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fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Nurse needed on UK's most remote inhabited island

Fair Isle, the most remote inhabited island of the UK, is seeking a new nurse, as the current one is leaving, highlighting its need for medical expertise.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Mapped: Where thunderstorms will hit parts of the UK

The Met Office has issued severe yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, predicting substantial rainfall of up to 70mm over two hours.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

More than 100 migrants in one vessel thought to have bumped crossings to 27,799

A vessel carrying more than 100 migrants is thought to have helped bring the number of small boat arrivals to 27,799 this year. Home Office figures show 325 migrants crossed the English Channel by small boat on Wednesday, in the same week that the number of arrivals since Labour won the election hit 50,000.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Hot weather to blame for rise in pothole-related vehicle breakdowns, AA say

High temperatures this summer have been blamed for worsening already degraded road surfaces, leading to an increase in pothole-related issues and vehicle breakdowns.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Hundreds arrested in nationwide crackdown on illegal working by asylum seekers

A crackdown on asylum seekers working in the gig economy resulted in hundreds of arrests and reviews of asylum support.
#reproductive-rights
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Mapped: Worst areas for rat infestations in the UK as over half a million reported

Over half a million rat infestations in the UK have been reported in under three years, highlighting a significant public health issue.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Far-right figure Tommy Robinson arrested for train station assault in UK

Tommy Robinson was arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident at St Pancras station in London.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Tempers fray as 'delivery drivers filmed trying to leave the Britannia Hotel' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Undercover reporters from The Sun discovered that immigrants staying at hotels funded by taxpayers were able to quickly obtain delivery jobs through various media platforms.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Huge blaze breaks out in Essex field as firefighters battle wildfires across UK

A huge blaze has broken out in a field in Essex, with firefighters tackling the fire near Amersham Court in Rayleigh amidst a summer of increased wildfires across the UK.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning rise in deaths likely'

Amber heat health alert issued for large parts of England due to expected deaths from soaring temperatures.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Second UK supermarket introduces checkout VAR' after widely-mocked Tesco scheme

Lidl implements new anti-theft software at self-checkouts in response to rising shoplifting incidents.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
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Cabinet minister defends PM after welfare row prompts fresh questions over his future

The Independent emphasizes the need for free access to quality journalism amidst crucial political conversations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Met Police officer who shot Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct proceedings

The Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man, 92, found guilty of murder in UK's oldest cold case'

A 92-year-old man was found guilty of the rape and murder of a 75-year-old widow, solving the UK's longest-running cold case over 50 years later.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Cut-price train travel for families planned in armed forces reforms

The UK government may extend Veterans Railcard discounts to family members of military veterans, enhancing their travel benefits.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Child Q strip-search was gross misconduct

Two out of three officers involved in the strip-search of a minor committed gross misconduct.
#fraud
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

McFadden supports welfare cuts as over 1,000 a day sign up to Pip - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A thousand people a day go on to Pip (personal independence payment) - that's a city the size of, for example, Leicester - year after year after year.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Harvest in limbo after UK endures driest spring in nearly 70 years

Climate change severely threatens UK agriculture, with farmers facing devastating harvests without government support for sustainable practices.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Child Q search swept under carpet, hearing told

Three police officers face misconduct allegations for the strip-search of a 15-year-old girl, with claims of discrimination, inappropriateness, and procedural failures.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Minister rejects Badenoch's claim that fine for man who set fire to Qur'an revives blasphemy laws UK politics live

Councils in England will implement strict requirements to ensure that socially necessary bus routes to locations like hospitals and schools cannot be easily altered or cancelled.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Police issue statement after woman hit by bus on Oxford Street

Police were called to Bond Street around 6:45 PM on May 31 after receiving reports of a road traffic collision involving a bus and a pedestrian.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Woman who calls herself UK's poshest thief' fined for stealing Le Creuset cookware

A criminology lecturer known as the UK's poshest thief was fined for stealing luxury items, sparking discussion on shoplifting penalties.
#education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Teacher who turned up at house with two kitchen knives banned from the classroom

Lauren Jenkins, a primary school teacher in West Yorkshire, was struck off after being found drunk and in possession of knives, raising concerns for student safety.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Victoria, UK's oldest polar bear, put down after health problems

Victoria, the UK's oldest polar bear, was euthanised due to age-related health issues after 28 years and notable successful breeding.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Drug smugglers caught with 37 million of cocaine in inflatable boat are jailed

Two drug smugglers were jailed for attempting to import £37 million worth of cocaine into the UK.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

I had to borrow money during my maternity leave I felt ashamed and humiliated'

New mothers are struggling financially due to low maternity pay, leading many to take on debt during their maternity leave.
#driving-tests
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

MP charged over sex assaults at London's Groucho Club

An MP has been charged with sexual assault related to incidents at a London club.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Sycamore Gap: 2 convicted for felling UK's iconic tree DW 05/09/2025

The Sycamore Gap tree, standing by Hadrian's Wall for 200 years, met its destruction as two men were found guilty of its felling in a deliberate act.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Russell Brand raped woman in hotel as she attended Labour Party conference, court told

Russell Brand faces serious allegations including rape and sexual assault related to incidents involving multiple women.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Ethel from Surrey, 115, is now world's oldest living person

Ethel Caterham, born in 1909, is now the world's oldest living person after the previous record holder's passing.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Department store holds Rachel Reeves closing down sale' over tax hike

Beales is closing its store in Poole, Dorset at the end of the month, attributing its business failure to the Chancellor's tax hikes and financial burdens.
UK politics
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
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Shocking state of Britain's bathing waters revealed

The number of England's bathing spots deemed unfit for swimming due to sewage spills has doubled in a year.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Environment

I needed heart surgery after swimming in polluted water'

Sewage pollution in the UK has led to significant health issues and economic costs, with a marked increase in spill incidents in 2024.
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
4 months ago

Man, 38, charged after teenage girl stabbed in Northolt

A 38-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after a stabbing incident in Northolt, which left a teenage girl injured.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Boris Johnson's cycling vision stutters as number of bike journeys fails to rise

The average number of bike journeys per person in England is stagnant despite significant funding and promises by Boris Johnson.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Convicted murderer killed by fellow prisoner' in high-security British jail

A convicted murderer was killed by another inmate in a British high-security prison, marking a troubling trend of violence behind bars.
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