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• Scheme to help older people digitally connect

  24-11-2025 15:40 via bbc.com
  An online pilot project has been helping residents reduce feelings of social isolation.
  
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• Littler masterclass seals back-to-back world titles

  03-01-2026 22:46 via bbc.com
  Luke Littler produces a stunning display to thrash Gian van Veen 7-1 and win the PDC World Championship for the second year running.
  
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• Wolf Moon lights up wintry skies

  03-01-2026 22:29 via bbc.com
  The first supermoon of 2026 is visible across the West Midlands.
  
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• Family of UK couple held in Iran take petition to No 10

  03-01-2026 21:56 via bbc.com
  Lindsay and Craig Foreman were taken into custody a year ago during a world motorcycle tour.
  
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• The woman who has worn 1,800 hats in five years

  03-01-2026 21:53 via bbc.com
  Hilary Fleming has raised £5,000 for an air ambulance charity with her colourful daily challenge.
  
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• Ten-try Northampton demolish Quins to go top

  03-01-2026 20:54 via bbc.com
  Alex Coles scores a hat-trick as Northampton run in 10 tries against Harlequins to return to the top of the Prem Rugby table.
  
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• Gas outage hits towns in freezing temperatures after pipe damage

  03-01-2026 20:38 via bbc.com
  The supplier says the repair is "very challenging" and supplies could be affected for days.
  
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• Police hunt two prisoners including convicted murderer

  03-01-2026 20:33 via bbc.com
  Avon and Somerset Police has urged the public to call 999 immediately if they see them.
  
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• Veteran wins £115k after 'really bad year'

  03-01-2026 20:28 via bbc.com
  Paul and Kay Salt, from Greatstone, have won £115,383 in the People's Postcode Lottery.
  
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• M6's main diversion route blocked after collision

  03-01-2026 19:43 via bbc.com
  Emergency services are on the scene after a crash on the A6 between Hackthorpe and Thrimby.
  
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• Oldest former MP dies aged 105

  03-01-2026 18:59 via bbc.com
  The miner's son, from Doncaster, died in hospital on 2 January after a short illness.
  
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• Snow moves into the North East with warning of ice

  03-01-2026 18:15 via bbc.com
  A snow and ice warning is in place until 23:59 GMT on Saturday with ice likely on untreated roads.
  
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• Wallace and Gromit queues prompt museum restrictions

  03-01-2026 18:09 via bbc.com
  Preston's Harris Museum sees a surge in demand for displays of original sets from the Aardman franchise
  
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• Flights cancelled as airport closes due to snow

  03-01-2026 17:40 via bbc.com
  Passengers are being encouraged to contact their airline before travelling to the airport.
  
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• Two die and sea search for third person called off

  03-01-2026 17:14 via bbc.com
  One witness saw three people in rough seas in Withernsea, with a woman being swept away on Friday.
  
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• 'Please don't pee in public', Parkrunners told

  03-01-2026 17:05 via bbc.com
  Run directors say they have received reports of people urinating in the park.
  
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• Girl, 13, who died in house fire named by police

  03-01-2026 15:54 via bbc.com
  The circumstances behind the fire are not being treated as suspicious, Kent Police say.
  
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• Weather warnings in place as snow and ice blanket parts of UK

  03-01-2026 15:47 via bbc.com
  Weather warnings are in place for various parts of the UK until Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to hit Scotland.
  
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• 'He wanted to make the area colourful as his legacy'

  03-01-2026 15:34 via bbc.com
  Marcus Willcocks, who died in June, wanted to see bollards in his area painted in bright colours.
  
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• Rescue dog finally rehomed after 1,000 days

  03-01-2026 13:05 via bbc.com
  Woodside Animal Welfare Trust says the rescue greyhound, called Bobby, arrived in February 2023.
  
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• In Pictures: Snow settles after weather warning

  03-01-2026 13:03 via bbc.com
  Weather warnings are in force, with some ending on Monday.
  
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• In Pictures: London's wildlife captured on camera

  03-01-2026 10:08 via bbc.com
  London's creatures great and small are captured on camera by the capital's residents.
  
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• Drivers urged to avoid 'treacherous' national park

  03-01-2026 09:15 via bbc.com
  The police are asking drivers to avoid the North York Moors National Park due to snow and ice.
  
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• 'My six-figure business started with doing nails at home'

  03-01-2026 08:31 via bbc.com
  Becci Hollis started off teaching people from her bedroom, now she sells products worldwide.
  
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• 'I make props for The Masked Singer and Traitors'

  03-01-2026 08:05 via bbc.com
  Tim Simpson is working on masks and props for both new series which are on TV on Saturday.
  
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• Postnatal depression: 'I felt like my brain was shutting down'

  03-01-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  A mum-of-two describes her battle with postnatal depression and the road to recovery.
  
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• Watch: Aerial pictures show town's dusting of snow

  02-01-2026 15:50 via bbc.com
  Drone footage captures a crisp, sunny day in Corby and nearby Rockingham after wintry showers.
  
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• Watch: London rings in 2026 with spectacular fireworks

  02-01-2026 14:10 via bbc.com
  London kicked off new year celebrations with a spectacular 12-minute firework display
  
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• Why miniature model of Bristol is on display in US

  02-01-2026 09:58 via bbc.com
  The model - which took about 2,000 hours to make - depicts Bristol in the 19th Century.
  
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• Tale of house rebuilt brick by brick set for cinema

  02-01-2026 09:12 via bbc.com
  Christine Adams, who finished the rebuild started by her aunt, loves living in the house now.
  
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