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Pensioners attack Devon traffic lights over wild 'deadly weapon' claims

An online movement say that the sensors on traffic lights can cause heart attacks, brain cancer, anxiety and even sudden death

Taskforce to launch in Eastbourne to improve road safety

A multi-agency taskforce will be established in Eastbourne to improve road safety after a meeting between the town’s MP and the chief of Sussex Police.

Detectives condemn 'damaging false claims' around Staffordshire baby death

Officers have urged people not to share 'speculative claims'

DWP state pension rule from 2011 could be axed as pressure grows

The triple lock states that the state pension will rise by whichever is the highest between 2.5 per cent, inflation or wage growth

Live Stoke-on-Trent travel updates as smash on A50 and delays across M6 and A500

We'll bring you all the latest from the road and rail network

'Looking at my baby made me physically sick but NHS wouldn't listen'

Ella said Luke saw health visitors, ENT doctors and he was “in and out of hospital”

Katie Price sparks concern as she looks 'unrecognisable' at the NTAs

Katie Price was seen on the red carpet at the National Television Awards on Tuesday night

New album for The Dirty Strangers - part country, part dirty rock 'n' roll

New album

Beverely Callard says 'this doesn't feel right' as struggles continue after cancer treatment

Former Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has shared her continued struggles following her recent treatment for breast cancer

Scotland Freeview 'switch off' date update as Minister responds to 'worst hit' concern

MP said there are serious worries Scotland will be far more badly hit by loss of terrestrial television than England

Beer garden plan for famous subterranean bar in Sheffield city centre - even though it's underground

Award winning underground bar wants permission for seats and umbrellas

Murdered former John Moores student's family given update on killer's appeal

Danielle McLaughlin was murdered and left near a farmer's field while travelling in Goa

DVSA confirms driving test waiting times target change from September 9

The DVSA has issued an update

Bishop Auckland twins who had to learn to walk again set for Great North Run

Kate and Lucy Maughan were diagnosed with scoliosis aged 13, and both underwent spinal fusion surgery in 2020

Body found in search for boy, 15, who got into difficulty off Marloes Sands

A huge search and rescue operation was launched after three people got into difficulty on Marloes Sands

Man charged with domestic abuse offences after woman found dead

Unmissable Channel 4 true crime show leaves viewers sick as they fume over 'disgusting sentence'

Fans of 24 Hours in Police Custody are raving about a Channel 4 true crime series that delivers the same gripping edge-of-your-seat drama

Solar farm size of 118 football pitches planned for North Yorkshire farmland

A solar farm covering an area as large as 118 football pitches could be coming to York.

Glasgow city centre protest update as police issue statement saying no arrests made

Officers were called to the city centre at around 4.20pm on September 8 following reports that a large group of people had gathered in Buchanan Street.

Tributes paid to "lovely lad" Russell Baxter, 41, amid murder investigation in Barnsley

“Would do owt for anyone”

Popular Spanish holiday hotspots hit with 'significant danger' weather alerts today

Amber and yellow alerts are in force across Spain

The 'forgotten girl' on the streets of Manchester sexually abused by a drug gang

A new BBC documentary is due to air tonight

Body found near Bristol city centre park

Her death is being treated as non-suspicious

Petrol prices hit four-year high - four techniques to stop fuel waste

UK petrol prices have reached 161.6p per litre, the highest since November 2022, while diesel has climbed to 183.4p