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Barrow Police time capsule to remain unopened at Dock Museum

10 hours ago | bbc.com | Evie Lake

No plans to open police station time capsuleEvie LakeBBC News, North East and CumbriaDock MuseumThe time capsule, held by The Dock Museum curator Charlotte Hawley and Sgt Paul Holmes, was found in the foundations of the old Barrow police stationAn unopened time capsule discovered at a former police station has been put on display. Believed to be from the 1950s, it was found underneath the foundation stone of Barrow Police Station when it was being demolished in 2018.
Hartlepool dad with brain cancer searching for treatment

10 hours ago | bbc.com | Evie Lake

Hope cancer treatment can be found for dad of twoEvie LakeBBC News, North East and CumbriaSamantha JonesSamantha Jones, pictured on her wedding day, says life has been "unimaginable" since her husband became unwellThe family of a man with an inoperable brain tumour have raised more than £42,000 for a treatment they are not sure exists. Dad-of-two Trevor Jones, 41, from Hartlepool, was diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma after having multiple seizures on Christmas Day.
Family of Newcastle pub pianist 'over the moon' to see lost clip

10 hours ago | bbc.com | Evie Lake

Pianist's family 'over the moon' to see lost clipEvie LakeBBC News, North East and CumbriaThe pianist's family was "over the moon" to see the lost clipMatty Gray had been scrolling on Instagram when he came across a video he had been trying to find for more than 30 years. It was an old TV report of his late grandma, Peggy Fullerton, playing the piano and being interviewed by BBC Look North in 1981.
Durham coalmines steam train No. 54 returns to Tanfield

10 hours ago | bbc.com | Evie Lake

Rare rail 'survivor' of coalmines to returnEvie LakeBBC News, North East and CumbriaTanfield RailwayNumber 54 is to take part in the Tanfield Railway line's anniversary celebrationsA steam train that once served coalmines in north-east England will return to the region five decades after it was removed from service. National Coal Board No. 54, built in 1952 to help cope with the post-war demand for County Durham coal, transported coal from East Hetton colliery for most of its service.
Domino's scraps Manningtree takeaway plan after major backlash

11 hours ago | bbc.com | Lewis Adams

Domino's scraps takeaway plan after major backlashLewis AdamsTazzyBro PhotographyManningtree is the smallest town in England when it comes to geographical sizePeople living in England's smallest town are claiming a victory after Domino's scrapped its plans to open a takeaway. In letters seen by the BBC, Tendring District Council warned Domino's there had been intense opposition to the proposed High Street shop. A spokeswoman for the chain said there were "limitations" with its plan.
Home Office raids Titanic Loft Lines apartments as part of immigration enforcement

17 hours ago | bbc.com | Peter Coulter

Nail bars, restaurants and construction sites among immigration raidsBBCThe Loft Lines development will see 778 new apartments in Belfast's Titanic QuarterThe Home Office has arrested almost 150 people during immigration enforcement raids at workplaces across Northern Ireland since July 2024, new figures reveal. BBC News NI understands 36 people were arrested at the Loft Lines complex in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast. The Graham Group is one of the main building contractors on the site.
Former Sussex vicar admits carrying out surgery with scissors

23 hours ago | bbc.com | Zac Sherratt

Former vicar admits doing surgery with scissorsZac SherrattGetty ImagesGeoffrey Baulcomb has pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm at the Old BaileyA former vicar from East Sussex has admitted causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) by using scissors to carry out a surgical procedure. Geoffrey Baulcomb, 79, performed the procedure on a man on 4 January, 2020, which was recorded in a nine-second video. He pleaded guilty to one count of causing GBH with intent at the Old Bailey on Friday.
Doctor Arne Bye jailed for raping and assaulting patients

23 hours ago | bbc.com | Adrienne Murray

Norwegian doctor jailed for raping patientsShutterstockArne Bye was found to have abused his position as a doctor to conduct inappropriate examsA court in Norway has sentenced a doctor to 21 years in prison for the rape and sexual abuse of dozens of women, in a case that has shocked the Scandinavian country. Former GP Arne Bye has been convicted of 70 counts of rape and sexual assault. He was also convicted of 82 counts of abusing his position as a doctor, Norwegian media reports.
Kent's rare snow leopard cub dies after just one month

23 hours ago | bbc.com | Zac Sherratt

Rare snow leopard cub dies aged one monthZac SherrattBig Cat SanctuaryLittle Lady died before she was one month oldAn animal sanctuary has announced that its rare snow leopard cub, born just last month, has died. The cub, nicknamed Little Lady, was born to mother Laila at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, Kent, on 10 May after months of dedicated work by trainers. But it has been confirmed that Little Lady died late on Wednesday night, though her cause of death is not yet known.
Botswana diamond giant Debswana slashes output as demand falls

1 day ago | bbc.com | Wedaeli Chibelushi |Will Ross

Botswana's diamond giant slashes output as demand fallsWedaeli Chibelushi & Will RossAFP via Getty ImagesDebswana unearthed an 1,098-carat diamond from one of its mines in 2021Botswana's main diamond company has paused production at some of its mines, citing a prolonged downturn in global demand. Debswana, a joint venture between the government and global mining giant De Beers, saw its sales revenue drop by almost 50% last year. Botswana is the world's largest producer of diamonds by value.