Road reopens after suspicious item made safe in Edinburgh
A number of properties were evacuated and a cordon set up following the discovery in Restalrig Avenue late on Monday afternoon. The road was closed between Loganlea Avenue and Loganlea Drive and bus diversions were in…
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More than two-thirds of England in drought as heat alert issued for London
Read our privacy notice . More than two thirds of England is in drought as a dry start to August follows the country’s driest July on record, according to the Environment Agency (EA). It comes as the UKHSA issues amber…
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MSP apologises for hurt caused by rape 'demonisation' comments
Earlier, the Scottish Rape Crisis Alliance (SRCA) - which represents four rape crisis centres - said there is "no hierarchy of rape" and warned the MSP not to minimise sexual violence. In a statement, Manivannan said…
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Family tribute to ‘happy and adventurous’ girl found dead in country park
Her family had reported her missing in the area at about 12.40pm, triggering a search and rescue operation. Her body was discovered in Gore Water, near to Shank Bridge. In a statement issued through Police Scotland…
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Girl, 11, who died at beauty spot was 'happy, adventurous and outgoing'
Her family had reported her missing in the area at about 12:40. She was pronounced dead at the scene near Shanks Bridge. Her family thanked those who helped with the search for their support and kindness and asked for…
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Couple to move from Texas to Wrexham after watching Ryan Reynolds series
Jeff and Janice Ivey, from New Braunfels, loved watching the Disney show that follows the story of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's stewardship of the football club. After visiting Wales seven times in the…
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Police use teargas on young Indians as government jobs protest escalates
Police fired water cannon and teargas and swung batons as they tried to stop flag-waving demonstrators from clambering over barricades and surging towards the assembly in Ranchi, the state capital. Some of the protesters…
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45 million people now living in drought – and there’s no rain in sight
The National Drought Group said all areas of England were facing water shortages – with farming, and the environment particularly impacted. Hose pipe bans are now affecting 27 million people and some regions are now…
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Two more Thetford disorder arrests takes total to 15
Disorder linked to anti-immigration protests took place in Thetford in Norfolk on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with a police presence in the area ever since. Norfolk Police said a man in his 20s, arrested on Sunday…
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British couple held in Iran end hunger strike
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested in January 2025 while passing through Iran on a motorcycle journey from Europe to Australia. They were both sentenced to 10 years in jail in February, but Craig Foreman's family…
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