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Two 1960s London estates spared demolition after 14-year campaign

Two 1960s London housing estates threatened with demolition for over a decade have been saved following a change in council leadership. Lambeth's new Green-led administration will reverse demolition plans and instead focus on maintaining homes and respecting architectural heritage.

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Campaigners with banners outside Lambeth town hall calling for their homes to be saved

Eritrea faces UK visa restrictions over migrant returns dispute

The UK has imposed visa restrictions on Eritrea after it stopped accepting deportations of rejected asylum seekers. Eritreans were the largest nationality arriving by small boat to the UK in 2025–26. The country remains under authoritarian rule with no elections held since 1993.

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Queensland LNP bares teeth on workplace laws, risking suburban support

Queensland's LNP government has announced controversial workplace reforms granting strike-breaking powers and tightening psychological injury compensation. The move risks alienating suburban voters critical to the party's polling lead, echoing the failed tactics of the Newman era.

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Deputy Premier of Queensland Jarrod Bleijie during Question time at Parliament House in Brisbane

Senior officer tells inquiry Omagh bombing may have been preventable with proper procedures

A senior police officer has told an official inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bombing that the attack may have been preventable if proper procedures had been followed. The inquiry heard that police failed to link a pattern of attacks and that the investigation's database system was poorly managed.

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The picture shows police officers, firefighters and members of the public amidst the destruction of the Omagh bomb in the town centre in 1998

Teacher jailed six years for upskirt photos and AI abuse of schoolgirls

Former supply teacher Abusali Rahman, 37, has been jailed for six years after admitting to photographing over 100 schoolgirls and using AI to create sexualised fake images. He targeted 15 girls aged 13-16 across seven schools in Greater Manchester.

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Abusali Rahman, a bald man with a dark beard wearing a grey sweatshirt, stands beside an open vehicle door. The image is taken from police body-worn camera footage.

Two men jailed for abducting and sexually assaulting 11-year-old girl in Birmingham

Two Birmingham men have been jailed for abducting and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old runaway girl. Hamza Sharif, 36, received five years for child abduction while Sadak Ali, 28, was sentenced to seven years for unlawful detention and assault. The victim told the court she continues to suffer ...

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Taxi driver delivers fake-cash customer straight to police station

A Nottingham taxi driver handed over a passenger to police after being given counterfeit notes. Officers later found a knife and cannabis kit at the suspect's address.

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Burnham orders comprehensive review of Man City records amid transparency row

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered a comprehensive review of Greater Manchester Combined Authority records documenting his interactions with Manchester City, following controversy over deleted hospitality records and questions about his relationship with the club's leadership during his mayo...

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Accuser describes trauma and Brand's words during alleged 1999 hotel rape

A woman alleging Russell Brand raped her in 1999 has told police he said "it's just fun" during the assault. Brand, 51, faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges, and one indecent assault charge relating to six women between 1999 and 2009. He denies all allegations.

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Helensburgh waterfront supermarket plan rejected after overwhelming local opposition

Argyll & Bute Council has rejected a controversial waterfront supermarket proposal after 94.8% of consultation responses opposed it. The council will now pursue alternative uses for the vacant common good land in consultation with the community.

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Nottingham ex-sheriff abused role for £20k vehicle discount, investigation concludes

An investigation has found that Zafran Khan, former Sheriff of Nottingham, breached the code of conduct by using his position to secure a £22,500 discount on vehicle repairs and accepting undeclared hospitality and event tickets.

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Father guilty of causing death of six-year-old son in car crash

A 47-year-old father has pleaded guilty to causing the death of his six-year-old son in a car crash in County Londonderry on 20 June 2022. Declan McCourt admitted to dangerous driving and driving without a valid licence. Sentencing is due to be fixed on 5 November.

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Bishop Street Courthouse is a large marble building with pillars at the front, surrounded by high black gates. A car and a road sign can be seen beside the courthouse.

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