12 h. ago Woman arrested after axe alert saw UK schools placed in lockdown

A huge police operation was launched after reports of a person with an axe in Holyhead, Anglesey, with two schools placed in lockdown before a woman was arrested

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13 h. ago Police update after axe alert saw primary schools go in to lockdown

Ysgol Gymraeg Morswyn and Ysgol Kingsland in Holyhead were placed into lockdown on Monday

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13 h. ago Primary schools locked down over 'man with axe' as armed officers respond

No arrests have been made yet following reports of a person with an axe which led to two schools being locked down today.

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15 h. ago Trump threatens national emergency to force Washington DC police cooperation

Mayor halted support for immigration enforcement after president’s 30-day police takeover endedUS politics – live updatesDonald Trump on Monday threatened to again take control of Washington DC’s police department if the city did not cooperate with his plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.The president’s threat came days after the expiration of a 30-day takeover of the Washington Metropolitan police department (MPD), which Trump ordered in response to his claim that the capital was experiencing an “out of control” crime wave. He also ordered in national guard troops and federal agents, who remain present in the city. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Live updates as number of schools in lockdown after large police response

Armed police officers were seen heading to a Welsh port town on Monday morning

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17 h. ago Beloved school lollipop man who dressed as Santa unmasked as vile paedophile

Steve Carter, 52, was a well-known and trusted figure in the Newtownabbey area of Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, particularly at St Mary's on the Hill Primary School, where he worked for over 10 years

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21 h. ago Primary school to be sold as community hopes to purchase land

The property has remained vacant since its closure in 2019

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22 h. ago Closure of east London school £1.1 million in red would be 'catastrophic' for SEND children

Calverton Primary School in Custom House is set to close despite 150 opposing the move, arguing it is essential for the community

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40 h. ago Live M60 traffic updates as 'police incident' leaves motorway closed

Manchester City has issued a warning for fans ahead of the Manchester Derby

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62 h. ago Tommy Robinson protesters clash with police as 110,000 on march

Tommy Robinson protesters clash with police as 110,000 on march - latest updates  London Evening Standard

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3 d. ago Blind date: ‘He tried to make a joke about reading, but I hadn’t heard of the books, so it fell completely flat’

Martha, 30, an analyst, meets Jack, 26, a primary school teacherWhat were you hoping for? A fun evening, a free meal, a story and the fun of appearing in the Guardian. But deep down, to meet someone that I really want to be with. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Charlie Kirk suspect's house evacuated after police get 'concerning information': Live updates

Tyler Robinson, 22, was turned into police overnight by his father and a minister in southern Utah after authorities shared images of the shooter.

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3 d. ago Police issue update after Rolex watches and 'gun' seized in drugs raid

A man and a woman were arrested

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3 d. ago Aberdeen Social Bite coffee shop celebrates 10 years of changing lives

Social Bite’s Aberdeen coffee shop will celebrate a milestone birthday this month, marking 10 years of community impact and an incredible 170,000 meals served to anyone who needs it. To show their gratitude for a decade of support from Aberdonians, Social Bite’s team are inviting locals to come along (between 8am-4pm) on Monday, 15th September to join the shop’s 10th birthday party, which will be complete with a give-away, and a performance from Brimmond Primary School choir.

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3 d. ago LIVE updates as Manchester city centre street taped off by police following discovery of 'suspicious bag'

Firefighters are also at the scene near Spinningfields

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3 d. ago LIVE updates after Manchester city centre street taped off by police following discovery of 'suspicious bag'

Firefighters are also at the scene near Spinningfields

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3 d. ago Girl hit by van near Scots primary school rushed to hospital

The crash took place on Coltness Road in Wishaw shortly before 9am.

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4 d. ago Manchester primary schools among worst performing in the country

New official figures show half of pupils are failing to meet standards in some parts of the country - find out how your area compares

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4 d. ago Watch: Scottish schoolchildren team up with TikTok viral sensation Kabin Crew in rap song on Gaelic heritage

The Edinburgh children are pupils at the Gaelic primary school

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4 d. ago Welsh primary school goes into lockdown after incident nearby

The school went into lockdown as police dealt with the incident

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