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WW2 Spitfire pilot Mary Ellis dies

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 09:05
The 101-year-old was one of the last surviving female pilots from World War Two.

Segway electric skates face 'hoverboard ban'

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 09:02
Self-balancing electric skates designed by Segway will not be allowed on the pavement in the UK.

Meet the NHS duo keeping the elderly safe at home

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 09:01
An NHS scheme in Burnley aims to keep people safe at home and reduce hospital admissions.

West Hampstead fire: 100 firefighters tackle blaze at flats

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 05:41
Crews now have the fire under control - around 50 people were evacuated from the five-storey building.

100 firefighters tackle blaze at flats

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 05:17
About 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a block of flats in north west London.

Little terns at Gronant dunes defy storm for a record year

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 02:07
Fears there were only a few birds left prove unfounded as Wales' only colony sees 174 pairs return.

UK citizenship: Brexit fears of EU citizen who lived in Britain for 40 years

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:57
An EU citizen who lived in the UK for 40 years fears she will not able to return home after Brexit.

Regular heatwaves 'will kill thousands'

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:33
The current hot conditions could become the new normal for British summers within 30 years, MPs say.

Children could be banned from owning drones over 250g

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:22
Children shouldn't be able to buy heavier models that can do more damage, ministers say.

Government bodies 'worst for aggressive debt collection'

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 01:01
Councils often chase debts "over-zealously", the Treasury Select Committee says as it calls for change.

Huge rise in unconditional university offers for students

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:59
Figures show 67,915 unconditional offers were made to students in 2018 - up from 2,985 five years ago.

Boys more 'cliquey' than girls

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:58
Boys are more likely to keep the same group of friends, research suggests.

Manchester Arena attack: Tributes preserved online

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:39
The archive is part of keeping the promise to "never forget" the victims, Sir Richard Leese said.

RNLI tips for staying safe on the beach

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:34
The RNLI offers safety advice to people heading to the beach during the heatwave.

Pamper day held for homeless people in Berkshire

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:25
A pop-up salon provided haircuts and massages for homeless people in Berkshire.

ADHD diagnosis for adults 'can take seven years'

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:17
Charity ADHD Action is calling on the government to formally record adult ADHD figures.

London gangland: How young girls are groomed into gangs

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:15
Between the ages of 10 and 15 there are more girls than boys in gangs.

Fire-risk domestic appliances 'are becoming harder to spot'

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:08
Investigators are finding it increasingly hard to identify which white goods are a fire risk, says Which?

Teacher bans: Sexually motivated conduct is most common cause

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:05
Cases included teachers kissing pupils, showing them pornography or sexual relationships.

Drone Bill may ban children from owning larger aircraft

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 00:03
A government proposal would ban children from owning flying gadgets weighing over 250g.

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