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A large snake slithered into a tight spot and had to be rescued after getting stuck in a drain. The snake in the drain – a 1.5m (5ft) Mexican black …

A former hospital that has been transformed into an apartment complex as part of a affordable rent scheme has officially opened. Nightingale House in Wolverhampton, which used to house the …

A fire at a derelict pottery factory site is being treated as arson. More than 30 firefighters tackled the blaze at the former Wade Ceramics factory on Westport Road, Burslem, …

Pupils at an east London primary school have been named "Britain's funniest class" by Beano magazine. Year 5 pupils in Stratus Class at Riverley Primary School in Leyton, were awarded …

A shopper said he felt "held to ransom and bullied" by the "phenomenal" amount of businesses which only accept contactless payments. Roger Wicks, 62, from Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, said he believed …

Listen to Mike read this article For the last five years, a loud hum has been a continual backdrop to birdsong and the occasional barking dog in the village of …

A former police officer has spoken about the lasting trauma of attending tragic incidents, saying many officers have experiences that stay with them "forever". Linzi McLaren was speaking as new …

Part of a city centre park will reopen within weeks following a major redevelopment, officials have said. Queen's Gardens in Hull is undergoing a £21.1m revamp. The city council said …

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the contents of the UK's first multi-year spending review since 2021. The review sets the day-to-day budgets of government departments over the next three years, …

A woman who had her knee replaced privately in Poland two years ago said a new scheme aimed at reducing waiting lists is "brilliant" but she has concerns not everyone …