses that pass through has shot up from about 150 a day to 400.
  
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• Hastings 60s battle re-enactment film is restored

  06-10-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Footage is restored from an event in 1966, which marked 900 years since the Battle of Hastings.
  
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• Original artwork by Turner on display at dockyard

  06-10-2026 06:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The exhibition aims to show how Turner continues to inspire artists today.
  
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• Community supermarket opens in shopping centre

  06-10-2026 06:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shoppers can access a wealth of budget-friendly groceries at the new social supermarket.
  
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• Katie Price's ex urged girl not to tell, court told

  05-10-2026 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jurors at the trial of Kieran Hayler hear recorded police evidence from the alleged victim in court.
  
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• We need to be aiming higher - Crawley chief Allman

  05-10-2026 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crawley CEO Tom Allman says the club's league position is far short of matching their playing budget this season.
  
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• Charity offers £10k to trace man after crash death

  05-10-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mohammed Rasauli is wanted on suspicion of causing Amber Street's death by dangerous driving.
  
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• Council trials AI to detect potholes and road defects

  05-10-2026 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council says dashboard cameras will be used to "streamline" highways inspections.
  
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• Eastbourne and Worthing both away in final FA Cup qualifying round

  05-10-2026 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 64 non-league sides in the FA Cup learn their opponents for the fourth qualifying round, including ninth-tier SE Dons and Tadley Calleva.
  
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• Dover to host Dorking in final FA Cup qualifying round

  05-10-2026 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 64 non-league sides in the FA Cup learn their opponents for the fourth qualifying round, including ninth-tier SE Dons and Tadley Calleva.
  
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• Teams fear trip to Gillingham - Ainsworth

  05-10-2026 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth says some opponents in League Two are "fearing" visits to Priestfield Stadium.
  
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• Mother killed by falling bricks, court told

  05-10-2026 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Higgins Homes and four individuals are on trial over the death of a woman near a building site.
  
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• Ex-Swindon, Hibs & Crawley striker McKirdy retires at 29

  05-10-2026 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Swindon, Hibernian and Crawley striker Harry McKirdy retires from professional football at the age of 29.
  
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• Dozens 'ripped off' in £500,000 building 'scam'

  05-10-2026 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jo Amas was one of many customers who claim they were scammed by a building firm.
  
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• Heads of cricket Cook and Arman leave Kent roles

  05-10-2026 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent director of cricket Simon Cook and head of women's cricket Lucy Arman are both leaving the club.
  
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• Two men die in Channel crossing attempt off northern France

  05-10-2026 12:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two women were also rescued and taken to hospital with serious burns from the mixture of gasoline and seawater.
  
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• Road closed as fire crews tackle blaze in Petworth

  05-10-2026 10:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The A283 is shut in both directions due to the fire in the roof and first floor of an Egdean house.
  
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• Protesters scuffle with police as migrants brought ashore on south coast

  05-10-2026 10:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Home Office said 149 migrants were brought ashore and taken by coach to a processing centre in Kent.
  
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• Olympian encourages weightlifting during menopause

  05-10-2026 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sally Gunnell believes that investing in "keeping our muscles strong" is key to long-term health.
  
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• Panto return planned for Raac-affected theatre

  05-10-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council says the refurbishment of the Dartford venue has cost nearly £30m.
  
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