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Police investigate "serious assault" in Plymouth’s West Hoe, public urged to avoid area
Officers with Devon and Cornwall Police remain at the scene of a "serious assault" in the West Hoe area of Plymouth, and have advised people to stay away from the area
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Armed suspect arrested after knife incident causes lockdown at Lilly Lane Primary School in Manchester
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after he was said to have tried to attack another parent in the playground of a primary school.
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Ferrari driver jailed after 3-week-old baby suffers permanent brain injuries in 136mph crash
An "intimidating" driver of a Ferrari has been jailed after a three-week old baby was left with permanent brain injuries after he hit speeds of up to 136mph on a road in Chesire.
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First picture of dad and 6-year-old daughter found dead in West Calder as police issue major update
Dad Mark Gordon, 36, and his six-year-old daughter Hope were found dead at a home in West Calder, Scotland, on Monday - their deaths are currently being treated as ’unexplained’
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Prince Harry wins legal battle against the Sun, secures apology and damages
Prince Harry has won his long-running legal battle against the publisher of the Sun, as well as ’substantial’ damages and an unprecedented apology.
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’We see you’: UK warns Putin as Royal Navy submarine forces Russian spy ship out of British waters
A Russian ship which was trying to spy on Britain’s undersea cables and critical infrastructure has been forced out of UK waters by a Royal Navy submarine.
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Man dies after alleged escalator push at London’s Waterloo Station
A man died after he was allegedly pushed down an escalator at Waterloo Station in London, police said.
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Seven people rescued after 60 firefighters were called to a flat fire in south London
Firefighters battled to save seven people from huge flames after a blaze broke out at a block of flats in south London this morning.
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John Lewis implements AI age checks for online knife sales
John Lewis has become the first store to introduces AI age checks for those purchasing knives online.
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Record number of millionaires leave Britain since Labour took power
Millionaires have left Britain in record numbers since the new Labour government took power amid a crackdown on non-dom residents and sweeping tax hikes.
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Captain Tom’s daughter and husband’s firm now valued at just £149
A firm run by the daughter and son-in-law of Captain Sir Tom Moore has registered a fall in net assets of more than £330,000.
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Key details of the court case: Prince Harry vs. News Group Newspapers
The Duke of Sussex is one of two claimants, alongside former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson, who are continuing their claims against News Group Newspapers (NGN).
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Greggs recalls popular item due to potential serious health risk
A Greggs favourite has been urgently recalled over a potentially serious health risk.
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Donald Trump and Melania share first dance at Inaugural Ball as 47th president signs multiple executive orders
President Trump and his wife Melania shared their first dance at the Commander in Chief inaugural ball on Monday night.
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Elon Musk accused of making ’Nazi salute’ three times during Trump rally speech
Elon Musk has been slammed for his controversial gesture that drew comparisons to the infamous gesture associated with Nazi Germany.
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Prince George might attend £10,000-a-term day school in north London as Kate tours the campus, hinting at Royals leaving Eton
The Princess of Wales has toured two elite north London day schools – sparking rumours Prince George could be educated at one of them.
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DWP to introduce new laws to recover money from benefit fraudsters’ bank accounts
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that new planned powers will mean that money can be reclaimed from people who have committed fraud and are not on benefits or PAYE.
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Jet2 flight diverts mid-air after declaring emergency, departing from UK airport
The Boeing plane was travelling from the UK to Rome when a 7700 squawk alert was issued to signal an emergency onboard - forcing it to make a U-turn and head to London.
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Santander may exit UK due to regulatory hurdles, affecting millions
Santander could be considering quitting the UK, people familiar with the matter have said in reports - such a decision would likely be a blow for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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Last British hostage released after 470 days as part of Gaza ceasefire agreement
A British-Israeli woman is among the first three hostages to have been handed over to Israeli forces by as part of a ceasefire deal in Gaza.
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Prince Harry faces Murdoch’s newspapers in court, emphasizing witness testimonies
The Duke of Sussex and the former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson are the last two claimants still suing.
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England and Wales propose Covid-style lockdowns as a creative punishment for criminals
Bar Council calls for pandemic restrictions to help reintegrate non-violent offenders into society and ease pressure on overcrowded jails.
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Over 70 arrested at Palestine protest as crowds attempt to reach the BBC
More than 70 people were arrested at a Palestine Solidarity march in central London after protestors were told to use a different route.
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TikTok goes offline in the US as ban takes effect two hours early
TikTok has officially gone down for its U.S. users, with a message warning users who open the app that it isn’t currently available.
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Thousands participate in pro-Palestinian rally in London
Several thousand Pro-Palestinian supporters have taken part in a demonstration in central London.