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Trial collapse raises fears over assault reporting in armed forces

The family of Gunner Jaysley Beck fears the acquittal of two senior officers in a collapsed court martial could discourage assault reporting in the armed forces. A coroner previously found systemic failings in how the Army handled her complaints contributed to her death.

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Suspect in Putney bus-push case found dead at home

Nicholas Brandram, 44, suspected in a 2017 incident where a woman was pushed toward a bus in Putney, has been found dead at his home. He was arrested in June on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm and released under investigation.

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A city bus stopped at a traffic light during the night in an urban downtown setting.

England schools receive £500m to fund teacher pay rise and avert strike ballot

England's schools receive £500m in extra funding to support teacher pay rises, reducing the risk of strikes by the National Education Union. The funding comes from pension scheme savings and allows schools to fully fund the 3.5% pay increase without raiding existing budgets.

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A teacher addressing pupils in a school classroom

Davey pins small boat crisis on Brexit, calls for EU migration pact

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey blames Brexit for small boat crossings and calls for the UK to join the EU's migration pact. He criticises Reform UK and the Conservatives for exploiting the issue politically.

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Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey answering questions from BBC local radio presenters

Two more arrested as murder investigation continues into Armadale shooting death

Two men aged 29 and 44 have been arrested in connection with the death of William Watson, 35, who was shot dead in Armadale, West Lothian on 12 September 2026. A 57-year-old man was previously charged and is due to appear in court.

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William Watson looking straight at the camera. He is sitting in an armchair. He is smiling with his teeth on show. He has long dark hair over his forehead and a short, dark beard. He has tatoos on either side of his neck and appears to be wearing a grey t-shirt.

Colonel acquitted in soldier abuse case handling

Col Samantha Shepherd has been cleared of failing to properly address abuse allegations made by Gunner Jaysley Beck, a 19-year-old soldier who died in 2021. A military court panel returned a not guilty verdict on 16 September 2026.

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Court drawing of Mr Hartley (right), representing Major James Hook (left) who is appearing with Colonel Samantha Shepherd (centre) at the Military Court Centre in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. Hook and Shepherd are dressed in khaki green Army uniforms.

Man jailed for 10 years after raping three women while asleep or in pain

A 28-year-old man from the Scottish Borders has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping three women, including while one was asleep. The High Court heard he used intimidation and violence, exploiting victims when vulnerable.

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The Edinburgh High Court viewed from a street corner under an overcast sky. A Scottish flag flies from the roof, while small groups of people gather outside near the entrance.

Three men charged over replica mosque placed on Moygashel bonfire

Three men have appeared in court charged in connection with a replica mosque placed on a bonfire in Moygashel, County Tyrone on 10 July 2026. The PSNI had planned to remove the structure but it was ignited before removal could occur.

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A fire and black ash left over from a bonfire. Smoke is rising. It's morning. Trees are in the background.

Four convicted over illegal pro-Palestine march in Londonderry

Four people from Londonderry have been convicted of taking part in an illegal pro-Palestine procession on 14 February 2024. They were fined between £75 and £150 at Londonderry Magistrates' Court, with the judge acknowledging the march was peaceful but ruling it breached Northern Ireland's parade ...

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Shows a large court building with four pillars at the front, a security hut to the left and a silver-coloured car to the extreme left.

White-tailed eagle chicks fledge for fourth consecutive year in England

White-tailed eagle chicks have fledged from wild nests in England for the fourth consecutive year, with three young birds successfully leaving their nests in Dorset and Sussex. The reintroduction project has now released 56 eagles since 2019 and is expanding to Exmoor National Park.

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A nest of white-tailed eagles containing the two parents and their chicks. Tree branches can also be seen in the surrounding area and there is sunlight and shrubs on the ground below.

South West shopkeepers fight daily shoplifting with new police app

South West shopkeepers are using a new police app to report theft and coordinate community responses, helping double the prosecution rate for shoplifting crimes from 16% to 31% since June 2026.

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Andrew Bond is a man wearing a blue shirt and blue glasses. He is standing outside a store with a shelf of pictures and post cards behind him.

Nandy vows legal crackdown on doxxing after RNLI volunteers targeted online

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy pledges to strengthen laws against doxxing after RNLI volunteers involved in migrant rescues had personal details published online. She criticised social media platform X for failing to attend a government meeting on the issue.

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Lisa Nandy, wearing a white jacket, walks in Whitehall with a red brief case under her arm.