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Two teenagers missing for four days: Aisha Cleal and Jordan Donovan last seen in Harlow
Two teenagers have vanished together after last being seen four days ago.
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Prince Harry claims removal of security was a plot to trap him and Meghan
Prince Harry has claimed that the removal of his and Meghan’s police protection was a plot to ’trap’ them in the royal family.
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Injured XL bully dog put down after escape and police shooting attempt
An XL Bully believed to be the same dog which escaped when marksmen opened fire on it last week has been found and put down, police have said.
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"Scotland’s Chernobyl" finally faces demolition after years of decay
A derelict housing estate dubbed "Scotland’s Chernobyl" for its eerie ghost-town like appearance is finally about to be razed to the ground.
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Police target barber shops and mini-marts suspected of laundering gang money
Police officers smash through the back doors of a bright, modern barber shop in the market town of Shrewsbury.
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Two-hour delays as air ambulance responds to serious M40 crash
A busy motorway is closed with delays of up to two hours for drivers as an air ambulance responds to a ‘serious crash’.
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UK announces £450m military aid to Ukraine as 50 nations meet in Brussels
The government has announced an additional £450m of military support for Kyiv, as the UK and Germany get ready to host a meeting of 50 nations in Brussels.
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British teacher escapes kidnapper’s car boot after two days in captivity
A British teacher was taken hostage in the Caribbean and only managed to escape after jumping out of his kidnapper’s car boot.
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Heartbreak in Feltham: families mourn teens lost in car-bus collision
The first photos of the teenage victims of a bus and car crash in west London have been released.
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Labour’s law shift: 3,000 new officers to reclaim the streets
Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper announced a huge boost to neighbourhood policing teams across the 43 forces in England and Wales after they were ’decimated’ under the Tories
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Greenpeace activists dye US Embassy pond red in arms trade protest
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage.
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A1 shut after car smashes into café in horror three-vehicle crash
The A1 has been forced to close in both directions following a horrific three-vehicle crash, where a car mounted the pavement and crashed into a café earlier this morning.
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Jetline Travel ceases trading and enters administration, affecting thousands of holidaymakers
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) confirmed in March that the travel operator Jetline Travel has ceased trading as an ATOL holder, and now the firm is reported to be in administration
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“Filth, rats and cockroaches”: restaurant where princes dined shut down after shocking inspection
A fancy London restaurant favored by celebrities and the Royal Family has had to close after food was contaminated with rat droppings.
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King Charles warns Europe: Peace can never be taken for granted in historic speech
The King issued a stark warning that Europe can “never take peace for granted” as he gave a historic address to Italy’s parliament on Wednesday.
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Four police cars wrecked: five hospitalized after horrific crash on A1
Five people have been rushed to hospital after a major crash on the A1 involving four police cars, with the road closed as officers investigate.
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Prison governor Kerri Pegg convicted of misconduct after affair with drug dealer
A prison governor, described as a ‘rising star’, is facing her own jail sentence after being convicted of misconduct.
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Prince Harry appears in UK court to appeal decision over downgraded security
Prince Harry has travelled to London and is at the Royal Courts of Justice today to attend the appeal in his legal challenge over his security arrangements while visiting the UK
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Two teenagers found guilty of killing 80-year-old Bhim Kohli in Leicester park attack
Two teenagers have been found guilty at Leicester crown court of the manslaughter of Bhim Kohli after the 80-year-old was attacked in a park near Leicester in September.
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Former MI6 boss: UK must prepare public for security roles amid Putin fears
As worries about Russia increase, the former head of MI6 has proposed that Britain should implement a new form of conscription for its citizens in response to suspicious Russian activities.
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Man caught smoking crack on Victoria line as passengers flee in shock
A commute on the London Underground took a negative turn when a man unexpectedly brought out drug-related items.
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Judges reject Home Office bid to hide Apple data access case
Judges deny the Home Office’s effort to keep from the public details of a case regarding access to Apple users’ data.
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Chief constable under investigation for undisclosed relationships
Scott Chilton departs from his position at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary effective immediately following notification from the IOPC.
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Fatal shooting of Barry Dawson described as senseless mistake
A ‘thoroughly decent man’ shot dead through a window in broad daylight was killed in a case mistaken identity, his friends have claimed.
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No charges for police in Ely e-bike crash that killed two teens
No criminal charges will be brought against a police officer who drove a van following two teenagers before they were killed in an e-bike crash.