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Guests still waiting for belongings 10 days after Folkestone hotel fire

More than 10 days after a fire evacuated 280 guests and 90 residents from the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone on 19 September, people remain unable to reclaim belongings and homes. Kent Police are investigating the suspicious fire, which may have been deliberately caused. The hotel remains cord...

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South Africa launches emergency crackdown on street violence targeting women's safety

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced an emergency response to gender-based violence, ordering municipal safety audits and an alcohol enforcement package following the discovery of 12 women's bodies in two months. The government will also review unresolved cases involving women an...

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President Cyril Ramaphosa in a suit and tie with the South African flag seen behind him

Burnham opens door to EU rejoin as option for reshaping UK ties

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that rejoining the European Union could be among options the government examines to reshape the UK's long-term relationship with the bloc, marking a significant shift from Labour's 2024 election pledge to "make Brexit work."

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Andy Burnham being interviewed for BBC Radio 4's Today programme

Staffordshire villagers demand removal of 60ft trees blocking sky and threatening homes

Residents in a Staffordshire village are demanding the removal of 60ft trees planted by a neighbouring school, saying they block daylight and pose safety risks. An independent arborist is expected to assess the situation as the local council confirms it has limited powers to intervene.

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Maureen Forsyth has blonde hair and is standing in her garden. She is wearing a red top and black trousers and standing with her house behind her, which has a large tall tree very close to her house and branches overhanging her garden. Some are less than a metre away from the chimney

Sheffield food pantry faces closure as donations plummet and demand surges

Volunteers at St Paul's Pantry in Sheffield warn they may have to close unless donations increase. A single Wednesday saw 204 people seek help, but freezer stock is critically low. The Trussell Trust reports its food bank network distributed over 2.6 million parcels across the UK in 2025.

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Shelving in a community food pantry displays packaged loaves of bread on the top shelf, with empty black baskets beside them. Below, signs providing allergy and food information hang above trays of fruit and vegetables, including oranges, peppers, and courgettes. The display is situated indoors beside a glass wall and a lit emergency exit sign.

South Korea Demands Apology After Landmine Blasts Injure Soldiers in DMZ

South Korea demands an apology from North Korea after landmine explosions injured three soldiers in the DMZ on 21 September. Investigators found a North Korean anti-personnel mine at the site, but Pyongyang denies responsibility, accusing Seoul of fabricating claims to escalate tensions.

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'Forever 21': Scottish school mourns former pupil killed fighting in Ukraine

Arkadii Petrov, 21, a former pupil at Kirkcudbright Academy in Scotland, has been killed in action fighting in Ukraine. He had moved to Dumfries and Galloway with his family as a refugee following Russia's 2022 invasion, completed his final school year, and later returned voluntarily to fight.

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Farmer 'thankful to be alive' after falling through roof in workplace accident

A farmer who fell through a cow shed roof and suffered a brain injury is now raising awareness about workplace safety. Since 2020, 81 people have died in workplace incidents across Northern Ireland, with falls from height being the leading cause.

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Police watchdog criticises force for telling family to hire locksmith over mental health fears

The police watchdog has criticised Norfolk Police after call handlers told a family with mental health concerns to hire a locksmith instead of arranging a welfare check. Hobie Harrison was found dead the next day.

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Hobie Harrison looks at the camera and smiles. He is sitting at a table with what's left of a beer. He looks happy and has a beard. He has a thin gold chain around his neck and a black T-shirt. He has a baseball cap on.

Nottingham students voice frustration as three-month strike looms

Students at University of Nottingham express frustration as the UCU prepares for three months of industrial action over restructuring plans, with concerns about disrupted learning and institutional reputation.

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Burnham's pension gamble dominates front pages as City faces expulsion

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech dominated UK newspaper front pages, with coverage split between praise for his bold pension and care service reforms and criticism from conservative outlets. Manchester City's guilty verdict on financial charges also featured prominently.

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The headline on the front page of the Daily Mail reads: "Burnham's triple shock".

How to spot romance scam signs and protect a loved one

A daughter's account of her mother's £140,000 romance scam reveals how to spot warning signs and help loved ones escape fraudsters using deepfake technology and emotional manipulation.

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