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• No bathing warning at beach linked to blue brook

  17-09-2026 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency says it is investigating the pollution incident.
  
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• Husband's 'bittersweet' tribute as NHS approves cancer drug

  17-09-2026 22:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fionnuala Quinlan-Bennett died in June, months before Enhertu was greenlit for the NHS in England.
  
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• Man jailed for raping 14-year-old girls he plied with vodka

  17-09-2026 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One victim escaped and told a neighbour her friend was being raped by the Afghan national, the court heard.
  
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• The English town where most young people just can't get a job

  17-09-2026 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rotherham has just 46 vacancies online for every 1,000 young people, according to a new study.
  
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• Family of 'Putney pusher' suspect say he was innocent

  17-09-2026 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of Nicholas Brandram said there was no forensic evidence linking him to the incident.
  
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• Tributes paid as murder investigation continues

  17-09-2026 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of Ian Davis said he would be "missed and loved" after he was found dead on Sunday.
  
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• Police hold press conference in search for girl, 13, missing for six days

  17-09-2026 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lillia went missing from Bolton, Greater Manchester, on Friday and was last seen boarding a bus on Saturday.
  
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• Shoplifting under reported says police commissioner

  17-09-2026 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alison Hernandez says theft made up a "major part" of her latest police and crime plan.
  
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• Fit-again Pleguezuelo a 'huge player' for Plymouth

  17-09-2026 17:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says Julio Pleguezuelo's return to full fitness has been a major boost to his side.
  
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• Human remains identified as mum missing since 2019

  17-09-2026 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 56-year-old man is arrested after the remains of Joanne Sheen were found almost seven years after she went missing.
  
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• Father's tribute to 'sweetest little boy' Noah

  17-09-2026 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rhys Woods pays tribute to his three-year-old son and offers "deepest gratitude" to local people.
  
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• Tower block arsonist jailed for setting woman alight

  17-09-2026 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reece Brivitt is jailed after dousing the woman in petrol and vodka before setting her alight.
  
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• 'Moolywed' cow bride seeks wedding dress for big day

  17-09-2026 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A cow and her son are being entered in a fancy dress pairs competition, but need suitable attire.
  
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• Injured Exeter winger Ridl to miss most of season

  17-09-2026 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Exeter winger Campbell Ridl is set to miss much of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury.
  
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• New traffic measures after gas works disruption

  17-09-2026 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Highways engineers visit the site and instruct contractors to make changes.
  
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• Ex-Exeter, Palace and Watford keeper Miller dies

  17-09-2026 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Exeter City, Crystal Palace, Barnsley and Watford goalkeeper Kevin Miller dies aged 57.
  
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• Cargo plane 'bounced twice' during landing - report reveals

  17-09-2026 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An aircraft from Guernsey landed on its nose wheel at East Midlands Airport.
  
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• Artist unveils 525ft mural inspired by pupils

  17-09-2026 15:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Curtis says the mural "brings a little bit of positivity to the area".
  
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• 'We caught a family hiding plastic in their bread'

  17-09-2026 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pubs and restaurants describe how they have been targeted by customers trying to avoid paying.
  
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• Cornish Pirates bring in four Exeter youngsters

  17-09-2026 12:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cornish Pirates sign four players on dual registration from Prem side Exeter as they prepare to start their Champ campaign.
  
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• Why is London's mobile phone reception getting worse?

  17-09-2026 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Operators are calling for urgent reform, as people across London struggle to make calls.
  
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• Inside the 'scariest house on Rightmove'

  17-09-2026 11:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The station house in Bleasby, dating back to the 1840s, has been dubbed the "scariest" on Rightmove.
  
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• The Deadlifting Grandma: 'I'm a world champion'

  17-09-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.
  
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• 'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilation

  17-09-2026 07:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.
  
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• 'I was given electric shocks to knock the homosexuality out of my brain'

  17-09-2026 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People who were subjected to electric shocks to change their sexuality demand the government apologises.
  
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• Boy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose'

  17-09-2026 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex Batty, who vanished aged 11 in 2017, says a new job has given him renewed purpose.
  
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• Winning Gardeners' World contest 'overwhelming'

  17-09-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nadine Mitschunas' allotment was crowned the winner of the Gardens of the Year contest.
  
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• Purchase of site approved for community woodland

  17-09-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council's property team secures a price of £140,000 for the site.
  
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• Unmasking the gangs 'stealing millions' from UK shops

  17-09-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Policing minister Sarah Jones says the government aims to curb the impact of persistent shoplifters.
  
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• Funding plea for youth groups as demand soars

  17-09-2026 07:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Youth Music reports an increase in demand for youth activities but says funding is a challenge.
  
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