What were the loud bangs in Gateshead last night which 'sounded like gun shots'?
Three sudden bangs in Gateshead on Thursday sparked concerns from residents who said they sounded like an 'explosion or gun shots'
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Two arrested after armed police swoop on Kingswood cannabis grow
Police have surrounded a property
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West Sussex fire technician takes on charity challenge after cancer diagnoses
A West Sussex fire extinguisher technician is raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust after receiving life-changing suppor t from the charity during two separate cancer diagnoses.
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UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off".
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Son jailed over death of elderly mother he left on floor for two weeks after fall
Stewart Irwin only called an ambulance after his mother’s skin had ‘tuned blue’
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Ex-West Ham striker Antonio joins Watford
Watford announce the signing of former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio on a free transfer.
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Sefton Council urged to pause closure of much-loved Churchtown aviary
Should plans move forward the birds from the Churchtown site could be rehomed by next March
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Man admits murder of woman missing for 28 years
Trevor Dunkley told police he disposed of Patricia Lashley's body months after killing her in 1998, a court hears.
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Appeal to find owner of lost urn with 'human ashes' left on train
Police are looking to trace the owner of a tiny urn believed to contain human ashes that was left on a train between London and Aberdeen.
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Police chief stays on to tackle backlogs and protect 'village bobbies'
Devon and Cornwall's interim police chief has agreed to stay on until 2028
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17 Liverpool schools and colleges rated outstanding by Ofsted
See what schools and colleges are the best in Liverpool
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Andy Burnham faces calls to set out exactly how he intends to save Jodrell Bank
'I just want to be clear: when the Prime Minister says it is safe, is he really saying that it is not safe as a government-funded scientific research centre and more that it will be kept as some tourist theme park?'
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Buddhist monk arrested in Thailand on suspicion of embezzling $2.8m
Phra Wachirayan Wi arrested alongside woman he was filmed having sex with in latest scandal to hit country’s clergy Police in Thailand have arrested a senior Buddhist monk on suspicion of embezzling $2.8m intended for h…
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Durham beat Middlesex to seal Championship promotion
Durham seal promotion from Championship Division Two with two games to spare as they beat Middlesex by 93 runs.
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Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien discusses single life for first time since husband split
Corrie actress Tina O'Brien has opened up about her love life away from the famous cobbles
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Lidl launches new 50 per cent off shopping deal until September 23
Shoppers could get an exclusive coupon to use at the till several times this month
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George Furbank on his latest injury woe: ‘I was hoping I would get to the hospital, just fart and leave’
Full-back missed out for England when he had appendix out but could be key for Steve Borthwick if his luck changes George Furbank must have cracked a few mirrors in his time. A second Prem winners’ medal was some way to…
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Ofsted issues update after St Neots school rated inadequate in areas and told to improve
The school has continued to be monitored after its previous inspection
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Argos reduces 'fuss-free' Samsung Galaxy phone with flagship features to £140
"Great phone and great camera, love the display and also the battery life."
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Major update on Kilburn church fire as 'inferno' sparked evacuations
An investigation into the cause of the blaze has concluded
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Fish Cottage, Sandsend: ‘We’re a victim of our own success’ - The first fish and chip restaurant in Yorkshire coast village
The Fish Cottage was the first fish and chip restaurant to open in the seaside village of Sandsend - and now it is so popular its owners say it is ‘bursting at the seams’.
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George Finch in net zero rant as he brands Nuneaton solar panels project 'colossal waste of money'
The young council leader claimed climate change is a 'natural thing'
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Boy, 13, stabbed as teenager charged with 'intent'
The 16-year-old boy has been charged with multiple offences
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Council 'sorry to say goodbye' to trees felled at 'much-loved' Worthing green space
Worthing Borough Council (WBC) said it is 'sorry to say goodbye' to two trees felled to protect residents’ safety.
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