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Specialist vessel joins hunt for two missing fishermen off Lewis coast

Police Scotland is deploying a specialist vessel equipped with advanced survey equipment to search for two missing fishermen and their boat off Lewis. The NLV Pharos joins ongoing efforts involving multiple agencies.

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The men are pictured in a composite image.

Renfrew Bridge Closure Devastates Businesses and Hospital Access After Storm Damage

The Renfrew Bridge will close for months after Storm Boelo caused severe water damage to electrical systems. Business owners and hospital patients face disrupted access, while the council faces criticism over its handling of flood barriers.

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A river bridge, with a barrier down on one side to stop traffic going through at that time,The bridge is coloured white, with a grey overcast sky above it.

Healey orders 1% cuts across government to fund £4.7bn defence shortfall

Chancellor John Healey orders all government departments to cut capital budgets by 1% to cover a £4.7bn shortfall in defence spending, while facing pressure to explain how the UK will reach its 3% NATO target by 2030.

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Three soldiers walk alongside an armoured tank in a snowy landscape. Three soldiers sit on top of the tank.

Tommy Robinson convicted of harassing Daily Mail journalists

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been convicted of harassing two Daily Mail journalists with intimidatory tactics that caused genuine fear of violence. A jury at Southwark Crown Court found him guilty on 28 October 2026 after hearing evidence of his online harassment campaign.

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Tommy Robinson grimaces in a checked suit, holding a juice bottle, arriving at court

Burnham denies confusion over Brexit stance as he prepares EU summit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has rejected claims of inconsistency over his EU position, insisting his government maintains a unified approach ahead of a November summit in Brussels. He reaffirmed that manifesto red lines on freedom of movement will remain in place.

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Andy Burnham smiles outside the railings of Downing Street while holding a red folder and wearing a suit.

Scotland to roll out £100 energy payment as Gilruth pledges council cooperation

Scotland's government will work with councils to deliver a £100 energy payment to households in council tax bands A to D following Chancellor John Healey's Autumn Budget announcement. Finance Secretary Jenny Gilruth said the scheme was not perfect but pledged cooperation with local authorities, t...

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John Healey, who is bald, holds up a red ministerial box in front of a crowd on Downing Street

Man unhurt after shot fired through north Belfast home window

A man escaped injury after a shot was fired at a house in north Belfast on Tuesday evening, causing damage to a window, walls and ceiling. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage.

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A blue and yellow PSNI car with the word police on the window.

Highland Council to Consult on Skye and Raasay Gaelic Designation

Highland Council plans to consult on designating Skye and Raasay as an area of linguistic significance for Gaelic under the Scottish Languages Act, potentially bringing economic and educational benefits.

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A view of Portree across the sea. There is a row of colorful, three-storey buildings along the harbour and boats, including an orange lifeboat, dot the harbour and the wider bay. Tree covered hills rise from behind the houses.

At least 10 dead after two trains collide in Toledo province, Spain

At least 10 people have died after two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province, Spain on Wednesday morning. Services between Madrid and Andalucía were suspended, and local officials warn the death toll is expected to rise.

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One of the trains involved in the accident in Toledo, Spain

Derby woman struck by falling tree during Storm Boelo: 'I'm lucky to be alive'

A Derby woman has described her survival of being struck by a falling tree branch during Storm Boelo as fortunate. Nina Lunn, 42, suffered bleeding and concussion when a large section of tree snapped off and hit her head while she walked through Allestree Park on Sunday morning.

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Two images of the same woman. In both, she has one hand on her head which is bleeding. In the left image, she has her eyes closed in a wooded area. In the right image, she is laid on a sofa.

High Court to rule on legal bid to overturn Drumcree parade ban

A High Court judgment is due Wednesday on a legal challenge to overturn the Northern Ireland Secretary's ban on the Drumcree parade in Portadown, brought by an Orangeman against the secretary of state and police chief.

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A PSNI landrover is parked on a rural road. It is white with blue and yellow checks. A church is in the background.

Stormont ministers await Budget allocation as funding gap persists

Stormont ministers will discover Wednesday how much extra funding Northern Ireland receives from the Westminster Budget, with hopes it could help resolve a seven-month budget deadlock. The UK government has offered £525m, but parties say they need £1.5bn for a workable plan.

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Gold coloured pound coins on a bed of sterling notes including £5 and £20 notes.

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