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6 hours ago | bbc.com | Mark Denten

'My son was killed by criminals making cannabis'Mark DentenDuncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and CumbriaFamily handoutArchie York was killed in an explosion at a block of flats in OctoberSeven-year-old Archie York was killed in a blast in Newcastle caused by his neighbour's illegal attempts to make cannabis sweets. As one of his killers is jailed, Archie's mother says her son's death should serve as a warning to other criminals.

6 hours ago | bbc.com | Mark Smith

Film venue latest to axe Kneecap screening Mark Smith Local Democracy Reporting Service Reuters The band said they rejected "any suggestion that we would seek to incite violence against any MP" A Cheshire venue has cancelled a screening of a film about hip-hop trio Kneecap after a clip on social media appeared to show one of the band members calling for the death of British MPs. Storyhouse in Chester was due to show Kneecap, a comedy drama about the rise of the band from Belfast, as part of...

11 hours ago | bbc.com | Lara King

Guide dog user warns taxi drivers to follow lawLara KingNathan Major-KershawNathan Major-Kershaw says some taxi drivers complain about his guide dog Jackson A man with a severe sight impairment has issued a warning to taxi drivers telling them they have to accept guide dogs by law. Nathan Major-Kershaw, 29, from Hull, said he had experienced drivers complaining when he had brought his dog Jackson into their cars, with one saying he could refuse to accept him as a passenger.

12 hours ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams |Ian Puckey

Fire-risk flats evacuated after owner's 'inaction'Lewis Adams & Ian PuckeyStuart Woodward/BBCFamilies had to be evacuated from a block of flats after lengthy inaction from its owner caused it to become a fire risk, a senior firefighter said. The emergency intervention at Redstone House, Harlow, led to those affected being placed in temporary accommodation since 7 May.

12 hours ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

Force missed chances to stop anti-social behaviourLewis AdamsEssex PoliceA report found Essex Police was facing "operational challenges" due to fundingEssex Police missed opportunities to stop anti-social behaviour by failing to record where crimes had occurred, a report found. It meant victims were not always given the support they needed, according to His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS).