1 hour ago Urgent public alert after prisoner escapes and police scale area

Liam Wall was sent to prison in 2017

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2 h. ago 'Do not approach' warning from police as drug gang member escapes from UK jail

Liam Wall, 36, was convicted of drug offences at Cardiff Crown court in 2017 and has now escaped from HMP Prescoed in South Wales - police are urging members of the public not to approach him

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14 h. ago US Jewish groups urge heightened security at public events after Hanukkah attack in Australia

Leading Jewish groups in the United States are urging all Jewish organizations to ratchet up security at public events following the weekend's mass shooting attack on a Hanukkah celebration on a beach in Australia

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15 h. ago Search enters third day for missing man, 19, as police 'really concerned' and public urged 'call 999'

Tom Dingle vanished after last being seen near Wigan in the early hours of the morning

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19 h. ago Chances of EU trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are dire, says industry body

Just 10,000 out of economic bloc’s 6m trucks are electric and are more likely to be operating on short routesBusiness live – latest updatesThe chances of the European trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are “dire”, an industry body has warned, as it emerged that only a tiny amount of lorries delivering goods in the EU are electric.Speaking as the European Commission prepares to water down electric car targets, the boss of the association for commercial vehicles called on the commission to commit to an urgent review of the sector, tackling problems including a lack of public charging points, a lack of tax breaks for trucks and high energy costs. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Bondi Beach shootings: Police call for calm as chatter of retribution attacks surface

New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has urged the public not to hit back at those they deem responsible for Sunday's afternoon of horror at the beach.

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39 h. ago BREAKING: Police 'really concerned' for girl last seen four days ago as they give urgent update

Lancashire Police say Caitlin, 15, was last seen on Wednesday in Burnley and has links to Bury, Bolton, Oldham and Manchester

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42 h. ago Police 'really concerned' for missing girl last seen four days ago

Caitlin was last seen in Burnley

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43 h. ago Police Scotland ramps up patrols around synagogues after Bondi Beach terror attack

POLICE Scotland is ramping up patrols around synagogues after a terror attack at a Hanukkah party in Sydney left multiple people dead. The force urged the Scottish public to remain alert in the wake of what is being described as a targeted attack on Jewish people in Australia. Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales,...

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48 h. ago BBC Breakfast halted for breaking news announcement as police issue urgent warning

BBC Breakfast presenters Roger Johnson and Luxmy Gopal reported breaking news about gunshots at Sydney's Bondi Beach, with Australian police urging the public to avoid the area

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48 h. ago Bondi beach incident: Two arrested as public urged to avoid area after reports of gunshots

Police have two people in custody but have urged the public to continue avoiding the area

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48 h. ago Bondi beach shooting live updates: two people in custody as PM urges public to follow police guidance amid ‘shocking and distressing’ scenes

Police say more information will be provided when it is available. Follow updates livePrime minister Anthony Albanese just released a statement. He said:The scenes in Bondi are shocking and distressing. Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with every person affected. I just have spoken to the AFP Commissioner and the NSW Premier. We are working with NSW Police and will provide further updates as more information is confirmed. I urge people in the vicinity to follow information from the NSW Police. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago 'Gunman opens fire' at Bondi Beach as public urged to take cover

The NSW Police say officers are dealing with a developing incident and are urging beachgoers to avoid the area.

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63 h. ago King Charles 'will be deeply touched' by outpouring of support after TV cancer update

King Charles, 77, was hailed by doctors, charities and members of the public for his rare public broadcast, with Stand Up To Cancer, urging people to get tested

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64 h. ago Top nutrition scientist urges public to make 3 key changes to lower colon cancer risk

Colon cancer is rising at an 'alarming' rate in people under the age of 50 - but these vital changes could lower your risk

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69 h. ago What to know about King Charles III's cancer treatment and his message to the public

King Charles III has shared a public update on his cancer treatment, urging people to get tested

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3 d. ago Haunting video of woman singing 'forget me' before body was stuffed in suitcase

Stefanie Pieper, 31, was reported missing by a colleague on November 23 after she didn't show up to a scheduled photoshoot. Her 31-year-old ex-boyfriend - considered by police to be a suspect in the missing persons case - was arrested the next day

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3 d. ago Football Association to pass on fan anger over World Cup ticket prices

Prices 10 times those promised in initial bidFifa not expected to change policy for 2026The Football Association will pass on England supporters’ concerns about high 2026 World Cup ticket prices to Fifa. However, despite the growing outrage, it is understood none of the international federations expect world football’s governing body to change its policy.Anger among supporter groups continued on Friday after it emerged that the cheapest tickets will cost 10 times the price promised in the original bid for the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the tournament. For England fans it will mean having to pay at least $220 (£165) for group games – when the bid document’s ticket model stated the cheapest seats should be $21 (£15.70). Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Cops release CCTV in hunt for missing woman, 53, who was last seen five days ago travelling in a car to Stonehenge

COPS have released CCTV in the hunt for a missing woman last seen five days ago travelling in a car to Stonehenge. Gail, 53, from Calne, Wiltshire, was last spotted on December 5 with police "very concerned" for her welfare. Wiltshire Police said Gail had travelled to the Amesbury and Stonehenge area in a silver...

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4 d. 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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