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Briton arrested in Ibiza on suspicion of series of thefts and assaults
The Balearic Island has experienced a series of burglaries and violent robberies in recent weeks, which Guardia Civil officers have connected to the group
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Lucy Connolly’s husband speaks out for first time after release of wife whose tweet sparked riots
Lucy Connolly served 40 per cent of her sentence and was released from jail on Thursday after she posted a racist tweet during the height of the riots following the Southport murders
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Mass protests planned across Britain against housing migrants in hotels
Asylum hotels across the UK are reportedly facing a wave of anti-immigration protests this weekend.
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Fire breaks out at suspected cannabis farm in London
A massive fire has erupted at a suspected cannabis farm located in a house in east London.
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‘Asylum King’ Alex Langsam’s £400m hotel empire under fire as Canary Wharf site converted for migrants
The Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf has been at the center of anti-migrant protests in recent weeks.
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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana given ‘luxury perks’ at Belmarsh after alleged boiling water attack
Axel Rudakubana is reportedly receiving luxury perks at one of Britain’s most notorious high-security jails as ’bribes’ to encourage good behavior after allegedly throwing boiling water over a prison officer.
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Epping hotel scandal: 13 councils prepare to follow decision to evict asylum seekers
A wave of local authorities is pledging to prevent asylum seekers from being accommodated in hotels after Epping Forest District Council achieved a surprising victory in the High Court following weeks of protests.
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Lucy Connolly, who posted offensive tweet on day of Southport attack, released from custody
Lucy Connolly, the wife of a former Conservative county councillor, was imprisoned last year for promoting racial hatred following the Southport terror attack
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Tommy Robinson deletes tweet with mixed-heritage family now “living in fear”
A Black British man and his family are living in fear for their lives after Tommy Robinson shared an X post of the mixed-heritage family playing at a playground.
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Talking parrot helps police expose drug gang
A talking parrot has helped British police uncover a drug-dealing gang.
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Daring robbery in Chelsea: sledgehammer-wielding raiders tried to break into Posh Pawn pawnshop
Two thieves on a moped attempted to break down the door of a Chelsea pawn shop owned by a reality TV star using a sledgehammer.
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Crash narrowly avoided: Airbus A320 over Heathrow nearly collided with drone
The Airbus A320 was near London’s Heathrow Airport at 9,000 ft during the near-miss in May when the Captain and First Officer "saw a bright white object pass overhead from the opposite direction".
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Britain imposes new sanctions package against Russia and crypto networks
The United Kingdom has announced a new sanctions package amid growing international efforts to achieve a "just and lasting peace" in Ukraine, according to the UK government press service.
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“Most persistent” fare dodger in Britain to face trial over 113 incidents
One of Britain’s ’most prolific’ fare dodgers has appeared in court charged with more than 100 counts of traveling without a ticket.
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Ex-priest Chris Brain found guilty of 17 counts of abuse
A former priest accused of abusing members of a church group he led has been convicted on 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women.
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Body found in search for missing dad Brandon Parfitt in Ebbw Vale
A body has been found in the search for missing father Brandon Parfitt following a police search, Gwent Police has confirmed.
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Merseyside police helicopter crew cleared after low-altitude pursuit of suspect
Internal review by the National Police Air Service determines the crew acted ‘appropriately’ during the pursuit.
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Man throws Molotov cocktail into pub in Northern Ireland, two injured
This is the moment a man seems to ignite a petrol bomb and throw it into a crowded pub, causing children and a musician to flee in fear.
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Five GMP officers under investigation after death of man in custody
Five Greater Manchester Police officers are being investigated for potential misconduct following the death of an arrested man who collapsed in his cell.
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Transport secretary slams Citroën recall chaos as 120,000 UK drivers stranded
Transport secretary urges Stellantis to offer more help after tens of thousands are left unable to use their car
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Body of missing Ed Parry found by wife behind shed after chainsaw accident
The body of a man who was thought to be missing for days was found by his wife behind their garden shed after a chainsaw accident.
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Ex-police officer jailed for stealing women’s underwear during search
A police officer conducting a search of a woman’s bedroom took something that wasn’t exactly evidence.
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Protests and riots around Bell Hotel lead to court ban on housing refugees
Asylum seekers being housed in an Essex hotel will be moved after a council was granted a temporary High Court injunction.
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Liverpool thug brutally beats girl on street as attack captured on Ring video call
Thomas Jennings, a man with ties to a local gang who was caught on camera attacking his girlfriend, has been jailed.
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Bloody showdown in Wales: car runs over man in broad daylight
The incident occurred in North Wales on Monday afternoon, resulting in one man being taken to the hospital and three individuals—two men and a woman—being arrested in connection with it.