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Thames seals need space: charity warns of bite risk as river sightings surge

Thames Seal Watch urges the public to maintain distance from seals as sightings increase along the river. The charity warns that seals can bite and carry diseases, while disturbance can cause fatal stress. A 2024 survey found approximately 3,587 seals in the Thames estuary.

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Marmalade the seal on the shore of the Thames

Beekeepers demand national campaign as Asian hornets threaten UK food security

British beekeepers are urging the government to launch a national awareness campaign about invasive Asian hornets, which they warn are creating "pollinator deserts" and threatening food security. The yellow-legged hornet, first detected in the UK in 2016, has continued spreading and now requires ...

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An Asian hornet crawling over wet stones

Offord Pledges to Scrap Six-Band Tax System and Boost Jobs at Reform Conference

Malcolm Offord promised to dismantle Scotland's six-band income tax system and boost jobs at Reform UK's conference, as the party faced fresh scrutiny over alleged foreign-funding breaches and electoral law violations.

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Malcolm Offord had short white hair and wears glasses and a dark suit. He smiles looking off to the side and appears to be outside with a man on either side of him

MoD settles civil case for ex-navy man killed by British army in 1972

The Ministry of Defence has settled a civil action with the family of Thomas Burns, a former Royal Navy serviceman killed by British forces in Belfast in 1972. The settlement comes as the government works to reform Troubles legacy legislation and restore civil claims against state actors.

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A grainy black and white image of Thomas Burns, who is in a shirt and tie and smiling at the camera.

Cleveland Police chief says force 'let down' by funding after A66 crash kills seven

Cleveland Police's Chief Constable says her force is being 'let down' by funding despite facing some of England's highest crime rates. Victoria Fuller called for structural reform and additional resources following the A66 crash that killed seven people, including two officers.

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Chief Constable Victoria Fuller sits in a chair in an office wearing a police uniform.

Grangetown residents speak of fear and distrust as police probe A66 crash aftermath

Residents in Grangetown, central to a police inquiry following an A66 crash that killed seven people including two officers, describe growing social problems and distrust of authorities. A camera crew member was struck by a pellet gun during filming.

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A damaged vehicle and debris on an urban street after a fire incident, depicting aftermath and destruction.

Farage Vows to Overhaul Lords and Judiciary to Deliver Reform Agenda

Nigel Farage has vowed to overhaul the House of Lords and judicial appointments process if they obstruct his government's agenda, pledging to declare a national emergency and pass legislation around the clock if Reform wins power.

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Two arrested in Presbyterian Church safeguarding investigation

Two people have been arrested in a PSNI investigation into safeguarding failures at the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The force has received 127 contacts from potential victims or witnesses since launching the inquiry in November 2025.

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A large church building in Belfast city centre shows, stained glass windows and a bell tower, bearing a gold and black clock. Behind the building is a gloomy, cloudy sky. Traffic is blurred as it passes the camera.

Man's body discovered in Kinlochleven house fire

The body of a man has been found inside a property on Leven Road in Kinlochleven following a fire on Tuesday. Emergency services evacuated neighbouring homes and deployed six fire appliances to extinguish the blaze. Formal identification is pending and police inquiries continue.

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Street view of Leven Road in Kinlochleven. Houses sit along one side of the street and a small supermarket is on the other. There is a zebra crossing and two people cross the street.

Brother of Kriss Donald killers admits £600,000 pensioner fraud conspiracy

Ahsan Shahid, brother of Kriss Donald murder convict Imran Shahid, has admitted his role in a £600,000 fraud conspiracy targeting almost 60 pensioners across Scotland. He and two co-accused pleaded guilty to charges relating to an elaborate scheme in which they posed as police officers and bank i...

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High Court in Glasgow - a sandstone building with columns at the front forming a circular entrance

Five-year sewage smell crisis at Devon holiday park sparks fury

A five-year sewage odour problem at a Devon holiday park has sparked fury from park bosses and local politicians, who say South West Water has ignored repeated complaints. The utility company says work at its treatment works is complete and blames hot weather for intensifying smells.

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This is an image of Lady's Mile Holiday Park. There are rows of caravans and tents parked on grass, with trees behind. In the foreground are blue sun loungers, a few with people on them.

Man charged with 1999 murder of Glasgow police station janitor to face trial

Allan Humphrey, 68, will stand trial accused of murdering Michael McManus, a janitor at Baird Street Police Station in Glasgow, on 13 July 1999. The trial, scheduled for November 2027, will depend on eyewitness testimony as no CCTV evidence is available.

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