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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Sarah Thomas: Woman first to swim Channel four times non-stop
Sarah Thomas began the challenge on Sunday and finished after more than 54 hours.
French Dunkirk camp cleared as migrants try to reach UK
Police try to move some 1,000 people from a gym and tent camp near Dunkirk.
Stalking victims to be allowed to challenge sentences
A scheme allowing people to challenge sentences in England and Wales is to be expanded.
Rise in teenage money mules prompts warnings
Cases of 14 to 18-years-olds who have allowed their bank accounts to be used grows by 73% in two years.
The missed generation of women's football
The growth of football clubs for women over the age of 30 leads to the first international tournament.
Illegal work practices 'far too common' says think tank study
Many workers report not receiving paid holidays or wage slips, says the Resolution Foundation.
English Channel: The history of swimming the Channel
An American woman is the first person to swim the English Channel four times non-stop. Here is everything you need to know about the Channel.
Brexit Bansky: Whitewashed Dover mural 'could be saved'
Experts say the artwork in Dover, which shows a star being removed from EU flag, could be restored.
Historic towns to benefit from £95m boost named
The government lists 69 English towns and cities that will benefit from regeneration money.
Brexit: What does Yellowhammer say about no-deal impact?
The government has published a report setting out the risks of a no-deal Brexit. How is it preparing?
More violent crime reported on British railways
Overall crime also increased across the railway network, British Transport Police figures show.
Trans and pregnant: How one man gave birth to his own baby
Freddy decided to carry his own baby after wanting to start a family, but he faced a highly unusual challenge ? he is a gay transgender man.
Male cheerleader: 'The buzz is like nothing else.'
Ollie, 13, has been performing with the Vista Twisters in Dover for seven years.
Tilehurst dad with MS walks daughter down the aisle
Steve Barnes had to re-learn to walk for the big day, as part of a trial using the robotic suit.
WW2 evacuee returns to wartime home
Londoner Roger Calver takes a trip back to Kent were he was sent as a child evacuee.
Deaf-blind teenager gets hi-tech glasses to help her see again
After three years Alice Costen is able to see again using hi-tech glasses donated to her.
Bristol Rovers v Gillingham
Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Bristol Rovers and Gillingham.
County Championship: Records fall as Stevens, 43, hits 237 in penultimate Kent game
Records fall at Headingley as Darren Stevens scores 237 against Yorkshire in what could be his penultimate match for Kent.
Darren Stevens: Kent to discuss new deal with all-rounder after 237
Kent will discuss a new deal with Darren Stevens after the all-rounder hit a career-best 237 on day one against Yorkshire.
Ashes 2019: England's Joe Denly reflects on a special three days
A new baby and a vital 94 to put England in prime position to draw the Ashes 2-2, Joe Denly has had a very special 48 hours.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
GB will regroup - captain Harvey
GB sitting volleyball captain Claire Harvey is keen to keep playing despite having all funding withdrawn by UK Sport.
Course closures bad news for racing as a whole
Horse racing cannot afford to lose more courses following the closures of Hereford and Folkestone, says Cornelius Lysaght
Gills bond after Vincelot injury
Gillingham's Charlie Allen says an injury to Romain Vincelot during the win at Rotherham has helped the team bond.
Broncos to return to Gillingham
London Broncos announce Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium will host their Super League match against Warrington.
Coach Kerry gives up 'dream job'
Danny Kerry believes the Great Britain women's team needs a "new direction" after stepping down as head coach.
Bevan shocked at Kent presidency
Kent's new president-elect Bob Bevan says he was shocked to be nominated for the role at Canterbury.
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Jodie Chesney: Teenager 'murdered in drug turf war'
Jodie Chesney may not have been the intended target of a stabbing in a London park, a court hears.
Wirral falling branch killed pregnant driver's baby
Systemic failures by Wirral council to check on trees contributed to death, a coroner concludes.
Ceara Thacker death: Student 'told university of suicidal thoughts'
Ceara Thacker, 19, was found dead in her University of Liverpool halls of residence in May 2018.
Austwick drink-drive road sweeper Ariel Babiarz jailed
Ariel Babiarz drank nearly a litre of rum the night before two crashes forced cars off the road.
Sam Walker: Prisoner posted YouTube videos of life behind bars
A union calls for more action to stop phones entering jails after a prisoner posts on social media.
Rochdale market to close after 768 years
Rochdale market obtained its charter in 1251 but is "no longer financially viable".
Birmingham PC run over by car recovering at home
Gareth Phillips, who was hit by a stolen patrol car, has a "long battle ahead of him", police say.
Blenheim Palace gold toilet theft: Second man arrested
Police are still searching for the £4.8m 18-carat loo which was stolen in a raid at Blenheim Palace.
Sarah Thomas: Woman first to swim Channel four times non-stop
Sarah Thomas began the challenge on Sunday and finished after more than 54 hours.
Clapton flats fire: Woman rescued during 'suspicious' blaze
A woman was rescued in Clapton, London, during the blaze, which police now say was suspicious.
Thai beach murders: Hannah Witheridge's sister Laura dies in hospital
Laura Daniels, 30, died five years after her backpacker sister Hannah Witheridge was murdered in Thailand.
PC Andrew Harper murder probe: Four suspects arrested
Two boys and two men, aged 17 to 21, are arrested on suspicion of murdering PC Andrew Harper.
Source: BBC News
