Taxi driver handed counterfeit cash drove suspect to police station
The taxi driver immediately knew it was fake due to the way it felt in his hands
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Woman killed in suspected stabbing identified by police
A woman killed in a suspected stabbing has been identified by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Temperatures to drop for weekend as stormy weather could return next week
A sunnier but chillier weekend is on the way, ahead of some potentially stormy weather next week.
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What is severe drought – and where has it been declared in the UK?
Officials said the south east and south west have suffered their driest April to September for more than 100 years
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Full list of cancelled trains at Liverpool Street after London Overground buffers collision
A number of services have been cancelled or revised after the collision at the UK’s busiest train station
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Russell Brand transformed into ‘monster-like’ rapist before alleged hotel attack, accuser claims
The comedian denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault
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From star signings to Cullen’s last dance: six to watch in Champions Cup rugby this season
Toulouse have added Tommaso Menoncello, Northampton boast a phenom in Fin Smith while Cheslin Kolbe leads a Stormers dream team Glasgow have made strides in the Champions Cup, reaching the quarter-finals last season and…
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Britain is addicted to prisons. Our crumbling probation service proves they don’t work | Polly Toynbee
The current system is unable to quench the public thirst for locking people up – and certainly doesn’t ensure proper care once they are released Public services need more investment across the board. Every day, another…
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The week in wildlife: a penguin posse, a little leopard cat and a chonky squirrel
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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UK law could deny Fayed accusers recognition as victims of human trafficking
‘Unfair’ immigration and asylum bill could fail to support sexual violence survivors, anti-slavery commissioner says Survivors of sexual violence could wrongly be denied recognition as victims of human trafficking under…
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Murder probe as police name teenager who died in Glasgow disturbance
Jack Mellon was found fatally injured following a disturbance on Ashgill Road in the Milton area of the city on Wednesday evening.
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'Fantasist' who murdered woman at Airbnb to exact 'brutal and fatal revenge' is jailed
A "fantasist" who murdered a woman at an Airbnb to exact "brutal and fatal revenge" after she rejected him has been jailed for at least 28 years.
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Trans rights activists target Harry Potter And The Cursed Child show in London's West End
The incident took place as celebrities were arriving ahead of a performance of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
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UK ‘an outlier in Europe’ for letting Farage and other politicians present TV shows
Analysis of countries’ broadcasting rules confirms Ofcom code is highly unusual, amid concerns about impartiality The UK has been confirmed as an outlier in Europe for allowing Nigel Farage and other serving politicians…
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Four years after the promises of Cop15, our biodiversity targets are slipping away
The world pledged to halt biodiversity loss by 2030, but as Cop17 delegates meet in Armenia next week the outlook is bleak and optimism has faded • Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here The worl…
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Homes with striking interiors for sale in England – in pictures
From a brick stable block renovated into an eco home to a Georgian townhouse painted in atmospheric shades of grey Continue reading...
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Eurotunnel crash: 19 injured after bus collides with train near Calais
Two people have been airlifted to hospital in critical condition following the collision at the loading platform of the Eurotunnel
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Architect who met King and Kate convicted over drunken assault on cabin crew on Heathrow flight
Simone de Gale, 44, was found guilty of assault by beating plus three other charges
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'People call them pervert glasses': Blind users fear backlash over smart tech
Concerns about the use of smart glasses are having an affect on visually-impaired users.
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Older people urged to get flu jabs after 4,000 deaths recorded last winter
RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but can be fatal in older people
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The hero dinner lady who died saving five children in the Aberfan disaster
As coal slurry engulfed the school, the dinner lady threw her body on five children, protecting them.
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Farmer says hosting 4G mast is a 'nightmare' as fees cost him thousands
Alan Watson says farmers are being "bullied" into terms between telecoms operators and landowners.
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Met needs to move away from criminalising sex workers, officers say after Levy failings
The force is piloting a two-officer female team in north London to engage with street sex workers, in a bid to improve trust.
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Like dinosaur eggs in the sand: the pterosaur museum built to thrive in the Gobi desert
How architects worked with harsh environment to create sustainable building in location where fossils were found Viewed from afar, the silver-hued Hami Pterosaur Museum almost looks like a space base on Mars. Viewed fro…
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