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Billionaire donor's military empire raises conflict of interest questions for Farage

Reform UK denies that billionaire donor Christopher Harborne's extensive military and arms industry interests present a conflict of interest over the party's defence policy, despite his providing roughly two-thirds of its funding.

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An illustration of Christopher Harborne and Nigel Farage in front of US Air Force F-22 fighter jets

Forced to Give Up Her Baby: One Mother's Fight for Justice

Marion McMillan was 17 and unmarried when she was sent to a Salvation Army maternity home in 1966. After nine months with her newborn son, he was taken for adoption. Her story is one of 250,000 forced separations between 1949 and 1976 that prompted a formal state apology.

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A posed black-and-white image of a young woman, looking over her shoulder. She has a lot of dark hair and is wearing a paisley-patterned top.

Search continues for two missing crew members after vessel distress in English Channel

Rescue teams continue searching for two missing crew members after a vessel reported distress in the English Channel on Saturday evening. Three of the five people aboard have been accounted for.

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A coastguard helicopter in red and white livery

16-year-old arrested as man dies and child injured in Dungannon incident

A 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a man died and a child was critically injured at a property in Dungannon on Saturday, 29 August. The child is now in stable condition in hospital.

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Two police officers stand beside a car, wearing hi-vis waterproof coats and police vests.

Cleverly Quits Shadow Cabinet to Pursue London Mayor Bid

Conservative MP Sir James Cleverly resigns from the shadow cabinet to run for London mayor in 2028, stating the capital needs more than administrative leadership.

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Swansea approves first phase of £8m riverside cycle path despite moped concerns

Swansea council has approved the first phase of an £8m riverside cycle and footpath scheme on the west bank of the River Tawe, despite concerns about moped misuse. The 325-metre section will connect Coles Close to the True Student development, with the full route eventually extending to White Roc...

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The west bank of the River Tawe, Swansea, where a new cycle and footpath will link the city to the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site upstream.

Middlesbrough and West Brom players honour two officers killed in A66 crash

Middlesbrough and West Brom players observed a minute's silence to honour PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, who died in an A66 crash on 22 August. The investigation has resulted in 24 arrests, with inquests opening and charges being brought against several suspects.

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Rear view of a football team - wearing red strips - standing to attention in front of a bank of stadium seats, with other players to the side. A screen above shows the image of two men.

Thousands Mark End of Marching Season at Last Saturday Parades Across Northern Ireland

Thousands of Royal Black Institution members and supporters gather across five Northern Ireland locations on 29 August 2026 for the Last Saturday demonstrations, marking the traditional end of the summer marching season. Approximately 17,000 participants and 300 bands are expected, with the flags...

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A young musician playing pipes and taking part in a parade. He is wearing neon green sunglasses, a black waistcoat, hat and tie

Guildford barber provides free haircuts and supplies for back-to-school families

A Guildford barber is providing free haircuts and school essentials to help families manage back-to-school costs. The event runs Sunday 09:00-17:00, supported by donations from Tesco and Krispy Kreme.

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A man in a white floral shirt standing in front of a barber shop. He is pointing at the sign.

Sarah Ferguson set to return to UK after months abroad, source confirms

The former Duchess of York is expected to return to the UK shortly after spending months abroad following the Epstein scandal. She is anticipated to move into a six-bedroom rental property in the Home Counties within the coming week.

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Sarah Ferguson, with her dark red hair half tied up, in a green dress and fuchsia dress and diamond earrings

41-year-old dies in Land Rover crash on Perthshire road

A 41-year-old man has died following a crash on the A824 near Auchterarder in Perth and Kinross on Friday. The road was closed for nine hours while police investigated the incident.

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The A824, a country road with trees and grass verges

Essex Council to Deploy Security Guards Near Asylum Seeker Base

Essex County Council plans to station security guards in three town centres as the Wethersfield asylum seeker base expands from 800 to over 1,200 residents. The three-month trial, called Operation Vanguard, aims to reassure residents, though no specific incidents of anti-social behaviour have bee...

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Aerial shot of the housing blocks at an airbase. Four rectangular accommodation blocks can be seen, surrounded by grass, trees and roads. There are agricultural fields in the background.