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Fuel costs squeeze food charity serving thousands across Devon and Cornwall

FareShare South West warns that soaring fuel costs are straining its ability to deliver food to thousands across Devon and Cornwall, with demand up 45% since the pandemic and volunteers facing personal financial strain.

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Inside FareShare South West's distribution hub, a volunteer wearing a high visibility orange jacket moves a green crate with a manual pallet truck. Crates of food and boxes of bananas are stored nearby, while two other volunteers work in the background.

King Charles's Gift to Myanmar's Detained Leader Sparks Criticism of Military Stunt

Myanmar releases rare photographs of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi receiving gardening books from King Charles, prompting critics to characterize the move as a propaganda stunt aimed at ending the country's international isolation.

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Aung San Suu Kyi sits at a wooden table talking with two officials

UK Teens Call for More Work Experience and Financial Guidance at School

More than four in 10 UK teenagers want more work experience and financial guidance at school, a BBC survey finds. Four Newcastle students share what they learned from their first placements, and employers explain the skills they value most.

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Four teenagers, Jasmine, McKenzie, Param and Javaris standing in a line with a blue and yellow stylised background to the image.

MP struck twice in alleged targeted attack; local barber hailed as hero for stopping driver

Independent MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after being struck twice by a vehicle outside her Wangaratta office. A 43-year-old man was arrested, and a local barber hailed as a hero for restraining the driver. Police are investigating the motive.

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Independent Member for Indi Helen Haines

Underground house plan rejected in Scottish fishing village appeal

A Scottish government reporter has rejected an appeal for an underground house in the Isle of Whithorn fishing village, ruling that harm to the area's character outweighs benefits including housing provision and carbon reduction.

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Some small boats tied up at the shore with the the fishing village of Isle of Whithorn in the background with clouds building up over blue skies

800 Edinburgh holiday lets operating without required planning permission

Analysis shows 800 licensed short-term lets in Edinburgh operate without planning permission, sparking calls for stronger enforcement and legislative reform to close what campaigners describe as a major regulatory loophole.

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Black and grey key boxes are attached to the wall next to the entrance to a block of flats, which are next to a tourist gift shop.

Burnham introduces new protections against 'rip-off' private parking charges

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced new rules to protect drivers from excessive private parking charges, including grace periods, caps on fines, and penalties for non-compliant operators. The changes follow complaints about harsh enforcement by private car park companies.

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A generic-looking image shows a row of cars seen front-on with yellow and black Penalty Charge Notices affixed to their windscreens, on a road near Gatwick Airport in 2017.

Two men charged in Londonderry car theft spree

Two 25-year-old men have been charged with car theft and dangerous driving offences following a spree across Londonderry neighbourhoods. They face court on Tuesday.

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The PSNI emblem on a brick wall. Saint Patrick's satire is in the centre of a star shape, surrounded by scales, a harp, a torch, a leaf, a shamrock and a crown.

Welsh First Minister to Review Council Powers and Regional Governance

Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has announced a review of local council powers and regional governance, potentially leading to new legislation after 2030. He will meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham in October to discuss devolution and economic partnership.

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Reform UK Mayor Under Investigation Over Alleged Sharing of Explicit Images

Reform UK's Hull and East Yorkshire mayor Luke Campbell faces police investigation over allegations of sharing explicit images with a staff member. He denies the claims; opposition leaders call for him to stand aside during the inquiry.

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Luke Campbell standing by a stage on election night. He has short dark hair and is wearing a cream jacket and white T-shirt

Stormont MLAs clash over DUP's handling of Donaldson sex abuse case

Sinn Féin challenges the DUP over unanswered questions following Jeffrey Donaldson's conviction on 18 child sex offences. The former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment; the DUP accuses opposition parties of using the case for political gain.

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North Sea oil strikes threaten UK fuel supplies as union tensions escalate

More than 160 North Sea oil workers plan strikes starting 21 October over pay disputes with Apache and Wood Group. The action could disrupt the Forties Pipeline System, which handles 30% of UK oil production, amid broader tensions between unions and energy companies cutting UK investments.

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Aerial view of oil platforms in the North Sea's Brent oilfield, one emitting dark smoke

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