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Two ATMs stolen in overnight raid on Scottish bank branch

Two cash machines have been stolen from a Royal Bank of Scotland branch in Peebles, southern Scotland, in an overnight raid. A telescopic forklift was left at the scene, and the High Street has been closed to traffic.

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A taped-off Royal Bank of Scotland branch with windows smashed and debris outside. There is a police road closed sign outside it.

Family says explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes hidden in care homes, location unknown

Family members of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes say they cannot locate him after he was allegedly placed in care homes under assumed names following a dispute involving his second wife. Police say he is receiving appropriate care.

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Sir Ranulph Fiennes in a blue shirt and blazer as he attends a premiere

17 arrested in major police raids targeting organised crime across southeast England

Police arrested 17 people in coordinated dawn raids targeting a suspected organised crime group across southeast England. Over 800 officers participated in the operation, which involved 24 properties and resulted in one officer being stabbed.

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Burnham warns pension triple lock could be reformed as Labour leader prepares conference speech

Andy Burnham prepares his first Labour conference speech as leader, signalling willingness to review the state pension triple lock as part of funding an NHS-style social care service. Union leaders warn the move could be "electoral suicide".

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Andy Burnham at the Labour party conference yesterday in Liverpool.

UK set for 26C warmth on Tuesday as southerly winds bring continental heat

The UK will experience a burst of late September warmth on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 26C in the south-east as southerly winds draw hot air from continental Europe. The exceptional warmth will be short-lived, with rain and cooler conditions returning by Wednesday.

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People sit in the autumn sunshine by the London Riverside in London

Rubio claims foreign power behind RAF Fairford bomb plot without offering proof

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed a foreign actor was behind a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford without providing evidence. Five men arrested near the base were released on bail after no explosives were found.

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Armed police stand behind a "Police Stop" sign at a cordon outside RAF Fairford

Half of electronic tags fitted late, putting victims at risk, inspectors warn

An inspection by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Probation found that nearly half of electronic tags used to monitor offenders are not fitted on time, with some offenders waiting up to five months. The delays are raising concerns about public protection and victims' safety.

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Welsh Government Rebrands Two-Year-Old Childcare, Drops Flying Start Name

The Welsh government has instructed councils to rebrand childcare for two-year-olds, replacing the Flying Start name with "Welsh government-funded childcare." The change applies only to the two-year-old expansion; other Flying Start services retain the original name. All 22 local authorities are ...

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A group of very young children around a table, with a teacher. They have an assortment of toys. A bookshelf can be seen in the background.

Police uncover remains of 28 suspected kidnap victims in Abia forest raid

Police in Abia State, Nigeria, have recovered the remains of at least 28 suspected kidnap victims from forest camps during a September 27, 2026 raid. The discovery highlights an ongoing kidnapping crisis affecting the country, with over 80 people abducted in separate incidents across northern sta...

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A screen grab from a video shows a Nigerian police officer wearing a navy bulletproof vest and a a helmet while walking through a forest. Several other officers can be seen in the background.

Chancellor urges jobs over benefits for young people, unveils apprenticeship expansion

Chancellor John Healey has announced an expansion of apprenticeship schemes and declared that employment represents a superior alternative to welfare for young people. The Local Apprenticeships Service will roll out across England from March 2027, with £100 million in funding. The move forms part...

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Johm Healey has his arms out in a gesture while speaking at a podium in front of a red backdrop.

Rapist taxi driver's appeal against conviction and sentence rejected

David Brown's appeal against his rape conviction and sentence has been refused. The case sparked a major crisis at Highland Council after six male councillors voted to let him keep taxi operator licences, triggering resignations and a no-confidence vote.

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David Brown has close cropped, dark hair. He is wearing glasses, a dark suit and tie and a white shirt. He is on a mobile phone outside a court.

Council Halted Abuse Inquiry Before Teacher's Conviction for Assaulting 12 Boys

Renfrewshire Council has launched an investigation into why it dropped an internal inquiry into sexual assault allegations against teacher Martin Gallacher, who was convicted of abusing 12 boys. The council failed to notify authorities when the initial complaint was made in 2024, allowing Gallach...

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Martin Gallacher leaving court. He has glasses, short greying hair and a thin beard with white and grey hairs in it. He has a purple shirt and dark jacket on.

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