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El Mayhew has been appointed the council’s new corporate director for children and young people’s services in North Yorkshire.

New director aims to make North Yorkshire ‘the best place’ for children to live

Graham Snowden's reaction to winning a dream car was not what BOTB was expecting

Watch the most British reaction ever to winning a £55k car for 6p

Eugene Dunkley could not believe his luck after winning the life-changing prize

After a tough year, dad wins £78k Aston Martin in a 20p prize draw

Police discover £200k in cash in Nathaniel Armani's Audi.

Watch: Police discover £200k in cash in drug courier’s Audi

Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car.

Watch: Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car

Queues started to form outside Tesco Extra in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Hopeful snackers hunted for coveted square Doritos - worth £10,000

Max Miozga and his mother Sophie Page.

Watch: Boy convinced baby Jesus actually called Kevin after nativity

Maggie Hackney was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign and didn't know until recently

I was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign. I was amazed to see it

Alban and Angela Bunting bought a cottage for £1K which they have turned into the ultimate playground for their grandkids - including three life-size playhouses.

We converted our £1k cottage into a play village for our grandkids

Drug driver causes 7-vehicle crash on motorway.

Watch: Drug driver causes 7-vehicle crash on motorway

An abandoned dog that starred in TV ad for an Omaze house winner has won his own home - and been adopted after 300 days in care.

Rescue pup's TV cameo gets him fur-ever home after 300 day wait
Watch RSPCA rescue dog Billy when he starred in an Omaze TV advert - which led to him being adopted by a loving family after 300 days in care.
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Tofu brings back a piece of rubbish.

Cat caught bringing random bits of rubbish home in funny video

Shaun Tookey cleans graves as a side hustle but hopes one day to make it a full time job. Picture: SWNS

Grave cleaning a "peaceful" & "satisfying" side hustle

The One Where Ross Gets Married: Friends scripts from bin fetch £28k

Dawn Schamely, 40, spent eight months in agony after her C-section scar became infected. (Picture: SWNS)

"My C-sec scar became infected - I spent eight months in agony"

Jack Doolan was caught on dashcam swerving across the M25 in Hertfordshire after a space saver tyre burst. He was taken to court after the crash.

Driver caught on video swerving across M25 as tyre bursts

The Sele School in Hertfordshire.

Breaking Boy in critical condition after being hit by lightning at school

Novak Djokovic’s racket from famous Wimbledon win goes to auction expecting to fetch five-figure sum

Novak Djokovic’s racket from first Wimbledon win goes on sale

Birmingham named luckiest city by the National Lottery. (Photo - Ming - stock.adobe.com)

UK’s top 10 luckiest cities with the most lottery millionaires

Police are investigating

Breaking Police officer charged with rape while on duty

Watch: Drug dealer attempts to evade police by driving on train tracks

Traffic at Port of Dover (Photo by Stuart Brock/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Easter bank holiday warning to motorists: Expect long delays

The RAC is warning of traffic jams over Easter weekend

Motorway roadworks to avoid this Easter as RAC issues warning

Jonnie Irwin update: A Place in the Sun host’s adorable video of him dressed as superhero for his sons

Jonnie Irwin shares adorable video dressed as a superhero with sons

Empty shelves are seen in the fruit and vegetable aisles of a Tesco supermarket on February 22, 2023 in Burgess Hill.

Why is there a food shortage in the UK & how long will it last?

Vegan mayo delivery to your door (photo: James Linsell-Clark)

Plant based makeover for veganuary with a green taste for classic dressing

Charles Walker MP (Photo: UK Government)

Conservative MP Charles Walker gives damning verdict on the government

BBC EastEnders: Janine Butcher actor Charlie Brooks exiting soap AGAIN
Janine’s brother Ricky Butcher, played by Sid Owen, is expected to make a return to BBC EastEnders’ Albert Square to bid her farewell.
Ethan Evans

So much work is being done to remove the stigma of mental health.

Focus on mental health: Discovering the person beneath the stigma

These are the top ingredients for a perfect Christmas

UK’s Chattiest High Streets 2021

Where to find the cheapest used cars, plus the best all-round deals

Three separate races will be held in Hertfordshire on 24 and 25 April (Photo: Shutterstock)

18,000 to take part in ‘milestone’ Covid race event to trial safe return of mass...

Door to door Covid testing is underway in parts of England after South African variant was found (Photo: Shutterstock)

Door to door Covid testing is underway in parts of England after South African v...

When lockdown is over, step back in time

Vehicle thefts surge by a fifth - these are the regions where your car is most a...

Shocking dashcam footage shows moment drunk motorcyclist smashes into car

A shih tzu in Hertfordshire died from the disease (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dog owners warned after pet dies of bug that can infect humans

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Book review- To Kill A Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

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