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New £10m Inverness swing bridge fails more often than 88-year-old predecessor

A £10 million swing bridge in Inverness is experiencing faults more frequently than an 88-year-old crossing beside it, according to a Highland councillor. The Torvean Swing Bridge has been closed for two weeks due to a sensor issue, marking another disruption since its 2021 opening.

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Major waste facility fire forces closure of London Underground and rail lines near Wembley

A major fire at a waste transfer station in Neasden, north-west London, has forced the closure of the Metropolitan line and partial suspension of the Jubilee line. Around 125 firefighters are tackling the blaze, which has also disrupted rail services to London Marylebone.

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A thick plume of dark grey smoke rises into the sky above railway tracks, with Wembley Stadium's arch visible in the background.

Man Jailed 12 Years for Repeated Rape and Abuse of Two Women

Calvin Mitchell has been jailed for 12 years after being convicted of 14 offences, including six rape charges, against two women over a four-year period. The High Court judge described the crimes as grave and serious, noting victims suffered horrific ordeals and deep psychological trauma.

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Man convicted of causing deaths while racing driver in Leeds crash

A 37-year-old man has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving after racing another vehicle moments before it fatally struck a mother and four-year-old daughter in Leeds on 16 January 2023.

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Police officers 'working through pain' as disorder erupts at crash victim's memorial

Serious disorder at a balloon release for a crash victim has drawn condemnation from local MPs. Seven people died in an A66 collision near Middlesbrough on Saturday, and two in a house fire on Wednesday. Seventeen arrests have been made in the investigation.

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Police officers look at flowers at the Cleveland Police HQ in Middlesbrough. There are pictures of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough among the flowers.

Parades Commission crisis deepens as commissioner resigns, DUP demands accountability

The Parades Commission faces a credibility crisis after one commissioner resigned and the High Court quashed its Drumcree parade ruling. DUP leader Gavin Robinson says underlying issues remain unresolved, while the Secretary of State demands assurances about the body's fairness and independence.

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17-year-old motorcyclist killed in Aberdeenshire crash was 'deeply loved'

A 17-year-old motorcyclist has died following a single-vehicle crash on a coastal road in Aberdeenshire. Kayden Thompson was riding a black Honda CB500 motorcycle when the incident occurred on the B9031 near Pennan at approximately 17:30 on Monday.

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Data centre expansion divides Wales: residents fear noise and disruption as AI boom transforms communities

Residents in Newport and Cardiff are raising concerns about expanding data centre developments, citing noise, visual impact and environmental costs. The UK's data centre capacity is surging due to AI demand, but communities worry about who bears the costs of this infrastructure boom.

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A woman with long blonde hair stands in her garden. Behind her, beyond her garden fence, is a large data centre which looks like a tall warehouse

Over 1,000 Military Veterans Ordered to Repay Thousands in Pension Overpayment Errors

Over 1,000 military veterans are being pursued for substantial pension overpayment debts following systematic calculation errors. The MoD confirms 335 veterans were overpaid £5.1m due to incorrect National Insurance adjustments, with some facing demands exceeding £30,000 and monthly pension cuts ...

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King expresses heartbreak as search continues for 33 missing Britons in Nepal floods

King Charles expresses heartbreak as search continues for 33 missing British nationals following catastrophic flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border that have killed at least 359 people and left over 1,300 unaccounted for.

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The backs of two women, a man and a boy looking out to partially submerged trucks and buildings as mud covers a section of a highway in Nuwakot in central Nepal

Passenger Feared Plane Would Crash Into Sea After Cockpit Windscreen Cracked

A passenger on a Loganair flight from London to Londonderry feared the aircraft would crash into the sea after the cockpit windscreen cracked mid-flight. The emergency landing was successful with no injuries, but passengers criticised the lack of aftercare support.

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Driver admits killing passenger and injuring two in M4 motorway crash near Heathrow

A Cardiff driver has admitted causing the death of one passenger and serious injury to two others in a Mercedes crash on the M4 near Heathrow Airport on 29 October 2023. Aadil Sabir, 31, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. He faces sentencing on 23 November.

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