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IrelandScotlandWalesUnmasking the gangs 'stealing millions' from UK shopsPolicing minister Sarah Jones says the government aims to curb the impact of persistent shoplifters.2 hrs agoEnglandBody found in search for missing Noah Woods, 3Police divers discover child's body in a pond after Noah went missing from a playground on Tuesday.12 hrs agoEnglandShould primary schools predict who will become 'Neet' at 16?A toolkit aims to pinpoint which Year 5 children might not be in education or work six years later.2 hrs agoSuffolkInside the 'scariest house on Rightmove'The station house in Bleasby, dating back to the 1840s, has been dubbed the "scariest" on Rightmove.2 hrs agoNottinghamshire'I was given electric shocks to knock the homosexuality out of my brain'People who were subjected to electric shocks to change their sexuality demand the government apologises.2 hrs agoEnglandBoy abducted by mum has renewed 'sense of purpose'Alex Batty, who vanished aged 11 in 2017, says a new job has given him renewed purpose.2 hrs agoManchester'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilationSara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.1 hr agoBirmingham & Black CountryClothing banks to be removed over fly-tippingThe bins in Hull and Scunthorpe have become focal points for unwanted waste, councillors say.Legal challenge over military base asylum plansFunds raised by the local community are being used to start the process towards a judicial review.Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp groupKeeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal designer items.Hospital staff cheer for 97-year-old wing walkerBetty Bromage, the world's oldest female wing walker, visits the stroke ward that treated her.Boy, 13, is the new voice of Thomas the Tank EngineA new Thomas series also stars The Gentleman actor Henry Golding.Stories to make you smileThe Deadlifting Grandma: 'I'm a world champion' Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.Cat rescued by firefighters after five days in treeTilly's owners tried everything to coax their cat down, including using a cherry picker.Winning Gardeners' World contest 'overwhelming'Nadine Mitschunas' allotment was crowned the winner of the Gardens of the Year contest.Features & Analysis'We caught a family hiding plastic in their bread'Pubs and restaurants describe how they have been targeted by customers trying to avoid paying.Why is London's mobile phone reception getting worse?London falls to 91st in the global rankings for internet speeds - five places lower than last month.What has happened to the 2022 Leicester disorder inquiry?It is four years since violent unrest in the city, but a government review has still not been published.Shoplifting is 'a whole society problem', say policeNearly 1,000 shoplifting offences in Essex over the last five years were linked to just 10 suspects'My son wouldn't leave his bed now he's an esports star'Joshua Berry, who is autistic, struggled at school but is now an internationally recognised esports star.SportMan Utd lose to Brighton from 2-0 up to end 50-year recordManchester United suffer a humiliating EFL Cup exit at Old Trafford as Brighton come from two goals down to reach the last 16.'It's a miracle' - fireball crash victim Millroy praises rescuer HartogBritish racing driver Ollie Millroy says it is a "miracle I'm alive" after fellow driver Loek Hartog "did everything right" when saving him from his blazing car.Sunderland mark European return with win over AZ AlkmaarEnzo le Fee's penalty gives Sunderland a memorable victory over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.Fitzpatrick not comfortable with Dubai tour finalsMatt Fitzpatrick says he is not "100% comfortable" with the prospect of travelling to Dubai for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in November when he is due to be defending champion.Latest updates1 hr ago'Shoplifting is costing everyone money'Steven Smith says the problem is losing businesses £18bn a year and forcing shops to raise prices.1 hr ago1 hr agoPeatland housing approved with 'heavy hearts'One councillor says the authority "did not have a chance in hell" of winning an appeal if refused.1 hr ago1 hr agoFormer shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp groupKeeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal designer items.1 hr ago2 hrs ago'I was given electric shocks to knock the homosexuality out of my brain'People who were subjected to electric shocks to change their sexuality demand the government apologises.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoClothing banks to be removed over fly-tippingThe bins in Hull and Scunthorpe have become focal points for unwanted waste, councillors say.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoVigil takes place for Nepal flash flood disasterThe gathering at the Ascot War Memorial on Wednesday evening was held by Friends of Nepal UK.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoUnmasking the gangs 'stealing millions' from UK shopsPolicing minister Sarah Jones says the government aims to curb the impact of persistent shoplifters.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoFunding plea for youth groups as demand soarsYouth Music reports an increase in demand for youth activities but says funding is a challenge.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoSome shoplift 'just for the thrill', says officerRecorded shoplifting increases by 51% across Cambridgeshire over the past five years.2 hrs ago...
