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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Sheerness ship protest: Five arrested after Greenpeace demo
Greenpeace campaigners spent the night on a gantry at Sheerness port in a protest over diesel cars.
G4S immigration centre boss Ben Saunders resigns
The head of a G4S-run immigration removal centre which was the focus of a Panorama investigation resigns.
Parsons Green attack: Man in court charged with attempted murder
Ahmed Hassan, 18, is accused of attempted murder over last Friday's bomb attack on a London Tube.
National Trust memberships hit new high of five million
The charity's chairman, Tim Parker, says people go to its sites to escape "busy, noisy" technology.
Recovery truck driver killed on M25 near Sevenoaks
The 52-year-old man had stopped on the hard shoulder after a car broke down on the M25.
Actor John McEnery denies having fake gun in Faversham pub
John McEnery, the former husband of Dynasty star Stephanie Beacham, was arrested in August.
Deal 'close' in Aslef and Southern rail dispute talks
Aslef and Southern report "significant progress" in rail dispute talks as a proposal is finalised.
Customer calls
A complaints body says consumers had to make more than two million calls to resolve water issues.
RMT walkouts
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are staging two 24-hour walkouts in October.
Rochdale 3-0 Gillingham
Rochdale ease to a comfortable League One victory against 10-man Gillingham
Boreham Wood 0-1 Ebbsfleet United
Promoted Ebbsfleet's start to life in the National League reads just one defeat in 12 after victory at Boreham Wood.
FC Halifax Town 2-1 Bromley
In-form Halifax battle to victory at home to Bromley, despite playing the whole of the second half with 10 men.
Guiseley 1-1 Dover Athletic
Guiseley show their battling qualities, but can not overcome Dover as the two sides play out an entertaining draw.
Maidstone United 2-2 Gateshead
Gateshead shrug off Theo Vassell's early red card as they come from two goals down to claim a draw at Maidstone.
Derbyshire v Kent: Chesterfield will only be used in 'core summer months'
Derbyshire will only use Chesterfield as an out-ground in the "core summer months" after this week's washout with Kent.
Derbyshire v Kent: All four days of Championship game abandoned
Derbyshire's Division Two game with Kent at Chesterfield is abandoned without a ball bowled because of a wet outfield.
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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National News Headlines
Blackpool 'gas explosion': Four people injured
Two people were taken to hospital and two were treated at the scene after a "massive" blast in Blackpool.
Eight believed hurt after substance 'sprayed'
One man has been arrested after reports of multiple injuries near an east London shopping centre.
Christchurch woman appeals after love letter stolen
The woman's stolen handbag contained an "irreplaceable" letter written by her late husband..
Uber London licence: 'Direct anger at firm' says mayor
Sadiq Khan defends the decision to strip Uber of its London licence after a petition gets 500,000 names.
Baby born prematurely after mother hurt in car crash
The newborn was delivered three months early after his mother developed complications, say police.
M3 Winchester closed: Thousands of drivers hit by delays
A bomb disposal unit and fire crews were called when "potential hazardous material" was found.
National Trust memberships hit new high of five million
The charity's chairman, Tim Parker, says people go to its sites to escape "busy, noisy" technology.
Horsham stabbing: Two men face murder charges
Anthony Williams was killed at a property in Horsham, West Sussex, on Tuesday.
Zenith Building fires: Concern after seventh Leicester arson attack
A fire at flats in Leicester is believed to be the seventh arson attack at the building.
Woman is arrested following a fatal fire in a Grimsby flat
The body was found after police evacuated a block of flats following a fire on Friday.
Corbyn: People of Birmingham deserve 'clean streets'
The Labour leader says Birmingham has been "under the cosh" from central government spending.
Metrolink fares could rise by 6% annually until 2020
The planned increase would cover operation costs and growth, the area's transport body says.
Source: BBC News
