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Nathan Gothard knocked David Darke to the ground days before Christmas last year.
Appeal after car drives towards Jewish children
A black car allegedly drives towards a group of Jewish students waiting to cross a road in north London.
Actress sues Avatar director for 'theft' of facial features
Q'orianka Kilcher alleges James Cameron "extracted her facial features" for a character when she was 14.
Third arrest over attempted arson at synagogue
A 19-year-old is the third person to be arrested over an attempted arson attack at a synagogue in north London.
Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day
A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns Network Rail.
Watch: Tenerife resident calls docking of hantavirus ship 'reckless'
People on Tenerife in the Canary Islands have told the BBC they are concerned about the arrival of MV Hondius.
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Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.
The Only Way Is Essex star Jake Hall dies aged 35
The reality TV star, model and former footballer died in Spain.
Disturbances and 127 arrests mar Paris party after PSG Champions League victory
Fans took to the streets to celebrate the Paris team's qualification for the final, but celebrations were marred by disturbances.
No party before Dubois faces Wardley - Charles
Trainer Don Charles guarantees Daniel Dubois' team will not be hosting a party before Saturday's fight against WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley in Manchester.
What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
Shaw likely to leave WSL champions Man City
Khadija Shaw is likely to leave Manchester City this summer after talks stalled over a new contract.
Psychiatrist 'unable to section Nottingham killer'
Dr Mike Skelton assessed Valdo Calocane the day after he assaulted a flatmate in Nottingham in 2022.
US judge releases Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note
Epstein's former cellmate claims he found the note, which has not been verified by the BBC.
Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations
Pictures of dogs at polling stations are now a part of election day - here are some of the best we have seen.
Two Britons self-isolating in UK after leaving hantavirus cruise ship
A British man is among three people evacuated from the ship while two other Britons are self-isolating in the UK.
'My heart is in a million pieces': Vigils in Australia for five-year-old allegedly killed in Outback
Kumanjayi Little Baby was found dead after going missing from an Aboriginal town camp in Alice Springs.
Australian North set to be England selector
Marcus North, a former Australia international and Durham's director of cricket, is set to become the first foreigner in charge of selecting the England men's team.
Higgins returns for Ireland to face Wales
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand makes one change to his starting XV for Saturday's Women's Six Nations home game against Wales.
Do I need a photo ID and my polling card to vote in the elections?
Voters in England only will have to show photo ID while polling cards are not essential.