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Deported provocateur Yiannopoulos struggles to find UK platform after US removal

The far-right commentator deported from the US after overstaying his visa faces rejection from UK right-wing outlets and political parties, with only fringe groups potentially willing to work with him.

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Yiannopoulos speaks into a microphone at a podium, wearing a white blazer and blue tie

Scottish Labour Leadership Rivals Back Rapid Approval for North Sea Oil and Gas Fields

Scottish Labour leadership candidates Michael Marra and Joe Fagan have both called for swift approval of the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields, arguing that domestic extraction supports jobs and energy security. The decision now rests with the UK government following consultation closure.

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Two men in business suits stand side by side smiling. Marra, on the left, is taller with thinning grey hair. Fagan, on the right, has short dark hair.

Free uniform swap scheme expands to 200 schools across UK

A Cardiff man's free uniform swap scheme has grown from a single school to over 200 institutions across the UK, helping families save money and tackle stigma around second-hand clothing. The platform has exchanged 8,000 items and recently expanded to new Welsh boroughs.

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Jon who is 42 is pictured with his two children 10 year old Tom and six year old, Sion in amongst several blue school jumpers and several yellow polo shirts from Ysgol Treganna primary school next to a computer open on the Free school clothes website .

M8 eastbound reopens following fatal bridge fall near Glasgow

The M8 eastbound in Glasgow has reopened following a fatal incident in which a 29-year-old man fell from a bridge onto the carriageway near Cranhill early on 30 August. Police investigations have concluded and diversions have been lifted.

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Traffic queues to get off the M8 motorway in Glasgow, with the carriageway empty.

Otter captured after high-speed chase through Aberdeenshire town

Police and wildlife rescuers captured a loose otter that had been running through an Aberdeenshire town on Saturday. The animal was eventually netted after a dramatic pursuit and is now receiving veterinary treatment for minor injuries.

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A group of Asian small-clawed otters resting on rocks showcasing social behavior.

High Court injunction halts unauthorised digging at Sawbridgeworth wildlife field

A High Court injunction has halted unauthorised earthworks at a wildlife site in Sawbridgeworth after diggers worked over the Bank Holiday weekend. Police entered the site on Monday morning, and a court hearing is scheduled for 15 September.

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A drone picture of the field, which has been badly damaged and covered with hardcore. There are lots of vans on site and a caravan. It is surrounded by brown fencing.

Older suspect released as murder inquiry into fatal Grangetown fire continues

A 31-year-old suspect arrested over a fatal Grangetown house fire has been released with no further action, while a 23-year-old continues to be questioned. Natalie McDonald, 34, and her niece Valentina Foster, seven, died in the blaze.

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Woman hospitalised after hit-and-run in Londonderry

A woman in her 50s was hospitalised after being struck by a white Ford Transit van in a hit-and-run collision in Londonderry on Saturday evening. A burnt-out van was later found and is believed to be connected to the incident.

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A black, green and grey PSNI crest on a wall.

Eastbourne Pier evacuated as firefighters battle blaze

Firefighters extinguished a fire on Eastbourne Pier on Sunday morning after responding to the incident at 10:30 BST. Six crews, including an aerial ladder platform, tackled the blaze using firefighting foam. The pier was evacuated and nearby roads saw traffic disruption.

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Pastor Robert Guanco identified as victim of festival sign collapse

Pastor Robert Guanco, 41, has been identified as the man killed when a sign collapsed at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex on Friday. Six others were injured in the incident at Wiston Park.

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Burnham Wins Prison Release Curbs He Sought—But Faces Capacity Crisis

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has secured restrictions on early prisoner release he has long sought, but faces a prison capacity crisis. The changes require years-long solutions while overcrowding worsens in the short term.

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Andy Burnham wearing brown glasses and a navy suit standing outside in the sun, smiling with his mouth closed.

Rare butterflies and egrets spotted across Hertfordshire reserves during summer heatwave

Volunteers for the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust recorded rare species including 300+ Chalkhill blue butterflies and a great white egret across nature reserves this summer, with discoveries attributed to both unusual heat and increased monitoring efforts.

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