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Rising Homelessness Among UK Over-55s Highlights Growing Crisis

Older people in the UK face rising homelessness due to soaring rents, benefit freezes, and lack of social housing, with charities reporting increased demand for support.

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Family of One-Punch Attack Victim Warns £500k Compensation May Be Insufficient

Craig Lewis-Williams requires lifelong care after a one-punch attack. His family warns the £500k compensation cap, unchanged since 1996, may be insufficient amid rising costs. Campaigners urge a review to better support victims with severe injuries.

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Police Disperse Youths After Disorder at Fife Train and Bus Station

Police separated groups of youths after reports of fighting near Fife's train and bus station. Officers searched several youths and will review body camera footage. Insp Gordon Stanford stated that such behaviour will not be tolerated and offenders will be held accountable.

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HMS Dragon Docks in Eastern Mediterranean Amid Water System Repairs

HMS Dragon docked in the eastern Mediterranean for maintenance after water system issues, continuing its mission to secure RAF Akrotiri amid regional tensions.

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Garage Fire and Stabbing Linked to Glasgow Gang Feud Hours Apart

A firebombing at a Glasgow garage linked to a 2006 gangland murder and a stabbing in Musselburgh are connected to an ongoing gang feud investigated by Operation Portaledge.

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Scottish Conservatives' 2026 Manifesto: Key Pledges and Policy Analysis

The Scottish Conservatives' 2026 manifesto includes tough crime policies, NHS reforms, education reviews, welfare cuts, council funding changes, disability benefit assessments, opposition to independence, and scrapping the 2045 net zero target.

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Nearly 200 Hens Need New Homes to Avoid Slaughter This Week

Nearly 200 hens in Pembrokeshire face slaughter unless rehomed by Friday. The British Hen Welfare Trust urges adopters to save these docile egg-layers, which make excellent pets and still produce eggs.

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Ex-BBC Producer Denies Possessing Indecent Images of Children

Dylan Dawes, former BBC Wales producer, denies six counts of possessing or making indecent images of children after over 6,200 images were found on devices linked to him. He claims no knowledge of the images and says devices were left unattended at work.

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Cyn-gynhyrchydd BBC yn gwadu delweddau anweddus o blant ar ei ddyfeisiau

Mae Dylan Dawes, cyn-gynhyrchydd BBC Cymru, yn gwadu chwe chyhuddiad o gael delweddau anweddus o blant ar bedwar o'i ddyfeisiau, er i dros 6,200 o ddelweddau gael eu canfod neu eu hadfer gan yr heddlu.

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UK Caps Student Loan Interest Rates at 6% Starting September

The UK government will cap student loan interest rates at 6% from September to protect borrowers amid inflation concerns, but critics say more reforms are needed.

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Birmingham Airport North Terminal Evacuated Over Smoke Reports

Birmingham Airport's North terminal was evacuated due to an incident affecting baggage reclaim and immigration. The evacuation was precautionary, with emergency crews on site and other airport operations continuing normally.

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UK Government Blocks Kanye West's Travel Over Public Good Concerns

The UK government has denied Kanye West's travel to the UK over concerns his presence would not be conducive to the public good amid controversy over antisemitic remarks and his Wireless Festival booking.

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