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Worcestershire field investigated for illegal medical waste dumping near protected nature site

Authorities are investigating a Worcestershire field for illegal medical waste dumping near a protected nature site. Residents claim 300 tonnes of contaminated material was spread using a muck spreader, raising concerns about contamination of the adjacent Great Blaythorn Meadow SSSI.

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Nottingham attacks inquiry hears conflicting views on preventability as police defend response

The Nottingham Inquiry heard conflicting assessments on preventability: medical experts said one victim's death was potentially preventable with faster treatment, while police argued the attacks themselves were not foreseeable. Closing submissions are scheduled for September 2026.

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Police targeted with petrol bombs as masked group causes disorder in Londonderry

Police were attacked with petrol bombs during orchestrated disorder involving up to 50 masked people in Londonderry's Waterside area. Officers came under attack after the group blocked roads and engaged in violence lasting three hours.

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Wales' school test scores fall further behind UK rivals as experts debate findings

Wales' international school test scores have fallen further behind other UK nations, with mathematics and reading declining while experts debate the severity of results and potential technical issues affecting Welsh-language assessments.

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UK teenagers hold strong international standing as global reading skills decline

UK teenagers maintain strong international standing in reading, maths and science, with England moving into the top 10 global rankings. However, the OECD warns of widespread decline in reading skills globally, driven by digital distractions and changing attitudes towards reading for pleasure.

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Papers focus on Portsmouth migrant unrest and royal status of Harry and Meghan

Tuesday's newspapers lead on anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth and King Charles's letter confirming Prince Harry and Meghan will not return as working royals. Coverage also addresses UK sanctions on Israeli settlements and various domestic policy announcements.

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Prince George Begins Eton College as Boarding Student, Following Royal Tradition

Prince George begins his secondary education at Eton College in September 2026 as a full-time boarder, continuing a royal family tradition. The 13-year-old heir to the throne will join the prestigious Berkshire school where his father and uncle also studied.

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Police forces failing on investigation basics, inspectorate warns

His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary warns that police forces in England and Wales are failing on investigation basics and victim service standards. None of 13 assessed forces achieved good ratings for crime investigation or custody standards.

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Fridge Raiders plant workers begin all-out strike over pay and break conditions

Workers at Pilgrim's Europe's Enniskillen plant have begun an indefinite strike over pay and break conditions, affecting production of Fridge Raiders and Richmond sausages. Around 130 Unite members are involved in the action, which escalates previous strike activity from August.

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Legal professionals should not give character references, says NI's top judge

Northern Ireland's top judge says it is unwise for legal professionals to give character references in court, amid controversy over the Law Society chief executive providing one for his cousin convicted of serious sexual offences.

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Primary Teachers Deployed to Glasgow High Schools to Help Struggling Readers

Primary teachers have been hired to work in Glasgow secondary schools to help first-year pupils who lack basic literacy skills. The initiative aims to address a growing problem where pupils arrive at high school unable to read properly, with Glasgow having the joint-lowest literacy achievement ra...

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Reform accused of stoking race row over Pakistan flag at Cardiff Castle

Reform UK faces accusations of deliberately stoking racial tensions after attacking Cardiff council's decision to fly the Pakistan flag at the city's castle. The council says the practice is routine civic recognition of community contributions.

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