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Kieran Hayler acquitted of all rape and sexual assault charges

Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, has been found not guilty of raping a 13-year-old girl in West Sussex in 2016. The 39-year-old was acquitted of three rape counts, one sexual assault count, and four alternative counts of sexual activity with a child at Lewes Crown Court.

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Former Athletics Northern Ireland President Denies Child Sex Charges

Former Athletics Northern Ireland president Gerry Carson has denied two child sex offences at Belfast Crown Court but pleaded guilty to stalking charges. His trial is set for 30 November.

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Police Launch Investigation Into Married at First Sight Australia Over Inappropriate Content Allegations

Police have launched an investigation into Married at First Sight Australia following allegations of inappropriate content being shared. The inquiry marks the latest crisis for the reality show, which has faced mounting scrutiny over participant safety and background screening procedures.

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John Healey: The Labour Veteran Who Quit Defence to Become Chancellor

John Healey, 66, became chancellor under Andy Burnham after resigning as defence secretary in June 2026 over insufficient defence spending. A Labour frontbencher since 2001, he previously held housing and Treasury roles and drove Ukraine support as defence secretary.

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MI5 Kept NHS Founder Nye Bevan Under Surveillance for Over 20 Years

Newly released MI5 files reveal the security service monitored NHS founder Nye Bevan for over 20 years, from the 1930s through the 1950s, citing his communist associations despite his public political activities.

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A black and white head and shoulders photo of Nye. He has short hair, with a side parting, and wears a suit, shirt and tie. He is looking at the camera with a serious expression.

Zelenskyy mocks US envoy's 'humanitarian' Putin praise as Russia batters Kyiv with missiles

Ukraine's president Zelenskyy mocked US envoy Steve Witkoff's praise of Putin as 'humanitarian' after Russia launched three waves of ballistic missiles at Kyiv, killing two and injuring 34. The attacks came immediately after peace talks, with Ukraine's foreign minister saying 'only strength' will...

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Aftermath of a Russian missile attack in Kyiv.

Swiss and Austrian women freed after more than a year held captive in Niger

Swiss aid worker Eva Gretzmacher, 76, and Austrian community worker Claudia Abbt, 69, have been freed after more than a year in captivity in Niger and transferred to Libyan authorities. Both women are now en route to their home countries.

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Eva Greztmacher looks up in sunglasses. A blue sky and desert scrubland can be seen behind her. She is wearing a necklace with a ring as a pendant.

Devon and Cornwall brace for Storm Austen with 80mph winds and amber warnings

Devon and Cornwall residents and businesses are securing properties ahead of Storm Austen, which will bring 80mph winds and heavy rain from Thursday night. The Met Office has issued amber and yellow weather warnings, with emergency services on high alert.

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A man with black curly hair uses a drill on a piece of wood on a glass panel. He is wearing shorts, a black T-shirt and a yellow high-vis jacket. He has a tattoo on his left arm and has his back to the camera.

Bukangi the shark returns to Busan canal after rescue attempt, prompting new strategy

A dusky shark nicknamed Bukangi continues to elude rescue efforts in South Korea's Busan canal, returning just hours after being guided to open water. Authorities are developing a new strategy involving underwater drones and repositioned nets.

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A shark named Bukangi swims in a canal in Busan, South Korea as tourists look on from above

Judges to Impose Solitary Confinement and Ban Visits for Offenders Who Skip Sentencing

England and Wales judges will gain powers to impose solitary confinement, ban visits, and revoke privileges for offenders who refuse to attend sentencing. The measures, taking effect next year, can include up to 21 days' cellular confinement and 27 days without social visits.

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Barbed-wired fencing above brown brick walls with a security cameras are pictured at the HMP Wandsworth prison in London, England.

Seven arrested as officer shot in Nottingham city centre continues recovery

Seven people have been arrested after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre on 18 October 2026. The officer remains in hospital in stable condition. Three additional arrests were made on 20 October as the investigation continued.

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Forensic officers in Angel Row, Nottingham

Pensioner fears using heating as oil costs nearly double in months

A 76-year-old woman in south Devon has expressed deep anxiety about turning on her heating as domestic oil prices have nearly doubled in recent months, reflecting a broader crisis affecting 1.7 million UK households dependent on oil for warmth.

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Roslynn Garner-Gatley has short, curly grey hair, is wearing a light blue high-collar jumper and round drop earrings, and has a small clip-on microphone attached near the neckline.
She is outside standing in front of her black heating oil tank

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