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Co Antrim man who put tyre on fire during racially motivated rioting in Ballymena avoids jail

HMRC warning over 'important' deadline in three weeks time

October 5 is an important date for people who are not already registered for self-assessment.

CCTV clue after girl, 15, sexually assaulted at Bloodstock festival

Investigations are ongoing into the incident at Bloodstock Festival

"I really love it here": Students share first thoughts on life in Sheffield as Freshers' Week begins

Sheffield will return to being a student city this week as Hallam’s “freshers” begins.

Police name man charged with manslaughter after Barnsley hotel death

A man in his 50s died following an altercation at the hotel

Female jockey Saffie Osborne stands out in a sea of the bland - Sarah Todd

Mentioning the odd little flutter on the horses is probably enough to get arrested by the fun police these days. A week ago today this very newspaper mentioned how young female jockey Saffie Osborne had unexpectedly pic…

Pope celebrates 71st birthday and repeals salary cuts for Vatican employees

Heartbreaking scenes as mourners line streets for funeral of mum 'everybody loved'

Natalie McDonald, 34, and her seven-year-old niece Valentina Foster died in a house fire on August 26 — a man has been charged with their murders

Man attacked on Trent and Mersey Canal narrowboat

Police have launched an investigation

Liverpool's 'Queen of Scotty Road' makes 'iconic' Big Brother entrance

Big Brother fans were also left in hysterics as Liverpool housemate Philip Regan reminded them of a familiar celebrity face during the live launch

Murderer who battered dad, 83, while forcing him to sign will says he's a 'great son'

Ian Griffin served only 22 months behind bars for the murder of his fiancée in a Paris hotel room

RSPCA 'don't do this' alert for anyone who has foxes visiting their garden

People who regularly spot foxes outside their homes have been given an important warning by the RSPCA

Land Rover driver seriously injured near Droitwich dealership as man arrested

A Land Rover Discovery collided with a Ford

Live updates as Stoke-on-Trent fire breaks out

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Protestors halt demolition work at popular Ayrshire landmark

“It was just a stroke of luck that a dog walker was in the area, saw the workmen, then a few phone calls were made, a message put out on social media, before a group of us headed down to the shelter."

Ryanair flight diverted to Birmingham in medical emergency

Service to Marrakesh was just one hour into its journey when it was diverted after a passenger fell ill on board

Reveller in court after sex on Download Festival ferris wheel

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ISA changes confirmed under Andy Burnham and John Healey

Last year, Ms Reeves announced plans to axe the Lifetime ISA (LISA) and replace it with a new product

Woman, 20, sent to A&E after six months of nightmares — then diagnosed with leukaemia

"They told me A&E were expecting me and to pack a bag and take a friend."

Can TV Licence officers force their way into your home? Your rights explained

Millions of households across the UK receive warning letters from TV Licensing every year - but what actually happens if an enforcement officer turns up at your door, and do you legally have to let them in?

'We still miss him' - Andrew Gosden's dad has one urgent message for parents 19 years since son's disappearance

September 14 marks 19 years since the Doncaster schoolboy vanished

Man charged with hijacking bus wanted to 'show off to his younger brother', court told

He is charged with unlawfully by force or threat took control of a Translink Goldliner Bus and kidnapping the driver while in possession of a knife.

Roadworks announced for busy Hastings junction

East Sussex Highways will be starting work refreshing the road markings on the junction of the A259 Old London Road, and Priory Road, Hastings, on Thursday September 17, from 7pm to 6am.

Cannabis suspect cleared after claiming he thought he was transporting tea

Udayarraj Kartigesu, 29, was arrested when cops swooped in Coatbridge.