Fines for term time holidays are here to stay, says Education Sec

Police rescued an injured man from an oncoming train

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A brave group of police officers rescued a man from an oncoming train after he slipped on the tracks and sustained severe injuries.<br /><br />Footage showed patrol officers from the Seattle Police Department, Washington State, USA, trying to talk a man, 57, facing a mental health crisis, back to safety at 9:16 pm on 7th October.<br /><br />The man, whose identity is not disclosed, can be seen sitting on a ledge high above the train tracks near the 2nd Avenue Exit and East Jackson Street.<br />The man survived. <br />Video: Seattle Police/NewsX

Circus stunt riders crashed during the ‘Globe of Death’

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This is the moment bikers crash into each other during a circus cage show stunt called the "Globe of Death" that went wrong.<br />The incident took place at the Stankowich Circus in Bauru, in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo on the evening of Sunday, 13th October.<br />The footage, filmed by one of the spectators, shows four motorcyclists inside the "Globe of Death" racing around horizontally at high speed when one of them changes course and starts circling the globe from the inside vertically.<br />Video: NewsX

Do you agree that the M42 and M62 are the words roads to drive on in the UK?

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we spoke with the public about which roads they like driving the least.

Which roads or motorways do you find most frustrating to drive on?

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Which roads or motorways do you find most frustrating to drive on, and why? Do you agree with the M42 and M62 being rated the worst in a recent survey?

‘Treat it like your own home’ - TV chef and Mowgli founder Nisha Katona's top tips for businesses

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A 'lack of time' could be costing the average small business £4,000 every year. Energy bills are the top concern for SME owners in the region, with 48% identifying them as a "major" worry.

People on the street: Motorways

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We went out into Manchester to ask people on the street about their thoughts on British motorways, and which is their favourite.

Plans for new hotel in shadow of Everton's Stanley-Moore Dock stadium

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A new five-storey hotel could be built in the shadow of Everton's new home at Bramley-Moore Dock. Proposals will go before Liverpool Council's planning committee next week for a new 80-bed venue on land at Regent Road, Blackstone Street and Fulton Street overlooking the new stadium.

Second body found after Benwell house explosion

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A second body has been found in the debris following an explosion that destroyed three houses and shook the local community.

HTW-STORY2B-171024-DF-Spooky half term fun at Newcastle Castle

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We visited Newcastle Castle to learn about its history and see what activities they have in store for the half term holiday.

Bristolians Discuss: Which roads or motorways do you find most frustrating to drive on, and why?

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Do you agree with the M42 and M62 being rated the worst in a recent survey? How satisfied are you with the quality of the motorways and major A roads you’ve driven on recently? Have roadworks or traffic delays significantly impacted your journey times, and how do you feel about the balance between short-term disruption and long-term improvements?