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Family denies dead man was Putney pusher suspect

The family of Nicholas Brandram has denied he was the "Putney pusher" and claims he died by suicide following months of pressure from a police investigation into a 2017 incident.

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Elizabeth Line worker dies after being punched at Ilford station; man detained indefinitely

Elizabeth Line worker Jorge Ortega died after being punched at Ilford station on 4 December 2024. Ayodele Jamgbadi, 30, has been detained indefinitely under a strict hospital order after a jury determined he carried out the act leading to Ortega's death. Jamgbadi was deemed unfit to stand trial d...

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Helen Jenner Poised to Lead Reform Wales After Dan Thomas Resignation

Reform UK is expected to appoint Helen Jenner as its new Welsh leader following Dan Thomas's resignation after his arrest on suspicion of assault. Jenner, the party's deputy leader and MS for Bangor Conwy Môn, has backing from senior Reform figures.

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36,000 people without water after burst pipes in Scunthorpe

Anglian Water confirmed 36,000 people in Scunthorpe and surrounding North Lincolnshire communities lost water supply after two pipes burst overnight. Multiple schools closed and residents stocked up on bottled water. The company provided no confirmed timescale for full restoration.

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Afghan war crimes inquiry costs hit £58m with no findings yet after 3.5 years

A £58m inquiry into alleged SAS war crimes in Afghanistan has been running for 3.5 years without publishing findings, far exceeding its original 12-18 month timeline. The MoD's costs dwarf the inquiry's own £14.68m budget.

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Why London's Mobile Phone Reception Is Getting Worse

London's mobile phone connectivity lags behind other major cities due to antenna site losses from development, network capacity constraints during peak hours, and fragmented planning rules. Workers and businesses face direct financial losses from dropped calls and missed messages.

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Norfolk Police Chief Scraps 127-Date Theatre Tour After Public Outcry

Norfolk's police commissioner Colin Sutton has cancelled his planned 127-date theatre tour after public backlash over concerns he could not properly oversee the force while performing nationally. He called the original schedule "ridiculous" and said resident feedback prompted his decision.

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Murder victim's family demand answers as convicted killer remains missing

Gary Anderson, convicted of murdering Karol Kelly in 2018, has been missing for four days after absconding from compassionate leave to attend his father's funeral. The victim's family demands answers about how his release was approved and why they were not informed.

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Northern Ireland households to receive £63 electricity bill discount from next month

Northern Ireland households will receive a one-off £63 electricity bill reduction from next month as part of a three-year support package. The discount will be applied automatically to bank payment customers and as credit for pay-as-you-go meter users.

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Lorry driver dies in A716 crash near Dumfries and Galloway coast

A 56-year-old lorry driver died in a collision on the A716 near Drummore in Dumfries and Galloway on Wednesday morning. The road was closed for several hours and police are appealing for witnesses or dash-cam footage.

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Energy firm reveals slimline monopole pylon design after Welsh backlash

Energy company Green Gen Cymru has unveiled a new 22-metre monopole pylon design intended to reduce visual impact on the Welsh landscape, following sustained community opposition and legal challenges to its power line expansion plans.

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Auditor demands transparency on Scotland's £755m wind farm revenue spending

Scotland's auditor general has called for greater transparency on how the Scottish government plans to spend £755 million from offshore wind farm leasing, after ministers used £96 million to plug budget gaps rather than establishing a dedicated wealth fund.

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