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Man dies in crash after police pursuit near Stratford-upon-Avon

A man has died and two women seriously injured in a crash following a police pursuit near Stratford-upon-Avon. The collision occurred on the A439 Warwick Road after a black Audi failed to stop for officers. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is conducting an independent investigation.

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DUP MP Gregory Campbell faces parliamentary expenses investigation

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has launched an investigation into DUP MP Gregory Campbell over alleged breaches of parliamentary spending rules. IPSA will determine whether Campbell received unauthorised payments under the MPs Staffing and Business Costs scheme.

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Scotland records third consecutive year of record-low births

Scotland registered 45,067 live births in 2025, the lowest since records began in 1855 and the third consecutive year of record decline. Deaths outnumbered births by 16,659, continuing an 11-year trend.

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China vows to protect interests as US expands Iran sanctions campaign

The US Treasury announced expanded sanctions on Iran's financial networks, prompting China to vow it will protect its interests and take necessary measures. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of unprecedented economic pressure on any nation maintaining ties with Tehran.

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Drug dealer jailed six years for forcing 14-year-old to sell crack cocaine

A 20-year-old Glasgow drug dealer has been jailed for six years and nine months after exploiting a 14-year-old schoolboy to sell crack cocaine and heroin. The case is believed to be one of the first convictions in Scotland under the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act for a child being exploit...

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After-school childcare costs surge 42% in a decade, now exceeding £2,800 annually

After-school childcare costs have surged 42% over a decade, with annual bills now exceeding £2,800 in parts of the UK. Combined with holiday care, uniforms and activities, families face mounting financial pressure that is influencing work decisions and family size.

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Elderly Gurkha widows struggle as pensions lag far behind British counterparts

Elderly Gurkha widows in Reading struggle to afford basic living costs on pensions calculated using Nepalese expenses rather than British prices. Around 25,000 pre-1997 Gurkha veterans remain on a lower pension scheme, sparking calls for equal treatment with British soldiers.

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New 10p coin with capercaillie enters UK circulation

A new 10p coin featuring King Charles III and the capercaillie—a threatened Scottish grouse—is entering UK circulation for the first time in four years. The Royal Mint has released 7.1 million coins to banks and post offices, part of a wider redesign celebrating British wildlife.

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Burnham hints at tax rises as papers cover Ukraine visit and joyride crackdown

Prime Minister Andy Burnham refuses to rule out tax increases while visiting Ukraine, as newspapers demand action against joyride videos following a fatal A66 crash. The government announces 70,000 new homes and faces maternity service crises.

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England to build 70,000 social and affordable homes in first phase of £39bn programme

The government has announced where 70,000 social and affordable homes will be built across England over the next decade as part of a £39bn programme. The initial phase targets regions including Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, and London, with 60% designated for social rent. The announcemen...

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Council pursues new investigation into Moffat boating pond water leak

Dumfries and Galloway Council is investigating a persistent water leak at Moffat's Victorian boating pond, which has remained closed for years. A complete liner could cost £380,000, so the council is pursuing a phased repair strategy instead.

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Residents allowed home after Omagh security alert

Residents have returned to their homes in Omagh after police and Ammunition Technical Officers responded to a security alert on Gardenville Avenue. A DUP assembly member described the incident as causing significant disruption to the quiet residential area.

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