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Five major UK banks offering freebies and perks for university students

A student bank account is simply a bank account for those in higher education that typically comes with a large interest-free overdraft.

Nine teens 'taken home to parents' after police chase stolen van in Lancashire

Nine teenagers were found in the back of the van and nobody was in the driver's seat

47 Mini Great North Run pictures as thousands of children hit Newcastle Quayside

The 40th Junior & Mini Great North Run took place at Newcastle Gateshead Quayside on Saturday - here are some of the best pictures

Andy Burnham confirms crackdown which will save households £400 million

Government has confirmed it will launch a consultation looking at fake claims in shops.

HMRC explains new 'digital reporting' system to view account details

A major tax change is coming in affecting millions of people

HMRC explains new 'digital reporting' system set to affect many accounts

A major tax change is coming in affecting millions of people

Former nurse (67) who called 999 more than 256 times over 14 months sentenced

'I thought I was going to die': Woman, 23, speaks out as horror Exeter ex jailed

“There were two options, really: get out of this flat or die in this flat."

Blew their chance: Eight Devon criminals stupidly ignored suspended prison sentences

Obsessed stalkers, drug dealers and violent boyfriends who were lucky to avoid jail in the first place

Hansel and Gretel-style cottage among most viewed Cornish properties lately

This month's most-viewed homes - from charming and unique cottage to historic manor house estate

Cornwall Christmas Fair Eden Project tickets on sale now

Two full 'feel-good' festive days that have been enjoyed by tens of thousands for more than three decades, including, if you're early, a stunning supper and a cocktail party

Racist dad threatened goading DPD drivers with knife over noise

'You are susceptible to noise and you believed they were after you and would attack you and your daughter and grandson'. He wanted to 'level the playing field'.

Flooded Chywoon Quarry near Penryn up for sale

The rare listing is sparking curiosity

Former nurse (67) who called 999 more than 256 calls over 14 months sentenced

The Cambridge restaurant named one of the best of its kind

The restaurant sits on an 'iconic road full of buzz'

Apple's 'bigger screen' iPad reduced to £49 from £240 in 'special offer'

The iPad has a large 9.7-inch screen, which makes it perfect for online shopping or streaming Netflix and Disney+

Bristol rent crisis means it's actually cheaper to live in Barcelona

Bristol is one of the most expensive cities in the UK

Donald Trump hails 'united Ireland' as a 'fantastic thing' during Dublin visit

The US President added that 'the UK will have something to say about it, obviously'

Donald Trump says Irish unification would be 'a very cool thing' as he visits Dublin

US President Donald Trump said Irish unification was 'going to happen eventually' on his visit to the Irish capital

She went all the way to Venice to track down the Gallagher brothers from Burnage

The M.E.N.'s What's on Editor Jenna Campbell spills all on what it was like behind the scenes

'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