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IrelandScotlandWales'I'd rather die than ring the police': Distrust and fear in Middlesbrough after A66 crashBBC News visits town where violence has escalated after the fatal crash and residents say they are living in fear.10 hrs agoTeesCleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by fundingVictoria Fuller tells the BBC Cleveland Police needs to become part of a larger, strategic force with greater resources.18 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 agoEnglandLauryn Hill, Wyclef and Giggs among surprise guests at Jay-Z's long-awaited UK showThe US rapper rolled back the years for more than two hours at the first of his two shows in London.4 hrs agoFarage threatens to overhaul Lords and judges to meet his pledgesThe Reform UK leader promises to deliver on key priorities in the first 100 days of government, if the party wins power.11 hrs agoPoliticsReform donations row overshadows party's moment to lay out big ideas12 hrs agoPoliticsUK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 saysThe comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.18 hrs agoLatin AmericaThe Grand Tour's new presenters: 'I hope we prove the critics wrong'A new trio has taken the wheel of the motoring TV show from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.Rock stars gather on tiny island for Scotland's quirkiest sporting challengeSome 400 challengers and 2,000 spectators are expected at the world stone skimming championships.Cambridge launches review into support for Jason Arday before deathThe University of Cambridge says the review will look at its "decision-making and actions" before the former professor's death.Clock starts ticking on race to buy Scotland's 'forgotten Einstein' church A Galloway village community hopes to turn the building into a centre celebrating James Clerk Maxwell.Transgender surgery halted over concerns patients were not properly assessedThe decision to pause surgeries at the Welsh Gender Service has been met with mixed reaction.Watch/ListenBBC visits area at heart of police investigation after A66 crash The BBC's Ed Thomas has visited Grangetown, an area which has been the focus of an investigation following the deadly A66 crash.Why on average it rains more in August than SeptemberSeptember for the UK as a whole is actually a dryer month than August. Mason: 'Not what Farage wanted today to look like'Chris Mason speaks from the Reform UK conference as two of its senior officials step down following a Channel 4 investigation.Watch: Notting Hill Carnival celebrates 60th anniversaryThe three-day event saw dancers in extravagant outfits parading the streets of west London to celebrate Caribbean arts and culture.'It's destroying our town': Residents tell of concern after violent incidents near MiddlesbroughResidents near Middlesbrough have told the BBC of their concern after a spate of violent incidents in their area. 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