4 d. ago The villages on the doorstep of Britain's new 'super prisons': Fuming locals warn house prices will plunge because of new 1,700

UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is spending 4.7billion to build a total of three new jails near existing ones in a bid to create 14,000 new places by 2031.

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7 d. ago Ten people break out of New Orleans jail, including man convicted of killings

Local, state and federal officials launch ‘full-scale’ search and warn people who escaped are ‘armed and dangerous’Ten people in custody at the New Orleans jail, including a man convicted of four killings, escaped early on Friday morning.The escapes prompted local, state and federal officials to launch a “full-scale search operation” and warn community members to be on the lookout for “armed and dangerous” individuals.This article was amended on 16 May 2025 to update the number of people who escaped as well as how many had been caught, based on newer information. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Eleven people break out of New Orleans jail, including man convicted of killings

Local, state and federal officials launch ‘full-scale’ search and warn escapers are ‘armed and dangerous’Eleven people in custody at the New Orleans’s jail, including a man convicted of four killings, escaped early on Friday morning.The escapes prompted local, state and federal officials to launch a “full-scale search operation” and warn community members to be on the lookout for “armed and dangerous” individuals. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Private nurseries in West Lothian warn over impact of national insurance rise

A spokesperson for the private nurseries said that despite “open and frank” talks the education department had not recognised the financial pressure caused by rises in the minimum wage thresholds and NI contributions.

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1 week ago Tourists issued warning over travelling to popular destination despite it boasting pink sandy beaches

Holidaymakers are being warned to think twice before heading to one of the world's rarest and most eye-catching destinations this summer, as local authorities warn of overcrowding.

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2 w. ago Campaigners stage 'No Walls' protest at Brockwell Park as High Court legal battle approaches

A High Court hearing is set for Wednesday, May 15

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3 w. ago Senior Tories warn against deals with Reform as party braces for local election losses

Exclusive: Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch under growing pressure over her stance towards Nigel Farage’s party

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3 w. ago Battle over Brockwell Park escalates as locals warn area could become ‘soulless’ without music festivals

“For too long, a small but powerful group has dominated the debate about Lambeth’s future,” an open letter written to residents has said

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3 w. ago Mistake that could land you with £5,000 fine if you break voting rule on Thursday

Voters will take to the polls on May 1 to elect a new set of mayors and almost two dozen local authorities across England, but experts warn of a mistake that could land some people in hot water

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