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Man and woman arrested on suspicion of ‘drug supply’ Officers from Caerphilly north’s neighbourhood enforcement team arrested a 54-year-old woman and 44-year-old man in Aberbargoed on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class-A and class-B drugs. PC Thomas, an officer on the case, said: “Operations like today’s in Aberbargoed demonstrate our commitment to removing illegal drugs from our streets and protecting the public from the devastating effects of drug use and its associated crime.” During the search, Gwent Police officers seized cash and drugs. Both suspects remain in custody for questioning. PC Thomas added that the team will continue to…

Tesco shoppers share little-known trick to claim free items The supermarket giant is already known for giving shoppers discounts through its Clubcard rewards scheme. But did you know you can claim free items from Tesco by simply collecting your receipt? How to save money Shoppers have just begun to realise there is a voucher on the bottom of some receipts offering them a free item. People have taken to Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK to share this little-known trick and what free items they have claimed. Recent free items given away at Tesco have included Bold Platiunum washing liquid pods, Ariel Gel,…

UK inflation: which goods and services have changed most in price? From olive oil to cocoa and carpets to holiday centres, how the cost of everyday things varies UK inflation falls by less than expected to 2.3%Big drop in UK inflation disguises more disappointing details The UK’s annual inflation rate fell by less than expected to 2.3% in April. Economists had forecast a fall to 2.1%. The Office for National Statistics compiled the overall reading using the consumer prices index but also logs prices for individual goods and services. Here we look at how the cost of many of those…

Rishi Sunak says there will be general election in second half of year – UK politics live PM declines to rule out summer election in response to question from SNP leader at Westminster In an interview with Sky News this morning, Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, was asked if the UK would follow Ireland, Spain and Norway in formally recognising a Palestinian state. No, he replied. He told Sky: We have a long-standing position on this that we will be prepared to recognise the state of Palestine at the time that it most helps the peace process, and we will continue…

Front page summary The Guardian – Alarm over big increase in under-40s with diabetes A 39% rise in the number of people under 40 being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is the top story in The Guardian.The number of people under 40 being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the UK has risen 39% in six years, fuelled by soaring obesity levels and cheap junk food.Britain has one of the highest obesity rates in Europe. Two in three adults are overweight or obese and the NHS spends £6bn a year treating obesity-related ill-health. That is forecast to rise to £10bn a…

Man who died on Singapore Airlines flight was on ‘last big holiday’ | UK News A 73-year-old British man who was killed on a flight from london to Singapore was on his ‘last big holiday’ with his wife who remains in hospital. Grandfather Geoffrey Kitchen is believed to have suffered a heart attack when the Singapore Airlines flight plunged 7,000ft in just six minutes after hitting severe turbulence. The aircraft, which was carrying 229 people, fell from 38,000ft to 31,000ft over the west coast of Burma, sending passengers hurling into ‘somersaults’ as they hit the plane’s ceiling. Mr Kitchen, from…

Ex-Marine charged with spying for China found dead in park | UK News A former Royal Marine accused of spying on Hong Kong activists in Britain has died in unexplained circumstances in a park. