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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Child mental health unit referrals 'up nearly 50%'
The figures, which are across the UK, are 'deeply worrying', say the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Gatwick Airport plans to open standby runway for departures
Airport chiefs hope to have the standby runway open for business by the mid-2020s.
Ellie Goulding receives honorary degree from University of Kent
Eleven years after dropping out from her degree Ellie Goulding is honoured by her former university.
Channel migrants: Six children among dozens on three boats
Three boats are intercepted by the Border Force as more migrants attempt Channel crossings.
Hatton Garden thief could avoid return to jail over dementia
Brian Reader, who was told to pay back millions, could avoid a return to jail due to his dementia.
Ferry companies warn of gridlock in no-deal Brexit
Freight companies have told Newsnight they will refuse boarding to lorries that do not have the right paperwork.
Flying ants: Swarms appear on weather map as 'rain'
BBC weather presenter Simon King says the insects showed up as "very light precipitation".
Disability sailing group in Sevenoaks marks tenth anniversary
Wealden Sailability provides sailing experiences for disabled people from its base in Chipstead.
Blind and deaf Gillingham man loses benefits looking for work
David Wilkins, who is blind and deaf, accepted an internship but returned to find his benefits cut.
Resistance hero flies in Spitfire of D-Day pilot he rescued
Albert Souetaert was just 15 when he saved a Canadian pilot, after seeing him shot down in Normandy.
Could there be an early general election?
Some MPs say they are prepared to trigger an election. How soon could it theoretically happen?
Quiz of the week
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?
Jonny Williams: Wales international re-signs with Charlton Athletic
Wales international Jonny Williams re-signs with Charlton, having been released by the Championship club in May.
Derbyshire sign Kent's Stevens on loan
Derbyshire sign 43-year-old all-rounder Darren Stevens on loan from Kent for their T20 Blast campaign.
County Championship: Kent settle for draw with Hampshire
Kent settle for a draw on the final day against Hampshire after calling time on a tricky run-chase in the final hour.
Mehmet Dalman: Cardiff City chairman abandons Charlton takeover bid
Cardiff City chairman Mehmet Dalman abandons his takeover bid to buy Championship rivals Charlton Athletic.
Justin Edinburgh: Footballers pay respects at memorial service
Glenn Hoddle, Sol Campbell and Teddy Sheringham attended a service at Chelmsford Cathedral.
Dean Parrett: Stevenage sign midfielder from Gillingham
Midfielder Dean Parrett rejoins League Two side Stevenage after his contract with Gillingham is terminated by mutual consent.
Ben Amos: Charlton sign Bolton goalkeeper on one-year deal
Championship newcomers Charlton Athletic re-sign Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Ben Amos on a one-year contract.
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
Lucy McHugh murder case: Stephen Nicholson jailed for life
Thirteen-year-old Lucy McHugh had "unknown promise, cruelly obliterated", the judge said.
Stoke-on-Trent mum's cancer misdiagnosis down to 'human error'
Sarah Boyle was incorrectly told she had an aggressive cancer after noticing problems breastfeeding.
Iris Goldsmith died when 'all-terrain vehicle' overturned
Iris Goldsmith was driving the vehicle on the family farm in Somerset, an inquest has heard.
Stevenage 'car cruise' crash leaves 17 injured
The "horrendous" two-car crash in Stevenage came at a gathering where there were modified vehicles.
Cornwall lifeguards meet unborn baby they saved decade ago
Vicky Murphy was 35 weeks pregnant when she and husband Marc were washed against cliffs in Cornwall.
Scarlett Keeling: Man jailed for killing and sexually assaulting teen in Goa
Samson D'Souza was found guilty of "culpable homicide not amounting to murder" by an Indian court.
Tortoise, 102, is guest of honour at wedding
Sammy the wrinkly reptile watched his owners celebrate their special day from a custom-made shed.
Protester admits calling MP Anna Soubry a Nazi
James Goddard, 30, who was arrested outside Parliament, admits public order offences.
Premier Inn Bristol fire is put out after 48 hours
Fire chiefs said the Bristol Premier Inn was still "unstable" and "crews still can't access" it.
Charlotte Huggins: Ex-boyfriend jailed for New Year's Day murder
Judge Heather Norton described Michael Rolle as a 'jealous man'.
Acorns Children's Hospice: Cash boost for Walsall site
Families were told in June the Walsall hospice would be forced to close due to financial pressures.
WW1 conscientious objectors: Richmond Castle's history
The names of hundreds of World War One conscientious objectors have been compiled for the first time.
Source: BBC News
