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22 hours ago | bbc.com | Stuart Maisner

Man forced his way into woman's home and raped herStuart MaisnerGetty ImagesThe attack happened at an address in Hastings on 30 NovemberA man forced his way into a woman's home and raped her in what police have described as a "terrifying ordeal". Jason Wren, 32, of Redmayne Drive, Hastings, wore a mask when he attacked the woman, who he not know, at at a property in Hastings, on 30 November.

22 hours ago | bbc.com | Steve Hermon

Albion have taken their time with the appointment of Ryan Mason but for good reason. It's been 43 days since Tony Mowbray was sacked on Easter Monday after a 3-1 defeat by struggling Derby ended their play-off hopes. Mowbray was appointed just over three weeks after Carlos Corberan left on Christmas Eve for Valencia and, in hindsight, it could be argued that it was rushed.

1 day ago | bbc.com | Dan Hunt

'Long-lasting' tram disruption warning after crashDan HuntNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue ServiceNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the crash caused some damage to power linesNottingham's tram operator says there will be "long-lasting" disruption to the network following a crash between a car and a tram on Monday. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Queens Walk in The Meadows after a car crashed into the tram and caused it to derail.

1 day ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

School uniforms 'no good for running around'Jonathan MorrisPA MediaSchool uniforms are particularly restrictive for girls, a child psychology expert has saidTraditional school uniforms may be hindering children's physical activity and comfort, according to an expert. Prof Helen Dodd, a child psychology expert at the University of Exeter Medical School, is calling for a rethink of school dress codes to better support children's wellbeing and development.

1 day ago | bbc.com | Jonathan Morris

World War Two grenade found in rockpoolJonathan MorrisBideford Coastguard Rescue TeamThe grenade is destroyed in a controlled explosionA beachgoer discovered a live World War Two grenade in a rockpool. A man walking along the beach found the grenade at about 15:30 BST on Monday near Westward Ho!, Bideford Coastguard Rescue Team (BCRT) said. The team was dispatched by Falmouth Coastguard following a call from Devon & Cornwall Police.