Man arrested after crossbow fired at police during stand-off
Police were called to Moorfield Court at about 21:00 BST after reports that a man in a balaclava was on the street threatening residents.
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Super-slim Welsh house sells for just £45,000
It's only 7.5m wide but the end of terrace in Rhondda Cynon Taf attracted lots of interest at auction.
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Pensioner convicted after typo on insurance forms
A pensioner has been convicted in a fast-track court after accidentally getting one letter wrong on her car insurance papers.
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Tube strikes: Full list of dates and lines affected in walkout
Heavy disruption is expected on the Tube this week as train drivers go on strike over changes to their working conditions.
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Environmental activists stage demonstration at Trump golf course in UK
Environmental activists staged a renewable energy demonstration at one of US President Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland.
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Drug driving arrest after boy, 6, killed by car
A man is held on suspicion of drug driving after the boy was struck in Ellesmere Port.
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Six-year-old boy dies after road collision in Cheshire
A six-year-old boy has died after a road collision in Cheshire.
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Travelodge 'extremely sorry' for giving stranger key to couple's room
Woman says she was left feeling shaken and believes the chain needs to do more to improve security.
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How can I register to vote in May's elections before the deadline passes?
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
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Boy, 6, dies after being hit by car
A man is held on suspicion of drug driving after the boy was struck in Ellesmere Port.
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Inside the Crucible: Where snooker turns into a marathon of the mind
Sheffield's Crucible Theatre was a regional arts centre with a polarising reputation before snooker came along, by chance, to make it a globally famous venue. What makes it so special?
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Amy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings
Amy Winehouse’s father has lost a High Court claim against two of his daughter’s friends over the sale of items once owned by the singer.
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Murder probe into pensioner's death as hunt for 'dangerous' man continues
A murder investigation is under way following the death of an 82-year-old woman in Glasgow.
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Woman, 86, convicted after car insurance typo error
The pensioner was criminally prosecuted after she had written one wrong number plate letter.
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Chris Mason: PM facing awkward hours ahead as Mandelson questions remain
Mandelson vetting row shows Westminster continues to have the power to surprise, writes Chris Mason.
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Two arrested over Kenton synagogue attack
A bottle containing a type of accelerant was thrown at the synagogue in Harrow, north-west London.
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Fears for 1,000 toads after reservoir drained by water company
Volunteers who helped more than 1,500 toads cross a busy road to a breeding ground fear they have died.
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London Tube strikes: What you need to know
Tube drivers who are RMT members are set to strike in April, May and June over working hours.
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Voters shown fake 20mph claims and a bogus manifesto on social media
Pages sharing misinformation are shown on the social media feeds of the BBC's fictional voters.
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Two teenagers arrested over attack on Harrow synagogue
A 17-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man have been arrested over an arson attack on a synagogue, police have said.
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