A shop worker was threatened by a man with a knife during a robbery in, police have said. The incident happened at the Spar convenience store at the junction of Bear Street and Boutport Street, in Barnstaple before 21:50 BST on Saturday. Devon and Cornwall Police said the offender fled the store taking four bottles of Smirnoff vodka. Officers said …
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Oxford United's lease extension at the Kassam Stadium "reinforces" that the club must move from it soon, the city council's leader has said. The Championship club's licence had been due …
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UN says 90 lorry loads of aid now in Gaza after three-day delay at crossing
by Jacquelineby JacquelineMeanwhile, Israeli bombardment and ground operations are continuing across Gaza, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting on Thursday that 107 people were killed over the previous 24 hours. At least …
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New unitary councils will make local government simpler and more cost effective, the leader of Surrey County Council says. Local government reorganisation, fixing roads and special educational needs provision were …
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A Hampshire theme park has announced plans for a £12m Viking-themed world due to open next year. On Saturday, family-owned Paultons Park in Ower also opened new £3.5m indoor dark …
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The £20m regeneration of an 18th Century mill is being reviewed to ensure the money will be spent in the most effective way. Somerset Council was given money via the …
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An audience member who was put straight through to the live semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent after begging judges to "give me a chance" has described the whole experience as …
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A 130-year-old fairground ride that has appeared in feature films will be the newest addition to a historical funfair within the Black Country Living Museum. The museum's resident fairground will …
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A man has been found dead in a car behind a hedgerow in East Yorkshire. Humberside Police was called to the B1249 near Driffield at about 20:25 BST on Monday …
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Some walkers tackling the West Highland Way have become unwell after drinking water from rivers, according to National Trust for Scotland (NTS) rangers. They said at least nine hikers had …