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Alex Smith

Alex Smith

News Editor (online) at BBC News Online

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Alex Smith
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Young-onset dementia risk increased by Vitamin D deficiency and depression, study says - bbc.co.uk

A major study has identified 15 risk factors for young-onset dementia, not all of which are genetic.
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Sutton-in-Ashfield: Investigation under way after fire at disused p...

A small number of properties were evacuated before residents were allowed back into their homes.
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Boohoo considers shutting factory after BBC investigation - BBC

Boohoo opened the site in 2022 but is considering closing it after a BBC Panorama investigation.
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Sutton-in-Ashfield: Arson inquiry launched after fire at disused pu...

Police say the historic building was badly damaged but no injuries were reported.
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Selston: Woman and nine-year-old boy die after house fire - BBC

Nottinghamshire Police says the fire is not believed to be suspicious but inquiries are ongoing.
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Woman whose death on M1 prompted investigation named - BBC

The father of Stephanie Fletcher-Smith, 28, pays tribute to the “sweetest person we knew”.
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Sir Bob Neill: Former Tory minister to stand down at next general e...

Sir Bob Neill has said he wants to spend more time with his wife, who suffered a stroke in 2019.

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Sir Ernest Shackleton: UK buyer wanted for last of explorer's medal...

The legendary explorer’s Polar Medal has been valued at roughly £1.76m.
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Grant Shapps says UK and US strikes on Yemen Houthis 'not an escala...

More than 30 targets were hit in Yemen in the third round of joint strikes on the Iran-backed group.
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Protesters climbing war memorials could face jail and £1,000 fine -...

The home secretary said the law would punish activists “insulting those who paid the ultimate price”.
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Leicester: Murder charge over death of man attacked in 2014 - BBC

Nathan Forbes is charged with murdering Jamie Burrows, who died seven years after being attacked.
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National Lottery: Hundreds of post offices to stop selling tickets ...

One postmaster said he would have “lost a significant amount of money” if he continued to sell them.
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Leicester: Attempted murder arrest after city shooting - BBC

A man in his 30s sustained a minor injury when a shot was fired at a stationary car, police say.
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Leicester: Man arrested after city shooting released on bail - BBC

The 48-year-old, who was held on suspicion of attempted murder, is bailed while inquiries continue.
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Double child murderer Colin Pitchfork faces fresh hearing over rele...

Colin Pitchfork, who murdered two girls in the 1980s, challenges a decision to keep him behind bars.
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Steve Wright: Radio 2 listeners pay tribute - BBC

The DJ - who presented on the BBC for over four decades - died on Monday at the age of 69.
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Riddings: Attempted murder charge after woman attacked - BBC

A 30-year-old man is due to appear before magistrates after being charged on Tuesday night.
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Xielo Maruziva: More than 200 officers involved in search for boy -...

Police say the search for Xielo Maruziva, who fell into a river on 18 February, has been “challenging”.
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Banksy: Artist confirms new London tree mural is his own work - BBC

The street artist uploaded before and after pictures of the artwork to Instagram on Monday.
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Nottingham attacks: Families call for law change after CPS review -...

A review following the Nottingham attacks suggests the government should reconsider homicide laws.
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A5 in Leicestershire: Two men killed in car crash with lorry - BBC

Police were called after the car, an Audi S4, crashed into a lorry that was parked in a lay-by.