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Charity's free uniform scheme saves families £69 ahead of new school term

Clothing Coventry's summer uniform events helped more than 2,700 children prepare for school, with families saving an average of £69 each. The charity distributed over 15,000 items and will reopen for requests on 14 September.

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140 migrants rescued from Channel dinghy as protests erupt in Portsmouth

140 migrants rescued from English Channel dinghy as anti-migrant protests organised by activist Danny Thomas block roads in Portsmouth. Rescue highlights shift toward larger vessels and tensions over migration policy.

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Migrants on an inflatable dinghy leaving the coast of northern France at Gravelines, near Calais

Government to examine converting female prisons into male cells amid overcrowding crisis

The government will examine converting parts of the female prison estate into male cells to ease overcrowding, though campaigners warn the plan simply shifts the crisis rather than solving it. About 4,500 prisoners are due for early release from October.

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Polanski Campaigns Hard in Holborn and St Pancras, Vows to Lead Greens Regardless of Outcome

Green Party leader Zack Polanski campaigns intensively in Holborn and St Pancras, declaring he will remain party leader regardless of the byelection outcome. The race tests Labour's strength under new PM Andy Burnham against the Greens' recent electoral gains.

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Troubles Bill needs 'substantial further improvements', says rights committee

A Westminster human rights committee says the government's Troubles legacy bill needs substantial further improvements, including changes to disclosure procedures, expanded family access rights, and clearer funding arrangements, though it acknowledges progress from the previous Conservative appro...

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Construction Sector Needs More Funding and Long-Term Planning to Create Youth Jobs

Housing leaders and construction employers in Wales are calling for sustained government funding and long-term planning to expand training and apprenticeships, citing overwhelming demand for places and a critical shortage of young workers in the sector.

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Three arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in two separate stabbing incidents

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following two separate stabbing incidents in Newry and Lurgan on Sunday. A man was found with stab wounds in Newry, while another man in his 40s was stabbed in the back in Lurgan and remains in serious condition.

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20-year-old stabbed before crash that killed him; three arrested

Jamie Evans, 20, died after being stabbed on Orme Road in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Three men from the area remain in custody following his death, which occurred before a car crash. Police are appealing for information and footage.

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Bangor house fire treated as deliberate arson with intent to endanger

Police are treating an early-morning fire at a Bangor house as deliberate arson with intent to endanger life. The property in Balloo Walk was extensively damaged, but no one was inside and no injuries were reported.

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Four arrested after three-month-old girl dies while camping in Staffordshire

Four people have been arrested following the death of a three-month-old girl who died while camping in woodland near Cheslyn Hay, Staffordshire. Emergency services attended on Saturday morning but the child was pronounced dead at the scene.

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West Belfast residents 'fearful' as fireworks disorder sparks safety concerns

West Belfast residents expressed fear for their homes after young people threw fireworks on Saturday night. A councillor warned the incident could have caused serious injury, and attributed rising anti-social behaviour to cuts in youth services funding.

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Officer Suffers Significant Facial Injury After Headbutt During Londonderry Arrest

A police officer was headbutted and kicked by a suspect during an arrest in Londonderry, sustaining significant facial injuries. The 44-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges including assault on police and drug possession.

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