9 h. ago Tragedy as two teenagers killed on railway line as police launch probe

A major police incident was declared after officers were called to Poynton Station in Cheshire shortly before 10.30pm on Thursday following reports of a 'casualty' on the tracks

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33 h. ago First picture of woman found dead in Dundee flat as police launch probe

Tributes have poured in for Ellie Scanlan, 30, who passed away on July 1.

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40 h. ago Tragedy as body of teenage boy is pulled from river after 'entering with pals' as heatwave continues

Police rushed to Beccles Quay, off Fenn Lann in Suffolk, after the teenager failed to resurface from the River Waveney just before 7.30pm last night.

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55 h. ago Scottish police and fire service launch joint investigation after wildfires leave 'large areas' badly affected

Dozens of firefighters from across the north and north-east worked to extinguish the wildfires.

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63 h. ago Lonely wife, 44, sent intimate pictures to a Nigerian love scammer who threatened to reveal their 'affair' to her husband and teenage sons...but what happened next was the real tragedy

Gail Astin, from Jedburgh, Scotland, hit the headlines when she revealed how she'd sent thousands of pounds, as well as naked selfies, to a man she'd met online while feeling lonely in her marriage.

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2 d. ago Lonely wife, 44, sent intimate pictures to a Nigerian love scammer who  threatened to reveal their 'affair' to her husband and teenage sons...but what happened next was the real tragedy

Gail Astin, from Jedburgh, Scotland, hit the headlines when she revealed how she'd sent thousands of pounds, as well as naked selfies, to a man she'd met online while feeling lonely in her marriage.

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3 d. ago Man rushed to hospital in 'serious condition' after pierced by sword in battle re

A 37-year-old is suffering with 'serious' head injuries after a sword pierced his visor during a display in East Sussex, as police launch an appeal for witnesses

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3 d. ago Girl, 10, 'was lured to allotments by teenage boys and forced to take her clothes off while they kissed her': Police launch hunt for 'sex attack trio'

Police are now hunting for the trio who are said to have launched the attack at around 5pm on Sunday, June 15, at the allotments near Selby Canal, Yorkshire.

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4 d. ago Revealed: BBC boss Tim Davie was at Glastonbury on day hate chants were broadcast live... as police launch criminal probe

In a Commons debate, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said there was clearly 'a problem' with the BBC's leadership because it has had 'several' editorial failures in recent months.

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4 d. ago Bob Vylan BANNED from USA after Glastonbury chants as police launch investigation

The decision comes just months before the band planned to tour the US

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4 d. ago Police launch investigation into Kneecap and Bob Vylan Glastonbury performances

Avon and Somerset Police said the two performances have been recorded as a public order incident

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4 d. ago Police launch criminal investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury sets amid furore over chants

Police probe comes as BBC admits it 'should have pulled' broadcast in which Bob Vylan rapper called for ‘death to the IDF’

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4 d. ago Police launch investigation into Bob Vylan and Kneecap’s Glastonbury performances

Avon and Somerset police say incidents have been recorded as ‘public order incident at this time’Police have formally opened a criminal investigation into comments made by Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury after reviewing video and audio footage of the performances.Avon and Somerset police said the performances had been recorded as a “public order incident at this time” and the investigation would “consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes”. A spokesperson added: “There is absolutely no place in society for hate.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago BBC admits it 'should have pulled' Bob Vylan Glastonbury broadcast amid furore over 'death to IDF chants'

Police launch probe into Bob Vylan rapper’s anti-Israel tirade as shadow home secretary Chris Philp calls for BBC bosses to be prosecuted

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4 d. ago BBC bosses 'should be charged over Glastonbury death to IDF chants' amid furore over Bob Vylan ‘incitement to violence'

Police launch probe into Bob Vylan rapper’s anti-Israel tirade as shadow home secretary Chris Philp calls for BBC bosses to be prosecuted

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4 d. ago BBC bosses 'should be charged for screening Glastonbury death to IDF chants' amid furore over Bob Vylan 'hate speech'

Police launch probe into Bob Vylan’s anti-Israel tirade as shadow home secretary Chris Philp calls for BBC bosses to be prosecuted

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6 d. ago Police launch probe over "death to the IDF" calls at Bob Vylan's Glastonbury gig

Bob Vylan, a punk duo consisting of singer and guitarist Bobby Vylan and drummer Bobbie Vylan, led crowds in chants of 'Free Palestine' and 'Death to the IDF' on Saturday afternoon, prompting fury from supporters of Israel on social media.

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6 d. ago Police launch probe after punk duo Bob Vylan lead Glastonbury crowd in chants of 'Death to the IDF!' and 'Free Palestine!' as government condemns scenes aired live on the BBC

Punk duo Bob Vylan led crowds in chants of 'Free Palestine' and 'Death to the IDF' on Saturday afternoon, prompting fury from supporters of Israel on social media.

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6 d. ago Man dies after Blackpool pier fall as police launch urgent appeal

Officers are trying to find out who the man is.

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6 d. ago Major incident on Blackpool pier after man dies as police launch appeal

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

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