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Timothy Loosemore is sentenced to 17 years for the manslaughter of Airbnb host Maree Vermont in Victoria; he was acquitted of murder and may seek parole after 13 years.

Piddington residents oppose plans for up to 1,256 asylum seekers at a former MOD site in Oxfordshire as the proposal undergoes planning and further assessment.

Bread Ahead founder Matthew Jones says Borough Market will not renew its lease, putting 83 London jobs at risk as talks over the bakery continue.

Waitrose withdraws North East Atlantic mackerel over overfishing, replacing it with fish that can contain much less omega-3. Its return has no date.

Women in Piddington, Oxfordshire, have published a video and open letter opposing plans to house up to 1,256 adult male asylum seekers near the village.

Christopher Gaskell resigned while under investigation, but a JCIO inquiry found he had engaged in unwanted sexual conduct towards female staff and would have been dismissed.

Police are investigating after suspects used a stolen telehandler and two other vehicles to remove an ATM from a Nationwide branch in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, on 16 June.

RNLI volunteers have faced online harassment and threats after rescuing migrants in the English Channel, prompting public support and renewed debate over the charity's role.

Anthropic has proposed giving governments legal authority to prevent the release of advanced AI models posing significant catastrophic risks, alongside stricter testing, independent assessments and penalties.

A Bournemouth cafe and arts group face criticism over a planned 9/11 'Watch Party', which organisers say will examine how the attacks were portrayed in the media.

Former Conservative campaign director Anthony Lee and his wife Laura Lee have admitted using confidential information about the 2024 election date to place bets before its public announcement.

Pensioners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland could receive up to £300 for winter 2026 to 2027, but four groups are excluded and higher-income recipients may repay it.

Joshua Cammidge, 31, has been charged under the National Security Act 2023 over alleged communications with a suspected Russian intelligence-linked group and plans targeting UK drone factories

Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in federal custody in Miami after a US judge rejected their release request as they contest extradition to Britain over authorised criminal charges

Conservative MP Joy Morrissey has reported adult content creator Bonnie Blue to the NSPCC, citing safeguarding concerns over a video featuring Blue's baby, which Blue disputes.

Adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been reported to the NSPCC after footage featuring her newborn and three masked men prompted safeguarding concerns and online backlash.

A leaked Whitehall memorandum says the UK's counter-extremism unit monitored 6,385 social media channels after Charlie Kirk's assassination and assessed possible risks of radicalisation.

Dame Esther Rantzen says terminal lung cancer has left her too physically fragile to travel to Dignitas, as MPs prepare to debate assisted dying legislation in England and Wales.

August 2026 tied the global temperature record, while western Europe recorded its hottest summer, rivers fell to exceptionally low levels and ocean temperatures reached new highs.

Eight-year-old Amelia Freeland heroically rescued children from a burning vehicle after a fatal crash in Indiana, showcasing remarkable bravery amid tragedy. Fundraising efforts support the affected families.

Four Black employees have sued IHOP, alleging racist harassment by a former manager in Florida. The lawsuit claims retaliation after complaints, seeking damages for emotional distress and lost wages.

The CAA says passengers may still have a right to food and accommodation even when flight compensation is not payable.

A University of Oxford study suggests that drinking very hot beverages may triple the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, though the overall cancer risk remains low

Reform UK is under police investigation for allegedly breaching electoral rules on foreign donations, following a Channel 4 News undercover report. The party denies wrongdoing and pledges full cooperation.

The Conservatives and Reform UK, both opposition parties, strengthen ties with Israel following Labour's sanctions. Discussions include the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Falkland Islands issue.

Verdant's analysis reveals UK datacentres may create only 10,400 jobs, challenging TechUK's higher projections. The findings spark political debate over the sector's environmental impact and economic benefits.

Hundreds of UK police officers gathered in Hartlepool to honour PC Matthew Blades, who died in a wrong-way crash. The emotional tribute included officers wearing his badge number and heartfelt messages from family.

The Metropolitan Police is investigating Reform UK over alleged foreign donation discussions, involving Nigel Farage. The inquiry follows undercover reports and raises questions about compliance with UK donation laws.

Alexandra Adams, 32, was told her deafblindness made medicine impossible. Now, she's the UK's first deafblind doctor after overcoming a decade of challenges and discrimination.