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IrelandScotlandWalesCleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by fundingVictoria Fuller speaks to the BBC after a fatal crash which killed seven people, including two police officers.23 mins agoTeesWoman whose XL bully dog killed her cousin given suspended prison sentenceKelcie Reed admitted being in control of a dangerous dog which killed 19-year-old Morgan Dorsett.19 hrs agoEnglandWoman who killed her paralysed sister is sentencedMichelle Neill's sister Kelly, 48, was found by paramedics in "toxic" conditions in October 2022.15 hrs agoLondonQueen's joy at 'happy ending to a terrible story'The Queen was one of a number of high-profile figures who donated books a library that was burned down.15 hrs agoLiverpoolAmateur sleuth uncovers 80-vehicle chop shopAmateur detective work by a man whose car was stolen leads to 10 arrests.14 hrs agoEssexJohn Bishop cancels shows after motorbike accident with Tim PeakeA live comedy gig is cancelled as well as Bishop taking part in Sir Chris Hoy's charity bike ride.13 hrs agoEnglandHospital 'used model skeleton' for patient's dripA mum says her daughter, 28, was in an A&E corridor with a drip on a model skeleton as all beds were taken.14 hrs agoWiltshireConvicted murderer recorded himself planning to kidnap a teenagerPaul Sharpe, from Stockport, was sentenced to a life with a minimum term of eight years.School boss banned after Ofsted death wishLee Hessey, who ran a school trust in Nottinghamshire, has also referred to parents as "vermin".Footballer who pulled braid out of ex's head sentencedFormer Premier League winger Jordon Ibe admitted assaulting his former partner during an argument.'Not only did I survive, I thrived' - Meera Syal The Wolverhampton-born comedian and actress shares her experiences in her new memoir.Stories to make you smileDog 'grounded' after rescue from roof of houseSweetie was on the roof of a two-storey house after climbing through a first-floor bedroom window.Man skipping length of UK to 'spread joy and kindness'Krish Patel is doing the equivalent of 40 marathons in 40 days for a charity challenge.'I didn't want a wedding car, I wanted a dragon boat'A newly married couple take an unusual method of transport to their wedding reception. 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