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Eilish McColgan smashes Paula Radcliffe's record for 10 miles by almost half a minute

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The race finally took place after three failed attempts because of Covid, with thousands being raised for local charities.

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Ralph suffered a spinal stroke shortly after birth, which left him paralysed from the waist down. However thanks to a charity, he's making incredible progress. 

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David Greenleaf died following a collision in Maidenhead on 22 September.

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A 23-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene along the high street.

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Cityclean crews have been working daily to remove the piles of waste that accumulated during the strike. 

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The Culture Secretary said the killing highlighted the threats faced by people in the public eye.

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A 911 emergency call has revealed more about the circumstances under which a woman was fatally shot on set after actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun.

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Three dads who are raising awareness of suicide have crossed the finish line in Norfolk after completing a 300-mile journey to raise money for charity. 

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Number 10 confirmed the screening took place for the Prime Minister and staff, adding viewers made a charitable donation to attend.

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Emergency services including Gloucestershire Police are in attendance following a 'serious' collision between a lorry and a car on the A417.

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The airport issued advice earlier in the week urging people to allow more time for their journey through the airport.

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