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Green Party Leader Defends Absence From Zionism Debate at Conference

Green Party leader Zack Polanski defended his absence from a conference debate on a motion defining Zionism as racism, citing electoral campaigning commitments in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

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Office actor Brian Baumgartner among six candidates for St Andrews rector

Actor Brian Baumgartner, best known for The Office, is among six candidates running to become rector of St Andrews University. The election will be held on 15–16 October 2026, with students casting votes for the position that carries significant institutional authority.

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Catholic Church to halve Glasgow parishes as priest shortage forces restructuring

The Catholic Church will halve the number of parishes in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, closing 24 churches due to declining congregations and a severe shortage of priests. The restructuring will reduce parishes from 80 to 40 over five to 10 years.

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Transport Secretary Emailed About Ferry Gas Leak Before Denying Knowledge

Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn denied knowing about a methane gas leak on CalMac's Glen Sannox ferry before a committee hearing, but records show he received two emails about the incident beforehand, sparking calls for an investigation into his conduct.

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Two window cleaners rescued from 15th-floor cradle malfunction in London

Two window cleaners were rescued by London Fire Brigade after their suspended cradle malfunctioned on the 15th floor of One Blackfriars in Southwark. Firefighters used a 64-metre turntable ladder to bring both workers safely to ground level within 45 minutes, with no injuries reported.

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Man admits stabbing former partner to death after learning of new relationship

Lee Inglis, 39, has admitted to fatally stabbing his former partner Stacey Hogg, 35, in Hawick in June after learning she had begun a new relationship. He had previously avoided prison despite two prior knife attacks on her.

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Whelford residents left in 'limbo' after RAF Fairford security incident

Residents of Whelford near RAF Fairford describe feeling in 'limbo' after a major incident on 27 September led to the evacuation of over 80 homes. Seven men arrested in connection with the incident have been released on bail, but residents remain anxious about safety and frustrated by poor commun...

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Violence erupts in South Africa as anti-migrant protests turn destructive

Violence erupted in Soweto and Durban as anti-immigration protests turned destructive, with at least 24 vehicles torched and shops looted. The unrest follows a court ruling permitting asylum applications from undocumented migrants, sparking anger among anti-immigration activists.

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150MW data centre near Norwich faces noise and wildlife concerns

A 150-megawatt data centre planned near Norwich faces opposition over noise and wildlife concerns. Environmental assessments confirm it would generate very high noise levels without mitigation, while almost 15,000 people have signed petitions against the scheme.

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Labour holds Holborn seat but majority sharply reduced in Green challenge

Labour wins Holborn and St Pancras by-election but sees its majority significantly reduced following a strong Green Party challenge led by Zack Polanski. The seat was vacated when Sir Keir Starmer stepped down as an MP.

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Greens concede defeat in Holborn and St Pancras byelection as Labour victory looms

The Green Party has conceded defeat in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, acknowledging they will finish second. The loss comes as the party faces internal turmoil over a conference motion equating Zionism with racism, which has drawn condemnation and divided the party's MPs.

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Polanski vows to stay on as Green leader after by-election defeat and Zionism row

Green leader Zack Polanski vows to stay on after losing the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to Labour, despite calls from within his party to resign over his handling of a controversial motion declaring Zionism a form of racism.

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