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Man arrested after woman dies in three-car crash on A92 in Fife

A 27-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal three-car crash on the A92 in Fife. A 24-year-old woman died at the scene near Luthrie junction on Sunday at 01:00. The Audi driver was hospitalised; police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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Conservative optimism grows despite electoral challenges

Conservative leaders express confidence about winning the next election despite polling showing the party trailing Labour by up to nine points. Kemi Badenoch's personal approval ratings have improved, but this has not yet translated into party support.

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A young woman with long blonde hair takes a selfie with shadow housing secretary Katie Lam, who is sitting in the conference hall with Tory members

Teenager fatally stabbed through heart in frenzied zombie knife attack

Four defendants face murder charges in connection with the death of Tristan Kerr, 17, who was fatally stabbed with a zombie knife. Prosecutors allege all four played coordinated roles in the attack through joint enterprise, though all deny the charge.

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A teenage man with short brown hair and wearing a grey zipped jacket is smiling.

Three men jailed for raping Bristol teenager after Snapchat grooming

Three Afghan nationals have been jailed for raping a 17-year-old girl in Bristol after grooming her on Snapchat. Mehrab Safi received 15 years, while Awal Ahmadzai and Salman Habibkheli each received nine years. The men were arrested in Calais while attempting to flee the UK.

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Mugshots of Awal Ahmadzai, Salman Habibkheil and Mehrab Safi. All the men are of Afghan nationality, with short, dark hair, dark eyes and facial hair.

Badenoch rules out Reform deal, backs fresh election if hung parliament results

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has rejected any possibility of forming a government with Reform UK, saying she would prefer another election if no party wins an overall majority. She also announced revised youth employment policies and other conference pledges.

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Forensic Science Student Admits Murdering Woman in Plastic-Lined Airbnb 'Kill Room'

Benjamin William Day, 20, admitted murdering Maria Saceanu, 24, after luring her to a plastic-lined Airbnb room in Tividale. He inflicted 78 knife wounds and prepared the space mimicking the TV series Dexter. Police released body-worn footage of his arrest. He is due to be sentenced on 4 December...

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A police car is parked on the road outside a house, where police crime tape can be seen cordoning off the brick-paved driveway. The house has a white door and a white-framed front lower window.

Welsh Government Pushes M4 Junction Closures and Menai Bridge Despite Council Opposition

The Welsh government has announced plans to close M4 junctions near Newport and revive a third Menai crossing to tackle congestion, but faces strong opposition from Newport Council and local politicians who warn of severe impacts on residents.

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A shot of the M4 on the left, with cars visible on both sides of the motorway, and the Menai Bridge on the right hand side.

Family settles with Glasgow University after student's death following grading error

The family of Ethan Brown, who died after being wrongly told he had failed his degree, has reached a settlement with Glasgow University. An investigation found systemic failures in the university's grading processes, with other students also affected by similar errors.

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Ethan Brown has short, dark hair and is smiling broadly at the camera

Two officers sacked for tasering 92-year-old amputee in care home

Two Sussex Police officers have been dismissed without notice after a misconduct panel found they used excessive and unjustified force against a 92-year-old amputee with dementia at a care home in 2022. PC Stephen Smith and PC Rachel Comotto were also placed on the College of Policing's barred list.

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William and Ross Kemp launch Ready Together to help communities prepare for crises

Prince William and actor Ross Kemp launch Ready Together in Somerset, a new initiative to help communities prepare for emergencies. The programme aims to transform public willingness to help into structured preparedness plans.

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Ross Kemp and Prince William laugh as they sit by a table inside a room full of people.

Wales' Only Working Windmill Restored to White After Unauthorised Welsh Colours

Wales' only working windmill has been restored to white after its owner removed an unauthorised red, white and green makeover made for the Urdd Eisteddfod. Owner Richard Holt apologised to Anglesey County Council after breaching planning rules for the listed building.

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Picture of the windmill after it had been painted back to white. In front of the windmill is a red sign which reads 'Mr Holt's Mônuts'.

Man pleads guilty to murdering wife found dead in freezer

A 45-year-old man has admitted murdering his wife after her body was found in a freezer at their West Yorkshire home. David Barraclough pleaded guilty at Leeds Crown Court on the day his trial was due to start.

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Police issued image of Carolann Barraclough. She is smiling a the camera and has long dark hair piled up on her head

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