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Dunblane firefighter joins Scottish team for punishing 9/11 tribute challenge

Campbell Aitken said he was left with "goosebumps" after taking part in the challenge involving firefighters all over the world, seeing them climb 110 floors in stifling heat.

Former Bristol Conservative MP candidate admits cheating with election bet

She stood as a candidate for the Bristol North-West seat

Gateshead man charged with string of offences including rape and threats to kill

Stephen Rice has been charged with a total of 16 offences, and appeared at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon

Police find £75k drugs, knuckle dusters, and tasers in Stoke-on-Trent raid

A 31-year-old is due before magistrates today

BBC confirm when The Graham Norton Show is coming back with Hollywood legend among first guests

Graham will also be joined by one of the stars of Marvel's Avengers Doomsday

'I tax my seven-year-old's pocket money by 20p a week'

Phoebe says the idea is to give her children a sense of ownership and responsibility

Andy Burnham government considering raising water bills for 'some' users

The Environment Agency says talks are under way about increasing prices for industrial users.

Police sent to crash at busy Stoke-on-Trent junction

The cars were recovered

Ex-UVF boss stole perfume and groceries to ‘feed drug addiction’

Ex-UVF boss Darren Moore avoids jail for latest shoplifting convictions

West Belfast man admits hoax bomb call to PSNI and threats to kill in 999 phone rant

Holly Richardson: The rider flying the flag for Yorkshire at Burghley Horse Trials

Richmond rider Holly Richardson waved the flag for Yorkshire at Burghley Horse Trials. Stuart Minting finds out how she got on.

Eastbourne festival set to return next year after inaugural success as fundraising total revealed

An Eastbourne festival that celebrated its inaugural edition in 2026 will take place again next year.

Emergency services descend as Prestwich car wash worker sustains 'life-changing' injuries

Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will be attending the site

Unanimous support for 33 new Loxwood homes

Plans to build 33 homes in Loxwood have been approved by Chichester District Council.

Halifax customers emailed over major 'account change' in October

People will need to take action otherwise they'll lose access to online banking services

Access concerns as 265 homes in Westhampnett approved

‘Huge problems’ have been predicted after plans to build up to 265 homes and an 80-bed care home in Westhampnett were approved by Chichester District Council.

Tourism tax must not be allowed to damage regional economies

Fiscal devolution is important if the Prime Minister is going to put power back into the hands of communities. The plans to allow mayors to introduce a tourist tax is a step in that direction. How the mayors wield these…

Council to celebrate Adur volunteers and community groups

Adur District Council (ADC) is set to celebrate the vital work of volunteers and community groups.

It could have been you! Teesside lottery winner misses out on £1m prize

The deadline for the ticket-holder to claim their £1m EuroMillions prize was midnight on Wednesday, September 9

Newcastle Reform UK councillor apologises for anti-Muslim social media posts

Deleted X posts in the name of Benwell, Scotswood and Denton Burn councillor Daniel Astley include claims that Muslims "rape white English girls and commit terrorist attacks"

Prince William and Kate's subtle Everton nod at Hill Dickinson Stadium to mark worldwide event

The Royals arrived on Merseyside soil to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Ryanair boss challenges claim passenger was partially 'sucked out of window' mid-flight

Ljubisa Karovic, 61, said his wife and other passengers clung onto his legs as his body was sucked out of the window during the flight

Man arrested after shots fired on Bootle street

The window of a newsagents was left with a bullet hole after the shooting