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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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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#theft
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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.
#cybersecurity
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks 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.
#journalism
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Hottest day of the year to come as UK set to be warmer than Madrid

The Independent is committed to transparent journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing balanced reporting.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Jonathan Reynolds under fire over solicitor claims on CV despite never qualifying

The Independent emphasizes the necessity for ground reporting amidst crucial US societal issues and the importance of accessible quality journalism.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Met Office issues 10-hour fog and travel disruption weather warning

The Independent emphasizes transparency in reporting and accessibility of journalism, relying on donations to fund their comprehensive coverage.
The Met Office has issued a yellow fog warning for northern England, with visibility dropping as low as 50 meters.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Hottest day of the year to come as UK set to be warmer than Madrid

The Independent is committed to transparent journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing balanced reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Jonathan Reynolds under fire over solicitor claims on CV despite never qualifying

The Independent emphasizes the necessity for ground reporting amidst crucial US societal issues and the importance of accessible quality journalism.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks 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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#crime
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Ex-Met officer in court for alleged sex offences

A former Met Police officer, David Carrick, faces serious sexual crime charges, with a trial scheduled to begin on November 3.
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fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
5 months ago

Man guilty of strangling partner, 80, to death in appalling' Kilburn murder

Steven Clark was found guilty of murdering Ursula Uhlemann after choking her in her flat, lying about his involvement throughout the investigation.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Ex-Met officer in court for alleged sex offences

A former Met Police officer, David Carrick, faces serious sexual crime charges, with a trial scheduled to begin on November 3.
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fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
5 months ago

Man guilty of strangling partner, 80, to death in appalling' Kilburn murder

Steven Clark was found guilty of murdering Ursula Uhlemann after choking her in her flat, lying about his involvement throughout the investigation.
#arson
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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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#reproductive-rights
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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
2 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.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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
2 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.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump strikes a blow for AI by firing the US copyright supremo

The UK is pushing to ensure AI companies compensate artists for copyrighted work, while the US faces turmoil over copyright leadership in AI.
fromwww.dw.com
2 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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#russell-brand
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fromIrish Independent
2 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.
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fromConsequence
3 months ago

Russell Brand Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault in the UK

Russell Brand faces multiple sexual assault charges, denies wrongdoing, and suggests possible ulterior motives behind the allegations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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
2 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.
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#sewage-pollution
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 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
3 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
3 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Former Tory MSP Jamie Greene defects to Lib Dems

Jamie Greene left the Scottish Conservatives due to their shift towards a more right-wing, 'Trump-esque' approach, emphasizing his concerns about the party's direction.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

UK entering difficult period as country awaits Trump Liberation Day, minister warns

The UK is entering a difficult period as the country awaits Donald Trump's tariff announcement on Liberation Day, a Labour minister has warned.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Car tax is changing from today what it means for you

Car tax rule changes could undermine consumer confidence in electric vehicles (EVs) despite them remaining cheaper to own than petrol models, according to new research.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Mapped: The stark north-south divide in UK life expectancy

Quality journalism remains accessible to everyone, as The Independent focuses on critical societal issues without paywalls.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Amazon Fire Stick users could face a 1,000 fine for using new feature

Using BBC channels on Amazon Fire Stick requires a TV licence, or users risk hefty fines.
#heathrow-airport
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Heathrow airport closed: What we know so far

Heathrow Airport's closure due to a fire has led to significant flight disruptions affecting over 1,300 flights worldwide.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Heathrow Airport closes all day over power outage

Heathrow Airport is closed due to a power outage linked to a nearby fire, causing significant disruption for passengers.
#murder
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Man who murdered mother and siblings in Luton jailed for at least 49 years

19-year-old Nicholas Prosper received a life sentence for killing his family to execute a mass shooting plan at a school.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

How a Walking Dead-obsessed teen who slaughtered his family plotted a school massacre

A mother's struggle with a violent son prevented a potential mass tragedy in the UK.
Nicholas Prosper's attack was intended to be a massacre, but police intervention saved lives.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Fact check: Hoax posts about killers and stabbings in local Facebook groups

Hoaxes in Facebook community groups continue to misinform locals about alarming events, despite ongoing investigations.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Two men arrested after anti-Taliban Afghan activist attacked inside Home Office hotel

Two men arrested for assaulting anti-Taliban activist Natiq Malikzada in a Home Office asylum hotel.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Sara Sharif's killers have appeal to reduce sentences rejected

The appeals of Sara Sharif's family against life sentences for her murder were rejected, upholding the gravity of their crimes.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Student rapist 'could be one of UK's most prolific sexual predators ever'

Zhenhao Zou was convicted of serial rapes, highlighting a disturbing case of drug-facilitated sexual assault and its implications.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

New DWP tool will help savers recover lost pensions worth 9,000 on average

The Pensions Dashboard will help people efficiently track their pensions and combat the rising problem of lost pension pots.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

DVLA bans more than 140,000 drivers from UK roads worst areas revealed

Over 140,000 drivers are banned from UK roads due to dangerous driving behaviors, a 15% increase from last year.
#thames-water
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Thames Water granted 3 billion reprieve by judge weeks before running out of money

Thames Water received a critical 3 billion reprieve to avoid financial collapse and restructure its massive debts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Thames Water granted 3 billion reprieve by judge weeks before running out of money

Thames Water received a critical 3 billion reprieve to avoid financial collapse and restructure its massive debts.
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
5 months ago

Shopkeeper avoids jail after admitting locking teenage girl in off licence

Shopkeeper received a suspended sentence for locking a teenage girl in his shop, highlighting issues of safety and legal repercussions for false imprisonment.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago

Lucky UK ticket holder wins 83 million in EuroMillions jackpot

A single UK ticketholder won 83 million in the EuroMillions draw, the first UK jackpot win of 2025.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

The UK government is launching a digital ID mobile app

The UK government is launching a digital wallet app for securely storing driver's licenses and other government documents.
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