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Ex-Birmingham judge would have been sacked over 'sexualised behaviour' to women

Employment judge (EJ) Christopher Gaskell resigned in March while under investigation - but would have otherwise been dismissed

30 poignant photos from Hartlepool funeral of adored PC Matthew Blades

Hundreds gathered in Hartlepool to pay their respects to Cleveland Police PC Matthew Blades who died in the line of duty on the A66 in Middlesbrough in August

Family stranded in Lanzarote as NATS tech outage cancels thousands of UK flights

Nathan Elliot, 35, is stuck in Lanzarote, Spain with his partner, Fallon Swallow, 37, and two-year-old daughter, Blaise Elliot, and in-laws, Mark and Deb Swallow, after the National Air Traffic Services' (NATS) system f…

Michael Rosen's Nice! comes to Theatre Royal Wakefield on beloved author's 80th birthday year

​Cherished children’s author Michael Rosen comes to Wakefield tomorrow as part of a tour celebrating his 80th birthday year. He talks to John Blow.

Reform was told there was ‘nothing in’ Channel 4 sting before aides quit

It certainly isn’t the first time Reform’s finances have landed the party in hot water. But the latest scandal does show a changing Nigel Farage, says Helen MacNamara. Reported by Maja Anushka

Police confirm Reform UK investigation after claims in TV documentary

The party denies any wrongdoing and said it will 'fully co-operate' with the probe

Rubbish seen piled on street in Trumpington after bin lorry catches fire

The council has provided an update on collections following the incident

National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says

The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way".

Bord Gáis Energy announces gas and electricity price increases from October

Erling Haaland accuses Porto player of grabbing his bum during heated confrontation

Haaland and Pablo Rosario were involved in a dispute shortly after the Norwegian striker scored his second goal on Tuesday night

Forces from around country provide cover for Cleveland Police during PC Matthew Blades funeral

Around 1,000 officers in uniform lined the streets around St Joseph's Church in Hartlepool

Wakefield pub applies for new alcohol licence with live music plans

Five applications are being considered by the council

New Coronation Street star speaks out as Summer Spellman's new love interest revealed

There's a newcomer set to arrive on the Corrie cobbles next week

Gatwick passengers hit by rail disruption after major flight chaos

Passengers travelling to and from Gatwick Airport have faced a second day of disruption, after a broken-down freight train caused major problems on the railway.

Mother who falsely accused 10 men of raping her has prison sentence increased

A mother who falsely accused 10 men of raping her has had her prison sentence increased by two-and-a-half years.

Four-bed house can be built in garden of Shevington bungalow after concerns addressed

Previous plans for a larger property at the site were thrown out by planners

Blasting to resume at Cardiff quarry weeks after devastating floods wrecked homes

An investigation into the severe flooding in Gwaelod-y-Garth is still ongoing

Gateshead's Queen Elizabeth Hospital set for £12m maternity revamp

There is to be "significant investment" in maternity services at the QE in Gateshead

Nuneaton man accused of arson with intent to endanger life after Camp Hill fire

He appeared in court earlier today

GAA president hits back over ‘regrettable’ and ‘offensive’ comments by McAleese

Three charged over fatal crash near Edinburgh Airport

Man arrested after 'explosion' shakes homes in Toxteth

People in the area said they heard a 'frightening' explosion

UK flooring firm axes 154 jobs and closes sites after falling into administration

The Birmingham-based company said it will close 28 trade counters across the UK

Plans emerge for unauthorised extension to historic Farnworth bank

Bolton council have already used enforcement powers to order the structure to be pulled down