Spoil heap mine plan causes alarm Plans to excavate coal from old spoil heaps in Nottinghamshire provoke protests from environmentalists.
Flood fears as river levels rise Flooding may continue to affect parts of England and Wales for several days, the Environment Agency warns.
North England hit by flash floods Heavy rain causes flash floods across the Midlands and northern England, with more than 80 warnings in place.
Two killed as vehicle leaves road Two people are killed when the car they were travelling in leaves the road and hits a tree in North Yorkshire.
Lib Dem manifesto: Your views The Lib Dems have launched their election manifesto which includes plans to reform the council tax system. Send us your reaction.
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