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Ground Movement Prompts Evacuation of 37 More Homes in Former Mining Village

Clackmannanshire Council has evacuated 37 more homes in Coalsnaughton due to ground movement concerns, bringing the total to 97. Investigations by the Mining Remediation Authority are ongoing, with residents supported and sites secured.

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Police Seize £850,000 Worth of Cannabis in Dundee Raid

Police raided properties in Dundee's Albert Street, recovering over 1,000 cannabis plants valued at £850,000. Investigations continue to identify those involved.

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Labour Reports Alleged Hack of Farage’s Data to Authorities After Reform UK Delay

Labour has reported Nigel Farage’s alleged phone hacking to police and cybersecurity officials after Reform UK delayed reporting. The incident involves claims of a £5m gift leak linked to hostile actors tied to Moscow. Investigations and tax questions continue.

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Badenoch Urges Blair to Stop Calling for Labour Changes, Advises Voting Conservative

Kemi Badenoch urges Tony Blair not to waste efforts calling for Labour change, advising voting Conservative amid leadership debates and policy critiques.

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Migrant Hotel Resident Convicted of Sexual Assaults on Two Women in Falkirk

Muhammad Sheikhi, a migrant resident at Falkirk's Cladhan Hotel, was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women in November. He was arrested, placed on the sex offenders register, and awaits sentencing on 29 June.

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Navy Officer Cleared of Rape and Sexual Assault Charges at Faslane

Royal Navy officer Jake Wilson was acquitted of rape and sexual assault charges at Faslane Naval Base after a four-day trial, with the jury finding him not guilty by majority verdict.

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Murder Suspect Misses Court Appearance Citing Mental Health Issues

Jemele Rhone, charged with murdering Shanice Brookes, failed to appear in court due to mental health. Brookes, a Sheffield College student and charity worker, was killed outside a bar. Both suspects face multiple charges and are remanded in custody ahead of a Crown Court hearing.

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Residents Outraged as Used Needles Found Near Ballykelly Play Area

Residents in Ballykelly, County Londonderry, are angered after at least eight used syringes were found near a children's play area. Police are increasing patrols and urge safe disposal of needles to protect children.

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Child Among Three Dead After Falling from South London Tower Block

Three people, including a child, died after falling from a high-rise block in south London. Emergency services responded promptly, but all were pronounced dead at the scene. The deaths are being treated as unexpected, with next of kin informed and supported.

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Police watchdog deems Milton Keynes station shooting necessary

The IOPC concluded that police acted proportionately when they fatally shot David Joyce at Milton Keynes Central station on 1 April 2025 to protect the public.

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Man Jailed 10 Years for Raping Two Pregnant Women in St Andrews

Jack Murray, 21, was sentenced to 10 years for raping two pregnant women in St Andrews, with indefinite sex offender registration and three years supervised release.

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Court Hears Donaldson's Letter Unrelated to Sex Abuse Allegations

At Newry Crown Court, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's lawyer stated a 2020 letter to an accuser was unrelated to sexual abuse allegations. Sir Jeffrey denies 18 charges, including rape, involving two complainants. His wife faces related charges but is unfit for trial.

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