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I had to learn to walk again after hit-and-run
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I had to learn to walk again after hit-and-run

Fiona McGill suffered a shattered pelvis, two broken vertebrae and a broken leg, and wakes up in pain every day.

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What video footage tells us about RAF training jet crash
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What video footage tells us about RAF training jet crash

The RAF said training on their Hawk jets had been "temporarily" paused while an investigation is under way.

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I couldn't live with the agony of migraines any more but my GP called me dramatic
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I couldn't live with the agony of migraines any more but my GP called me dramatic

Lauren had to abandon her career in the NHS after being left "in agony" due to her migraines.

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'Perfect storm' could lead to rubbish piling up on Scotland's streets, experts warn
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'Perfect storm' could lead to rubbish piling up on Scotland's streets, experts warn

There are warnings over a combination of significantly reduced landfill space and a breakdown of Glasgow's main incinerator.

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Watch: The arms race in space and how the UK is defending itself
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Watch: The arms race in space and how the UK is defending itself

The UK has jammed satellites to defend itself from hostile threats, the BBC has been told.

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Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory
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Blood tests find high level of cancer-causing forever chemical in residents near factory

People living near a major chemical factory in Lancashire are told they could be at risk of serious health conditions.

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Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios
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Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios

Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".

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Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told
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Man died of cardiac arrest on flight, inquest told

Geoff Kitchen died onboard a Singapore Airlines flight which experienced severe turbulence in 2024.

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Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire
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Family tribute to 'devoted' mum and 'precious' children who died in fire

Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died in Bootle on Tuesday.

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UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC told
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UK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC told

The head of the RAF says the UK faces "unprecedented threats" from adversaries in space, as a new unit is created to defend Britain's satellites.

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We live with a 'heavy heart' knowing my brother's death was preventable
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We live with a 'heavy heart' knowing my brother's death was preventable

Lee Gannon died at the Royal Victoria Hospital in February 2022 after experiencing breathing problems at his home in Belfast.

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150 homes damaged by Storm Babet flooding to be demolished
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150 homes damaged by Storm Babet flooding to be demolished

Residents in Brechin say they have been living in limbo since floods in 2023.

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Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreak
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Millions of lettuces ruined by UK aphid outbreak

Growers are facing losses of £10m, as 30 million heads of lettuce will be rendered unusable.

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On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrested
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On-the-run killer who absconded after father's funeral arrested

Gary Anderson, who has been unlawfully at large for over a week, has been arrested in the Republic of Ireland.

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Home secretary hits out at 'unacceptable' migrant landings
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Home secretary hits out at 'unacceptable' migrant landings

The arrivals of two unescorted migrant boats mark the first uncontrolled landings recorded in the UK since 2025.

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Watch: Pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey
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Watch: Pilots eject as RAF jet crashes in Anglesey

The two pilots ejected from the jet before crash and sustained minor injuries.

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Admiral insurance firm to cut 500 jobs in the UK
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Admiral insurance firm to cut 500 jobs in the UK

The proposals relate to Admiral's UK insurance business, and will affect about 5% of its workforce.

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Many hydrants lacking flow needed for firefighting needs, fire chiefs say
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Many hydrants lacking flow needed for firefighting needs, fire chiefs say

Inadequate water supplies are "affecting fire crews' ability" to respond to incidents, say fire chiefs.

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