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The Queen visited a library rebuilt after being destroyed in a riot, telling the children she met that “you can never have too many books”. Her Majesty had donated a box of books to Spellow Library in Liverpool after it was burned down in widespread unrest in the summer of …

She added: “Sweetie is back on solid ground – for now – but we still expect more shenanigans from him.” Seager said she was “incredibly grateful to those who saved him ” and said the much loved pet was “charming and full of character, we love him to bits”. Jon …

When speaking before the Scrutiny Committee on Thursday evening, at the council building in Saffron Walden, resident Andrew Madders said the situation “erodes confidence in planning enforcement”. “Residents and representatives warned Uttlesford council months in advance about similar cases. Yet the development went ahead. “When the council was provided with …

Robinson, who is being supported by specialist officers, said: “My beautiful boy was tragically taken from us on Sunday. “Robert Henry was my pride and joy and my heart will be forever broken. “Myself, his little brother, Ronny-Boy, and all our family will never forget Robert Henry and we will …

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found shot dead in a woodland in Sheffield, police have said. The man, who is yet to be identified, was found in Ecclesall Woods at about 18:46 BST on Wednesday by a member of the public. South …

Patel said he wanted to raise the money for the 52-Lives charity and its free School of Kindness workshops, put on in primary schools across the country. The charity said the workshops were designed “to empower children by helping them realise that the little choices they make every day have …

Rothesay County Championship, Division One, The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton (day three) Glamorgan 194 & 183: Tribe 49; Overton 3-29 Somerset 441: Lammonby 95; Crane 4-95 Somerset (23 pts) beat Glamorgan (3 pts) by an innings & 64 runs Match scorecard Jack Leach, Craig Overton and Lewis Gregory shared …

A pet owner has thanked firefighters for rescuing her three‑foot corn snake after he became trapped inside a key ring during an animal therapy visit. Pepsi, who regularly helps children and mental health patients through Animal Tastic, was being handled by a hospital staff member when he unexpectedly threaded himself …

A 62-year-old woman critically injured in a crash during a police pursuit died of multiple traumatic injuries, an inquest has heard. Karen Joseph, from Stratford-upon-Avon, died in hospital on Friday 28 August, four days after the collision involving her Ford Puma and a black Audi A3 on Warwick Road, Coventry …

A self-confessed “crazy cat lady” who opened a cat cafe three years ago said rising costs had forced her decision to keep the coffee shop, but without the furry felines. Shelley Smith opened Finnegan’s Whiskers in North Street in Sudbury, Suffolk, where for years visitors have been able to book …

A number of sheep have been stolen from Diddly Squat Farm belonging to presenter Jeremy Clarkson. When asked about the incident at Clarkson’s farm, Thames Valley Police confirmed it received reports on Wednesday that the animals had been taken from a farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire within the last 10 days. …

A woman has been given a suspended prison sentence after an XL bully dog attacked and killed her cousin. Kelcie Reed, 24, of Bristol, previously admitted being in charge of a dog dangerously out control, causing the death of Morgan Dorsett. The 19-year-old, from Shrewsbury, died from neck injuries caused …

Sandher added: “I am particularly concerned that TikTok’s reliance on AI moderation is unable to distinguish between innocuous content and material that is, in context, promoting and celebrating criminality. “An algorithm may see ‘teenagers on motorbikes’; a human reviewer would recognise stolen vehicles, numberplates removed and content that incites dangerous …

In its latest appeal, the force said detectives were continuing to work to establish the woman’s identity and find those responsible for her death. “This woman deserves to be identified,” it said. Detectives have asked people to consider whether they have a relative, friend or neighbour from whom they have …

Residents living near a former care home say their gardens have been filled by rubbish which has blown on to their properties after being left outside. People living near Fitzroy Lodge in Windsor Road, Worthing, say items left outside the building are “disgusting” and “an eyesore” and have been being …

Northampton chairman Kelvin Thomas said: “This has been a detailed and rigorous process, involving significant scrutiny of the proposed investment, the ownership structure, financial sustainability, and the suitability and financial standing of those involved. “The successful completion of both the IFR and EFL processes represents an important milestone for the …

The Blythe family, from Stamford, Lincolnshire, said the changes would make England “one of the safest education systems in the world for pupils with allergies”. “Allergies shaped Benedict’s short life and, ultimately, ended it,” they said. “The law that carries his name will help stop that happening to other children. …

A spokesperson for Lime said they were sorry about the issues caused for the couple. “We acted fast to remove any bikes in Penge when alerted, and have tightened our geofencing to avoid this becoming a regular occurrence.” Bromley Council welcomed the correction to the app but warned it would …

She said: “I can’t really say it was scary because I didn’t know what was happening, but when I woke up I thought of the ‘What ifs?’ “You hear about sexual assaults where young women wake up in bushes naked after being spiked. That could have been me.” Everett said …

She felt “shocked” by the results and went to St James’s Hospital in Leeds, where a scan found a heartbeat and confirmed she was eight weeks pregnant. “Precious Glimpse didn’t examine me properly, she didn’t really go around, she didn’t really spend enough time to make that decision,” she said. …