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Man charged with deliberate fire at Glasgow tenement block

A man has been charged after a deliberate fire destroyed the roof of a Glasgow tenement building on Stonyhurst Street. The building was undergoing a £3 million renovation into affordable homes when the blaze occurred on Sunday.

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Burned-out tenement building which no longer has a roof.

Diss battles pigeon crisis as deterrents fail to clear High Street mess

Diss faces an ongoing pigeon crisis on Mere Street as ultrasonic devices and hawk deterrents fail to reduce the bird population. The council is now pursuing daily cleaning, property bird-proofing, and public education to manage the mess, while residents remain divided on whether the birds deserve...

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A composite image. On the left is a man wearing a dark shirt with a beard who is looking directly towards the camera with a street blurred behind him. On the right, a sign warns people against feeding

Military jet chaos grounds thousands; assisted dying bill defeated by 16 votes

A military aircraft's faulty flight data caused a major British air traffic control shutdown, grounding thousands of planes. Parliament rejected an assisted dying bill by 16 votes. Reform UK received a record £36m donation from crypto billionaire Ben Delo.

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The headline on the front page of the FTWeekend reads: “Military jet tripped air traffic chaos”.

DUP minister says revised Stormont funding offer still falls short of needs

Education Minister Paul Givan expressed confidence in a revised funding offer from Westminster on Friday but maintained doubts it would resolve Stormont's budget crisis. The government raised its proposal to £1.5bn over three years, though no agreement was reached.

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A still image of Paul Givan smiling at the camera. He has short, grey hair and is wearing a navy blazer, a white shirt and a pink, paisley tie. He is stood in front of a light brick wall, but it is blurred.

Burnham's first 100 days: Four key moments chart his path to reshape Britain

Andy Burnham's new government has mapped four key moments—September's parliamentary return, Labour conference, the October Budget, and a November 10-year plan—to establish whether his administration represents radical change or continuity with his predecessor.

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Andy Burnham is wearing glasses, a white shirt, a tie and a dark-coloured jacket. He has short black hair and is sat in front of a Union flag, which is red, white and blue.

Police seek owner of urn with human ashes left aboard Aberdeen train

Police are searching for the owner of an urn containing human ashes that was left on a train arriving in Aberdeen from London. The decorated vessel has been in storage for four months.

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A clear plastic bag containing a brown teddy bear clutching a red urn with a gold ribbon tied round the top. The bag is resting on a light wood table.

Two men convicted over illegal dissident republican parade in Derry

Two men have been found guilty of offences linked to an illegal dissident republican parade in Londonderry on Easter Monday 2023. Patrick Gallagher was convicted of managing the gathering, while Stephen Murney was convicted of addressing it. Four viable pipe bombs were discovered in the cemetery ...

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Masked men parade through the Creggan estate in Derry in April 2023. They are marching in formation and carrying an assortment of flags including the Irish tricolour. They are wearing black berets, black gloves and combat-style uniforms. A crowd follows behind along a road lined with terraced houses.

Strathclyde University dismisses professor following sexual harassment investigation

The University of Strathclyde has dismissed Professor Ibrahim Khadra from his position in Pharmaceutical Sciences following an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made by students. Police Scotland is also investigating the matter.

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Dr Ibrahim Khadra looking directly into the camera. He has short dark hair and a serious expression on his face. He is standing outside at a political rally.

Man jailed 21 months after hitting police officer with electric motorbike while fleeing

Jake Fernandes, 25, has been sentenced to 21 months in jail after colliding with a police officer while riding an electric motorbike and attempting to flee arrest in Cardiff on 11 August 2026. He was convicted of dangerous driving, operating without insurance or a licence, and cannabis supply off...

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Roofing firm fined £15,000 after worker's fatal fall in Aberdeenshire

A roofing business owner has been fined £15,050 after an employee fell to his death while removing a skylight in Aberdeenshire. Matthew Ryan, 33, died in the March 2024 incident. His widow says the tragedy was completely avoidable.

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A woman and man, Nicola Pert and Matthew Ryan, smiling at the camera at a function.

Man sentenced to 42 months for shooting off-duty officer during cocaine-induced psychosis

Kyle Knell, 30, has been sentenced to 42 months for injuring an off-duty police officer during a violent struggle over the officer's firearm on 6 January 2025. Knell pleaded guilty to six charges including grievous bodily harm with intent. The judge cited his cocaine-induced psychosis and trouble...

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Man, 36, killed in van and lorry collision on Aberdeenshire road

A 36-year-old man has died in a collision between a van and lorry on the A947 near Fyvie in Aberdeenshire on Thursday afternoon. The lorry driver was taken to hospital. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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Police and fire crews at the scene of a fatal crash, a lorry is in the background.