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RNLI reviews security after volunteers targeted with abuse following anti-migrant protests

The RNLI is reviewing security after volunteers faced online harassment and physical threats following anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and Dover. Staff names, addresses and photographs were shared online, with posts viewed millions of times. The charity is advising volunteers to consider not ...

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Kent Police admits warning about Dover protest was not fully assessed

Kent Police admits it received warning of a Dover protest the day before it occurred but failed to fully assess the information. The force is now undergoing an independent review of its response.

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Northern Ireland's Reading and Maths Scores Decline Over Decade Despite Science Strength

Northern Ireland's 15-year-olds have experienced declining performance in reading and mathematics over the past decade, though science results remain strong internationally. The education minister called the Pisa 2025 results a "wake-up call" for the region's schools.

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Government to Force Tech Firms to Block Nude Images on Children's Devices

The UK government will introduce legislation forcing technology companies to prevent children from creating, viewing or sharing nude images on their devices, after Apple and Google's voluntary efforts fell short of expectations.

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Welsh councils demand inclusion in new devolution powers

Welsh councils warn they must not be excluded from devolution discussions as Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges deeper powers for UK regions. The Welsh Local Government Association leader says councils should be central to economic growth plans.

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UK prepares trade ban on West Bank settlement dates and farm goods

The UK is preparing to ban imports of goods from Israeli West Bank settlements, joining other European nations in restricting trade. The move comes as settler violence against Palestinians reaches record levels and water shortages devastate Palestinian agriculture in the Jordan Valley.

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Reform UK pledges nationwide ban on full-face coverings in public

Reform UK has pledged to ban all full-face coverings in public spaces, including religious garments, if it wins power. Party leader Nigel Farage said facial coverings undermine trust in open society, citing concerns about masked youths and recent Dover protests.

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Millionaire who tortured women in Highland lodge loses appeal against travel ban

A wealthy businessman has lost his appeal against a historic five-year worldwide travel ban imposed after he abused vulnerable women at his remote Highland property. The Sheriff Appeal Court rejected all grounds of his challenge.

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Pensioner jailed for four years over Scotland's largest child abuse image collection

An 83-year-old Scottish man has been sentenced to four years in prison for possessing over two million child abuse images, believed to be the largest collection ever seized by Police Scotland. More than 805,000 images depicted child sexual abuse in the most serious categories.

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Mother renews plea for answers as missing son approaches 40th birthday

Robert Williams disappeared aged 15 from his Neath home on 22 March 2002. As he approaches what would have been his 40th birthday, his mother Cheryl has renewed her appeal for information, hoping someone will finally reveal what happened to him.

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Man in Critical Condition After House Explosion in Manchester

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after an explosion at a house on Ash Street in Harpurhey, Manchester, at around 10:20 BST. A woman was also injured. Emergency services remain at the scene, with neighbouring properties being evacuated and roads closed.

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Domestic abuse charges in Scotland surge 14% as Lord Advocate vows crackdown

Scotland's top law officer has expressed alarm at a 14% rise in domestic abuse charges, with 34,586 cases reported in 2025–26. Lord Advocate Ruth Charteris KC vowed to make protecting women and girls a clear priority, as campaigners call for GPS monitoring of high-risk suspects on bail.

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