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PSNI to expand taser deployment among specialist officer teams

Northern Ireland's police service will expand taser deployment among specialist officer teams following 850 reported assaults on officers. The Police Federation has welcomed the move and urged rapid implementation.

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Bobby Singleton has short dark and grey hair. He is wearing a police uniform which consists of a white shirt, black tie and black badged lapels.

Cyclist dies after car strikes three riders on A8 in Port Glasgow

A 46-year-old cyclist has died after a collision with a car on the A8 in Port Glasgow. Two other riders were injured in the crash on Tuesday evening. The victim was a member of Johnstone Wheelers cycling club.

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Wales Seeks Views on Mobile Phone Restrictions in Schools

Wales launches a 12-week consultation on restricting mobile phones in schools, with new national guidance expected in early 2027. The Welsh Government will issue recommendations rather than impose a legal ban, allowing schools flexibility while maintaining national expectations.

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Learner drivers face 20-week wait to book practical tests

Learner drivers continue to face 20-week waits to book practical driving tests, with minimal improvement from previous months. The DVSA's efforts to reduce delays remain largely ineffective despite new booking rules and examiner recruitment.

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Man charged with causing deaths of cyclists in car crash

A 22-year-old man has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving after a vehicle struck three cyclists near Gravesend on Sunday.

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Funerals held for two Cleveland Police officers killed in A66 wrong-way crash

Funerals have been held for PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, killed in an A66 wrong-way crash on 22 August that claimed seven lives. Large crowds gathered to pay respects, and a fundraiser for the families has exceeded £1.2 million.

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Matthew Blades smiling into the camera. His head and shoulders are visible and he has light brown short hair which is longer on the top. He has short, dark stubble around his mouth and is smiling with his death. He is wearing a white shirt which is open at the top. He is sitting in a garden in front of the High Level Bridge in Newcastle which is a tall, brown structure with arches along the side of it. There are lots of green plants and grass but on the left there is a brown shipping container. There are black fairy lights strung up above the garden and the sky above is blue.

Valve failure caused uncontrolled methane release on CalMac's LNG ferry

A faulty valve on CalMac's LNG ferry MV Glen Sannox caused an uncontrolled release of 700kg of methane gas in June 2025 while carrying 82 passengers. The incident, classified as a critical failure, revealed gaps in safety monitoring systems and prior knowledge of valve reliability issues.

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From foster care to teacher: How one educator changed a child's trajectory

Sam Gardner spent his childhood moving between 15 foster homes. Today he's a teacher and speaker, reunited with the educator who changed his life and now advocating for better support for vulnerable children in care.

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A white woman with short blonde hair with a dark yellow shirt is talking to a white man with brown hair and a brown shirt in a school corridor with drawings in the background on the wall

Rogue builder jailed after vanishing with £14k from homeowner's renovation

A builder jailed for six years after defrauding nine victims of £400,000 has prompted government action on protecting homeowners. The new scheme includes a database of vetted traders and secure payment system launching this year.

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Sheri Ingram is photographed sat down in the door way of her home, which is in the process of being renovated. She is holding a blue mug which is placed on her right knee. She has long brown hair past her shoulders and is wearing a blue knitted cardigan. Steps inside her home leading upstairs can be seen behind her through the open doorway. There is Edwardian tiles on each side of the doorway, framing the photo. She is looking away from the camera and is not smiling.

Burnham signals willingness to act further than Starmer on West Bank settlements

Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals a more assertive stance on Israeli settlements than his predecessor, announcing coordinated international sanctions with 11 other nations including France and Canada, drawing both praise from Labour's left wing and sharp criticism from Jewish community leaders.

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Andy Burnham sitting in front of a Union Flag in Downing Street

At 27, she's already written her will – and you might want to consider it too

A 27-year-old researcher has already written her will, challenging the assumption that estate planning is only for older people. Financial experts explain why young adults should consider doing the same, regardless of their wealth.

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Job fair hire promised tour guide role—but the company, buses and office didn't exist

A 23-year-old jobseeker hired as a tour guide at a Paisley jobs fair has discovered the company lacks legitimate premises, functioning buses, and formal hiring procedures. Multiple recruits now question whether they were victims of an elaborate deception.

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Portrait of Ella with shoulder-length dark hair featuring pink highlights, standing outdoors in a Paisley town square. She is wearing a dark long-sleeved top and a small pendant necklace. Buildings, a bus, trees, and street activity appear softly blurred in the background under a partly cloudy sky.