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News 09/10/25

A man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences following the Manchester synagogue attack has been re-arrested at the city’s airport. Two people were killed when 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie launched a car and knife attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation earlier this month. Counter Terrorism Police say the 30-year-old suspect was detained again at Manchester Airport for allegedly failing to disclose key information under the Terrorism Act. He’s since been released on bail under strict conditions as investigations continue. Rishi […]

todayOctober 9, 2025 18

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News 08/10/25

Donald Trump says peace negotiations in the Middle East are progressing well and could reach a breakthrough within days. Speaking at the White House, the president said talks involving “just about everybody,” including Muslim and Arab nations, were moving in a positive direction. He added there was a “good chance” of a deal and that he might travel to the region toward the end of the week. Final discussions, he said, are ongoing with Hamas. A woman accused of stalking […]

todayOctober 8, 2025 17

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News 07/09/25

Up to 14.2 million people could receive an average of £700 each in compensation for car loan mis-selling. The Financial Conduct Authority says nearly half of all car finance agreements made between 2007 and 2024 may be affected. It found that many lenders broke the law by failing to disclose commissions paid to brokers, meaning customers often missed out on cheaper deals and in some cases paid more than they should have. Sir Keir Starmer has launched the first major […]

todayOctober 7, 2025 14

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News 06/10/25

The Metropolitan Police say they’ve arrested forty-six people after breaking up a major criminal network accused of smuggling up to forty-thousand stolen phones from the UK to China. The investigation began last December when officers found a box near Heathrow Airport containing around a thousand iPhones bound for Hong Kong — almost all confirmed as stolen. Detectives launched Operation Echosteep, intercepting further shipments and using forensics to identify two ringleaders in their thirties. Both men have since been charged with […]

todayOctober 6, 2025 14

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News 05/10/25

Six men have been arrested after a man was found dead inside a house in Leicester. Police say they were called by paramedics to a property on Sawley Street just after half past one on Sunday morning. A man in his thirties was discovered with a stab wound and pronounced dead at the scene. Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation and the suspects remain in custody as detectives continue their inquiries. A shake-up of the house-buying process could cut […]

todayOctober 5, 2025 17

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News 04/10/25

Donald Trump has commented on ongoing efforts to implement his peace plan in a new Truth Social post. "I appreciate that Israel has temporarily stopped the bombing in order to give the Hostage release and Peace Deal a chance to be completed," he writes. He urges Hamas to "move quickly", threatening in an ultimatum that otherwise "all bets will be off". "I will not tolerate delay, which many think will happen, or any outcome where Gaza poses a threat again. […]

todayOctober 4, 2025 7

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News 03/10/25

The man accidentally shot dead during the Manchester synagogue attack has been praised for his bravery. Rabbi Daniel Walker says he was holding the doors shut to stop a knifeman forcing his way inside during Yom Kippur morning prayers. Police confirmed the victim was killed by a stray bullet when armed officers opened fire on attacker Jihad al Shamie, who was shot dead. Another worshipper was fatally stabbed outside as he arrived for the service. David Lammy, the deputy prime […]

todayOctober 3, 2025 13

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News 02/10/25

Counter Terrorism Police have confirmed the suspect in this morning’s attack as 35-year-old Jihad al Shamie. He is a British citizen of Syrian descent and was not previously flagged by Prevent, the government’s counter-extremism programme. Three others – two men in their thirties and a woman in her sixties – have also been arrested on suspicion of preparing or instigating acts of terrorism. They remain in custody tonight. Two people have been killed and a man has been shot dead […]

todayOctober 2, 2025 22

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News 01/10/25

Britain’s most senior police officer has vowed to drive racist, sexist and violent officers out of the Metropolitan Police. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley condemned the behaviour exposed in an undercover documentary as “reprehensible and completely unacceptable.” Nine officers from Britain’s busiest station are under investigation and could face dismissal. Allegations include racism, misogyny, excessive force on prisoners and inappropriate behaviour. One constable is also being investigated for potentially perverting the course of justice, which could lead to criminal charges. The […]

todayOctober 1, 2025 16

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