Bomb disposal experts are investigating items found at a property in Plymouth as a number of homes are evacuated, police say. Officers carried out a warrant at a property in College Avenue on Tuesday morning where a white British man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm without a certificate. The 26-year-old remains in […]
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Social clubs, places of worship and community centres will be able to bid for funding for clean energy generation under plans announced last week. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said the intention is for every local community to “own and control clean energy so the profits flow into the community and not simply out to […]
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British dual nationals who don’t have a British passport could be stopped from entering the UK under new rules coming into force later this month. From 25 February, visitors to the UK who don’t have a British passport will either need a visa, Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), or certificate of entitlement to enter the country. […]
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Stock prices in London have closed mostly higher, as investors shored up bets on the Bank of England cutting interest rates in March after unemployment increased, while the pound fell. The FTSE 100 index closed up 82.48 points, 0.8%, at 10,556.17, a new record high. The FTSE 250 ended up 180.35 points, 0.8%, at 23,555.82, […]
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A police search for Noah Donohoe in a Belfast park was hampered due to a “visceral” atmosphere among a crowd of hundreds which had gathered in the area, an inquest into the death of the schoolboy has heard. A former police inspector told a coroner’s court that political representatives had asked people to assist in […]
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The University of Stirling has become the third university this week to face the threat of strikes after lecturers backed industrial action in a row about job cuts and compulsory redundancies. University and College Union (UCU) members at the university voted 80% in favour of strike action on a turnout of 66%, with 88% saying […]
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Freemasons have failed in their attempt to bring a legal challenge against Britain’s biggest police force over its decision to compel staff to declare whether they are or have been members. Mr Justice Chamberlain said on Tuesday that the Metropolitan police’s decision “serves a legitimate aim, maintaining and enhancing public trust in policing, and is […]
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2026 has seen record rainfall, with some parts of the UK experiencing showers every single day. So, it’s safe to say that if there was a time to treat yourself to a relaxing day inside one of London’s most interesting spas, it would be now. Just a 10 minute walk from Paddington station is the […]
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Brooke Davies Published February 17, 2026 9:17am Updated February 17, 2026 9:59am A ‘caring and smart’ 22-year-old man found stabbed to death outside Ikea has been named and pictured. Lorik Abazi was one of three men found stabbed on Hesterman Way, Croydon, at 1.15am on Sunday. Seven people in total have been arrested in connection […]
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Gangs are recruiting children to go out to steal smartphones before they head to school, using Snapchat to offer rewards of up to £380 for the latest Apple iPhones, police have revealed. The Metropolitan police said they were deploying new resources including drones and Surron ebikes to chase suspects as they step up their fight […]
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