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Large plumes of smoke were filmed coming from one of the Bicester Motion buildings
LIVE

Two firefighters and member of public die in fire at Oxfordshire business park

Two further firefighters are in hospital with serious injuries after the blaze at Bicester Motion, a former RAF base.

Kim Leadbeater speaking in the House of Commons

MPs debate assisted dying bill after major changes

Dozens of amendments have been added to the bill from both sides since it passed its first stage.

Just now
Politics
Wearing a black vest top with a thin white lace cardigan draped over her shoulders, Lucie Lambourne, with her blonde hair tied back, offers a neutral expression to the camera lens. Behind her is the house where her mum lived and a group of people including friends, neighbours and councillors, holding signs with the words 'compassion and 'empathy'.

'We've been through hell - let us keep family home'

Friends, neighbours and councillors gathered at the Bexhill house to support the mother-of-three.

6 hrs ago
Sussex

Earthquake shakes Yorkshire Dales village

The quake near Litton had a magnitude of 2.5, the British Geological Survey says.

50 mins ago
North Yorkshire

'Mystery' of Blitz report classified for 100 years

Hull MP Dame Diana Johnson says keeping the document under embargo until 2042 is "unjustifiable".

2 hrs ago
Hull & East Yorkshire
Kim Leadbeater speaking in the House of Commons

MPs debate assisted dying bill after major changes

Dozens of amendments have been added to the bill from both sides since it passed its first stage.

Just now
Politics
A man with facial hair, a nose piercing and a graze at the op of his nose, wearing a black jacket. It is a custody photo.

Nurse defrauded NHS of £70k for false shifts

Bradford nurse Dean Armitage approved 185 shifts which he had not worked, a court hears.

2 hrs ago
England
A blue car in an urban street seen from the door of a police vehicle

Police seize learner driver's car twice in one day

Police warned learner drivers they could face a £1,000 fine and six points on their licence.

3 hrs ago
Nottinghamshire
Wearing a black vest top with a thin white lace cardigan draped over her shoulders, Lucie Lambourne, with her blonde hair tied back, offers a neutral expression to the camera lens. Behind her is the house where her mum lived and a group of people including friends, neighbours and councillors, holding signs with the words 'compassion and 'empathy'.

'We've been through hell - let us keep family home'

Friends, neighbours and councillors gathered at the Bexhill house to support the mother-of-three.

6 hrs ago
Sussex
A police van is parked on the left hand side of a road with another police car parked in front of it. A uniformed officer stands on the pavement behind the vehicles looking at them.

Council investigating after 37 dead dogs found

Leading Labour councillors say they had not received any emails about the property.

2 hrs ago
Essex
Chloe Humphries who has long dark wavy hair over her shoulders. Her head is tilted to her right and she has a serious expression on her face.

Botched surgery patient feels 'in the dark'

Chloe Humphries says news of the suspension of her Addenbrooke's surgeon was "like a betrayal".

6 hrs ago
England
Two planes painted white and orange on a runway. The planes have white writing reading 'easyJet' on them.

Gatwick strike called off but disruption looms

A baggage handler's strike at half-term is suspended, but refuelers continue with their walkout.

1 hr ago
Sussex
A man standing in the woods with the ruins of an old mill behind him. The ruin is made of bricks and is overgrown with ivy. The man is carrying a red briefcase.

Mill from Bryan Adams' Robin Hood video for sale

The old mill featured in the 1990 music video for Bryan Adams' song (Everything I Do) I Do It For You.

5 hrs ago
Somerset
Pierre safely at home in France. The cat, which has a black and white face, white paws and a black body, is curled up on a staircase looking contented.

Stowaway cat travels Europe on year away from home

The French feline travels three countries and seven counties, in a 1,200-mile round trip.

6 hrs ago
Shropshire

Stories to make you smile

John Shipton sits behind his till in his Waitrose uniform smiling at the camera.

Waitrose worker, 94, has no plans to retire

John Shipton is described as a "national treasure" by colleagues at the Exeter store.

6 hrs ago
Devon
An image of a fox cub in a cage

Fox cub rescued from storm drain reunited with mum

The cub was stuck about 1.8 metres (6ft) in the drain under Stelle Way in Glenfield, Leicester.

6 hrs ago
Leicestershire
Chris Martin smiling while performing on stage and holding a guitar. He has short dark hair and is wearing a multicoloured T-shirt with long arms. He is smiling and behind him is dry ice smoke lit by a yellow light.

Coldplay's Luton song awarded 'Moment of the Year'

Singer Chris Martin created a song dedicated to the town after a local radio station campaign.

22 hrs ago
Beds, Herts & Bucks

Features & Analysis

Surrounded by wood and steel scaffolding, Charlie and Paul, clad in bright orange high vis and white helmets examine a large black steel beam. It has some corrosion and rust visible on the inside.

Meet the apprentices restoring the Tyne Bridge

The workers restoring the Tyne Bridge include two generations following in grandad's footsteps.

6 hrs ago
Tyne
A man wearing a t-shirt and a puffer vest stands smiling in front of a green leafy bush.

'We are fighting to save our church from closure'

There is not enough "manpower" to keep running Brindle St Joseph's RC Church in Preston, Abbey says.

