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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Private probation firms in Wales and south west in administration
Unions say they had warned about the "disastrous privatisation programme" four years ago.
Forest Green Rovers 3-0 Yeovil Town
Struggling Yeovil slip to a sixth defeat on the spin as promotion-chasing Forest Green run out comfortable winners at the New Lawn.
Bogus heating installer Daniel Park, 26, given suspended sentence
When one customer lit her stove, smoke billowed into the room setting off a carbon monoxide alarm.
Schools' climate strike: 'Why we skipped school to protest'
Young people explain why they walked out of schools across England to protest over climate change.
Agent Provocateur shop displays branded 'pornographic'
The adverts show a model in a "suggestive pose" wearing underwear described as "see-through" by some.
Woman impersonated police officer to steal from 88-year-old
Tracey Hayward was jailed for two years after admitting burglary and theft.
Weston General A&E document used out-of-date advice
Campaigners are concerned that health officials looking at the A&E's future used advice published in 1998.
Stalker jailed twice on trial again for stalking
An "obsessed" former Royal Navy helicopter pilot is in court accused of stalking a company director.
'Sleepless nights' over crossing in Weston-super-Mare
The application was met with 93 letters of objection but planning officers recommended approval.
Steiner schools in Bristol and Frome in closure threat
The schools were handed termination notices by the government and must deliver plan to improve.
Man critical after Trowbridge Tesco car park stabbing
He suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack at a Tesco Extra in Trowbridge on Wednesday.
WW2 wreckage found by grandson on Norwegian mountainside
Royal Navy pilot Phil Richardson found the wreckage of his grandfather Ron's WW2 plane in Norway.
Secondary tables - poor pupils behind for next 70 years
League tables go live and the BBC reveals how long it could take for poorer pupils to do as well as the rest.
Premiership: Bath 30-13 Newcastle Falcons
Three first-half tries help Bath consign bottom side Newcastle to a fourth consecutive Premiership defeat.
Christian Judge: Saracens re-sign Cornish Pirates prop for rest of season
Bath-bound Cornish Pirates prop Christian Judge re-joins Saracens on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
Taulupe Faletau: Bath confirm Wales number eight needs more surgery
Bath confirm Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau will need further surgery on his broken arm.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Gold vexed by Joseph's Bath link
Bath coach Gary Gold berates "irresponsible" reports linking London Irish's Jonathan Joseph with a move to the Rec.
Somerset support Rehman's return
Coach Andy Hurry says Somerset had no qualms in bringing Pakistan's Abdur Rehman back to Taunton despite his drugs ban.
Trego signs new Somerset contract
All-rounder Peter Trego signs a new three-year deal with Somerset after an impressive year with ball and bat.
Rehman to make Somerset return
Somerset announce Pakistan Test bowler Abdur Rehman is to return to Taunton for the latter part of the 2013 campaign.
Big Buck's likely to miss season
Racehorses Big Buck's and Al Ferof likely to miss rest of season after "problem" discovered by trainer Paul Nicholls.
England bring in Buttler & Woakes
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
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Labour MP Paula Sherriff criticises CPS over non-prosecution
The CPS said no prosecution could be brought because the "evidential test" had not been met.
Exeter triple murder suspect remanded in custody
Alexander Lewis-Ranwell is accused of three murders and will appear in Exeter Crown Court on Monday.
Karl Marx: Monument vandalised for second time in two weeks
It is the second time in two weeks the philosopher's grave has been attacked in Highgate Cemetery.
Birmingham college stabbing: Student dies in hospital
Police said the boy's life support system was switched off and he died with his family around him.
Cyclists strip to underwear in Derby road plans protest
The undressing is symbolic of the stripping away of cyclists' safety, campaigners say.
Airline Flybmi ceases operations
British regional airline Flybmi files for administration and cancels all flights
Rape charity gets abusive calls after Tommy Robinson post
The helpline received "hundreds of calls" after Tommy Robinson criticised it on Facebook.
Parents' anger over Fortnite Live Norwich festival
One frustrated visitor compared the video gaming event to an episode of Father Ted.
Last real life Great Escape prisoner dies aged 99
Sqn Ldr Dick Churchill was one of 76 airmen who escaped from prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III.
Coach fire closed part of M25 near Heathrow Airport
Highways England has cleared the wreckage of a burned out coach and all lanes have reopened.
Parkrun record attempt: Birmingham runner philosophical at missing target
Hayley Carruthers says she feels "privileged" even to be in a position to attempt a world record.
Maggie Smythe death: Man rearrested in Bolton murder probe
A 29-year-old is detained on suspicion of murder after the body of Margaret Smythe was found in Bolton.
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