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Man charged with murder after deadly house fire kills woman and child

A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a house fire in Grangetown near Middlesbrough killed a 34-year-old woman and her seven-year-old niece. He faces multiple charges including murder and grievous bodily harm.

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Papers round-up: Badenoch reshuffles Tories as Burnham prepares Commons debut

Britain's newspapers lead on Kemi Badenoch's Conservative reshuffle, Andy Burnham's Commons debut, and John Healey's defence spending pledges. Coverage spans military recruitment concerns, financial investigations, consulting sector pressures, and occupational disease legislation.

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"Kemi gets Tories battle ready with ruthless reshuffle," reads the headline on the front page of the Daily Mail.

Government Allocates £110m to Build Prison Cells in Existing Facilities

The government is spending £110 million to convert existing prison infrastructure into additional cells to tackle overcrowding in England and Wales. The investment, drawn from existing budgets, forms part of a broader £7 billion commitment to create 14,000 prison places by 2031.

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A prison guard in a white top and black trousers walks down a prison hallway. The walls and floor are white.

Man in his 20s dies after entering canal near Notting Hill Carnival

A man in his 20s has died after entering a canal near Notting Hill Carnival in London on 30 August 2026. Officers attempted to stop him near Harrow Road, but he fled and entered the water near Meanwhile Gardens. Despite rescue efforts and emergency treatment, he was pronounced dead at hospital. T...

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Dozens of members of the Metropolitan Police walk in uniform through the Notting Hill Carnival

16-year-old remanded in custody after Dungannon murder charge

A 16-year-old boy has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with murder and attempted murder following an attack in Dungannon on 29 August. A mental health assessment has been ordered.

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Two police officers stand beside a police car, wearing yellow hi-vis waterproof coats. There is a row of terraced houses in front of them.

800 gather to remember Manchester synagogue attack victims at memorial service

About 800 people gathered on 31 August 2026 for a memorial service honouring victims of the Heaton Park synagogue attack in Manchester. Two worshippers were killed and three injured in the assault on 2 October 2025. The Jewish community says it feels less safe now than immediately after the attack.

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A composite image of of Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz. The former is on the left and has a completely bald head. He is slightly tanned with a healthy complexion and is smiling happily in the head and shoulders shot, in which he wears a blue T-shirt. He is standing close to a bush, the green leaves of which cover the background. Mr Cravitz has a black skull cap and striped, button up shirt of many colours. He has rectangular, thin-rimmed glasses. He is also smiling and sports a short grey beard and moustache.

27 people rescued after three-hour ordeal on Wipeout rollercoaster

Emergency crews rescued 27 passengers stranded on the Wipeout rollercoaster at Pleasurewood Hills in Lowestoft for up to three hours. All were brought down safely by firefighters using rescue-at-height equipment, with no injuries reported.

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People in carriages on a rollercoaster. They are high off the ground. The sky is blue and there are white clouds. A white Ferris wheel is also featured.

Teenager pulled from Dumfries river was 'loyal friend with great sense of humour'

Kenzie Carmichael, 16, was found in the River Nith in Dumfries after collapsing. His former school remembered him as a loyal friend with a great sense of humour who excelled in practical subjects. Police do not believe the incident was suspicious and are appealing for witnesses.

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Close-up of Kenzie Carmichael who has short, dark hair. He is wearing a dark sweater over a light-collared shirt and tie

Man charged after arson attacks in County Tyrone

A man has been charged with arson following a fire at a property in Coalisland, County Tyrone, on Sunday evening. Two other men remain in custody in connection with a separate deliberately started fire in Cookstown the same night.

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Greenock tower blocks face demolition over unsafe Raac concrete

Seven blocks of flats in Greenock will be demolished due to unsafe Raac concrete, but residents say they lack clarity on timescales and support. River Clyde Homes held a meeting on Tuesday but homeowners left without concrete answers about compensation or relocation assistance.

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A row of concrete buildings with the fronts supported by concrete pillars as they are built into a steep hillside

Four-year-old dies in Newark crash involving car and off-road bike

A four-year-old boy has died after a collision between a car and an off-road motorcycle in Newark on Sunday evening. A 24-year-old motorcycle operator and a 32-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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Fort William's Viewforth toilets reopen after vandalism damage

Fort William's Viewforth public toilets have reopened after six months of closure following vandalism damage. Highland Council spent £7,000 on repairs and security cameras. An MP criticised the lengthy delay, citing the importance of facilities for the area's tourism economy.

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The picture shows Fort William's Viewforth public toilet block. It has white walls and bright red supports by the entrance. A church building is visible in the backgrounds.