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Scottish KC Andrew Smith cleared of all professional misconduct

Scottish KC Andrew Smith has been fully cleared of professional misconduct allegations by the Faculty of Advocates disciplinary tribunal on 1 October 2026, following a Court of Session ruling that quashed the earlier decision for inadequate reasoning.

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Andrew Smith KC looking directly at the camera and smiling.

Highland Council launches procurement for new electric Corran Ferry

Highland Council has begun procurement for a new electric ferry to replace the ageing MV Corran on one of Scotland's busiest single-vessel crossings. The £58m project, funded by Scottish and UK governments, includes infrastructure improvements and a new vessel expected to enter service between la...

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A white ferry sits on top of grey waters with a tall, green hill in the background.

Jaguar Crashes Through Shop Made Famous by Viral Shutter Incident

A Jaguar crashed through the Best-One shop in Tonteg, the same location where staff member Anne Hughes became trapped on a motorised shutter in March 2024, an incident that went viral globally. The shop's commemorative mural was quickly updated to include the vehicle collision.

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A silver jaguar is pictured after smashing through the front doors of a shop and crashing into a coffee machine with debris around it

Oxford launches free repair shop for bikes, electrics and clothes

Oxford's first Jericho Repair Shop opens on Saturday at St Barnabas Primary, offering free repairs for bikes, electrical items, computers and clothes. Organiser John Mair hopes to run the service monthly if demand supports it.

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Outside St Barnabas CE Primary. Two bikes are parked against the gates. There is a poster for the repair shop and information about the school. It is a sunny day.

Six-year-old boy dies in vehicle incident; man arrested

A six-year-old boy has died following a vehicle collision in Conwy county, Wales. A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred in Llanfairfechan on Thursday evening.

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Floral tributes and teddy bears left at the scene where six year old boy died

Man released without charge in 1993 Tooze farm murders inquiry

An 87-year-old man arrested in connection with the 1993 murders of Harry and Megan Tooze at their south Wales farm has been released without further action. The couple were shot in a cow shed on 26 July 1993. South Wales Police's forensic review of the cold case continues.

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An composite of two photos. They are both grainy and appear quite old. On the left is an older man who is wearing glasses. On the right is a woman with short brownish hair. She is wearing a white top and a pink cardigan or jacket. She is smiling.

Woman who killed abusive partner wins appeal to overturn murder conviction

A west Belfast woman's murder conviction has been overturned after the Court of Appeal ruled jurors were misdirected on her loss of control defence in the killing of her abusive partner.

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Julie Ann McIlwaine, who has blonde hair tied back in a light pink bow. She wears gold-rimmed glasses and a grey coat.

400 French schools shut as student protests turn violent; Spain braces for storms

French high school protests have escalated into widespread violence, forcing 400 school closures and causing an estimated hundreds of millions in damage. Meanwhile, Spain prepares for torrential rains, parliament votes on contested housing measures, and Sweden's Social Democrats attempt to form a...

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French gendarmes stand in position next to burning roadworks amid clashes in a street during a protest by high school students near the Lycee Berthelot high school in Aubervilliers as part of nationwide protests.

Badenoch claims Labour preparing for May 2027 election as UK politics live updates

Kemi Badenoch claims Labour is preparing for a May 2027 election despite PM denials. Green Party leader Zack Polanski proposes a three-year emergency brake on rent rises. Government reassures on diesel supply amid US pressure for European countries to release reserves.

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Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative party

Toddler found alone on busy road after escaping Swansea nursery

A two-year-old boy was found alone on a busy Swansea road after escaping from nursery. His parents say he passed through multiple locked doors and gates. Police and Care Inspectorate Wales are investigating.

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Photograph of baby Noah on a ship in a playground. He wears blue jeans and a navy, cream and tan striped long sleeve t-shirt. He is two years old and has brown short hair and blue eyes. He holds on to the rail and smiles.

Welsh First Minister Seeks 'New Deal' Powers Ahead of Party Conference

Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham requesting a "new deal" for Wales, demanding devolved powers over policing, justice and rail infrastructure. The request comes ahead of his first party conference speech since Plaid Cymru's historic election victory,...

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The image shows Rhun ap Iorwerth addressing a crowd outside the Senedd following May's Senedd election result.

Indian pilot stabbed with crash axe opens cockpit door to save 174 passengers

Indian pilot Capt Smit Machchhar forced open a Flydubai cockpit door while injured on 30 September 2026 after being attacked with a crash axe by his co-pilot, allowing passengers to intervene and prevent a catastrophic descent. The aircraft carrying 174 people diverted safely to Saudi Arabia.

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