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Drug dealer caught fleeing police while disguised as delivery driver

A 25-year-old drug dealer was jailed for 20 months after police caught him fleeing on a modified bicycle while posing as a fast food delivery driver in Cardiff.

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MI5 warns UK academics are unknowingly funding Chinese espionage operations

MI5 has warned that over 100 UK academics have unknowingly contributed to Chinese espionage through a front company linked to Beijing's state security. The security service urged universities to immediately end relationships with the China General Technology Research Institute, warning of potenti...

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Crowds gather at Tiananmen Square to watch a flag-raising ceremony on July 1, 2026 in Beijing, China

49 Arrested in Three-Day Crackdown on Cross-Border People Smuggling

Immigration Enforcement has arrested 49 people in a three-day crackdown on criminal networks smuggling people from Ireland to the UK. The operation, part of the broader Operation Comby initiative, has resulted in over 250 arrests since July 2024 and seized nearly half a million pounds in cash.

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RAF Fairford incident: How the terror investigation unfolded

A timeline of the RAF Fairford incident near Gloucestershire, from the first 999 calls through arrests, bail release, and emerging allegations of foreign involvement in what authorities are investigating as a potential terror plot.

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An armed police officer stands guards on a road outside the perimeter of the RAF Fairford airbase

Three Sunderland College students named after car enters River Wear

Three teenagers from Sunderland College have been named after dying in a car crash. Jackson Duke, 17, Luke Etheridge, 16, and Zara Shaw, 16, were in a black Audi A3 that entered the River Wear on Tuesday. A 17-year-old survivor has been arrested.

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Police officers and divers - wearing black uniform - stand in a rubber dinghy RIB over the River Wear. There is a diver in the water who has been linked to the boat via a bright yellow safety line. They are searching that.

Man charged after £200,000 drug haul in Perth vehicle stop

A 31-year-old man has appeared in court after police seized cocaine worth over £200,000 during a vehicle stop in Perth on Tuesday. He faces charges of drug misuse and possession of an offensive weapon.

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Volunteers Bake Free Birthday Cakes for Children in Need

Volunteer bakers are spending their own money to ensure children from disadvantaged families receive birthday cakes. Free Cakes for Kids Fareham and Gosport, part of a national network, is seeking more volunteers as demand rises.

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Drumcree march stalemate deepens as talks continue and residents seek international mediator

The Northern Ireland Secretary convenes further talks as the Drumcree parade standoff deepens. The Orange Order awaits permission to march down the Garvaghy Road, while residents demand a reroute and seek international mediation to resolve the dispute.

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Two members of the Orange Order's Portadown District Lodge stand in front of a police officer, whose back is to the camera. It is dark outside.

EastEnders actor Shane Richie handed six-month driving ban for speeding

EastEnders actor Shane Richie has been banned from driving for six months after admitting a speeding offence. He was fined £500 and ordered to pay £320 in costs at Guildford Magistrates' Court on 23 September. He faces a separate trial in November 2027 over an alleged drink-driving incident.

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Actor Shane Richie as Alfie Moon in EastEnders. A head and shoulders picture of him sitting in a room looking to his left. He is wearing a leather jacket with a floral shirt underneath.

Former SNP chief's legal aid cut after embezzlement conviction

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has had his legal aid withdrawn after being jailed for embezzling over £400,000 from the party. The Scottish Legal Aid Board has not disclosed why support was terminated, though guidance suggests false information or asset disclosure failures may be grounds.

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Sussexes condemn 'extraordinarily reckless' photographers spotted near children's school

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have condemned photographers spotted conducting surveillance near their children's school, calling it an "extraordinarily reckless" breach of privacy. The incident has intensified scrutiny of their security arrangements as they establish themselves in the UK.

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Harry and Meghan seen walking together in Sydney harbour in April. He is wearing a blue shirt and a cap, she is wearing a white tshirt emblazoned with a love heart and a tan coloured jacket.

Police submit Grenfell Tower investigation to prosecutors with charges likely

Police have submitted their nine-year investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire to prosecutors, who will now decide whether to charge 20 companies and 54 individuals with offences including manslaughter and fraud. Charging decisions are expected before June 2027.

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