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West Ham handed major injury boost as Nuno Espirito Santo reveals latest

Hammers are expecting star back after long lay-off

'Monumental' Jock's Lodge road scheme near Beverley is ready to open

The council says drivers 'will soon benefit from smoother journeys on this route to the rest of the East Riding'

Firefighters called out after car bursts into flame in Sheffield neighbourhood arson attack

Emergency services sent to scene

Excitement as Birmingham coffee house opens with unique twist that's a first for city

It is the first of its kind in Birmingham

Judge asks lawyers to agree evidence for Glasgow comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli’s rape trial

A trial has been fixed for October 1 next year at the High Court in Glasgow.

Biggar Corn Exchange will host an evening where music meets science

‘An Evening of Harmonies and Waveforms’ will be part of Biggar Science Festival this weekend.

Police issue appeal after serious sexual assault in Blantyre

The suspect is described as a white male, 5ft 9ins tall and was wearing dark clothing and a black beanie hat.

UK households told to rub potatoes on windows this September

This useful but unlikely hack could help tackle a common autumn problem

Gruffalo Granny illustrator says rise of AI images 'worrying'

Axel Scheffler speaks to the BBC alongside author Dame Julia Donaldson, who reads an extract from their new book.

Forensic teams back at Stanley Park as investigation into murder of woman continues

A pink suitcase could be seen in Stanley Park

Mum-of-three who glassed woman in pub was once jailed for stabbing her pal in head

Judge warns Rachael Thompson she could ‘face years rather than months in prison’ for bar attack

Former PE teacher found guilty of having sex with 16-year-old pupil

Bronwen James, 30, was convicted of the charges involving a schoolboy at Bitterne Park School in Southampton, Hampshire.

Police launch manhunt after 'terrifying' rape attack in Blantyre park

The incident happened while she was walking her dog around 10pm on Tuesday, September 8, with cops now searching for a "white male wearing dark clothing and a black beanie hat".

Where you've seen Coronation Street's Shona and Jodie's dad actor before as fans floored

Coronation Street fans were left gobsmacked as they realised where they recognised Steve Evets, the actor who plays Shona Platt's dad Doug, from

Council's spray paint face-off to 'obliterate' graffiti crime

“If it is offensive they will then obliterate it and then contact the agency and ask them to tackle it.”

Sadiq Khan 'tourist tax' of up to 5% sparks row as bosses condemn it as blow to London hotels

Exclusive: Mayor of London Lord Khan wants the new overnight levy introduced in the capital ‘sooner rather than later’

Why are MPs voting on assisted dying again?

A Labour MP has brought forward an identical bill to the previous attempt, saying she wants peers to "finish the job".

Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods

Bolton green belt housing estate plan thrown out due to 'insufficient information'

Planners said no evidence had been put forward that the site could be built on 'without causing harm to the character and appearance of the area'

Chelsea fans face second game with travel chaos getting to Stamford Bridge

Blues supporters to be hit by disruption before Hull clash in Premier League

'They're flogging the family silver' - anger as Birmingham City Council sells vital building

Two big ticket sales at auction have added £1.75 million to city council coffers - but residents say it's a disgrace.

All the Greater Manchester motorway closures this weekend, including the M6, M60 and M62

We've compiled a full list of the roads set to close from Friday to Sunday

Emmerdale's Lawrence Robb gives first look at Strictly transformation as fans make same joke

Emmerdale's Mackenzie Boyd actor has given a first glimpse at his transformation for Strictly Come Dancing

Police issue urgent appeal to locate 40-year-old missing from Littlehampton

Sussex Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a 40-year-old man reported missing from Littlehampton.