62 m. ago Children win fight for free school transport after council U

The council had taken free transport to school away from around 300 young people in the county last month but for some that provision has now been reinstated after a campaign

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64 m. ago Diddy arrives in court with a new look and blows kiss to his family as he awaits prison fate

LIVE UPDATES: Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sentencing today for crimes prosecutors say deserve more than a decade behind bars as the pleads for 'mercy' and a swift release.

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73 m. ago EastEnders fans plea with new star to 'stick around for a long time' after 'heartbreaking' Max Branning scenes

Not many people were happy to see Max back in Walford after four years

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75 m. ago Diddy sentencing live updates: Sean Combs begs judge for mercy as he faces up to 20 years in prison

A jury convicted Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, which could carry a maximum sentence of 20 years

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83 m. ago Major Welsh road bridge could close to all vehicles when Storm Amy hits

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind in parts of Wales

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2 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be sentenced after pleading with judge for ‘second chance’ – live updates

Music mogul could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of prostitution charges in July; court proceedings to begin at 10am eastern timeSean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to knowThe prosecution submitted several victim impact statements to the court ahead of sentencing, including one from Ventura.“While the jury did not seem to understand or believe that I engaged in freak-offs because of the force and coercion the defendant used against me, I know that is the truth, and his sentence should reflect the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim” Ventura wrote. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Manchester attack latest: One of synagogue victims was shot by armed police as they took down killer

It comes as the family of Jihad Al-Shamie, who is suspected of killing two people at a synagogue, condemned the ‘heinous act’

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2 h. ago Engineer's dignity 'could have been violated' in trans toilet incident, boss says

Maria Kelly, people and capability lead for aerospace defence company Leonardo UK, is taking legal action against her employer.

Politics

2 h. ago Arsenal open contract talks with Jurrien Timber as Mikel Arteta pushes for agreement

Gunners plan to reward the Dutchman for his fine form

Politics

2 h. ago Dad crushed baby's skull then went out for a cigarette as nurses tried to save him

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Daniel Gunter, who has today been sentenced to life in prison, 'crushed' the skull of his premature baby son before going for a cigarette break as nurses tried desperately to save the child

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2 h. ago Nine checks people should do before pension age rises next year

The State Pension age is set to start rising from 66 to 67 next year

Politics

2 h. ago Sam Warburton reveals plan to quit TV as he sets target date

Sam Warburton is one of the most respected pundits in rugby media circles

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2 h. ago John Swinney vows to do 'everything necessary' to keep Jewish community safe in Scotland

Counter-terrorism police said two people have been arrested following the attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall.

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2 h. ago 'I stayed at Premier Inn and unexpected feature I found left me floored'

Many people from the UK will have stayed at a Premier Inn, but one guest shared her experience staying at one of the company's East Midlands hotels, including something she didn't expect

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2 h. ago Man United boss Ruben Amorim pays tribute to victims of synagogue terror attack

The Manchester United manager spoke about the tragedy that saw two people killed on Thursday.

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2 h. ago High street charity shop to close 190 UK stores as part of major restructuring plan

The charity firm has announced new retail plans that will see it "invest more money in life-saving cancer research."

Politics

2 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire launches new initiative taking active stance against racism

The health board’s first anti-racism plan aims to provide a safe and non-discriminatory environment for both staff and patients.

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2 h. ago Voices: ‘We have more in common than divides us:’ Independent readers back our call for unity in wake of Manchester attack

Our community says Britain must stand together by confronting antisemitism directly, strengthening protections for Jewish people, and tackling the online platforms and political divisions that fuel hatred

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2 h. ago Drone sighting shuts major European airport as thousands stranded

Passengers at Munich airport were left stranded after air traffic control was forced to suspend operations

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2 h. ago Prison officer cries as she's jailed over secret affair with inmate

Amie Turner's lawyer said she had been manipulated by a “sophisticated criminal” and feared blackmail.

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