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75-year-old drug dealer loses £80,000 in assets after heroin conviction

A 75-year-old heroin dealer from Gwynedd has had £82,401 in assets confiscated following his conviction. Arthur Hughes was sentenced to 38 months in prison in June and faced asset forfeiture proceedings at Caernarfon Crown Court in October.

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Mugshot of Arthur Hughes. He has white short hair and a white moustache which reaches his chin. He wears glasses with dark frames. He is looking at the camera and not smiling.

19-year-old arrested after 16-year-old killed in Birmingham car crash

A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a 16-year-old boy died in a car crash in Birmingham on Saturday evening. The teenager was killed when a white Seat Ibiza hit railings on Shaftmoor Lane, while a second young passenger was hospitalised with a serious arm injury.

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A generic photo of Shaftmoor Lane at a junction with another street, part of which is visible in the bottom right of the image. There are houses and some trees to the left of Shaftmoor Lane on the photo.

Housing and living cost protests spread across Europe as tensions escalate in Milan and Lisbon

Violent protests over housing costs and living expenses have spread to Italy and Portugal, with clashes in Milan and a tent encampment in Lisbon. The unrest reflects mounting frustration across Europe over soaring rents and inadequate wages.

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A protester with a burning flare and other waving an Italian flag

Launceston man clears overgrown paths free of charge, gaining social media praise

A Launceston resident has been clearing overgrown paths and weeds free of charge, gaining social media praise. Jeremy Vernon, 51, funds all materials and fuel himself while awaiting council permission to formalise his volunteer work.

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Man with curly brown hair and smiling at the camera is wearing a red and black t-shirt with a backdrop of leafy trees.

Exmoor Pony Herd Gathering Raises Funds for Air Ambulance Service

The Tippbarlake Exmoor Pony Herd gathers annually on Brendon Common for health inspections. This year's event raises funds for Devon Air Ambulance, with free public viewing available from Scobhill Gate. The ponies play a vital conservation role managing moorland habitats.

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Many Exmoor ponies at at Lancombe Crossing, Brendon Common. They are running along the grass and across a small stream.

Flying instructor Ian Haggis, 80, dies in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond

Flying instructor Ian Haggis, 80, and his 16-year-old student died when their Piper Tomahawk II aircraft crashed near Loch Lomond on Friday. The plane lost radio contact after departing Glasgow Airport. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating.

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Ian Haggis, wearing a shirt and tie and sun glasses, pictured sitting in a plane

Paris streets 'devastated' as France's worst protests in years leave buildings ablaze

France recovers from its worst protests in years as more than 1,200 arrests are made following violent demonstrations in Paris and other cities. Buildings were set ablaze and shops looted as student-led protests over living costs were infiltrated by destructive fringe groups.

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French Republican Security Corps officers clash with protesters during a demonstration on Place de la Republique in Paris

Four arrested after police officer shot in Nottingham city centre

Four people have been arrested after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre on 18 October 2026. The officer is stable in hospital following the incident in Angel Row. A firearm was recovered and arrests were made in Nottinghamshire and Bedfordshire.

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Seal pups return to Cumbria reserve for 12th consecutive year

Two seal pups have been recorded at South Walney Nature Reserve near Barrow for the 12th consecutive year, marking another successful breeding season for Cumbria's only grey seal colony.

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An adult grey seal and a grey seal pup lie on the sand at a beach on South Walney Nature Reserve near Barrow, Cumbria. The adult seal is grey and the seal pup is much smaller, white and covered in fluffy fur.

Reform MS Uses Smart Glasses with Built-in Autocue in Welsh Parliament Speeches

Reform MS Jason O'Connell defends his use of smart glasses with built-in autocue in Welsh Parliament speeches, saying they boost confidence and improve eye contact. The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for a ban pending formal regulations.

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A man in a navy suit, green tie, and glasses, stands up and speaks inside a formal-looking room.

Plover stands its ground: masked lapwing nests peacefully amid Tasmanian cricket

A masked lapwing nesting at Windsor Park in Tasmania has coexisted peacefully with cricket matches, challenging the species' aggressive reputation. Protected by law, the bird has prompted ground staff to adapt their practices while players maintain respectful distance.

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A masked lapwing, commonly known as a plover, pictured in a suburban garden.

Police identify area of interest in search for missing Lewis fishermen

Police have identified an area of interest in the search for two fishermen missing off north Lewis. Douglas Craigie's body was found, but Norman Murray and Murdo Morrison remain missing after their boat went overdue on Tuesday.

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The men are pictured in a composite image.

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