UK news
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London Police Battle Social Media-Fueled ‘School Wars’
Metropolitan Police are issuing urgent warnings in London over ‘school wars,’ with social media posts inciting children as young as 11 to violent inter-school fights.
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Nottingham Inquiry Reveals Failures in Valdo Calocane’s Care
An inquiry into the Nottingham attacks is revealing significant failures by NHS and police in managing Valdo Calocane’s mental health before he killed three people in June 2023.
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Lucy Letby Retrial Efforts Persist Amid New Documentary Scrutiny
Convicted child killer Lucy Letby’s legal team continues to seek a retrial, despite two failed appeals, as a new Netflix documentary reignites public and expert debate over her convictions for murdering seven infants.
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UK’s Notorious South Lakes Safari Zoo Shuts Down After Fatal Mauling, Animal Cruelty Allegations
The South Lakes Safari Zoo, once dubbed the ‘UK’s worst,’ has permanently closed its doors following years of controversy, including a fatal tiger mauling in 2013 and persistent allegations of severe animal welfare violations, highlighted by recent investigations.
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Plymouth on High Alert: German WWII Bomb Found, City Center Evacuated
A German SC50 bomb from World War Two has been unearthed at a building site in Plymouth’s Millbay area, triggering a major emergency response, extensive evacuations, and significant disruption across the city center on January 14, 2026.
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Fake Royal Navy Admiral Jonathan Carley Fined: The Unraveling of a Stolen Identity
Jonathan Carley, a former history teacher, was fined £500 for impersonating a Royal Navy Rear Admiral at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Llandudno, North Wales, in November 2025. His elaborate deception, involving a military uniform, a ceremonial sword, and rare…
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Russell Brand Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault in UK
Comedian Russell Brand faces charges of rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault involving four women between 1999 and 2005. He denies all allegations.