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BBC to close Scotland and Three channels, move online in spring 2027

The BBC will close BBC Scotland and BBC Three as linear television services in spring 2027, moving both channels online as part of a £500m savings drive. The closures will result in approximately 10 additional job losses at BBC Scotland and around 100 cuts at BBC News.

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Two sentenced for human trafficking and prostitution control offences

Gerald Corrigan and Mavie Martins Mariano have been sentenced for human trafficking and prostitution control offences following a major 2022 investigation. Corrigan received 16 months and Mariano three years, with both having already served time on remand.

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Burnham under Speaker pressure for lengthy PMQs answers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces repeated criticism from Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle for delivering unusually lengthy answers at PMQs, speaking an average of 51 seconds per response compared to 33-39 seconds for his predecessors.

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Sheffield raises emergency payments for struggling households by £30

Sheffield City Council has raised emergency crisis payments by £30 for struggling households, with single people now receiving £95 instead of £65. The increase follows a review finding nearly 50,000 households cannot afford essentials.

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Man charged in 1994 murder of Irvine woman to stand trial in January 2028

Fraser Kilpatrick, 68, will stand trial in January 2028 for the 1994 murder of Shona Stevens, 31, in Irvine. He also faces 15 other charges including rape and assault spanning 1986-2001. Kilpatrick denies all allegations.

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Man arrested on murder suspicion after woman dies in Bridgend car crash

A 61-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a 47-year-old woman from North Cornelly died in a car crash on Coity Road in Bridgend. Armed police conducted a major operation at a nearby sheltered housing complex.

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Three children hospitalized after bus strikes railway bridge in Newport

Three children were injured when a bus crashed into a railway bridge on Tregare Street in Newport on Tuesday morning. Emergency services attended the scene, and train services between Newport and Hereford experienced significant delays and cancellations.

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French PM credits targeted curfews for overnight calm as security measures escalate

French PM Sébastien Lecornu says targeted curfews have helped restore calm overnight in major cities, with potential for additional restrictions. Italy deploys 500 troops to Milan after two days of civil unrest and looting.

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Man in his 20s dies in four-vehicle crash in Newry

A man in his 20s has died following a four-vehicle collision in Newry on Monday morning at the junction of Armagh Road and Church Road. Two others were hospitalised with serious injuries.

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Jersey's Red Squirrels Thrive Where Grey Squirrels Cannot Reach

Jersey's isolated red squirrel population thrives without the threat of grey squirrels that have devastated populations across Britain. The island, home to 600–1,000 squirrels, benefits from community support and protective infrastructure.

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Troubles Legacy Bill Passes Commons with 330 MPs Backing Reform

The Troubles legacy bill has passed the House of Commons with 330 MPs voting in favour, following two days of debate on government amendments. The legislation will now face scrutiny in the House of Lords as it seeks to address unresolved cases from Northern Ireland's 30-year conflict.

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GCSE Maths November Exams to Become Resits Only from 2027

Northern Ireland's exam board is removing the November GCSE Maths sitting for most pupils from 2027, restricting it to resits only. Students and teachers say the staggered approach has worked well and are calling for the decision to be paused and reconsidered.

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