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Six Charged Over Alleged Abduction of Man in Edinburgh

A 22-year-old man reportedly abducted from Edinburgh's Canonmills area was found in Longniddry; six people have been charged and are due in court Monday.

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Front Pages: Professor's Death, Barbecue Ban and Farage's Return

Front pages report the sudden death of ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday, a nationwide barbecue ban amid wildfire fears, a second Essex train derailment, and Nigel Farage's Clacton win.

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Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Who Quit Amid Plagiarism Row, Dies at 41; Tributes Paid

Jason Arday, the Cambridge professor who resigned amid plagiarism allegations, has died aged 41. His family, university leaders and politicians have paid tribute, with several criticising the media scrutiny he faced before his death.

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Army and Helicopter Deployed as Wildfires Rage Across Wales, Homes Evacuated

Around 100 troops and an Army helicopter have been deployed to help fight wildfires across Wales, as homes are evacuated near Llandovery and Cwmavon and a national emergency alert warns of very high wildfire risk.

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Dau'n marw wedi i awyren fach chwilio ddiflannu dros Wynedd

Bu farw dau berson pan gafwyd hyd i awyren fach mewn safle anghysbell ger Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, ar 14 Awst 2026, ar ôl iddi fethu â chyrraedd Maes Awyr Caernarfon.

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Water Supply Restored in East London and Essex After Six-Day Pipe Burst Crisis

Thames Water says supply has been restored to east London and Essex homes six days after pipes burst, though some customers may still face low pressure and the council reports thousands remained affected at the incident's peak.

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Multiple Arrests and Road Closure in East Lothian Amid Suspected Abduction Probe

Police have arrested a number of people and closed part of the A198 in Longniddry, East Lothian, after a report of a suspected abduction on 13 August 2026, with enquiries still ongoing.

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Two Killed in Light Aircraft Crash Near Trawsfynydd, North Wales

Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in a remote area near Trawsfynydd, Gwynedd, north Wales, police have confirmed.

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Stourbridge Residents Describe 'Horrendous' Wildfire That Destroyed Homes

Residents of Stourbridge describe terror as wildfires destroyed 19 homes and damaged 18 more during record UK heat, with officials still monitoring hotspots as of 14 August 2026.

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Swan Dies After Being Shot with Ball Bearings at Cardiff Beauty Spot

A swan died after being shot with ball bearings at Hendre Lake Park in Cardiff, police say, with a local report indicating the bird was later put to sleep after being hit in the head and neck.

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How a TikTok Clip and a Pacemaker Helped Convict a Deadly Honeytrap Couple

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Royal Parks Gardeners Vote to Strike Over 70p Pay Offer

Gardeners at The Royal Parks have voted 95% in favour of strike action over a proposed 70p-an-hour pay rise, GMB says, with around 60 workers balloted across four London sites.

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