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Police operation closes Angus road as officers attend property

Police have closed Drumsturdy Road in Kingennie, Angus, after attending a property in connection with an ongoing inquiry. Eleven police vehicles, two fire appliances and two ambulances are at the scene.

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A road closed sign on a country road with a large number of emergency services vehicles in the background

Motorists warned bridge could close if staff abuse continues

Staff repairs on the Menai Bridge were paused after a confrontation, and officials warned the bridge could close if abuse or non-compliance continues.

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Three cars cross Menai Bridge with its huge blue grey metal hanger clearly visible, holding the road in place

‘Edinburgh is open’ plea as tram traffic falls after fire

Businesses in Leith say tram suspensions after a Princes Street fire have cut footfall, while festival venues are being moved as repairs continue.

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A general view of the former Debenhams store on Princes Street.

Minister urges exemption from air passenger duty on Derry-Dublin flights

Caoimhe Archibald has urged the UK government to exempt the planned Derry to Dublin air route from air passenger duty, saying she is deeply disappointed by the decision.

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Caoimhe Archibald who has long red hair with a fringe. She is standing at the steps inside Stormont.

Families say Creeslough inquiry may follow if answers remain unanswered

Donna Harper says a statutory inquiry into the Creeslough explosion may be needed if current investigations do not answer families’ questions after the 10 deaths.

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Donna Harper to the left and solicitor to the right. She has long blonde hair and is wearing black. Solicitor has grey hair, glasses, a blue pinstripped suit, blue tie and white shirt

Peppa Pig owners win copyright case against Wolfoo

A London judge ordered Wolfoo videos removed after ruling the animated series copied Peppa Pig audio. Hasbro said the case was a significant judgment for protecting the brand.

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The Peppa Pig character seen in the TV show

Police enter Hull funeral home at centre of bodies and ashes case

Police footage from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull has revealed the scale of disorder at the centre of a case involving 35 bodies, more than 100 sets of ashes and 67 admitted offences.

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Dozens of see-through police evidence bags containing ashes are lined up in rows.

607,000 records taken in Department for Education cyber-attack

Hackers obtained about 607,000 records in a cyber-attack on the Department for Education in England, affecting contact details but not bank or sensitive data.

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The Department for Education sign on a white brick building

George Cottrell moved $2m to mother before Reform UK donations

George Cottrell transferred more than $2m to his mother before her 2024 donations to Reform UK, according to sources cited by .

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Cottrell, weaing sunglasses, stands in front of Nigel Farage in a blue suit, surrounded by a crowd

Pedestrian dies after crash involving multiple vehicles, including police car

A pedestrian died after being hit by several vehicles, including a marked police car, on the A40 in Carmarthen on Tuesday evening, prompting a six-vehicle crash investigation.

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A dual carriageway with a red sign that says road closed.

Scotland's centuries-old guga hunt could be refused licence

NatureScot officials have recommended refusing a licence for this year's guga hunt on Sula Sgeir, citing gannet population and animal welfare concerns.

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A group of hunters sitting on rocks at the top of a cliff, gutting and feathering gannets against a backdrop of blue sea and skies.

Southport falls silent two years after knife attacks

Southport held a three-minute silence two years after the knife attacks that killed Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar and injured 11 others, as the town, civic leaders and faith groups paid tribute.

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A composite image showing school photos of Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe; Seven and nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar. All three are smiling and are wearing their school uniforms.