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Two new children's care homes set to open despite objections

Two new children’s care homes set to open despite objections

Plans to convert two family homes into small children’s care homes in East Lancashire have been recommended for approval by Hyndburn Council, despite objections ...

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The Football Association probes Hannibal Mejbri's racial abuse claims in Burnley and PNE match

The Football Association probes Hannibal Mejbri’s racial abuse claims in Burnley and PNE match

The Football Association (FA) has launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse during the recent Championship match between Burnley and Preston North End. ...

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Tory MP at odds with Labour over desperately needed cash for ageing hospital

Tory MP at odds with Labour over desperately needed cash for ageing hospital

The ongoing debate over investment in Stockton’s North Tees Hospital has sparked political tension between the Conservatives and Labour. While hospital authorities stress the ...

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Stockton Man to Stand Trial Over Alleged Sexual Activity with Underage Girl

Stockton Man to Stand Trial Over Alleged Sexual Activity with Underage Girl

A Stockton man is set to stand trial later this year after being accused of engaging in sexual activity with an underage girl. Faisal ...

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Taxi Licenses for Drivers Restored After 'inappropriate Banter' but 'no Evidence' for Grooming Allegation

Taxi Licenses for Drivers Restored After ‘inappropriate Banter’ but ‘no Evidence’ for Grooming Allegation

A taxi driver in Stockton has had his licence reinstated after councillors found no evidence to support allegations of grooming. The driver, who remains ...

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'Immature' Middlesbrough thug pins girlfriend to wall by her neck in 'jealous tirade'

‘Immature’ Middlesbrough thug pins girlfriend to wall by her neck in ‘jealous tirade’

A 23-year-old man, Curtis Dryden, assaulted his girlfriend in a fit of jealousy, grabbing her by the neck and pinning her against a wall. ...

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Drivers could face a ÂŁ1,000 fine or jail time for a rubbish offence

Drivers could face a ÂŁ1,000 fine or jail time for a rubbish offence

Fly-tipping has become a growing concern across the UK, with authorities now issuing stern warnings to motorists about the severe penalties they could face ...

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Stephen Fry's favourite food is as good as drinking a glass of water

Stephen Fry’s favourite food is as good as drinking a glass of water

Cucumbers might seem like a simple, everyday food, but for British actor and comedian Stephen Fry, they are a clear favourite. In a recent ...

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Missing Gloucester vulnerable man has not been seen for a week

Missing Gloucester vulnerable man has not been seen for a week

Police in Gloucester are growing increasingly concerned about the welfare of a vulnerable man named John, who has been missing for over a week. ...

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PM thanks family of Bristol teen fatally stabbed last year for bleed kit campaign

PM thanks family of Bristol teen fatally stabbed last year for bleed kit campaign

The family of 16-year-old Darrian Williams, who was fatally stabbed in Bristol a year ago, has received recognition from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ...

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