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Five Arrested in Tameside Council Election Fraud Probe

Five people were arrested in Tameside on suspicion of election fraud related to candidate nominations in the St Peter's ward during the May 7 local elections.

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Teen Witness Describes Boyfriend's Fatal Stabbing at Irvine Beach

At a Glasgow murder trial, a teen witness described seeing her boyfriend fatally stabbed at Irvine Beach. The accused include Jay Stewart and a 15-year-old boy, with Cole Turley pleading guilty. The court heard detailed testimony about the attack and related gang tensions.

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Police Scotland Kayden Moy looks in the camera and smiles - he is a teenage boy with short dark hair.

Katie Price to Testify in Trial of Ex-Husband Kieran Hayler Over Child Rape Charges

Katie Price will testify in the trial of her ex-husband Kieran Hayler, accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in West Sussex between June and October 2016. Hayler denies all charges and has been released on bail pending his October trial.

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Eddie Mitchell A man with short black hair wearing a large dark blue coat. He is looking into and walking towards the camera.

Planning Appeals Commission Responds to Critical NI Audit Office Report

The Planning Appeals Commission disputes a critical NI Audit Office report citing delays and lack of value for money, while the watchdog warns of economic risks and strained relations with government bodies.

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Getty Images Two engineers wearing hardhats and high viz are inspecting the specifications of buildings, apartments, and residences

UK Migration Falls to 171,000 in 2025, Nearly Half of 2024's Total

UK net migration fell to 171,000 in 2025, nearly half of 2024's figure, with asylum claims down 12% but still double pre-pandemic levels. Government officials highlight progress and ongoing challenges amid policy changes and political debate.

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Getty Images An airport corridor with the words 'International Arrivals' printed in large black letters onto a white wall. A man can be seen walking in front of the sign with a wheeled suitcase, beige trousers and a dark jacket, but he is slightly blurred to indicate the fact he is moving quickly.

Union Raises Safety Concerns Over Staffing at Scotland's Busy Custody Centre

A union warns that low staffing at Edinburgh's St Leonard's Custody Centre risks safety and care, following a joint HMICS and HIS inspection with ten key recommendations.

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Google The exterior of St Leonard's Custody Centre

City Hall Blocks Met Police £50m Contract with US Tech Firm Palantir

London's deputy mayor blocks Met Police's £50m contract with US firm Palantir over value for money and ethical concerns, citing procurement breaches and rising costs.

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Legal Dispute Over Glasgow’s Rogano Restaurant Finally Resolved

A legal dispute over Glasgow's iconic Rogano restaurant, closed since 2020 due to flood damage and fire, has been settled after six years. The UK Supreme Court was set to hear the case involving lost profits and repair obligations between Forthwell Limited and landlord Pontegadea UK.

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Don Grant Exterior of Rogano oyster bar and restaurant in Glasgow, with large green ROGANO sign above display windows and a painted lobster mural, photographed in 2001.

Benbuck View Street Closed Up to Three Weeks for Ground Movement Probe

A street in Clackmannanshire remains closed for up to three weeks as investigations continue into ground movement that led to the evacuation of 30 homes in Benbuck View. Authorities are conducting safety assessments and coordinating with multiple agencies.

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Farmer Discovers 80 Bin Bags of Cannabis Dumped on His Land

Rob Morgan, a farmer near Swansea, found 80 bin bags containing over 100 cannabis plants dumped on his land. Police are investigating the illegal dumping, highlighting growing fly-tipping issues in Wales.

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Rob Morgan A man holds a cannabis leaf with a stack of black bin bags in the background sitting on a field.

TUI Ends Sponsorship of 's Married at First Sight Amid Abuse Allegations

TUI ends sponsorship of 's Married at First Sight UK, Australia, and US versions following abuse allegations revealed in Panorama. removes episodes; Ofcom may tighten reality TV guidelines. MPs seek answers amid serious concerns.

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BBC Channel 4 headquarters on Horseferry Road, London

UK Migration Update: Net Migration, Visas, Asylum, and Small Boat Crossings

UK net migration has fallen to its lowest since 2012 outside the pandemic. This report details asylum applications, visas, small boat arrivals, and migration comparisons with Europe.

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BBC A young person wearing a baseball cap and a backpack and carrying a suitcase stands in the middle of the image. To the left of the image is a migrant family of a man, woman and child on a beach, walking