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Three teenagers jailed for manslaughter of man they accused of being a paedophile in Kent

Alexander Cashford, 49, died following a fatal attack by three young people after he gave one of them his business card, with the assault filmed and posted to social media (National Story)

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Brits risk service disruption as they put off admin tasks for over 3 months

Brits are putting off essential life admin tasks for months at a time, risking late payment fees and service disruptions

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'I got a cervical cancer diagnosis and my husband's reaction was so hurtful'

A woman has been left feeling 'completely alone' after receiving a cervical cancer diagnosis and confirmation of a tumour - and her husband's unexpected response has floored her

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'Sadistic' stranger dragged woman from Bristol street in terrifying kidnap

She was dragged off by a stranger who thought she was a schoolgirl

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Police car in Gipsy Patch Lane crash was responding to blue-light call

An officer and a member of the public were injured

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Former Bristol police officer could be jailed for harassing colleague

"It’s hard to comprehend what motivated him to act in this way"

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Downs 'van dwellers' told to move on within week as court order issued

There are currently around 50 lived-in vehicles left parked on roads around the Downs

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£10 note sells for £42.30 thanks to 'sought after' serial numbers

There are certain combinations you need to look for

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Mum finds two goats in shed after daughter secretly bought them online

Kirsty Mulholland thought daughter Bonnie was making her a present when she asked her not to look outside

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Schoolgirls missing from South West town as police launch urgent search

They were seen at a bus station

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Filton shopkeeper's turban knocked off in 'religiously aggravated' attack

Police now want to speak to the men pictured

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Huge new Banksy sculpture draws crowds near Downing Street

It's a large scale unauthorised new sculpture for the heart of London

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Over 1,200 South West homes evacuated after suspected bomb found at building site

Schools are closed and transport routes have been affected by the discovery in the South West

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BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty 'in shock' as co-star issues warning

The BBC's UK Editor Ed Thomas shared a harrowing update on Thursday's episode of BBC Breakfast

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Derby teacher lost job and almost took his life after being blackmailed over sex video

His young blackmailer has been jailed at the age of 21

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'I lost my healthy 21‑year‑old on holiday in Turkey — and no one can tell me why'

Branigan's mum claims he had no underlying health issues before his death [National story]

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5 tips for a perfect fancy dress outfit as Butlins hosts 'Met Gala-style' event

The UK has become a nation obsessed with dressing up, with new research revealing Brits are increasingly turning to fancy dress to show off their creativity and boost their confidence — and Butlin's Big Weekender is leading the charge.

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Just 1 in 20 millennials achieved teenage ambitions, study finds

A poll of 1,000 adults aged 28 to 43 found just one in 20 millennials have achieved their teenage ambitions, with 26% yet to reach homeownership

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BBC Breakfast star Charlie Stayt's appearance distracts fans minutes in

BBC Breakfast viewers were left distracted by Charlie Stayt's new haircut on Thursday

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20 ways women support each other - the sisterhood code signs explained

A poll of 2,000 women has uncovered the 'sisterhood code' - a secret language women share with each other, which often involves silent communication and small but meaningful gestures