65 m. ago Hit and run driver who killed unborn baby in collision as mother walked to work jailed

Ranju Joseph was hit by reckless driver Ashir Shahid while crossing the road in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, and her unborn son Olive died just hours later following an emergency C-section

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1 hour ago Woman raped by downstairs neighbour 'planned' attack by 'tracking footsteps' through floor

Naomi Saatchi said the rape- that happened over 20 years ago - was "pre-planned" because her attacker listened out for footsteps on her hardwood floors and waited until he knew she was asleep to commit the crime

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2 h. ago Shameless hit and run driver who killed pregnant woman's unborn baby jailed

Ashir Shahid, 20, crashed into pregnant Ranju Joseph as she walked across a pedestrian crossing in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, badly injuring her and killing her unborn child

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2 h. ago Jared Kushner’s Affinity to take 8% stake in UK lender OakNorth

Investment by firm founded by Donald Trump’s son-in-law comes as bank plans US push

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2 h. ago I was raped by her neighbour who tracked my footsteps and waited for me to go to sleep to break in and attack me. I kept quiet for years but this is why I'm finally coming forward

Naomi Saatchi, now 43, was a 21-year-old healthcare assistant living in St, Paul's, Bristol, when she was raped by David Watson-Williams 22 years ago in her own home.

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2 h. ago Ayrshire man jailed after 'horrific and cruel' attacks on dog

In one incident, Daniel Murphy of Prestwick inflicted 70 blows on Staffordshire Bull Terrier Buster in a three-hour attack

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2 h. ago Flash floods kill at least 159 people in Pakistan after huge cloudburst

Search for the missing continues in north-west after downpour also sparks deadly flooding and landslides in IndiaA massive cloudburst has triggered flash floods in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 157 people, as rescuers continued to search for people missing after floods in neighbouring India.Mohammad Suhail, a provincial emergency services spokesperson, said 78 bodies were recovered from various parts of Buner district in the north-west province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by noon on Friday, and a further 79 were pulled later from the rubble of collapsed homes and flooded villages. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Mail deliveries stopped as postman taken to hospital after dog attack

Royal Mail said it 'takes dog attacks extremely seriously' while police have launched an investigation

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3 h. ago Illegal car meet at Trafford Centre turns into expensive evening as dozens hit with fines

'These car meets are extremely dangerous and a huge risk to our residents'

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3 h. ago 10,000 motorists issued urgent warning to stop driving cars immediately in 'code

The 'stop-drive' notice has been extended to scores more UK drivers after a previous recall affected tens of thousands

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3 h. ago Taxi driver who drove wearing Rangers strip is refused licence

Licensing chiefs were not impressed that the driver had turned out for duty wearing a Rangers top and had no insurance.

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3 h. ago What the law says if your neighbour's dogs bark 'day and night'

A homeowner turned to social media looking for advice on their noisy dog problem

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4 h. ago Ayrshire crime: Scottish man who struck dog 70 times during 3

The 43-year-old also attacked his dog with an iron and a bottle

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4 h. ago Scott Mills makes 'exciting' discovery about Martin and Shirlie Kemp after investigation

BBC Radio 2's Scott Mills has since been invited over for dinner at his famous neighbours' place, having recently discovered how close they live to each other

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4 h. ago Instant karma for British biker who blocks ambulance driver on emergency call in Thailand and flips driver the middle finger... then regrets taking his eye off the road

A British biker cut in front of an emergency ambulance in Pattaya, eastern Thailand, before swearing at the driver - but just moments later he dramatically crashed into another motorcyclist.

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4 h. ago Drivers told to keep common item in glovebox or risk huge fine in sunny weather

The Highway Code states that drivers must take precautions during sunny spells

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4 h. ago "Merciless" puppy torturer jailed after attacking dog with iron and bottle

Sadistic Daniel Murphy hit Buster, a Staffie, 70 times in three hour torture session, making vet feel physically sick at torture footage. Murphy was jailed for nine months and banned for life from keeping animals.

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5 h. ago Diogo Jota's wife and children's touching tributes to Liverpool star after tragic death

Rute Cardoso's largely kept a low-profile since the tragic death of her husband Diogo Jota and brother-in-law Andre Silva, yet she is expected to be at Anfield on Friday as Liverpool play Bournemouth

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5 h. ago Moment 100mph police chase ends in crash and prison for 'worst' driver

Marlon Henriques passed 85mph on the 30mph roads

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5 h. ago Red Bull era takes flight after Newcastle break record for season ticket sales

Energy drink company planning considerable investment as anticipation for success sets in sports-mad regionNewcastle Falcons already had wings, but after their purchase by Red Bull a club that have long been in freefall should once again take flight.Within 24 hours of the takeover completing on Tuesday, the rebranded Newcastle Red Bulls had already sold more season-tickets than for the whole of last season, with Wednesday’s sales figure the highest for a single day in the club’s 29-year professional history. Continue reading...

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