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NSPCC issues Halloween advice to UK parents with free number to call

It has explained the support available

'Despicable' North East man jailed for life for murder of his stepdaughter

Nathan Owens, 34, drove 100 miles through the night from the North East to kill Carla Georgescu, 19, in her Preston student flat the day before her birthday

Andy Burnham tells households NOT to stockpile one item in national crisis

Prime Minister has told households not to stockpile booze.

Terrifying footage shows 14-year-old boy leaping off three-storey Barnstaple building

The dangerous stunt was filmed and posted online

Woman dies in horror balcony fall from flats after being 'terrorised' by man threatening her

Tia Langdon died jumping from a balcony, in a desperate bid to escape Jaiden Hassan-Agard

Storm Austen: Petworth House and Park closes due to high winds

Petworth House and Park has closed as Storm Austen brings strong winds and heavy rain to Sussex.

Wes Streeting reassures people- be 'alert not alarmed' - after call to stock up in case of a crisis

Government ' Be Ready' campaign advises stocking three days of essentials

New £30m specialist school with 250 places to be built in Leicestershire village

It's been described as a major boost for children and families

Family's concern ahead of bail hearing for driver accused of killing Raven Adams in collision

A petition has been started by Raven's mother against his release

Nottingham's Harvey Hadden athletics stadium to get £2.1 million makeover

The indoor and outdoor tracks will be replaced and the grandstand will be repaired

Penarth Remembrance Day parade to go ahead after veterans' anger

The much-loved event is back on after a road closure issue was solved

Phase one of A29 roadworks to begin next week

Phase one of the planned A29 roadworks are scheduled to begin next week, running from October 26 to December 5.

Junction NINE retail park off M62 hit with police dispersal order over illegal car meet

'It is simply not the place for hundreds of motorists to use as their personal racetrack'

Royal Navy sailor faces new charges after alleged classified information breach

Plans to demolish Bolton’s iconic Tavern On The Hill pub

The pub, which was hugely popular in the 80s and 90s, is at the centre of plans to knock it down to be replaced with a coffee shop and filling station

UK Weather: Major disruption to rail services as storm hits Sussex

Rail services in Sussex are facing major disruption today (Friday, October 23) amid a yellow weather warning.

Latest update on suspected arson at proposed asylum seeker accommodation

Police are treating the fire, which "severely damaged" the building, as arson

DWP closes £800 Universal Credit 'loophole'

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it will close a Universal Credit loophole

Man jailed after woman, 25, died in horror balcony fall trying to escape

Jaiden Hassan-Agard punched Tia Langdon, and terrorised her with a machete before she leapt to her death

Woman arrested as police seize knife and drugs after Hanley Tesco 'theft' call

A 33-year-old was taken into custody

Car park in Newhaven to close for several days for ground surveys ahead of resurfacing work

A car park in Newhaven is set to close for several days for ground surveys ahead of resurfacing work.

AD FEATURE: Eastside Awards 2026 voting officially opened for those nominated

It’s time to vote for your favourites and heroes in The 2026 Eastside Awards in association with Belfast City Airport

Bexhill council workers subjected to 'verbal and racial abuse', town council says

Council workers in Bexhill have been subjected to 'verbal and racial abuse', says the town council.

'Suspicious item' exploded in Bristol city centre - in pictures

A cordon remains in place