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'Unfriendly' West Midlands areas where residents don't trust the neighbours

Results of new survey suggest there is friction between neighbours in many areas

Three arrested including teen girl after M1 'wrong-way' crash leaves man in hospital

A man in his 20s has suffered 'potentially life changing' injuries, police said

Six people rescued after yacht gets stuck in fish farm off Antrim coast

The yacht was en route from Scotland to Portugal

Date set for opening of new JD Sports store in Middlesbrough shopping centre

It was announced in April the shop would be setting up in the HillStreet Shopping Centre

Look inside the North East's newest cosy bookshop and café

Chapter 13 offers a relaxed space to browse books, enjoy a coffee, spend time with friends or read a book

Students issued stark warning over loan scams targeting them in September

Government is making a fresh push to raise awareness of this fraud as the new academic year starts.

Massive cruise ship full of books docks in Cardiff Bay and is inviting people on board

The ship will be in Cardiff until September 27 and is inviting members of the public on board

North Staffordshire pub shut for 'exciting refurbishment'

It reopens later this month

East Lancs Road crash victim, 19, 'would do anything for anyone'

Harry Douglas had dreams of opening a horse riding yard with his mum and sister

Cyclist seriously hurt after smash with car in Wolverhampton

The rider of the bike, a woman in her 60s, was taken to hospital with a serious head injury and the driver of the car remained at the scene to help officers with their enquiries

Private school that suddenly closed after 'misconduct' allegations burns down

Fernhill School shut suddenly in June - a day before originally planned - with no explanation

It's official! New landlady running North Staffordshire pub

Congratulations Charl!

Postcode Lottery Staffordshire win as neighbours share £1m

Congratulations!

Hit comedy about rival Catholic and Protestant funeral directors returning to Belfast for special performance

Boyfriend whacked partner over head and strangled her after 18 years together

Now Kenneth Martin is sleeping in his mum's lounge

Major disturbance in West Lothian as emergency services descend on street

A police cordon has been erected at Brown Street in Armadale.

Fashion entrepreneur to hold free runway event aimed at celebrating women

Kelly Robson, who owns newly-launched Stockton-based brand MARGOT, has invited inspirational women to share their stories at the fashion show

Newcastle city centre LIVE: Updates amid heavy police presence for Saturday demonstrations

Northumbria Police has deployed a presence to the Civic Centre, with the force being 'informed of the protests'

Andy Burnham's links to Liverpool 'pivotal' for city's progression says council boss

Liam Robinson said Liverpool can only benefit from the Merseyside native PM

Urgent police appeal to find missing 14-year-old girl from Wilmslow with links to Manchester

Amelia was last seen on Thursday night, September 10

Birmingham City match faced 'lengthy delay' as Derby County striker 'goes down off the ball'

There was 'real concern' at Pride Park when Henrik Meister 'fell to the ground' during the second half

Demonstrations in Newcastle city centre with large police presence near Civic Centre

Northumbria Police shared earlier today that new 'legal orders' gave the force more powers to deal with demonstrators

Keep spiders out of your home with 7 key tips

As temperatures drop this autumn, spiders become more visible inside UK homes

Renters face court battle with landlords after May 2026 rule change

Courts are said to be "overloaded" as landlords sell properties and tenants with nowhere to go try to delay evictions.