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Scottish Green Candidate Advocates for Prison Abolition Amid Criticism

Scottish Green candidate Kate Nevens advocates abolishing prisons, sparking criticism from political rivals who call her views reckless and irresponsible. The Greens emphasize reducing incarceration and focusing on crime prevention and victim support.

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Police Use of Force at Illegal Rave Near East Lulworth Questioned

Dorset Police arrested 11 at an illegal rave near East Lulworth. An attendee alleges police used "unethical" force despite a peaceful event. Police say officers faced attacks and acted proportionately to end the disruption.

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Education Authority Confirms No Data Breach in School Cyber Attack

The Education Authority confirms no data breach occurred after a cyber attack disrupted Northern Ireland schools' IT systems, with recovery efforts underway and security measures implemented.

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Kanye West Offers to Meet UK Jewish Community Amid Wireless Festival Controversy

Kanye West offers to meet the UK Jewish community after controversy over his Wireless Festival headline slot, amid backlash for antisemitic remarks and government review of his UK entry.

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Woman Shares Harrowing Experience After Abduction and Assault by Fake Taxi Driver

A woman dubbed Sophie recounts her abduction and rape by a man posing as a taxi driver in Glasgow. The attacker was sentenced to eight years after appeal, but Sophie believes the sentence should be longer given the crime's severity.

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Alderney Considers Fuel Duty Relief Amid Rising Prices

Alderney considers reducing fuel duty as prices reach £2.30 per litre unleaded and £2.58 diesel, impacting local businesses and prompting calls for renewable energy transition.

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UK Data Watchdog Urges Parents to Teach Online Privacy Like Road Safety

The UK's data watchdog urges parents to teach children online privacy as a vital life skill, highlighting research that many children share personal information online and privacy is often overlooked in safety talks.

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£1.2m Investment to Train 250 Schools in Knife Crime Hotspots

The government is investing £1.2m to train 250 schools in knife crime hotspots, offering mentoring and safety measures to reduce violence among youth.

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Wireless Festival Chief Defends Kanye West Headline Spot Amid Controversy

Wireless Festival's managing director defends Kanye West's headline slot, urging forgiveness despite backlash and sponsor withdrawals over the rapper's past controversial actions.

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Glen Sannox Ferry Withdrawn Again Due to Engine Fuel Pump Issue

CalMac's Glen Sannox ferry is out of service again due to a recurring port engine fuel pump issue, impacting the busy Troon to Arran route amid wider fleet maintenance challenges.

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UK to Experience Warmest Weather of the Year with 24C This Week

The UK will experience its warmest weather of the year this week, with temperatures reaching up to 24C in south-east England, accompanied by dry, sunny conditions before cooler air arrives later in the week.

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Four Men Arrested After Fatal Stabbing Outside Peckham Nightclub

Four men were arrested after a fatal stabbing outside a Peckham nightclub left one man dead and two others critically injured. Police continue to investigate and seek public assistance.

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