37 m. ago More emergency measures to cut jail overcrowding before ‘zero capacity’ reached

Legislation to bring in the changes is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.

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45 m. ago Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after woman hit by car in Finsbury Park

The collision happened shortly after 9pm on Tuesday, the Met Police said

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47 m. ago The disgraceful Fiat 500 driver caught out doing balloons behind wheel before ruining woman's life forever

Louisa Tunstall drove her car while high on nitrous oxide before ploughing into a pedestrian who now needs full-time care

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70 m. ago AP PHOTOS: Funeral of José Mujica, Uruguay’s iconic former president

Mourners wept, raised their arms and marched behind the flag-draped casket of former President José Mujica on Wednesday as thousands bid a poignant farewell to the iconic leader in the Uruguayan capital.

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92 m. ago New London officers justified in shooting of armed man in hotel room, inspector general rules

New London officers justified in shooting of armed man in hotel room, inspector general rules  Hartford Courant

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1 hour ago Female teacher, 28, is charged with sexually abusing a child and sending pictures of her naked breasts as she appears in court

Julia Yeates, 28, of Hackney, appeared at Inner London Crown Court today accused of sexually abusing pupils at her former school in south London.

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1 hour ago Pictured: ‘Charming’ pensioner, 87, murdered in ‘cornflakes and shepherds pie robbery’

Mr Mackey had bought food and an newspaper before he was attacked in Manor House, North London

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1 hour ago Properties evacuated due to gas leak fears after car crashes into town high street flats

A car has crashed into a wall of a block of flats in the Fife town.

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1 hour ago Laundry service at Motherwell tower block now fully functional after one year

A fire broke out at the electrical cupboard within Doonside Tower’s laundry area in June 2024 and the full service was unavailable to residents for 11 months.

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2 h. ago London man accused of tossing meth while driving recklessly through parking lot

London man accused of tossing meth while driving recklessly through parking lot  FOX 56 News

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2 h. ago Tina Turner musical shut down after seven years with Strictly star to perform in last run

The Aldwych Theatre in London's West End has been home to Tina - the Tina Turner Musical for seven years but Fleur East and Karis Anderson will lead its final cast later this year

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2 h. ago Police given another 36 hours to question Starmer arson suspect

Man, 21, can be held until Friday morning as detectives investigate if three incidents are linkedPolice have been given another 36 hours to question a man arrested in connection with suspected arson attacks on properties in London linked to Keir Starmer.The 21-year-old was arrested early on Tuesday at an address in Sydenham, south London, on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. Police can now hold him until Friday morning. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Andy Burnham says case for new Manchester to Liverpool railway line has 'landed' in London

The Greater Manchester mayor has spent the day in London, trying to convince the government to back the major transport project

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2 h. ago In London, Gulfstream Clients Get Closer to Private Jet Cabin Design Process

In London, Gulfstream Clients Get Closer to Private Jet Cabin Design Process  Aviation International News

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2 h. ago Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson accuses Mama June of stealing money and selling house at height of addiction

Now 19, Thompson has been in front of reality TV cameras since she was a toddler

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2 h. ago London stock close lower as miners hit by slumping gold price

The FTSE 100 finished down by 0.21%, or 17.91 points, to close at 8,585.01.

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2 h. ago Brits left with 'horrific wounds' after cheap surgery abroad 'bringing superbugs to UK'

Hospitals in the UK have seen a 30% spike in cases of dangerous superbugs resistant to antibiotics which has been triggered by Brits needing treatment after cheap operations abroad

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2 h. ago Brits with 'horrific wounds' from cheap surgery abroad 'bring superbugs to UK'

Hospitals in the UK have seen a 30% spike in cases of dangerous superbugs resistant to antibiotics which has been triggered by Brits needing treatment after cheap operations abroad

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2 h. ago Travis Kelce Lovingly Says He'll 'Never Forget' Performing with Taylor Swift at London Eras Tour

Travis Kelce Lovingly Says He'll 'Never Forget' Performing with Taylor Swift at London Eras Tour  People.com

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2 h. ago BBC's main soccer presenter Lineker issues apology after sharing 'antisemitic' social media post

Gary Lineker, the former England soccer player and a leading sports broadcaster on the BBC, has “apologized unreservedly” for reposting an Instagram story about Zionism which featured a picture of a rat

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