South West news

• Warrington go top with win at St Helens

  11-06-2026 23:55 via bbc.com
  
  Warrington Wolves move back to the top of the Super League table as they come from behind to beat St Helens.
  
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• Manchester IRA bomb investigation 'no longer active'

  11-06-2026 22:56 via bbc.com
  
  All remaining lines of inquiry have now been exhausted, says Counter Terrorism Policing North West
  
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• Travel disruption as bridge collapse blocks trains

  11-06-2026 22:39 via bbc.com
  
  Rail delays continue after a vehicle hit a bridge between Rugby and Nuneaton, said Network Rail.
  
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• Teacher abandons holiday to duet with Ed Sheeran

  11-06-2026 22:09 via bbc.com
  
  Lianne Kaye says performing with the singer was "honestly unbelievable".
  
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• Counter-terrorism police leading school stabbing inquiry

  11-06-2026 20:37 via bbc.com
  
  Two pupils, both 14, and a teacher were hurt in the attack at a school in Manchester.
  
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• Harry surprises film premiere with message

  11-06-2026 20:08 via bbc.com
  
  The prince has supported some of the local organisations who produced the educational film.
  
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• 'Jealous' partner accused of rape and murder

  11-06-2026 20:07 via bbc.com
  
  Stephen Sexton denies raping and murdering Joanna Derkacz in Hampshire in 2023.
  
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• Asylum hotel vacated after fire safety concerns

  11-06-2026 19:49 via bbc.com
  
  Epping Forest District Council says it was not expecting the latest development.
  
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• Driver killed toddler while watching TikTok videos

  11-06-2026 18:49 via bbc.com
  
  Hristo Iliev, 32, from Boston, is jailed for 11 years and three months at Lincoln Crown Court.
  
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• Three jailed for violence at Henry Nowak police protest

  11-06-2026 18:27 via bbc.com
  
  Disorder broke out in Southampton close to where the 18-year-old student was murdered.
  
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• Man allowed to drive off from nursery with wrong child

  11-06-2026 18:00 via bbc.com
  
  A mother says a nursery allowed her toddler daughter to be mistakenly taken by another child's grandfather.
  
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• Police officer, 19, dies from crash injuries

  11-06-2026 17:23 via bbc.com
  
  Jess Turnbull "had so much to look forward to in her career and her life", the chief constable says.
  
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• Mum's confessions to murdering son 'matched truth'

  11-06-2026 16:54 via bbc.com
  
  Closing speeches are being made in the trial of a mum accused of murdering her eight-year-old son.
  
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• College opens lifelike hospital training ward

  11-06-2026 16:12 via bbc.com
  
  The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.
  
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• Man City second offer worth £120m for Anderson rejected

  11-06-2026 16:06 via bbc.com
  
  Elliot Anderson would prefer a move to Manchester City over Manchester United should a deal be agreed with Nottingham Forest, but a second offer has been rejected.
  
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• Fan at 1966 World Cup win follows England to US

  11-06-2026 15:54 via bbc.com
  
  Dave Thompson has been to 150 England matches but says this World Cup will be hist last due to costs.
  
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• Key considers imposing alcohol ban on England team

  11-06-2026 15:00 via bbc.com
  
  Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben Stokes will remain Test captain.
  
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• Top club bosses call on England to help limit player workload

  11-06-2026 14:51 via bbc.com
  
  England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the responsibility of resting players shouldn't just fall on the clubs, according to the Prem's leading coaches.
  
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• Zoo delighted after endangered elephant gives birth

  11-06-2026 14:27 via bbc.com
  
  The endangered Asian elephant calf arrived on Monday and he is yet to be named, the zoo adds.
  
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• Can pubs stay open late for World Cup matches?

  11-06-2026 13:58 via bbc.com
  
  UK pubs prepare for late World Cup kick-offs as fans ask how late venues can legally stay open.
  
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• Leo the cat becomes local celebrity after shop visits

  11-06-2026 13:54 via bbc.com
  
  Leo's fame has spread online after his visits to the Tesco store in Bracknell.
  
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• Wolves sack Edwards after seven months

  11-06-2026 13:16 via bbc.com
  
  Wolves sack head coach Rob Edwards just seven months after appointing him.
  
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• Preschool closed as former worker investigated

  11-06-2026 12:15 via bbc.com
  
  The preschool has been closed permanently having initially having its registration suspended.
  
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• How brutal pre-season sent Exeter back to play-offs

  11-06-2026 08:31 via bbc.com
  
  How Exeter's brutal pre-season set the tone for their return to the Prem play-offs after a five-year absence.
  
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• Can a 'secret sauce' help store renewable energy?

  11-06-2026 07:33 via bbc.com
  
  A 100-year-old idea for hydro electricity generation is being refashioned to help the energy crisis.
  
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• 'I cover for farmers so they can go on holiday'

  11-06-2026 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  A couple are able to take over the running of farms' livestock to give farmers a well-earned break.
  
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• Ducks return to favourite pub with baby ducklings

  11-06-2026 07:10 via bbc.com
  
  Donald and Daisy duck bring their six babies to their favourite South Shields watering hole.
  
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• Find your local World Cup hero with our postcode lookup

  11-06-2026 01:13 via bbc.com
  
  Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool
  
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