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Mr Leonard has pledged to hold a “public listening exercise” as part of attempts to understand why Scottish Labour suffered such a “profound defeat” in the election. Labour to hold ‘listening exercise’ after defeat Writing in the Daily Record newspaper, Ms Lennon insisted that the party could still transform itself into a “modern, dynamic political force” despite its disastrous electoral performance over the past decade. But she said it was no longer tenable for decisions about Scottish Labour to be “taken or undermined by colleagues outside Scotland”, and warned: “If…

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The family of Mrs Hancock, from Duffield, described her as a “lovely, beautiful, friendly, bubbly and social person”. Father-of-two Mr Griffiths, from Derby, was said by his family to be “a lovely dad, husband, son, brother and uncle who had a passion for adventure, running and a love of animals”. The statement added: “He enjoyed travelling the world, mountain climbing and spending time with his two children. He will be greatly missed.” Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk.

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You won’t see Russia competing this year because it’s been banned from all major sporting events for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Athletes who can prove they are untainted by the doping scandal will be able to compete under a neutral flag, however. 2. Glastonbury will celebrate its 50th birthday Image copyright Live Nation Image caption L-R: Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Carmit Bachar Whether you were into grunge or girl-groups, you’re going to be getting a big dose of nostalgia this year, with bands…

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496 temporary exclusions for racism from primary schools in the academic year 2017-18 a rise of 40% on 2006-07, when there were 350 exclusions in the North West there were 36 temporary exclusions in 2006-07, compared with 76 in 2017-18 the number of exclusions for racism across all schools in England has fallen over the same period Nai’m’s story Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionNai’m says the racism left him shocked and sad at the same time Carla, who moved to Manchester from Bermuda three years ago…

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How well do you remember the events of the past 10 years? With 2020 marking the start of a new decade, test how much you can recall about the events that made the news in England from 2010 to 2019. Click to see content: QuizOfTheDecade2019 If you cannot see the quiz, please click here. Picture credits: Getty Images, PA Media Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-50864847

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She added: “They came into this world together and went into the next together. “They were happy-go-lucky but it shows you cannot always see what hides behind a smile.” Billy’s partner Kristina posted her own tribute on social media. Image Copyright Kristina Kristina Information and advice If you or someone you know is struggling with issues raised by this story, find support through BBC Action Line.

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Thousands of people have taken part in a pre-Hogmanay torchlight procession in Edinburgh. The crowds created a huge “Be Together” symbol of two people reaching out a hand in friendship in a display of fire art in Holyrood Park. Image copyright Susie Gray/TCSPR Image copyright Susie Gray/TCSPR Related Topics Art Edinburgh Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-50952562

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Image caption Graham and Lorinda Hall still have hope Victoria’s killer will be found The unsolved investigation was reopened by Suffolk Police on the 20th anniversary of Victoria’s disappearance on 19 September. Image caption Victoria had been at the Bandbox venue just off Felixstowe seafront on the night she went missing Image caption Victoria had walked from Felixstowe to Trimley St Mary and her body was found 25 miles away in Creeting St Peter Gemma heard a scream after but thought nothing of it and a major missing persons inquiry…

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Image copyright PA Media “It was heartbreaking, because consumers absolutely want to buy the best brand toys for their children,” retail expert Kate Hardcastle told the BBC. “Toys R Us had huge unnecessary warehouses and they could have repurposed that for experiences, but they just missed the mark completely.” Image copyright AFP / Getty Images “I miss Borders, it did have a personality,” says retail analyst Chris Field. “They were doing what retailers are being urged to do now – injecting personality and interaction into the stores with concerts and…

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Image caption Wheelchair users can get around the entire ship The Jubilee Trust, which owns the ship, has run into financial difficulties and is hoping to save it from being decommissioned. Image caption Five-time Paralympian Karen Butler said the voyage changed her life Andy Spark, of the trust, said the plan to moor the ship permanently in Bristol would open up new possibilities for disabled people. “When we’re at sea the youngest person we have is 16 but if we have the ship aside we can work with a whole…

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Image copyright Andrew Neal Image caption Andy Neal said St Peter’s Church, Alresford “has a lot of links with witchcraft and many people believe the fire that destroyed the church in the ’70s was a result of the various rituals that take place there. Not the most festive of thoughts but it did seem like the perfect location at which to paint some phantom Christmas trees” Image copyright Andrew Neal Image caption “I didn’t want the light painting to distract too much from Layer Marney Tower itself, so everything is…

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More than 1,000 people have been recognised in the New Year Honours list. The majority of recipients are people who have undertaken outstanding work in their communities. But here are some of the better-known names. Image copyright Getty Images Occupation: Actress and singer, star of Grease Honour: Damehood for services to charity, cancer research and entertainment Quote: “I am extremely excited, honoured and grateful beyond words to be included with such an esteemed group of women who have received this distinguished award before me. Nadiya Hussain Ben Stokes Sir Elton…

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‘Unsure’ of reaction His father Damian said was concerned they would not have Christmas gifts, and collected some of his own toys to leave at the graves. “The first year we weren’t sure how people would react,” Mr Osborne-Williams said. “But someone shared it on Facebook and it took off. There were thousands of comments, it was really touching. [Owen] is happy he makes people smile.” As time has gone on, people have begun donating teddies for Owen to distribute, which has allowed him to leave gifts on more graves.…

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Image copyright Global Freedom Movement Image caption One anti-vax website cites “The City of Leicester: Sanitation Trumps Vaccination” as one of its “5 Historical Vaccine Scandals” The story starts in 1798 with Gloucestershire doctor Edward Jenner successfully testing the country-lore that a dose of relatively mild cowpox infection gave protection from smallpox. Within five years, Jenner’s discovery was being used across Europe and a decade later it had gone global. But opposition was swift and savage. Why? Image caption There were many and varied ways to die in London in…

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