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Aldi to make major changes to some UK stores from next week

The new glass collection, designed, decorated and hand finished by Glass Designer, Emma Britton, is inspired by The Hepworth Wakefield's vast gardens.

The Hepworth Wakefield launches new collection inspired by gardens

RSPCA has released a list of the ‘stray snake’ hotspots in the UK

Top 10 ‘stray snake’ hotspots in UK as RSPCA issues warning

Sarah Henshaw was last seen at her home address in Ilkeston, Derbyshire on June 20.

Murder investigation launched after woman vanished 5 days ago

Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, with a childhood drawing of Queen Elizabeth II drawn by a very young King Charles.

Childhood drawings by King Charles to fetch thousands at auction

Alfred Swinscoe, aged 54 at the time, went missing in mysterious and unusual circumstances.

Human remains found in field are dad who went missing 56 years ago

Man drove without licence for 50 years

Man pulled over by police after driving without licence for 50 years

28th October 1914:  British soldiers lined up in a narrow trench during World War I.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

World War One medals found in bin bag saved from incinerator

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

Peak Edge Hotel: a relaxing dog friendly stay in the Peak District

Anthony Lonsdale, 21, turned up at a school wearing a uniform and tried to enrol as a pupil in order to meet a teenage girl he had groomed on social media.

Paedophile who tried to enrol in school claiming to be 14 is jailed

This fascinating newsreel film shows mine rescuers carrying out an emergency drill exercise in a Wakefield pit.

Fascinating newsreel shows Wakefield mine rescue drill in 1952
This fascinating newsreel film shows mine rescuers carrying out an emergency drill exercise in a Wakefield pit.

ZTL Contracting’s commercial director Wayne Morris and the company's new construction director, Andrew Blighe.

Wakefield's ZTL Contracting appoints new construction director

Legendary singer Sir Tom Jones is a coach on The Voice.

Sir Tom Jones slammed over decision during The Voice UK semi-final

Climate protestor dumps human faeces on Captain Tom memorial

Climate protester dumps human faeces on Captain Tom memorial

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Karen enjoys her delicious mushroom stroganoff

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