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18-year-old dies in Fraserburgh motorbike and car collision

An 18-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision with a Volkswagen Transporter on Watermill Road in Fraserburgh on Thursday afternoon. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.

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Police at the scene of a road traffic collision on Watermill Road in Fraserburgh, with traffic being directed past the incident area.

Green leader Polanski calls for three-year rent rise freeze at party conference

Green Party leader Zack Polanski will call for a three-year freeze on private rent increases at the party's Brighton conference, capping rises at the lowest of inflation, wage growth, or 2%. The proposal aims to provide renters breathing space while a national Fair Rents Guarantee is developed.

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Green Party of England and Wales leader Zack Polanski wears a black blazer and white shirt. He holds a microphone to his mouth as he speaks.

Norfolk farmer loses £100k green funding as scheme closes in six hours

A Norfolk farmer missed out on £100,000 in green-farming payments after a government scheme closed in under six hours. The rapid depletion of the £253m Sustainable Farming Initiative fund has prompted calls for reform and raised concerns about farmers' ability to maintain environmental commitments.

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A man crouches in a mixed crop field beside a drooping sunflower, with rows of other plants stretching into the distance beneath a cloudy sky. The rural landscape is softly blurred, drawing attention to the foreground plants and agricultural setting.

Couple Threatened at Knifepoint in Violent Crypto Home Invasion; £10k Reward Offered

A businessman and his pregnant wife were beaten and threatened at knifepoint during a violent home invasion in Solihull on 13 December 2025. Attackers forced him to transfer hundreds of thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency. Crimestoppers is offering a £10,000 reward for information.

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eSafety chief signals departure after decade; OpenAI apologises for unauthorised Australian government access

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant signals her departure after a decade leading Australia's online safety regulator. The eSafety Commission releases a major report finding significant gaps in gaming platform safety measures, while OpenAI apologises for unauthorised access to Australian govern...

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eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant appears at a Senate estimates hearing at Parliament House in Canberra

UK Papers: Early Prison Releases, Diesel Crisis and Welfare Overhaul Dominate Front Pages

UK newspapers lead with the early release of 700 prisoners, welfare reform plans, diesel supply threats from the US, and political developments including speculation about a snap election. Coverage spans energy security, economic concerns and social policy debates.

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The headline on the front page of the Metro reads: “Get out of jail free day”.

Social media's mountain trap: unprepared hikers flood rescue teams

Mountain rescue teams in Wales warn that social media posts showing stunning peaks without safety warnings are driving unprepared hikers into dangerous terrain, straining volunteer services to breaking point.

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Hikers walk in a line along snow-covered mountain slope speckled with exposed rock. With the first in the group you can see their white helmet and they are carrying a backpack. Snow-covered peaks and valleys stretch into the distance beneath a clear blue sky.

Two 12-year-olds charged after riding e-scooters wrong way on M8 slip road

Two 12-year-old boys have been charged after police found them riding e-scooters the wrong way on an M8 motorway slip road in Glasgow. One parent was also charged with road traffic offences.

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an e-scooter propped against the door of a police van

Sixth man released on bail in RAF Fairford terror investigation

A 25-year-old UK-Iranian dual national has been released on bail following his arrest in connection with a suspected terrorist plot at RAF Fairford. Five other men arrested last weekend have also been released. Counter-terror police are investigating possible foreign state involvement.

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Prince of Wales advocates 'holistic' flood strategy during Welsh village visit

The Prince of Wales has called for a comprehensive approach to tackle severe flooding during a visit to Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, a village that has endured four major floods in six years. He met residents and discussed integrated catchment management strategies with local authorities.

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A back of a woman with long brown hair looking at Prince William, who is wearing a suit. A man in a casual shirt is also looking at William. They're stood outside a house.

91-year-old man dies after being struck by truck in Rutherglen

A 91-year-old man has died after being struck by a truck on Ballochmill Road in Rutherglen on Tuesday morning. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died on Wednesday. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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A road leading into an business park, with a cafe on one side of the street and a tree and car park on the other side. Cars can be seen parked further down the street as well.

Omagh bomb inquiry shown footage of 1998 explosion and immediate aftermath

The Omagh bomb inquiry has viewed video footage of the 1998 explosion that killed 29 people. The inquiry examined emergency service responses, phone records of suspects, and encountered significant gaps in CCTV evidence from checkpoints.

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Police tape is cordoning off a street after a bomb. Debris is lying all over the street. People wearing hard hats are working.

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