3 h. ago A1M closed in one direction due to ‘serious’ police incident as drivers warned of severe delays

THE A1M is closed in one direction due to a serious police incident with drivers warned of severe delays. The motorway in West Yorkshire is shut northbound between Junction 40 and Junction 41 with emergency services at the scene. National Highways said West Yorkshire Police are carrying out investigations following a "serious incident" shortly after...

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4 h. ago Met police face independent inquiry over fears 300 recruits not properly vetted

Home secretary to order special investigation amid concern inadequate checks during hiring spree may pose criminal risk The home secretary is to order an independent special inquiry into whether the Metropolitan police allowed hundreds of recruits to join without proper vetting amid fears they may pose a criminal risk.The Guardian has learned that the inquiry will be carried out by the policing inspectorate, with concerns centred on 300 new officers hired between 2016 and 2023. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Met Police officer who told colleague she was 'using the pregnancy card' is sacked

Police Sergeant Sevket Gurgur accused a pregnant colleague of ‘being a diva’

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14 h. ago Met police sergeant who told colleague she was ‘using the pregnancy card’ dismissed

Sergeant Sevket Gurgur was dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing

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19 h. ago Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds

Analysis marking 10 years since Paris climate agreement underscores effectiveness of strong government policiesThe once-rigid link between economic growth and carbon emissions is breaking across the vast majority of the world, according to a study released ahead of Friday’s 10th anniversary of the Paris climate agreement.The analysis, which underscores the effectiveness of strong government climate policies, shows this “decoupling” trend has accelerated since 2015 and is becoming particularly pronounced among major emitters in the global south. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Dramatic moment thief sprays fire extinguisher at police during high

This is the dramatic moment a car thief tried to evade police by spraying a fire extinguisher during a high-speed chase.

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24 h. ago Farmer who upset neighbours with sign saying village was 'lawless and godforsaken' is back in the mire over illegal dump and lorry park claims

In 2021, Carl Powell was slapped with a £90 fine after police claimed he had caused 'harassment, alarm or distress' with the sign but was eventually cleared of a public order offence.

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32 h. ago M40 closure LIVE: Major motorway shut off with traffic held after car overturns

A car has overturned as a result of a crash and police are on the scene - National Highways has warned that delays should be expected while they deal with the incident

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32 h. ago M40 closure recap: Major motorway reopens after traffic held following overturned car

A car had overturned as a result of a crash and police were on the scene - National Highways warned that delays could be expected while they dealt with the incident

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33 h. ago Three women rushed to hospital after their car was crashed into during police chase

Police officers in Sydney, Australia started a pursuit after the driver of a Ford Ranger allegedly failed to stop after they saw allegedly speeding through a red light

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41 h. ago Carmarthen school locked down by police as kids kept inside after 'threat to pupil'

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated by our reporters as the breaking news story develops

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41 h. ago Carmarthen school emergency LIVE: Police swarm as campus on lockdown

Ysgol Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen has been put in lockdown with emergency services at the scene after a "threat" was made

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48 h. ago Met Police accused of ‘brushing under carpet’ claim officer ran grooming gang abusing girls in care

The Metropolitan Police is reviewing allegations a retired officer was involved in a London VIP paedophile ring

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60 h. ago 'Trophy Chor': London Police Stop And Search Pakistan Minister Mohsin Naqvi's Car, Internet Erupts In Memefest

'Trophy Chor': London Police Stop And Search Pakistan Minister Mohsin Naqvi's Car, Internet Erupts In Memefest  Republic World

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63 h. ago OAP dies after car plunges into canal despite police desperately trying to save him

The officer who went into the water to try to save the man had had a brick thrown at his car in an "act of recklessness" just 30 minutes earlier, but didn't hesisate regardless

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66 h. ago Police make £145,000 discovery after spotting van with 'no insurance'

The Mercedes Sprinter van was stopped by officers from South Wales Police while they were on patrol in Cardiff

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2 d. ago Ballet dancer who starred as Billy Elliot in the West End wins £34,000 payout after Met Police officer stamped on his foot and ended his career

A Billy Elliot ballet star whose career was ended when he was mistaken for a terrorist and stamped on by a Met Police officer has won £34,000 in compensation.

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2 d. ago St Botolph's Priory 'serious incident' as police called in and close car park

St Botolph's Priory in Colchester was swarmed by emergency services vehicles on Tuesday morning, with police confirming they were responding to a medical incident

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3 d. ago Ballet dancer who starred as Billy Elliot in the West End but had career ended when Met Police officer stamped on his foot wins compensation bid

Alexander Loxton, 36, suffered a ankle ligament injury during a stop-and-search by the Met Police in September 2016 after he was mistaken for a terrorist.

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3 d. ago Timeline of Bothwell firebomb attacks as scale of terror revealed

The village of Bothwell near Glasgow has suffered 27 fire attacks since 2021 on homes, cars and business premises, including four restaurants, according to new police figures. Today we tell you eleven things you need to know about the violence that has brought fear to local residents.

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