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IrelandScotlandWalesHero swimmer helped two children during beach tragedyWitnesses say the unnamed rescuer dived into the water three times to save the children.4 hrs agoEssexPrison officer calls for more tasers after 'attack ruined me'Tasers have been deployed to some jails in England for the first time as part of a trial.4 hrs agoEnglandMore than 2,000 pigeons shot with rifles at railway stationsAt York Station, 152 birds were shot in one day, a Freedom of Information Request has found.4 hrs agoNorth YorkshireSix-year-old Man Utd fan hit by club's ticket tout crackdownRuari's mum denies any wrongdoing and says she manages other family members' tickets for them.1 hr agoManchester'My baby overheated during M5 closure'Siobhan says her baby overheated in her car seat as experts warn of busy motorway summer journeys.4 hrs agoEngland'More of the same please', hospitality firms tell PMThe 20% business rates cut is cautiously welcomed by those in the industry, with hopes it will lead to further help.4 hrs agoEnglandNo chance missing student fell in river, says expertA former Harbourmaster says it is unlikely that Jack could have entered the water when he went missing.4 hrs agoBristolStreet videos 'exploiting' vulnerable peopleA petition calling for content creators to stop filming people on the street has nearly 5,000 signatures.Boxer opens gym after heart attack ended careerKarol Itauma says he has found a new direction in his life and continues to be involved in sport.Domestic abuse survivor who waived anonymity inspiring othersFriends and campaigners praise Suzie Mahe for helping change laws in the island to help others.Eleven roads closed after serious crashPolice were called shortly before 02:00 after a black Cupra left the road and hit a lamp-post.Truck Festival opens to record number of revellersOxfordshire's largest music festival began on Thursday with a performance from Irish musician CMAT.Stories to make you smileYoung poets steal the show at Latitude FestivalThe winner, Esme, impresses judges with her poem about a piano passed down the generations.Restaurants save the day after wedding caterer no-showThe newlyweds say they can now see the funny side after local venues stepped in on their big day.Tearful owner reunited with cat after eight yearsClaire Jerome's cat vanished when she moved house in Swindon, Wiltshire.Features & AnalysisHotels and holiday parks 'overlooked' by Burnham's tax cutsTourism leaders in Devon and Cornwall say they will not benefit from Andy Burnham's announcement.'Giving birth at sea was not part of the plan'Kyra Magell gives birth to baby Harriet on board a marine ambulance in the Channel Islands.Turing's short story reveals playful side of WW2 codebreakerProf Sarah Dillon says the short story, Pryce's Buoy, offers fresh insights into the codebreaker.Money saved by going sober funds World Cup adventureDarren Thompson bought his tournament tickets using money he would have spent on alcohol.What's behind the teenage mass gatherings known as link-ups?In March hundreds of teens running down Clapham High Street hit news headlines - but what actually happened?SportAnderson gets Man City move he craved as £116m deal doneManchester City confirm the arrival of Elliot Anderson on a five-year deal, as the England player is tipped to become a "complete midfielder" at his new club. Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over RockWorld number one Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continues with a 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool, as he averages 109.57.Arsenal set to make £70m bid for Newcastle's GuimaraesArsenal are set to make a £70m offer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlightAnthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.Latest updates2 hrs agoM42 car and motorbike crash causes long delaysNational Highways says the incident closed the motorway southbound between Curdworth and Tamworth.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoYoung poets from the East open Latitude FestivalThe winner, Esme, impresses judges with her poem about a piano passed down the generations.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoYoung musicians spy 'opportunity' with PromsA young composer workshop is held in Middlesbrough as it hosts the first concert of the season.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoCouncil given powers to tackle anti-social behaviourPolice granted the limited extra powers to a number of Torbay Council officers.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoHotels and holiday parks 'overlooked' in new plansTourism leaders in Devon and Cornwall say they will not benefit from Andy Burnham's announcement.3 hrs ago4 hrs ago'My baby overheated during M5 closure'Siobhan says her baby overheated in her car seat as experts warn of busy motorway summer journeys.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoCalls for more Tasers: 'Prison attack ruined me'Tasers have been deployed to some jails in England for the first time as part of a trial.4 hrs ago4 hrs ago'More of the same please', hospitality firms tell PMThe 20% business rates cut is cautiously welcomed by those in the industry, with hopes it will lead to further help.4 hrs ago4 hrs agoWeekly quiz: What did Ozzy Osbourne want fans to do on the anniversary of his death?Other stories include a TV murder mystery and supermarket football - can you get 100%?4 hrs ago...
