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Unidentified woman found dead in Liverpool park was malnourished, say detectives

A woman found dead in a bin bag in Liverpool's Stanley Park on 28 August remains unidentified after a month. Aged 60-80, she was malnourished and suffered from COPD, osteoporosis and arthritis. Police have received over 160 reports and appeal for help identifying her.

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A blue police scenes of crime tent in Stanley Park near the walled garden where the body was found.

Mahmood to reopen UK refugee resettlement scheme with Afghan and Palestinian focus

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will reopen the UK Resettlement Scheme on 28 September 2026, prioritising Afghan women and girls and Palestinians. The scheme will offer immediate indefinite leave to remain and be accompanied by new community sponsorship routes launching in 2027.

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Shabana Mahmood is holding a blue folder. She is wearing a black jacket, a black and white top, and has a bag strap over her right shoulder.

Van Driver Sentenced to 10 Years for Killing M23 Highway Worker

A van driver has been jailed for 10 years after killing a highways worker on the M23 motorway. Vilius Domarkas was significantly intoxicated when he struck Anthony Howe in a coned-off work area near Crawley. He was also disqualified from driving for over 16 years.

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A man wearing an orange t-shirt. He is being led from a prison van by a custody officer.

Thousands lose water as burst Thames main leaks 750 litres per second

A major burst water main in West Molesey, Surrey, left 6,000 properties without water on Monday 28 September 2026, forcing schools to close and prompting emergency water deliveries. The rupture was reportedly leaking 750 litres per second.

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Two people and a dog standing in a flooded football pitch.

UK to Build £6bn Submarine Docks at Faslane Naval Base

The UK government has committed £6 billion to build three floating dry docks at Faslane naval base, with work reserved for British shipyards. The chancellor also pledged £115 million for a new marine research vessel. Both projects are expected to enter service in the early 2030s.

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A submarine with a union flag flying from it, with a large white maintenance building in the background

Mother and three children killed in fire sparked by lithium-ion battery

A mother and three children died in a house fire in Bootle, Merseyside, on 22 September, which authorities have determined was caused by a lithium-ion battery malfunction. Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children Leo, Ellis, and Prudence perished in the rapidly spreading blaze.

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Defence Secretary Thanks Farmer Who Exposed RAF Fairford Plot But Warns Full Picture Unclear

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has thanked a local farmer whose emergency call appears to have prevented a suspected terrorist attack at RAF Fairford. Five men arrested near the Gloucestershire base remain in custody as counter-terrorism police investigate possible links to Iran, Russia, or Isla...

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A police vehicle on a road outside the perimeter of the RAF Fairford airbase on Monday as investigations continued

Avanti West Coast to be taken into public ownership from March 2027

Avanti West Coast train services will transition into public ownership on 7 March 2027 as part of the government's broader programme to return rail services to state control. Passengers will experience continuity, with tickets and services unaffected by the change.

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An Avanti West Coast Pendolino train arrives at Manchester Piccadilly railway station on 19 May 19, 2026 in Manchester.

Dumfries Community Hub Faces Closure After Six-Month Eviction Notice

Multiple charities and community groups face eviction from Dumfries' North West Resource Centre within six months. The hub, which includes a café and hosts dozens of support services, is described by residents and staff as vital to the neighbourhood's wellbeing.

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Three women sitting in a cafe. The woman on the left has long, pink hair and wears green scrubs The woman in the middle has her hair tied back and wears a black top. The woman on the right is in a black top and a grey jacket.

Burnham signals triple lock review as unions warn move risks 'electoral suicide'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham signalled the state pension triple lock faces review in Labour's next manifesto, sparking fierce debate. Union leader Sharon Graham warned the move could be "electoral suicide", while former minister Alan Milburn suggested Burnham is prepared to make the decision. Burn...

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Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (L) and Prime Minister Andy Burnham attend the first day of the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on 27 September 2026.

Water outage hits five south London boroughs

Thames Water reported a water outage affecting five south London boroughs on Monday, with 18 postcodes experiencing no water or low pressure. Specialists were dispatched to investigate and restore supply.

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An aerial view of terraced houses in south west London.

NSW to add 1,000 prison beds as union warns against 'arresting our way out' of domestic violence

NSW will spend $47.1 million reopening part of Silverwater jail to add nearly 1,000 prison beds amid surging remand numbers following tightened domestic violence bail laws. The prison officers' union warns that incarceration alone cannot prevent domestic violence or stop reoffending.

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The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, said he believed almost 1,000 extra prison beds would ‘keep the public safe’.

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