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Pair sentenced to life for murdering vulnerable step-brother in their care

Kenneth Newton and Melanie James have been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering vulnerable 28-year-old Rubin Blount, whom they were caring for. The pair subjected him to sustained abuse, inflicting 50 rib fractures and denying him medical care before his death in November 2022.

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Healey recruits Labour manifesto economist as election speculation grows

Economist Ravinder Athwal, who wrote Labour's 2024 manifesto, joins Chancellor John Healey's team as senior adviser, fuelling speculation about an early election. The appointment strengthens Healey's economic team ahead of his first budget on 28 October 2026.

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Pakistan Seals Capital as Khan's Party Vows to Proceed With Massive Protest

Pakistan has locked down Islamabad with over 57,000 security personnel and blocked major highways as Imran Khan's PTI party prepares to march on 27 September demanding the former PM's release. Despite unprecedented security measures, PTI leaders vow to proceed with the demonstration.

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Police watchdog orders Met to investigate handling of Putney Bridge suspect case

The police watchdog has ordered the Metropolitan Police to investigate its handling of a case involving a man suspected of pushing a woman into a bus on Putney Bridge in 2017. Nicholas Brandram died in September; his family said he took his own life due to investigation pressure.

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's Digital Shift Raises Questions About Public Service Broadcasting

's shift toward digital platforms and football-focused content is dividing staff and raising questions about whether the corporation is abandoning its role as a broad-based public service broadcaster serving all audiences.

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Donaldson's abuse convictions 'obliterate' his life's work, court hears

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson appeared at Newry Crown Court for pre-sentencing submissions on his 18 child sex abuse convictions. His defence acknowledged the convictions "obliterate" his life's achievements. Sentencing is expected in October.

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BBC may close channels and radio stations to fund on-demand services, director general warns

BBC director general Matt Brittin has warned that financial pressures and changing audience habits may force closures of television channels and radio stations as the corporation pursues £500m in savings and redirects resources to on-demand services.

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Trump Presents Xi with Bald Eagle Statue as Diplomatic Gift

President Trump presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a bald eagle statue at a state dinner, a symbolic gesture designed to strengthen personal ties between the two leaders amid complex bilateral negotiations over trade and technology.

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18-year-old arrested after confrontation at Cardiff chip shop

An 18-year-old was arrested after entering a Cardiff chip shop, jumping over the counter and apparently reaching for a knife on 20 September. Staff disarmed him with no injuries reported.

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£700k support scheme launched for Lough Neagh eel fishers facing three-year closure

A £700,000 support scheme has been unveiled for eel fishers on Lough Neagh following a three-year closure of the yellow eel fishery. Up to 81 permit holders can claim 50% reimbursement of lost income to help transition to sustainable practices.

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Polanski declares himself anti-Zionist at Jewish community hustings ahead of Holborn byelection

Green Party leader Zack Polanski declared himself an anti-Zionist at a Jewish community hustings in Holborn and St Pancras, facing heckling as he characterised Zionism as racism. The remarks come ahead of a party conference vote on a controversial motion and the 8 October byelection where Polansk...

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No prosecution for Iranian man arrested at Faslane nuclear base

Prosecutors have decided not to charge a 34-year-old Iranian man arrested while attempting to enter the Faslane nuclear submarine base in March 2026. The Crown Office said it carefully reviewed the case and found insufficient grounds for prosecution, though it reserved the right to proceed if new...

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