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'My book was turned into a film starring Bill Nighy' bbc.in/4elBF2Z

Suffolk author's book is turned into film starring Bill Nighy

The Suffolk-based author says the characters are exactly how he pictured them.

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Naming WWI's unknown soldiers over 100 years later bbc.in/3SGqHO4

Naming WWI's unknown soldiers more than 100 years later

The identity of two UK soldiers in Belgium are solved by the Ministry of Defence's "War Detectives".

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GPs trial for adults with learning disabilities bbc.in/4eHxb84

Essex GPs trial for adults with learning disabilities

Not enough eligible people are having life-saving annual health checks, say experts.

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Community dig and festival returns to Roman town bbc.in/4xzRL1N

Community dig at Roman town returns to Irchester

The excavation is based at Chester House Estate and will offer open days and a Roman Fest weekend.

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How Myles Smith turned five years of therapy notes into a debut album bbc.in/4xyC3UG

Myles Smith: How five years of therapy notes became a debut album

The singer songwriter's first collection is inspired by the experiences that shaped him before he was famous.

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Men B survivor welcomes jabs for young people bbc.in/4xrpSJ9

Meningitis B survivor in Harpenden urges uptake of vaccine

Sophia Spears, 22, urges anyone eligible to get vaccinated against the disease.

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The dance classes bringing 'joy' to a hospital bbc.in/4uzDOhu

The Bedford dance classes bringing 'joy' to a hospital

The project is growing and will be available to children and cancer patients.

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Artist's 'non-violent' take on manspreading bbc.in/43yBegQ

Norfolk artist's manspreading painting displayed in Suffolk house

Charlotte Miller says "if you know, you know".

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This Week in Pictures: Peterborough bbc.in/4oujcWw

This Week in Pictures: Peterborough

You can send us your pictures at Shariqua.s.ahmed@bbc.co.uk.

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David James backs affordable football kit charities bbc.in/3Q4btlo

David James in Peterborough backing football kit charities

The former England goalie does not want costly kit to be a bar to anyone hoping to play football.

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Policy could create 'revolving door' for homeless bbc.in/4e9dndJ

West Northamptonshire's new homeless housing policy criticised

Opposition councillors fear Reform's new policy will mean people being re-housed out-of-county.

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Christians and Muslims 'build bridges' in new town bbc.in/4gjYJl9

Northstowe Christians and Muslims hope others 'follow example'

Church and Muslim networks collaborate on a new faith and community hub.

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Could board games replace Tinder for people looking for love? bbc.in/4oqZT0d

Social dating groups rise in Cambridgeshire as Tinder loses users

Toria Papworth says a decade on and off dating apps was "pretty pants, to be honest".

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The big numbers behind the UK's newest theme park bbc.in/447FO5L

Universal UK in numbers: The money, the jobs, the resort and more

Universal United Kingdom Resort is due to open in 2031. What do the figures tell us about it?

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Proud moment for dad of world No 1 Henry Patten bbc.in/4ajvBqD

Henry Patten's Essex dad says top ranking ends extraordinary year

"It's a result of an extraordinary year's worth of tennis by the pair of them."

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'Maggi Hambling helped me reveal my true identity' bbc.in/4vRBvHK

Maggi Hambling helps Suffolk skateboard artist reveal identity

The artist was exhibiting under a fake name until she met her hero Maggi Hambling.

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The church bells that had lain silent for a century bbc.in/3SEkuCi

The Norfolk church bells that had lain silent for a century

The ringing of church bells, not heard for generations, is described as an emotional moment.

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Does the UK have a blind spot on UFO sightings? bbc.in/43AfYal

Does the UK have a blind spot on UFO sightings?

A campaigner is calling on the government to resume investigations into alleged encounters.

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Council granted development injunction bbc.in/4xn22Ox

Harlow council granted unauthorised development injunction

The council wins a court order over what is believed to be work building a travellers' site.

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King recognises jockey for racing achievements bbc.in/4ehkr8d

King recognises Newmarket jockey Ryan Moore for services to racing

Ryan Moore is honoured - having won the Ascot Gold Cup for the King's mother among many victories.

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