19 h. ago Touching tribute to Southport attack victims revealed to classmates for first time

Bebe King, six, and Alice Da Silva Aguiar, nine, were both pupils of Churchtown Primary School before their lives were taken in the Southport attack

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27 h. ago Playground in memory of Southport victims to be unveiled to classmates

The outdoor area of the primary school attended by Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King was transformed after a fundraiser.

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2 d. ago Cannabis addict who killed girlfriend is locked up as family slam 'failing' justice system

Gogoa Tape killed Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche before driving around with her dead body in the passenger seat of a car

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5 d. ago Gardeners share 'simple' way to stop squirrels digging up your plants

As we head into autumn, gardening experts have shared a simple way to stop squirrels from digging up your plants - and it's all to do with the pots you use

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7 d. ago TikTok owner set to launch share buyback valuing company at $330bn

ByteDance plans to offer employees $200.41 per share, up 5.5% from $189.9 six months ago, as revenue growsByteDance, the owner of the short-video app TikTok, is set to launch a new employee share buyback that will value the Chinese technology giant at more than $330bn, driven by continued revenue growth, said three people with knowledge of the matter.The company plans to offer current employees $200.41 per share in the repurchase program, the people said, up 5.5% from $189.90 each it offered them about six months ago which valued ByteDance at roughly $315bn. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Olly Murs and pregnant wife Amelia share gender update over new baby and birth plans

X Factor finalist Olly Murs and his wife Amelia are expecting their second baby later this year and have revealed how they plan to welcome their new baby into the world

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2 w. ago Southport victim’s family criticises police plan to share suspects’ ethnicity

The grandfather of Bebe King said the ethnicity of serious crime suspects is ‘completely irrelevant’.

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2 w. ago Southport victim Bebe King's family slam new plans to share suspects' ethnicity

Bebe King's grandfather said the actions of the far-right and Nigel Farage's Reform UK party in bid to "make a political gain" had been "despicable" in the wake of the horrific tragedy

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3 w. ago Policing must strike a balance between transparency and justice

Editorial: No democratic society should concede the principle of the right to a fair trial, one uncontaminated by misreporting that might influence a jury. But new guidance that permits police to share a suspect’s ethnicity and nationality with the public will enable the force to defend itself against often baseless allegations of ‘two-tier’ policing

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3 w. ago Bebe King's family escape to 'happiest place on earth' amid Southport anniversary

The parents of little Bebe King said they have escaped to the happiest place on earth in Florida to make new memories a year on from the youngster's tragic death

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3 w. ago New suspect ethnicity guidance ‘may not stop spread of disinformation’, policing minister admits

Police have been encouraged to share the nationality and ethnicity of suspects if there is a ‘policing reason to do’, but not immigration status

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3 w. ago Policing minister admits disinformation could still spread under suspect ethnicity guidance

Disinformation could still spread regarding suspects arrested under new guidance for police, the policing minister has said.

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3 w. ago Foundation set up in Southport victim’s name to spread ‘magic’

The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar have launched Alice’s WonderDance.

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3 w. ago Police told to reveal ethnicity of suspects under interim guidance

The change is hoped to combat misinformation spread on social media

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3 w. ago Police ordered to reveal ethnicity of suspects charged in high

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said it is right to release further details even if that might ‘embolden racists’

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3 w. ago Disinformation could still spread under suspect ethnicity guidance says minister

Police forces have been told to share suspects' ethnicity and nationality with the public

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3 w. ago Police told to reveal ethnicity of suspects after cover up claims

The interim guidance by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing comes after mounting pressure on police over the details they make public.

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3 w. ago New guidance for UK police on releasing suspects’ ethnicity and migration status

Disclosure of migration status, and ethnicity, could help keep peace ‘where there are high levels of disinformation’Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.After a row over claims that police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection with the alleged rape of a child, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing have backed plans to release details of nationality when there is a “policing purpose” for doing so. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Police told to release ethnicity of suspects in high profile cases after string of secrecy rows

Forces will disclose the ethnicity and nationality of a suspect when it could reduce the risk of disorder, there are high levels of false information about an incident or there is significant public interest.

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3 w. ago UK police should consider revealing ethnicity of suspects, says new guidance

Disclosure of migration status, and ethnicity, could help keep peace ‘where there are high levels of disinformation’Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.After a row over claims that police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection with the alleged rape of a child, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing have backed plans to release details of nationality when there is a “policing purpose” for doing so. Continue reading...

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