82 minutes ago Castle Douglas bus stop vandalism leaving passengers without timetables

The busy transport exchange outside the town’s swimming pool has been a particular target of mindless attacks for at least two years

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92 minutes ago Police officer who shot dead Chris Kaba has '£10k bounty on his head' after he's cleared of murder

Sergeant Martyn Blake, 40, was acquitted of murder after an Old Bailey trial

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99 minutes ago Home Secretary to update MPs on review into accountability of firearms officers in wake of Chris Kaba murder trial

Home Secretary to give Commons statement two days after police marksman Martyn Blake, 40, was cleared of the murder of Chris Kaba

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1 hour ago China cracks down on ‘uncivilised’ online puns used to discuss sensitive topics

Campaign targets wordplay and memes that are often used by people to get around censorship controlsChina’s internet regulators have launched a campaign cracking down on puns and homophones, one of the last remaining ways for citizens to safely discuss sensitive subjects without recriminations or censorship.The “clear and bright” campaign is targeting “irregular and uncivilised” language online, particularly jokes, memes, and wordplay, the Cyberspace Administration of China and the ministry of education announced this month. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Keir Starmer pushes ahead with armed policing probe after officer cleared of Chris Kaba murder

Police officer Martyn Blake was cleared of murder by a jury at the Old Bailey on Monday following a trial over the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba in South London in 2022

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3 hours ago UK snow: Exact date weather maps turn white as Brits face '150 mile' snow blitz

Multiple towns in one particular area will be in the firing line for a 150-mile-long 'snow blast' - which will hit in just a few days, along with rain and chilly temperatures

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4 hours ago A soldier, a nurse, a lorry driver and dozens more: who are the men accused over rape and assault of Gisèle Pelicot?

Dominique Pelicot has admitted drugging and raping his wife. Fifty other men may face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty in case that has shocked the worldWarning: this article contains descriptions of alleged rape and sexual assaultA total of 51 men are on trial over their alleged attacks on Gisèle Pelicot, recruited by her then-husband Dominique Pelicot, who has admitted drugging and raping her. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Roman Polanski: lawsuit alleging director raped teenager in 1973 settled and dismissed

Civil suit that claimed the now 91-year-old sexually assaulted a 16-year-old in Los Angeles in 1973 has been settled to ‘mutual satisfaction’ of both partiesRoman Polanski, the Oscar-winning film director who fled the US decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old, will no longer face trial over an alleged sexual assault of another minor after reaching a settlement.The latest case against the now 91-year-old director, which concerned an alleged sexual attack in 1973, had been due in civil court in Los Angeles next August.In the US, call or text the Childhelp abuse hotline on 800-422-4453 or visit their website for more resources and to report child abuse or DM for help. For adult survivors of child abuse, help is available at ascasupport.org. In the UK, the NSPCC ...

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7 hours ago MAFS UK star Holly begs producers to 'get her out of here' as she goes home following explosive argument with husband Alex

The couple have had a rocky journey throughout the process, but seemed to be back on track until Alex erupted during the last commitment ceremony and lashed out at several of the woman.

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