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Joseph Tait, who has been banned from every Sainsbury's in the country after repeated shoplifting

Shoplifter banned from every Sainsbury's in the UK

Work has now started chainsawing the felled tree into sections for its removal (Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Beloved Sycamore Gap tree to be cut up and removed from site

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Dog destroyed after attack leaves man seriously injured

Andy Foster was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being sprayed with ammonia. However, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, he sadly died.

Family ‘devastated’ after man, 26, killed in ammonia spray attack

Family left devastated after girl, 15, stabbed to death

Raoul Moat was the subject of a man hunt ten years ago (Police)

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Rotherham sex abuse survivor criticises payment to paedophile informant

There is an ongoing hostage situation at the Job Centre Plus in the Byker area of Newcastle. Google Street View

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Police at the scene of a murder investigation at Leighton Road, Gleadless, Sheffield. Picture: David Kessen, National World

Dead man's partner 'devastated' after tragic loss, says pal

Pictured in this gallery are the most crime-ridden streets in Sheffield in October 2023, based on the number of reports made to police

The 13 most crime-ridden streets in Sheffield, police figures show

Police officers have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a reported assault in Sheffield in August earlier this year.

Assault left man unconscious with a broken ankle before Blades match