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Man dies and seven injured as sign collapses at Christian festival in West Sussex

A 41-year-old man has died and at least seven people injured after a large wooden sign collapsed at the Big Church Festival near Steyning in West Sussex on Friday. Emergency services attended the scene at Wiston Park, and organisers cancelled the remainder of the three-day event.

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Drumcree marching row triggers institutional crisis at Parades Commission

A High Court ruling quashing the Parades Commission's Drumcree determination has triggered institutional crisis, forcing one commissioner's resignation and prompting government intervention to rebuild public confidence.

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Members of the Orange Order stand behind barbed wire.

Man charged after ramming police car in Londonderry pursuit

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after two police officers were injured when their vehicle was rammed during an incident in Londonderry on 27 August 2026. He faces charges including attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving.

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A yellow and blue police car pictured from the front, with significant damage to the bumper and side panel.

PM and NI Secretary back Good Friday Agreement as border poll row deepens

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and NI Secretary Sir Chris Bryant reaffirm backing for the Good Friday Agreement after Burnham's "off the table" border poll comments sparked political controversy. Stormont faces £1.6bn budget shortfall.

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Andy Burnham and Sir Chris Bryant in blue suits with white shirts.

Burnham to abstain from assisted dying vote, unlike predecessor Starmer

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will abstain from voting on the assisted dying bill, unlike predecessor Keir Starmer. The Commons is set to debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on 11 September, with the government remaining officially neutral.

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Andy Burnham looks pensive as he puts his hand to his chin and looks sideways.

Twelve Labrador Puppies Reunited for Milestone First Birthday Celebration

Tilly the Labrador was reunited with all 12 of her surviving puppies at a barn near Pontypridd for their first birthday party. The dogs travelled from homes across south Wales, Chippenham and Winchester for the noisy celebration, which owner Tracy Thomas said was a one-time event.

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A white dog seen with a number of puppies

Six injured as sign collapses at West Sussex Christian festival

Six people were injured when a sign fell at Big Church Fest near Steyning in West Sussex on Friday afternoon. Emergency services attended the scene and organisers cancelled the day's programme, evacuating day visitors and instructing campers to remain at their sites.

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16-year-old found dead in Dumfries river after collapsing

A 16-year-old boy has died after being pulled from the River Nith in Dumfries on Wednesday. Kenzie Carmichael was pronounced dead at the scene. Police do not suspect foul play 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 with terrorism offences after IRA manual allegedly found on phone

A 22-year-old man from Wales has appeared in court charged with terrorism offences after allegedly being found with an IRA manual on his phone and accused of purchasing a blank-firing pistol.

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Ex-council chief faces investigation over DUP mayor's clothing expenses

Former Mid and East Antrim Borough Council chief Anne Donaghy faces investigation over alleged misconduct related to a DUP mayor's clothing expenses, following her conviction for deleting emails to prevent Freedom of Information disclosure.

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Anne Donaghy pictured outside court earlier this week

Man sentenced to probation after attempting to groom undercover officer posing as teen

A 59-year-old Belfast man has been given a three-year probation order after attempting to groom a child in an undercover police operation. Nicholas Finton O'Brien sent explicit images and engaged in sexualised conversations with an officer posing as a 14-year-old boy on Grindr and Snapchat.

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Exterior shot of a brick and glass building, Laganside Courts in Belfast

Four men plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London

Four men have pleaded guilty to arson charges after setting fire to four Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green, London, causing £1 million in damage. The attack occurred on 23 March, and prosecutors argue it should be treated as terrorism-related.

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