Major incident declared as sinkhole affects canal
A major incident had been declared in Shropshire following reports of a sinkhole affecting a canal in the Chemistry area of Whitchurch.
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'Everyone's giving me grief about Ashes being over before I get there'
Four siblings from Lancashire are still flying out to Australia despite England's Ashes loss after booking tickets for fourth and fifth Tests "12 months ago".
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Villagers fear reopened bridge is only a short-term fix
People in Kilrea welcome the reopening of a bridge into the village but say they fear it will not last.
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Tree damage from storms Arwen and Corrie could 'take years to clear'
Storm Arwen and Storm Corrie brought severe winds across the north east of Scotland in November 2021.
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'Two pairs of leggings ended up costing me £5,000'
Clare Lane says she had "no idea" she signed up to a subscription when she bought the items online.
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Doctors return to work in England after five-day strike
Resident doctors in England who went on strike over ongoing pay disputes will return to work on Monday.
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NHS reported to police after 'butcher surgeon' evidence destroyed
A woman who had the wrong body part removed by her surgeon is lodging a police complaint after the NHS destroyed vital evidence needed for a public inquiry.
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Bake Off, Strictly or Amandaland? The TV highlights over Christmas
Stranger Things, Two Doors Down and The Celebrity Apprentice are among this year's highlights.
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Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
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University threatened with legal action after protest at academic's talk
Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a "zombie apocalypse" during the protest.
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Fussy eaters and TV remote hogs: How to avoid family rows over Christmas
Expert tips to keep the festive spirit alive and avoid squabbles with relatives over Christmas.
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Singing at school shouldn't just be for Christmas, teachers say
New data suggests singing is much more common in primary and private schools than in state secondaries.
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Cross-border shopping now on 'even keel', business leaders say
Dundalk Chamber of Commerce said most cross border shopping is now for a day out rather than the expectation of making large savings.
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Puppy farm ban promised by animal welfare strategy
The government promises its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".
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Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.
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Fears Palestine Action hunger striker will die in prison after 43 days without food
The family of a Palestine Action prisoner on day 43 of a hunger strike says she could die in prison if the UK government does not intervene.
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Find the attacker who took my son's life twice
Leon Adams, 24, was paralysed in a brutal attack and needed 24/7 care until he died last December.
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Police watchdog may investigate force over Maccabi fan ban
The IOPC says it can exercise its investigatory power if warranted, after its director said she was willing to launch a probe.
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King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim
Dame Ann Limb tells the Sunday Times she did not complete a doctorate previously listed on her CV.
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Labour MSP to quit Holyrood over links to sex offender
Pam Duncan-Glancy stood down as the party's education spokeswoman earlier this month after admitting a "serious error of judgement".
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