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How did gun crime inspire hit BBC drama Sherwood?
Several plots in the the BBC's award-winning drama mirror real-life cases in Nottingham.

Active shooter near US Kentucky highway, reports of numerous shot in traffic
Kentucky police reported an "active shooter situation" near Interstate-75 in London, Kentucky, on Saturday evening where "numerous persons" have been shot.

Bus driver needs stitches after being punched by passenger
The passenger had refused to tag on and then got into an altercation with the driver, the Tramways Union says.

Auckland bus driver 'badly shaken' after being attacked by passenger
An Auckland bus driver is "badly shaken" after being punched in the face on the job on Saturday, leaving him with stitches and a broken tooth, a union says.

Fire crews back at scene of Waitaki vegetation fire
Four fire crews and two helicopters are back at the scene of a large scrub blaze in Otago today.

Sri Lanka fight back on day two against England
Sri Lanka reach 211-5 at stumps after bowling England out for 325, before bad light once again brings an early end to play on day two at The Oval.

'He even laid out cones in warm-up' - 5 live experts on Carsley
BBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray and Ian Dennis discuss what they saw in England's 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland.

Sabalenka holds off Pegula to win first US Open title
Aryna Sabalenka wins her first US Open title as she puts the disappointment of last year's final behind her to hold off American home hope Jessica Pegula.

Welcome to 'Carsball' as handbrake comes off for England
England took the handbrake off against the Republic of Ireland to leave their fans with plenty to be optimistic about after Lee Carsley's first game as interim boss.

US Secretary of State Blinken to visit UK to 'reaffirm special relationship'
Mr Blinken will meet with Foreign Secretary David Lammy for talks covering the Middle East and Ukraine.

Vaughan Gething to stand down at next election
The ex-first minister has told members of Cardiff and Penarth Labour party he will not stand again.

Is the rock scene still a boys' club?
Slam Dunk festival was criticised for releasing a line-up with only two acts featuring women.

The ozone hole above Antarctica will keep opening up each spring for decades to come � here�s why that still matters
At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a "hole" opens in Earth's ozone layer - with big impacts for NZ.

Former director of Los Alamos National Laboratory dead after car crash in New Mexico

Scott Robertson in testy exchange with reporter after latest loss
When a foreign journalist pressed the first-year All Blacks coach on his "philosophical approach" in the wake of the Cape Town defeat, it led to an uneasy moment.

Yellow weather warning issued as UK set for thundery rain
Officials warn areas of heavy, possibly thundery, rain may cause flooding and disruption.

�30m a year - why F1 designer is one of sport's highest-earning Britons
Adrian Newey is paid more than most drivers on the F1 grid. Andrew Benson analyses what makes the man joining Aston Martin next year so successful - and so in demand.

'Don't take the mickey' - Vaughan warns England
Former captain Michael Vaughan warns England not to "take the mickey out of the game" after a sloppy second day allows Sri Lanka back into the third Test.

The Papers: 'Tax the rich to fund winter fuel', and Oasis go global
Sunday's headlines include the latest on cuts to winter fuel payments and Oasis taking their tour stateside.

King and Queen enjoy Braemar Highland Games
Charles and Camilla were keen spectators at the games on their summer break to Aberdeenshire.

Body found in search for missing wife of rugby star
Jenny Hastings, wife of ex-Scotland international Scott Hastings, disappeared at a wild swimming spot near Edinburgh on Tuesday.