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A gran is hoping to become the oldest woman ever to take part in a relay swim across the English Channel. Dot Wagstaff, 81, of Pateley Bridge, North Yorks, has been training five times a week in preparation for the challenge next month. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth

SNAIL MAIL 🐌 Royal Mail bosses have been forced to close a postbox after discovering snails have been crawling inside - and eating the mail. The red box on the B1341 has been closed since July and has a sign on it that says “not in use, snails eating mail.” Izzy Hawksworth

A mum and her three children have been killed in a house fire. Bryonie Gawith, 29, Denisty Birtle, nine, Oscar Birtle, five, and Aubree Birtle, 22 month-old, died following the incident on August 20. Ashley Pemberton Izzy Hawksworth Douglas Whitbread

Howzat for a comeback? An amateur batsman hit a century in his first innnings in a decade. Marten Gadd returned to the crease with a bang to knock exactly 100 runs for Thackley Cricket Club on Saturday. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth 📸 - Thomas Gadd

Organisers of an historic country show replaced horses with hobby horses amid health and safety concerns. It is thought to be the first time in 143 years that horses will not feature at the Millom and Broughton Agricultural Show in Broughton in Cumbria. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth

A girl was sent home from school after teachers said her Cruella de Vil-inspired hair was "distracting". Evie Smith, 10, dyed half of her brown hair blonde to match singer Melanie Martinez, 29, who models it on the 101 Dalmatians villain. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth

Work to breathe new life into a historic cinema has begun - 83 years after it was destroyed in a World War II air raid. The Grade II-listed National Picture Theatre, in Hull, has not been used since being badly damaged during the blitz. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth

A mum has struck up a remarkable bond with a tortoise which she takes everywhere with her - including the pub. Jackie Leek, 58, first bought Mr Miyagi for company when recovering from cancer 18 months ago. 📝Izzy Hawksworth 📷 @william_lailey

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AN ex-police officer saved his dad's life with CPR after he had 10 cardiac arrests while they played squash. Quick-thinking Greg Herriott, 35, managed to dial 999 as he did CPR for 14 minutes when did Paul blacked out. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth via Lois

“Liam has just been such a big part of my childhood” Izzy became a fan of Liam Payne when she was seven years old. She shares her memories of Liam with Nicky Campbell, after his death aged 31. Listen on BBC Sounds.

Vintage horror movie posters dating back as far as the 1950s go under the hammer on Halloween. The collection features posters from films including 1980's The Fog, 1987's Evil Dead II and 1958's The Blob. Izzy Hawksworth

Adorable cheetah cubs have fun in the snow for the first time. Kendi and Tafari, aged six months, were spotted playing with a snowman at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth

Fooie fans think Teversal FC's ground is wheelie great - because the away end is made up of old Tesco trolley shelters. Supporters are queuing in the aisles to visit the Non-League stadium since snaps of the unusual stand went viral. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth 📸- Lee McLean

The second Dutch-style roundabout that gives cyclists priority over motorists has opened in the UK. Cyclist Mark Knyhynckyj, 64, said: "It's brilliant. I think it's making it easier for cyclists to come into town." 📝- Izzy Hawksworth 📸- Tom Maddick

Staff make light work of giving the two biggest crystal chandeliers at the Blackpool Tower ballroom their annual deep clean. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth 📸- William Lailey

CLASS OF 91 - Britain's oldest footy ref says "age is just a number" as he is still officiating games at the grand old age of 91. Sprightly Frank Foster has taken charge of more than 5,000 games since 1980. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth

A saucy poster from classic James Bond flick Dr No is set to get pulses racing at auction. The print features Sean Connery as 007 with a line of sexy Bond girls and is expected to fetch £8,000 to £12,000. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth

A rare, exciting opportunity has opened for a reporter to join our small team, covering the north of England for the national newspapers. #journojobs cisionjobs.co.uk/job/111620/swn…

A team of girl footballers are defending their right to have short hair after some were accused of being boys during a game. They have mounted a "Girls can have short hair. Get Over It" campaign after complaints from rival teams. 📝- Izzy Hawksworth 📸 - Lee McLean