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Ex-chief constable faces gross misconduct inquiry over Israeli fan ban

The former chief constable of West Midlands Police faces a gross misconduct investigation by the police watchdog over the controversial ban on Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match. The IOPC is examining a flawed intelligence briefing document that allegedly contained eight erro...

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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in UK to settle as private residents

Prince Harry and Meghan have arrived in the UK with their two children to establish themselves as private residents in the Cotswolds, with their children enrolled in local schools ahead of the new term.

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Murder inquiry launched after two die in Grangetown house fire

A murder investigation has been launched after two people died in a house fire in Grangetown, Middlesbrough. Four others have been hospitalised. Police are keeping an open mind about potential links to organised crime.

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16-year-old appears in court over bomb-making materials purchased online

A 16-year-old has appeared in court charged with possessing bomb-making materials purchased online, including potassium nitrate, sulphur powder, and three improvised explosive devices.

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Woman killed after being struck by car in Airdrie

A 45-year-old woman has died after being struck by a blue Audi A3 on Varnsdorf Way in Airdrie on Tuesday evening. The 23-year-old driver was arrested and released pending further inquiries.

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PSNI Officer Dismissed After Sexual Relationship With Woman He Met on Duty

A PSNI officer has been dismissed after an investigation found he initiated a sexual relationship with a woman he met during his duties, failed to disclose conflicts of interest, intimidated a former partner, and attempted to falsify evidence. The Police Ombudsman described his conduct as a "cata...

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Scottish gangland figure Steven Daniel arrested in major organised crime operation

Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel, head of a notorious Scottish crime family, has been arrested during a major police raid in Glasgow as part of Operation Venetic, a UK-wide organised crime investigation that has resulted in over 60 arrests since 2020.

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Libyan acquitted in Lockerbie bombing trial dies at 70

Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, acquitted in 2001 of involvement in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people, has died aged 70. His death comes as a third suspect faces trial in Washington.

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Plaid Cymru's First 100 Days: Progress on Childcare, but Budget Defeat Signals Challenges Ahead

Plaid Cymru's first 100 days in power have brought progress on childcare and other policies, but a budget defeat exposed the challenges of minority government. The administration faces scrutiny over NHS waiting times and Westminster devolution ambitions.

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SE Kitchen opens third 'social supermarket' in Chatham this October

SE Kitchen, a community food retailer run by Social Enterprise Kent, is opening a third location at Chatham's Pentagon Shopping Centre in October 2026, offering affordable groceries and financial support to all Medway residents without membership requirements.

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Toxic waste scandal far larger than documentary reveals, experts warn

A BBC documentary exposing Monsanto's dumping of toxic PCBs in Wales reveals only a fraction of Britain's contamination crisis, with experts estimating 20,000 high-concern sites nationwide. Former workers describe inadequate safety measures, while a lagoon near Ruabon has remained untreated despi...

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Man charged after woman dies in Stranraer van collision

A 22-year-old man has been charged following a fatal collision in Stranraer on 3 January in which 85-year-old Margaret Joy Todd was struck by a van and died in hospital.

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