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Daughter of M*A*S*H actress sues Scottish cafe over dog access ban

Claire Kellerman, daughter of M*A*S*H actress Sally Kellerman, is suing a Scottish cafe over its refusal to allow her dog inside. The case, funded by legal aid, has drawn criticism from local politicians over its cost to a small volunteer-run charity.

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Colourful personalised school bags for all Scottish primary one pupils from 2027

Scotland will provide free personalised school bags to all primary one pupils from August 2027, featuring recycled materials, multiple compartments and customisable design windows. The initiative, part of the SNP's 2026 election pledges, will include school essentials and stationery.

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Council Investigates Reform's 'Farage Fest' Rally Over Missing Permits

Tendring District Council investigates "Farage Fest," an overnight victory rally held without required permits after Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election win. The event featured hundreds of attendees, live music, alcohol, and a ferris wheel at Great Oakley airfield.

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Three sentenced for years of abuse against children in 'house of terror'

A mother, grandmother and stepfather have avoided jail after subjecting three children to years of abuse between 2003 and 2012. All three received community sentences including unpaid work and probation at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.

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Woman admits breaching lifetime anonymity order in Donaldson abuse case

A 55-year-old woman has admitted breaching a lifetime anonymity order protecting victims in the Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse case by posting information on social media that could have revealed their identities.

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Burnham in Kyiv to share missile blueprints as UK backs Ukraine on independence day

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on 24 August 2026 to mark Ukraine's 35th independence anniversary and announce plans to help Ukraine develop long-range cruise missiles. He will co-chair his first Coalition of the Willing meeting alongside French and German leaders.

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Government Demands Social Media Firms Remove Dangerous Driving Content After Fatal A66 Crash Kills Seven

The government has told social media companies to remove content glorifying dangerous driving following a fatal A66 crash near Middlesbrough that killed seven people, including two police officers. Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the government will use Online Safety Act powers to compel platf...

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Reform UK pledges priority social housing for young British-born workers

Reform UK says it will prioritise British-born workers under 35, former military personnel and married couples with children for social housing if it enters government, with plans to build 50,000 affordable homes annually. Deputy leader Richard Tice will outline funding details on Monday.

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Race Across the World Star Jo Gardiner Dies After Cancer Battle

Jo Gardiner, 61, a physiotherapist from Manchester who appeared on Race Across the World with her son Sam in 2020, has died following a battle with cancer. Her death comes a year after Sam was killed in a car crash.

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UK's Rarest Bird of Prey Raises Six Chicks Across Two Secret Nests

Britain's rarest breeding bird of prey has successfully raised six chicks across two secret nests for the second year running, marking a dramatic recovery for a species on the brink of extinction. The RSPB has fitted two chicks with satellite tags to track their migration for the first time.

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Police charge two men as CFMEU corruption probe seizes drugs, guns and vehicles

Victorian police have charged two men and seized drugs and firearms linked to the CFMEU as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the building industry. Five arrests were made across six locations including the union's Melbourne headquarters.

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School survey helped Emily escape homelessness and find her voice

Emily Mapley was identified as at-risk through a school survey and received support that transformed her life. Six years later, she has completed college, come out as transgender, and met the Prince of Wales. The Upstream Cymru programme now operates in 12 Welsh schools but faces funding uncertai...

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