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Shopkeeper describes moment he realized machete robber was genuine threat

A shopkeeper in East Kilbride has described how he initially thought a machete-wielding robber was playing a prank before realizing the threat was genuine. Police are investigating the robbery at the Day Today store on Alloway Road on 17 August and appealing for witnesses and footage.

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CCTV footage of a shop being robbed by a man with a knife in the air

Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Rape and 600+ Abuse Images of Child

Jordan Richards, 35, from Kidderminster, has been sentenced to 25 years total for 36 sexual offences against a child, including 31 counts of rape and production of over 600 indecent images. He was also issued a lifelong sex offender registration order.

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Police mugshot. The man has long blue and green hair.

Proposed School Bus Safety Laws Offer Hope to Bereaved Families

Families of children killed after exiting school buses have welcomed planned legislation to ban overtaking buses on rural roads. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins aims to bring proposals to the Assembly this autumn, alongside a new road safety campaign.

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A composite image of two school pupils who lost their lives when hit

Murder investigation launched after man stabbed at Brent Council headquarters

A murder investigation is underway after a young man was fatally stabbed at Brent Civic Centre in Wembley on 25 August. Emergency services attended the scene but the victim was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made and police are continuing inquiries.

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Ex-police officer charged with rape and strangulation while on duty

Former South Wales Police constable Rikki Hall, 33, has been charged with rape, strangulation, firearm possession and misconduct in public office following an alleged assault in Swansea in February 2024. He will appear in court on Thursday.

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London Bus Drivers Resume Strike Over Extreme Heat as Air Conditioning Deal Stalls

London bus drivers have resumed a four-day strike over extreme heat working conditions, rejecting Arriva's offer to retrofit air conditioning on 730 buses by next summer. About 1,500 Unite union members are taking action, with further stoppages planned through October.

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Striking Arriva bus drivers wave red union flags and hold protest signs at a picket line

Caver Returns Underground After 54-Hour Rescue and Severe Injuries

After spending 54 hours trapped in a Welsh cave system with multiple severe injuries, George Linnane resolved to return to caving. Nine months later, he went back underground and eventually joined the rescue team that saved him.

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George Linnane inside a cave and looking at the camera. He is wearing a wetsuit and a safety helmet.

Podcaster James English Convicted of Domestic Abuse Against Former Partner

Podcaster James English has been convicted of domestic abuse against a former partner at Glasgow Sheriff Court. The 43-year-old, known for hosting the Anything Goes podcast with over 800,000 YouTube rs, was found guilty of a course of abusive behaviour between July 2022 and November 2023...

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James English wearing a grey and white striped suit, black shirt and brown tie. He is walking into court, smiling at the camera.

Man arrested after taxi driven wrong way down A55 dual carriageway on Anglesey

Police arrested a man after a taxi was driven the wrong way down the A55 on Anglesey on Monday evening. A cyclist was struck on London Road in Holyhead and parked cars were damaged. The cyclist was hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries.

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A dual carriageway with green bushes on either side and hills in the background.

Scottish Budget faces £720m cut due to lower-than-forecast tax revenues

Scotland's government faces a £720m budget cut for 2026-27 due to lower-than-forecast income tax revenues and how the UK's devolved funding system operates, the Scottish Fiscal Commission has warned.

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Jenny Gilruth, who has short blonder hair, speaks to a journalist, who has his back to the camera.

Student guilty of manslaughter in Leicester Rolex stabbing

Harper Dennis, 19, has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing Khaleed Oladipo, 20, near De Montfort University in Leicester on 3 February 2026. The attack, which lasted less than 30 seconds, was motivated by a dispute over a counterfeit Rolex watch. Dennis was acquitted of murder but co...

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Dundee University cuts proposed job losses from 187 to 154 roles

Dundee University has confirmed it will cut 154 jobs rather than the originally proposed 187, following a 10-week consultation. The institution remains hopeful redundancies can be achieved voluntarily but cannot rule out compulsory measures. A five-week strike by union members is planned for Sept...

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A grey/brown building at least 11 storeys high with windows. It is connected to a smaller two or three storey building of the same material on one side. On the other side connected to the smaller building is a taller building. A pathway leads up to the buildings.