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University criticised over student 'banter' account posting sexual assault confessions

Cardiff University has unfollowed a student-run Instagram "banter" account after it published anonymous confessions describing sexual assault and posts containing misogynistic language. The university said it followed the account to monitor problematic content.

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Holborn and St Pancras by-election polls close as counting begins

Voting has closed in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election with 15 candidates competing for the seat vacated by former PM Sir Keir Starmer. Counting is underway overnight with results expected Friday morning.

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Primary School Closes After Approximately 38 Water Leaks Flood Building

St Oliver Plunkett Primary School in County Londonderry closed on Friday after approximately 37 or 38 water leaks flooded classrooms and shared areas during heavy rainfall. The leaks occurred amid ongoing roof replacement work, prompting an emergency meeting with education officials and contractors.

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Three arrested after firearm discovered in Fife town

Three people arrested in Ladybank, Fife after police responded to a report of suspected firearm possession on Victoria Street. A firearm was recovered and no injuries were reported.

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Police end murder inquiry after man's death on Welsh beach

North Wales Police has closed its murder investigation after a 34-year-old man died following an incident in the water at Barmouth beach on 25 May. A 24-year-old arrested in connection with the death has been released without further action.

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Man convicted of 1978 murder of scientist ex-wife dies in prison at 85

Christopher Harrisson, 85, has died in prison while serving a life sentence for the 1978 murder of his ex-wife, Dr Brenda Page, a genetics expert. Harrisson was convicted in 2023 based on DNA and forensic evidence, more than four decades after the killing.

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Residents win tribunal victory over 300% service charge hike

Residents at a Weston-super-Mare flat block have won a tribunal battle against housing provider Curo, securing a reduction in service charges from over 300% to just over £100 monthly, with reimbursement for excess payments.

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South Korea Recalls Ambassador to Ukraine Over North Korean Prisoner Dispute

South Korea will recall its ambassador to Ukraine over a dispute about the disclosure of two captured North Korean soldiers. The row centres on whether Ukraine violated a confidentiality agreement by publicly announcing the transfer in September.

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Two Latvian men bailed after security breach at RAF Molesworth

Two Latvian men arrested after a security breach at RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire have been bailed with strict conditions. The pair were apprehended after an abandoned vehicle and perimeter fence breach were discovered at the base, which houses US and NATO intelligence operations.

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UK venues warn of fake Halloween scarefest ticket scam

UK venues warn Halloween fans of a sophisticated ticket scam involving fake scarefest events. Halloween Nights Fear advertised 10 events across nine cities with prices up to £140, but three confirmed hosts say the listings are fraudulent. Experts believe AI was used to create the convincing website.

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Inquest hears how Lurgan woman's body was found in overflowing bath during leak investigation

An inquest has heard how a 31-year-old Lurgan woman's body was discovered in an overflowing bath by a maintenance worker investigating a leak in April 2016. The inquest, which opened in October 2026, is examining the circumstances of her death.

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Ex-councillor convicted of operating fraudulent Covid testing lab

Former Calderdale councillor Faisal Shoukat has been convicted of running a fraudulent Covid-19 testing laboratory. Four other defendants, including ex-justice minister Shahid Malik, were acquitted. The lab reported suspiciously low positive test rates and operated from a substandard facility.

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