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Metro section to close for seven days

Giant puppet parade delights city centre crowds. Video, 00:02:09Giant puppet parade delights city centre crowds

Schools lockdown after litter tool mistaken for gun

Drug dealer jailed for attacking uncle

Duke's controversial housing site up for sale

Adult learners attack 'disgusting' funding cuts

Woman leaving vehicle dies after being hit by car

Gang sentenced over 14-year-old boy death fight

'Compulsive liar' jailed for fake rape claims

Photographer celebrates kids with Down's syndrome

New hope for sisters trapped in their bodies

'I love activity which takes me out of my wheelchair' Video, 00:01:08'I love activity which takes me out of my wheelchair'

Habitat restoration works handed £750k

Airport night bus trial set for take off

Defibrillator fitted in bid to improve city health

Teachers at private school vote to strike

Murder-accused mum 'sacks' lawyers during trial

Restrictions aim to curb 'dangerous' airport parking

Runner's leg broken in country park hit and run

Boy's blood found on teddy bear, murder jury hears

Mystery over spate of dead porpoises along coast

Crowds gather to watch Campbell's Bluebird return home. Video, 00:00:58Crowds gather to watch Campbell's Bluebird return home

Could new mental health hubs reduce suicide rates?