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Sheffield United mark Kasabian Newton-Smith death 10 December 2016 From the section Sheffield & South Yorkshire Image copyright Family photo Image caption Kasabian Newton-Smith had been diagnosed with inoperable tumours A football club has held a minute's applause to mark the death of an eight-year-old fan who was at the centre of a social media campaign. Kasabian Newton-Smith from Sheffield was diagnosed with cancer as a todd…

Boy, 4, dies after being hit by car in Thame 10 December 2016 From the section Oxford Image copyright Google Image caption The boy was knocked down on Oxford Road outside Thame Leisure Centre A four-year-old boy has died after being knocked down by a car in Oxfordshire. He was struck by the vehicle outside the sports centre on Oxford Road, Thame, shortly before 10:30 GMT. The driver stopped at the scene and emergency services wer…

London pub labelled 'Britain's most festive' on social media 10 December 2016 From the section London Image copyright PA Image caption The Churchill Arms in Kensington, west London, has been decked out with a record 21,000 lights and 90 trees this year A pub's Christmas display has proved a hit on social media with some dubbing it "Britain's most festive pub". The Churchill Arms in Notting Hill, London, has been decorated with mor…

Jeremy Corbyn speech disrupted by Syria protesters 10 December 2016 From the section UK Politics Media captionJeremy Corbyn is interrupted by protestersHuman rights campaigners have disrupted a Jeremy Corbyn speech, in protest at Labour's response to the war in Syria. They stood in front of the Labour leader, and held up posters calling for aid drops and sanctions against Russia, as he began a speech on human rights. Peter Tatchell, who led the protest, said Mr Corbyn had not spoken out enough to demand the aid. But Mr Corbyn said Labour believed the war in Syria should end and …

Rail penalty fares: Passengers could get new appeals body 10 December 2016 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The Department for Transport says £240m a year in revenue is lost to fare dodgers Rail passengers who challenge the issuing of a penalty fare could soon be able to turn to a new, independent appeals panel in England and Wales. Under the Department for Transport plans, fined passengers will be ab…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Is new Brexit slogan 'jingoistic claptrap'? 10 December 2016 Last updated at 13:01 GMT The prime minister has a new slogan for Brexit, not only does “Brexit mean Brexit”, but she also wants a “red, white and blue” one. Tim Farron, leader of the Liberal Democrats, has described the new slogan as “jingoistic claptrap”. Ayesha Hazarika was a special adviser to Ed Miliband. She is now a comedian and political commentator. Jonathan Maitland is a journalist and playwright. They both tell their Brexit slogan ideas to the Today programme. View the full article

Rare painting of Henry VIII's 'lost palace' saved from export 10 December 2016 From the section Surrey Image copyright PA Image caption Nonsuch Palace in Surrey was dismantled about 150 years after it was built A rare watercolour which was at risk of being exported from the UK has been bought by the Victoria & Albert museum. The painting by Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel is said to be the earliest depiction of Henry VIII's Non…

Joe Root: England must take India wickets early Fourth Test, Mumbai (day three): England 400: Jennings 112, Buttler 76, Ashwin 6-112, Jadeja 4-109 India 451-7: Kohli 147*, Vijay 136 India lead by 51 runs Scorecard England endured a difficult day as centuries by Virat Kohli and Murali Vijay put India in control on day three of the fourth Test in Mumbai. Kohli's classy 147 not out and 136 from Vijay dented England's hopes as India reached 451-7, a lead of 51. The bowlers toiled, despite Cheteshwar Pujara falling for 47 to the second ball of the day. Joe Root took two wickets in four balls but England, who trail in the series 2-0, face a difficult second innings. Kohl…

Doctors call for ban on diesel engines in London 10 December 2016 From the section London Image caption Paris, Madrid, Mexico City and Athens have committed to a ban on diesel vehicles by 2025 A new campaign led by medical professionals is calling for all diesel cars to be banned from London. Doctors Against Diesel claim 9,400 Londoners a year die prematurely from breathing in toxic fumes from diesel engines. Paris, Madrid, Mexico City and Athens have committed to a ban on d…

Battle of Jutland marine's trombone goes on display 10 December 2016 From the section Hampshire & Isle of Wight Image copyright NMRN Image caption The fragment of the trombone has been lent to the museum, along with medals and a newspaper clipping Part of a trombone owned by a Royal Marine bandsman on board a ship at the Battle of Jutland has gone on display. Bandsman Frederick Charles Palfreman, aged 17, was on HMS Warspite d…

Nicola Payne: Parents speak of 'heartbreak' 25 years after daughter's disappearance 10 December 2016 From the section Coventry & Warwickshire Image copyright Other Image caption Nicola Payne went missing while walking near her parents' home on 14 December, 1991 The parents of Nicola Payne said they still have hopes of finding their daughter as they mark the 25th anniversary of her disappearance. The 18-year-old mum-of-one went…

Jeremy Corbyn speech disrupted by Syria protesters 10 December 2016 From the section UK Politics Media captionJeremy Corbyn is interrupted by protestersHuman rights campaigners have disrupted a Jeremy Corbyn speech in protest at Labour's response to the war in Syria. They stood in front of the Labour leader, and held up posters calling for aid drops and sanctions against Russia, as he began a speech on human rights. Peter Tatchell, who was leading the protest, said Mr Corbyn had not spoken out enough to demand the aid. But Mr Corbyn said Labour believed the war in Syria should e…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Corbyn speech stopped by protesters 10 December 2016 Last updated at 11:23 GMT Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and his team were left unsure what to do when a group of demonstrators, led by human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, interrupted a speech on Saturday. They were protesting against Labour's response to Syria, holding banners calling for sanctions on Russia. View the full article

Doctor calls for ban on diesel engines in London 10 December 2016 From the section London Image caption Paris, Madrid, Mexico City and Athens have committed to a ban on diesel vehicles by 2025 A new campaign led by medical professionals is calling for all diesel cars to be banned from London. Doctors Against Diesel claim 9,400 Londoners a year die prematurely from breathing in toxic fumes from diesel engines. Paris, Madrid, Mexico City and Athens have committed to a ban on d…

Water-damaged Gustav Holst museum reopens 10 December 2016 From the section Gloucestershire Image copyright Holst Museum Image caption Although much of the damage was covered by insurance the museum still had to raise £30,000 A museum which honours the birthplace of the composter Gustav Holst has reopened after being severely damaged in torrential rain. The Holst Birthplace Museum in Cheltenham has been closed for repairs since Ju…