3 d. ago Relief and a raised fist as Mahmoud Khalil goes free – but release ‘very long overdue’

The Palestinian activist described a bittersweet feeling as he emerged from Ice detention into the Louisiana sunMahmoud Khalil squinted in the afternoon sun as he walked away from the fences topped with razor wire, through two tall gates and out into the thick humidity of central Louisiana.After more than three months detained in this remote and notorious immigration detention center in the small town of Jena, he described a bittersweet feeling of release, walking towards a handful of journalists with a raised fist, visibly relieved, but composed and softly spoken. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago You won’t believe what’s buried on the slopes of this historic Welsh hill walk

One of my favourite short hikes is a hill walk near the market town of Abergavenny, which has a very unusual burial site and memorial on the heather-clad slopes

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6 d. ago Roads sealed off after man walks through town with hammer and knife

Firearms officers were called to the town after a man allegedly stole a knife from a takeaway

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1 week ago Emergency services seal off Greater Manchester road following crash

One person was taken to hospital

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2 w. ago "Seeing so many bald baddies in Manchester": City dresses up with bald caps and glasses ahead of huge Pitbull show

"I was so confused walking through town"

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2 w. ago The Peak District town with country walks and old pubs holding a major festival this summer

It's a town full of Georgian architecture, beautiful walks and charming pubs, and every summer famous faces descend upon it for a major arts festival

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2 w. ago Discover the hidden market town near one of UK's most beautiful cities

Gorgeous Frome has a historic centre, burgeoning crafts scene and beautiful walks. Many people are flocking to the market town for a more affordable and quieter lifestyle

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2 w. ago He viciously attacked his friend with a hammer, a metal bar, bleach and a knife, but the rumour wasn't true

Judge Huw Rees said Thomas had subjected his victim to a 'merciless' and 'savage' beating involving the use of multiple weapons, and left him 'scared witless'

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3 w. ago Nigel Farage 'bottles' press event in Hamilton as left wing protestors blast Reform UK leader

Reform flagged up a Farage "walkabout" in the town today, but journalists were left waiting and no more details were provided.

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3 w. ago Emmerdale Aaron and Robert reunion 'sealed' but stars tease 'long road' ahead

Emmerdale cast members have told The Mirror there's 'every chance' Robron will reunite after Robert Sugden's return to the ITV soap, but it 'won't be easy' for him and Aaron Dingle

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3 w. ago Tourists fume as they're charged 'rip off' price to walk along pier at iconic seaside town

Visitors have been left raging over a £2 charge to visit a popular pier in a busy British seaside resort.

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