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First train under state control: Labour nationalises South Western Railway
South Western Railway (SWR) has been renationalized, making it the first train company to transfer to public ownership under Labour.
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Boris and Carrie Johnson welcome a baby girl — the former PM’s ninth child
Carrie and Boris Johnson have announced the birth of their fourth child, a girl.
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UK probes possible Russian involvement in arson attacks targeting PM Starmer
British law enforcers are looking into possible Russian trail in arson attacks on property owned by PM Keir Starmer
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UK freezes £90 million worth of London assets linked to family of ex-adviser to Sheikh Hasina
Two men linked to Sheikh Hasina prevented from selling properties, including apartments in Grosvenor Square
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Police officers on trial after elderly amputee dies following pepper spray and Taser incident in UK care home
A police officer who sprayed a 92-year-old amputee with pepper spray didn’t see he was disabled, a court heard.
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Armed motorcyclist opens fire in London park in broad daylight — police hunt for shooter
A search is in progress after a ’biker gunman’ fired shots into a crowd in a suspected gang-related attempt to target a rival in front of children walking home from school.
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Two teenagers killed in Salford crash between motorcycle and car near primary school
Two teenage boys have been killed in a crash between a motorbike and a car near a primary school in Salford.
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Massive blaze at Rushden recycling plant sends towering smoke plume across Northamptonshire
A dense plume of smoke is visible for miles around following a fire at an industrial building.
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Netanyahu reprimands UK, France and Canada leaders for backing Hamas
The Prime Minister of Israel slams Western leaders after their call to stop the Gaza offensive and remove restrictions on humanitarian aid.
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West London pub faces closure after staff ‘downplay’ stabbing incident
A pub could face closure after "downplaying" a stabbing incident on 17 May.
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HMS Glasgow christened by Princess Kate in BAE Systems shipyard ceremony
The Prince and Princess of Wales were present at the naming ceremony held on the River Clyde.
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Black smoke over Bristol as fire breaks out at city’s maternity hospital
Black smoke was seen billowing over the Bristol skyline after St Michael’s Hospital—a maternity hospital in the city center—caught fire, leading to the evacuation of mothers and babies.
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Train collides with tractor in Herefordshire: six injured
Transport for Wales confirmed its 8.30am Manchester Piccadilly-Cardiff Central service hit an obstruction at a crossing between Ludlow and Leominster.
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“Betrayal of Chagossian rights”: woman succeeds in blocking historic UK-Mauritius agreement
The order, issued at 2:25 AM, specifies that the government may not take "any conclusive or legally binding action to finalize its negotiations regarding the potential transfer of the British Indian Ocean Territory."
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Controversial initiative: UK plans chemical castration for sex offenders and reduced prison sentences
The review has been criticised by some, including the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales. "The government will be sending a clear message to domestic abusers that they can now offend with little consequence," Nicole Jacobs said.
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Body found on beach in Northern Ireland: authorities investigating as a “serious incident”
A body has been found washed up on a British beach, prompting authorities to declare a "major incident".
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Russian propagandists call for nuclear bomb to be dropped on London
Russian propagandists have threatened to usher in WW3 by calling for a massive nuclear attack to devastate London in order to teach "scoundrels" living in Britain a lesson
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Grenfell Tower demolition could begin as early as September
The government has stated that the demolition of Grenfell Tower could commence in September.
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England becomes first in the world to launch gonorrhoea vaccination programme
Jab hailed as ‘landmark moment for sexual health’ and comes amid record cases of infection
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Human remains found in Wisbech: police seal off discovery site
Officers were summoned to Walton Highway on Sunday morning after reports that human bones had been discovered by a member of the public.
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Arson of cars and homes linked to Starmer: Romanian Stanislav Karpiuk on trial in UK
A Romanian citizen accused of participating in the "arson attacks" on properties and a car associated with Sir Keir Starmer has appeared in court.
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Scot barred from crossing border due to name match with Russian deserter
A Scottish hitchhiker has faced border interrogations all because he shares a name with a wanted Russian defector.
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Do not consume — return immediately: Grape Tree recalls dangerous nuts contaminated with E.coli
A health food shop has been forced to recall one of its products over fears it could have been contaminated with E.coli.
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Police vs. pensioner: 93-year-old disabled man tasered, beaten with baton, and pepper-sprayed
Two officers responding to a call from a care home in East Sussex allegedly also struck Donald Burgess with a baton.
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Princess Diana’s bodyguard known as “Rambo” has died
A bodyguard who protected Princess Diana, along with her sons Prince Harry and Prince William, has sadly passed away at the age of 63. His heartbroken wife has paid tribute to her ’soulmate’.