6 hrs ago
Lancashire
Wendy Daunt OBE standing outside Windsor Castle with her medal.

'Prince William hugged me after chat about his mum'

Wendy Daunt received a hug from the Prince of Wales as she was honoured at Windsor Castle.

6 hrs ago
England
A close-up head and shoulders shot of Damon Jeffery. He is standing in front of a window and wearing a shirt.

'Ed Sheeran performed in my pub - it was amazing'

Damon Jeffery says fans have visited the pub from all over the UK after the star's surprise gig.

4 hrs ago
Suffolk
Lily Barnes is photographed sitting in one of Goodison Park's stands and smiling at the camera. There are rows of blue seats  all around her.

'I followed in Nan's footsteps as Goodison guide'

Elle Barnes-Reen says she loves working at Everton and building upon her late grandmother's legacy.

6 hrs ago

Watch/Listen

A man standing in a fishing river holding a large carp.

Angler's shock at catching 'record-breaking' 105lb carp

1 day ago
Adam Ball stood by Brotherswater lake, with his safety team on paddleboards either side

'I wanted a challenge to celebrate reaching 30'

Adam Ball says the age of 30 was his limit, as "that was my life expectancy from being born".

1 day ago
England
People can be seen walking through town precinct

Prank 999 call requested armed police to a 'gorilla'

Police release audio from a hoax 999 call to raise awareness to only use the service in emergencies.

2 days ago
Leicestershire
A large thick black plume of smoke billows into the air with some flames seen within the smoke. A firefighter runs toward the smoke.

Flames and thick smoke billow at 'very large fire'

Video shows people gathering at the scene to watch as six crews tackle the blaze.

2 days ago
Beds, Herts & Bucks

Sport

Jimmy Anderson
LIVE

County Championship, day one - radio & text updates as Anderson makes Lancs return

Follow live text and listen to live BBC local radio commentaries from Division 1 and Division 2 of the County Championship.

Hurzeler, Howe & Van Nistelrooy
LIVE

Premier League & FA Cup final news conferences: build-up and team news

All the latest build-up to the weekend's FA Cup final and penultimate round of Premier League fixtures.

Rory McIlroy

Donald impresses at US PGA as McIlroy struggles

Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas leads the US PGA Championship with several European players close behind, but Rory McIlroy endures a tough start.

10 hrs ago
Golf
Michail Antonio

'You are my heroes' - Antonio meets people who saved his life

West Ham striker Michail Antonio meets the people who saved his life after a car crash last December.

2 hrs ago
West Ham

Latest updates

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A grey squirrel scurries along the woodland floor. The squirrel has a grey furred body with a brown-ish head. There are green leaves among the brown on the floor.

Dead squirrels caught in traps spark outrage

Estate managers say humane traps were used to control squirrels and apologise for any upset.

Just now
England
33 mins ago
Mary Thompson is smiling at the camera and is wearing a light blue T-shirt and a darker blue top. She has shoulder length dark hair and several earrings. Behind her is a cafe with the name Larry's Pizzeria on the sign. There is a chair and a table on the pavement outside and ornamental bushes by the door

Businesses frustrated after Broads toll rise stays

The government say the increase in fees is legal, following complaints from boat hire companies.

33 mins ago
England
45 mins ago
Members of the British Eurovision fan club OGAE UK pose for a photo with Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo. Nemo is wearing a cream, fluffy hat and stripped shirt. Everyone is smiling for the photograph.

Excited fans flock to Basel for Eurovision final

One fan said it was 'difficult to imagine his life' without the Eurovision Song Contest.

45 mins ago
England
1 hr ago
People queueing for bus outside Bristol Airport, which has big glass windows and other buses in the distance.

'Bristol Airport row' and 'murder trial collapses'

A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Friday.

1 hr ago
England
2 hrs ago
A man with facial hair, a nose piercing and a graze at the op of his nose, wearing a black jacket. It is a custody photo.

Nurse defrauded NHS of £70k for false shifts

Bradford nurse Dean Armitage approved 185 shifts which he had not worked, a court hears.

2 hrs ago
England
2 hrs ago
An aerial view of Windermere. Four piers extend into the water. The largest, on the right, has three boats docked on it. Two kayakers are paddling in a single boat in the water. The water is bright green due to algae in the water. There are swirls in the water due to the water currents.

Water firm profits double as it hikes bills

United Utilities pre-tax profits more than doubled to £355m for the year ending 31 March.

2 hrs ago
England
5 hrs ago
A man with a rucksack on his back has his back to us as he looks up at several train departure boards in a railway station. He has black hair and below the boards are several signs for the station.

Rail passengers face delays from signalling fault

National Rail says trains may be delayed or diverted after a fault with the signalling system.

5 hrs ago
England
5 hrs ago
Canon Brown is wearing a black blazer and navy top. He has a clerical collar on. He is standing inside Lincoln Cathedral.

Canon to leave Lincoln for King-approved role

The Rev Canon Dr Nick Brown has spent five years at Lincoln Cathedral.

5 hrs ago
England
5 hrs ago
An orchestra playing on a circular stage, all dressed in white, some standing and some in wheelchairs

Paraorchestra to perform at sites across Bradford

The musical performance is free and travels through the Bradford district over the weekend.

5 hrs ago
England

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