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Police in Wales are probing a derogatory letter targeting Birmingham accents, deemed "vomit-inducing", left in Aberystwyth. The hand-written note, which appeared on January 8, sparked a hate incident investigation by local Police, urging witnesses to come forward.

Police have charged a man with attempted murder after another man was stabbed in Birmingham. Walid Mohammed, from Handsworth, has also been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm and possession of a knife following the stabbing on Monday.

A man who found the 'world's longest Hula Hoop' has put it on eBay. Bidding has already reached £4.20 - more than the cost of a multi-pack. The discovery made in December trumps the previous world record. Currently, the gigantic hoop has five bids.