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Thousands of illegal ghost plates detected on UK motorways in new camera trial

New camera systems trialling on UK motorways have detected thousands of vehicles using illegal ghost plates designed to evade traffic enforcement cameras. The discovery has prompted the government to establish a national crackdown centre coordinating police forces and new detection technologies.

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One-third of new students commute to university to save money and stay close to family

A third of new students at the University of Gloucestershire are choosing to live at home and commute to lectures, prioritising financial stability and family connections. The university has introduced flexible accommodation, discounted travel, and parking support to help commuters manage costs.

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Five arrested in alleged RAF Fairford terror plot after farmer's emergency call

Five men have been arrested following reports of suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford. A local resident's emergency call prompted police action. Approximately 85 households were evacuated while bomb disposal teams examine devices. The incident follows Iranian threats against the base.

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The headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph reads: “Iran link to RAF bomb plot”.

Australia news live: Budget deficit to shrink by $6bn; RBA rate rise expected; AI security concerns mount

Australia faces multiple significant developments: a high-profile double murder trial resumes, the government announces budget improvements of $6 billion, an interest rate rise looms, and cybersecurity concerns mount following an AI breach of Medicare data. Bogong moths continue their endangered ...

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The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, and the finance minister, Katy Gallagher, will present the final budget outcome on Monday

Aberdeen's fight to save its High Street shows transformation is possible

Aberdeen is undertaking an ambitious regeneration of its Union Street, combining community action, council investment and a new food market to reverse decades of retail decline. The city's coordinated approach offers lessons for struggling High Streets across Britain.

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Welsh Stone Ruin Listed at £17,000 — But Buyer Must Rebuild the Roof

A roofless 400-year-old Welsh stone house near Llanberis is being auctioned for £17,000. The property includes intact walls, preserved timber, and several ruined outbuildings on half an acre of woodland.

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An aerial photo of a ruins of a roofless stone building surrounded by dense woodland and ferns. Moss and ivy cover parts of the crumbling walls, with a small corrugated-roof shed beside along one wall peaking out of the greenery

Welsh Secretary accuses Plaid Cymru of blocking investment deals

Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock has accused Plaid Cymru of blocking investment deals and called for closer cooperation with UK ministers, speaking at Labour's autumn conference in Liverpool.

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NSW launches legal support service to guide sexual assault survivors through court system

NSW has launched a dedicated legal service to support sexual assault survivors navigating the justice system, addressing widespread trauma and isolation. The $5 million package includes specialist navigators and expanded Legal Aid support.

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Orange Order march blocked by police after protesters occupy Garvaghy Road overnight

The Orange Order was prevented from completing a controversial parade down Garvaghy Road in Portadown after police blocked the route with Land Rovers when marchers attempted to proceed in the early hours of Monday. The march had been authorised by court order on 27 September 2026 but was blocked ...

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People block the Garvaghy road, a Catholic enclave in the largely Protestant town of Portadown, ahead of the Orange Order march

Marra demands Scottish government surrender power to regions in conference debut

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra demands the Scottish government decentralise power to local regions, citing economic underperformance and policy failures on education and child poverty.

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Michael Marra standing at a lectern on stage at the 2026 Labour conference.

Man in his 80s dies in house fire in north London

A man in his 80s has died in a house fire at a terraced property in Wood Green, north London. Emergency services were called to Granville Road at 22:15 BST on Saturday. A woman evacuated safely before firefighters arrived. The first floor and half the roof were destroyed.

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Burnham sidesteps Heathrow runway decision as delays mount

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declined to back Heathrow's third runway, saying the decision should rest with London residents. The airport has revealed the project faces delays until 2039, four years beyond the original target.

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A passenger plane makes its landing approach to Heathrow Airport in London, UK on 9 September, 2026

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