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Why the Asian Games are much bigger than the Olympics

The regional sporting event opens in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday

DWP PIP claimants with mild mental health and musculoskeletal conditions at risk

Labour Party government is considering "a more tailored benefits programme".

'Nothing will bring Jaysley back' heartbreak of family as two senior officers cleared

Both found not guilty at a court martial after being accused of failing to deal with abuse allegations made by Gunner Jaysley Beck

DWP PIP claimants with back pain, arthritis, mild anxiety could be paid less

Sir Stephen Timms, the disabilities minister, is considering the overhaul as part of his Timms Review,

Fylingdales: Motorcyclist dies after crash on A171 near Yorkshire village

A motorcyclist has died after a crash on a rural Yorkshire road between Whitby and Scarborough.

UUP selects Richard Smart as Strangford candidate for Assembly election

Councillor with 12 years’ experience hoping to replace Mike Nesbitt at Stormont

Noah Woods: Police chief emotional and volunteers in tears after body found in search for three-year-old

Floral tributes have been placed at the scene after the body was discovered in a nearby pond in Brantham in Suffolk

London Gatwick: Delays and cancellations on Thursday, September 17

These are the delays and cancellations to and from London Gatwick on Thursday, September 17.

Man in river sparks Exeter Quay emergency response

Police and fire crews were spotted

Officials say people seeking cosmetic surgery need mental health check

New rules say surgery should be refused if health workers suspect a mental health issue

Andy Burnham rule means millions of pensioners will be too wealthy to qualify for benefit

A threshold has now been introduced

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly sells stake as Clearlake takes full control of club

Both Todd Boehly and Mark Walter have exited four years after Roman Abramovich sold the club, with Boehly stating that he is ‘confident that Chelsea is well positioned’

New MS treatment 'within reach' after existing drug discovery

More than 150,000 people live with MS in the UK

New MS treatment 'within reach' after existing drug discovery

More than 150,000 people live with MS in the UK

Would paedophile Jeffrey Donaldson be behind bars if he’d been investigated for similar sexual offences in the Republic of Ireland? Somehow I doubt it...

High Green evacuation: Police lift cordon allowing evacuated residents to return home

A 100-metre cordon around a house in Yorkshire has been lifted, allowing residents to return to their homes.

Bury Market’s new food hall to open in time for Christmas as date revealed

It will give shoppers a new space to eat, drink and watch performances

Andy Burnham issues statement on PIP cuts

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been under pressure to spell out how he plans to bring down the welfare bill amid an ongoing PIP review

244 physical and verbal assaults on traffic wardens in 10 months since new firm awarded Stormont contract

Officials from company give briefing to Assembly’s Infrastructure Committee

Jailed murderer Peter Turner "not cooperating" with police search for Sheffield victim's body 31 years on

It comes as killer Peter Turner is to bid for his freedom in a hearing set to take place next month

Breast changes as teenager alter cancer risk decades later, study shows

Women with denser breasts face higher odds of getting breast cancer

Birmingham supermarket boss says 'I hope court will be kind' after cockroach infestation

A hearing at Birmingham Magistrates Court heard how environmental health officers found mouse droppings and cockroaches throughout Tu Quynh Supermarket Bamboo in Wrottesley Street

Father of rising NI rock star tells of pride ahead of showcasing his own music at festival

Andy Burnham names 20 schools and groups in Greater Manchester given £1.4m boost in 'people power'

The government funding is to build their own clean power projects