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27 killed in two mass shootings across South Africa within hours

Twenty-seven people were killed in two mass shootings hours apart in South Africa—17 at a bar near Johannesburg and 10 at an entertainment venue near Cape Town. The attacks mark the latest escalation in gun violence affecting the nation.

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Major incident declared at RAF Fairford as men arrested over explosives offences

A major incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire has led to the arrest of several men on suspicion of explosives offences. Homes have been evacuated and the military's bomb disposal team is examining vehicles at the US-used airbase.

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9,000 Crawley homes lose water as burst pipe floods roads

Around 9,000 homes in Crawley lost water supply after a burst pipe flooded roads near Southgate Roundabout on Sunday. Southern Water set up bottled water stations and closed multiple roads while repair teams worked to restore supplies.

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Domestic abuse workers face £11,000 pay cuts under Glasgow Council restructure

Domestic abuse support workers at Glasgow City Council face wage cuts exceeding £11,000 under a new pay restructure aimed at resolving historical equal pay discrimination, raising concerns about service quality and staff retention.

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Five men released on bail after RAF Fairford terror arrests as investigation continues

Five men arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of terrorism offences have been released on police bail. The arrests followed a major incident on 27 September when 85 homes were evacuated in Whelford after police were alerted to suspicious vehicles. Counter Terrorism Policing continues investiga...

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Welsh Labour faces marathon rebuild after historic election collapse

Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates says rebuilding the party after its worst election result in over a century will be a long-term effort, with the 2027 local elections serving as a critical test of recovery.

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First-time buyers discover 150 defects in new-build home days after moving in

Charles and Georgina Barnes discovered 150 defects in their new-build home days after moving in, including fire safety failures and poor workmanship. Their experience reflects a widespread problem: 93.7% of new-build buyers report defects after moving in.

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Newlyweds' £7,000 wedding gift car sparks refund battle with dealership

Newlyweds Amber and Nathan Cooper spent their wedding gift money on a £7,000 used car from Trade Centre UK, but it broke down during their honeymoon. A year later, they remain in debt fighting for a refund, joining 34 other customers in disputes with the dealership.

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Burnham launches 'Your First Home' scheme to help first-time buyers purchase new properties

Prime Minister Andy Burnham launches "Your First Home" scheme offering first-time buyers a 2.5% deposit option and a 20% equity loan for new build properties. Full details expected in next month's Budget with pre-registration opening by year-end.

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Fire crews respond to blaze at Glasgow recycling facility

Fire crews responded to a blaze at Shieldhall Recycling Centre in Glasgow on Saturday morning, with three appliances and a high reach vehicle deployed. Residents have been advised to keep windows and doors closed.

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Met Police Re-examine CCTV in 27-Year-Old Jill Dando Murder Case

Metropolitan Police will re-examine CCTV footage from the 1999 murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando using enhanced technology. The unsolved killing, which occurred on her Fulham doorstep 27 years ago, remains one of Britain's most high-profile cases.

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Wrexham residents claim council failed to fight battery storage approval

Wrexham residents say their council failed to properly represent them at a planning appeal hearing that approved a 400MW battery storage facility near Rhostyllen. The local authority now faces paying the developer's legal costs.

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