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IrelandScotlandWalesFacial recognition pilot cuts crime, says MetA pilot scheme in Croydon leads to 100 arrests, but concerns are raised over privacy and bias.10 hrs agoLondonChildren's home sexual abuse trial beginsA man and a woman are on trial for sex offences at a Halifax children's home dating back 50 years.1 hr agoEnglandDad died 'rolling on the floor like a dog' in A&EThe MP for Chelmsford is demanding answers over what she says is a "deeply distressing" incident.1 hr agoEssexOne of the rarest fungi in Britain found on estateOne of the rarest fungi in Britain has been spotted growing under yew trees on an estate.9 hrs agoBeds, Herts & BucksBeach volunteers clear washed-up bags of chipsThousands of bags of chips have washed up on a beach at the foot of Beachy Head, near Eastbourne.3 hrs agoSussexHolidaymakers miss flight after stairs mix-upDozens of passengers due to fly to Spain became stranded after taking a wrong turn down a stairwell.45 mins agoManchesterAnti-social behaviour at murder victim's memorial Before it was thinned out, there were fears the wooded area was providing cover for illicit activity.2 hrs agoManchesterSchool closes after man's body found in groundsThe body was found at Smestow Academy on Monday morning, and police are investigating.Two dead and one seriously injured in crashA Land Rover and Ford Transit van collided head-on on the A614 on Sunday, police say.'My children would come at me with scissors'Surrey Police figures show reports of child violence towards their parents or carers are increasing.Construction completed on longest HS2 tunnelTrains travelling at 200mph will take only three minutes to go through the 10-mile (16km) tunnel.Diners step in to surprise widower on his birthdayBob Leigh's birthday meal turns into a surprise gift from fellow diners when they find out he is alone.Stories to make you smile'What an honour': Conker contest organiser named Anorak of the YearStJohn Burkett says he is honoured and may display the award, from the Dull Men's Club, in his loo.From London Tube driver to Will Smith's doubleShad Ellis's life changed forever when a stranger told him he looked like the Men in Black star.Maths teacher retains Scrabble title after UK Open winNatalie Zolty is awarded the expert status title by the Association of British Scrabble Players.Features & AnalysisI lost identity after crash, says Team GB cyclistThe ex-Team GB cyclist who switched to bobsleigh after a horrific accident announces her retirement.Estate 'given back hope' after gang turf warsDerker in Oldham had seen five shootings in two months before a major police operation was launched. 'I went from small shop in Kirkby to £107m in revenue'Tom Ryder, now 42, first starting selling supplements from a small shop in Kirkby when he was 18.Sifting through the Roman rubbish of 'the London lasagne'Extraordinary finds are being discovered in the city, which are changing perceptions about our past.SportMan City sign Guehi from Palace - what will he bring?Man City sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi for £20m - but what will the England defender add to Pep Guardiola's side?Dalot 'would have been given red card in Europe'Manchester United's Diogo Dalot was not sent off against Manchester City after his foul on Jeremy Doku was "glancing" contact.Sobbing Jones among Australian Open retirementsInjury wrecks Francesca Jones' hopes of earning a first Australian Open main-draw win, while Marina Stakusic is taken off court on a wheelchair on day two.Pioneering ref to retire from international rugbySara Cox, the world's first professional female rugby union referee, is to retire from international officiating.Latest updates14 mins agoTrains disrupted after overnight works overrunThe disruption is expected until end of the day, Network Rail says.14 mins ago19 mins agoFacebook blackmailer 'nearly ended our marriage'James Ledsham is jailed after admitting blackmail and sharing intimate photos online.19 mins ago1 hr agoChildren's home sexual abuse trial beginsA man and a woman are on trial for sex offences at a Halifax children's home dating back 50 years.1 hr ago2 hrs agoTrains cancelled over repairs to broken trackNational Rail said the disruption was expected to last until 15:00 GMT on Monday.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoPioneering ref to retire from international rugbySara Cox, the world's first professional female rugby union referee, is to retire from international officiating.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoPlans for new accessible buses set to be approvedThe new fleet of buses will cost £6.5m and will be "ultra-low emission" and fully accessible.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoThird of women farmers 'have low mental wellbeing'Women in farming report higher levels of stress than rest of population, a study suggests.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoCounty teams merged in police shake-upWest Mercia Police will operate under two local police teams rather than five after a restructure.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoWMCA approves pay rise to attract new chiefA salary of up to £250,000 is approved in a bid to "attract the best people".3 hrs ago...
