9 h. ago Scots police forced to buy their own uniforms due to 'poor quality' standard issue kit

Scotland's frontline police officers are buying their own uniforms as the standard issue kit is 'ill-fitting' and of 'poor quality', a new report has found.

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15 h. ago Fiancée of £11.5m jackpot winner crashed into police officer's car after taking drugs

Kelly Dighton, 41, had her children in the car when she 'didn't look' before pulling out onto a roundabout and smashed into the officer's vehicle.

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16 h. ago Carpenter, 52, who kicked police officer during Epping migrant hotel protest is spared jail

Jimmy Hillard, of Loughton, Essex, went to the demonstration at the Bell Hotel in Epping on Friday, a hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court was told on Monday.

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17 h. ago Protester who assaulted police officer at Epping migrant hotel demo avoids jail

Jimmy Hillard, of Loughton, Essex, admitted to assault of an emergency worker at a protest outside the Bell Hotel

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18 h. ago Berlin police investigate after Irish activist struck by officer at protest

Ireland’s foreign office conveys ‘concern’ about incident that was captured on videos posted on social mediaBerlin police have opened an internal investigation after videos emerged showing an Irish activist at a pro-Palestinian demonstration being punched in the face twice by an officer, drawing protest from Ireland’s foreign office.Footage posted on social media showed the activist, Kitty O’Brien, being struck by a policeman and dragged away, their face bloodied, from the rally on Thursday in the Mitte district of the German capital. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Berlin police investigate after officer punches Irish activist at protest

Ireland’s foreign office conveys ‘concern’ about incident that was captured on videos posted on social mediaBerlin police have opened an internal investigation after videos emerged showing an Irish activist at a pro-Palestinian demonstration being punched in the face twice by an officer, drawing protest from Ireland’s foreign office.Footage posted on social media showed the activist, Kitty O’Brien, being struck by a male police officer and dragged away, their face bloodied, from the rally on Thursday in the Mitte district of the German capital. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Woman 'freaked out' after claiming 'cursed' item made its way back to her

A woman has been left 'freaked out' after claiming a 'cursed' item she sold on Vinted made its way back to her, despite the buyer having 'accepted' it and left positive feedback

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19 h. ago New York woman puts flat up for swap like The Holiday – but only for one UK city

We were all jealous of Cameron Diaz's and Kate Winslet's characters in The Holiday when they swapped lives – and one woman is making it happen in real life by offering up her New York flat

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19 h. ago Woman humiliated after wearing beautiful dress to Chester Ladies Day

A woman was left sobbing at Chester Racecourse during Ladies Day when people mocked what she was wearing – even though the beautiful dress had sentimental meaning

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21 h. ago Woman freaked out after 'cursed' Vinted item makes its way back to her

Sarah was left 'freaked out' after she claimed a 'creepy' Vinted item returned to her. She explained there was no real explanation as to how the parcel managed to end up back on her doorstep

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22 h. ago Haunting final texts of mother who told her family she was going on holiday... only to secretly die in a Swiss euthanasia clinic: Friend reveals anguish that drove woman to take her own life

Maureen Slough, 58, of County Cavan, Ireland, sent a string of haunting final messages from inside the controversial Pegasos facility in Basel where she had quietly paid £13,000 to end her life.

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23 h. ago Canary Wharf protest: Full list of arrests as police officer punched in anti

Protesters gathered in London's financial district, Canary Wharf, yesterday to protest against a hotel that is said to have been housing asylum seekers

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24 h. ago Solar panels helping Dumfries and Galloway social housing tenants save hundreds of pounds

Wheatley Homes has been working with Lumos Renewables to install the panels on nearly 200 homes.

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25 h. ago Woman lost 9st by quitting two things after hitting more than 19stone

Beck, 33, weighed more than 19stone at hyer heaviest and was spending £500 a month on her habit

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26 h. ago Epping migrant hotel protesters march on council offices as police make arrests

Around 200 people gathered outside the Epping Forest District Council building where a woman climbed the steps and unfurled a Union flag.

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26 h. ago Woman loses 38 stone on 'lion's diet' and now needs £6,500 surgery

Danni, 37, was inspired by the bodybuilder's diet after she hit almost 50 stone

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27 h. ago Police officer injured after suspicious vehicle rams into gate of Russian consulate in Sydney

Police say a man has been arrested after crashing an SUV through the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney

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27 h. ago Police officers injured after suspicious vehicle rams into gate of Russian consulate in Sydney

Police say a man has been arrested after crashing an SUV through the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney

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28 h. ago Man arrested after allegedly ramming car through front gates of Russian consulate in Sydney

Police called to Woollahra following reports of ‘unauthorised vehicle’ parked in driveway, with 39-year-old then crashing through gates, police allegeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesA man has been arrested after a police officer was injured when a car ploughed through the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney.Officers had tried to speak to the driver of the white SUV when it was parked in the driveway of the consulate in the city’s eastern suburbs on Monday morning. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Technology will give officers more time on the beat, new police chief says

Rob Carden, who takes up the role on Monday, said forces needed to keep pace with technology.

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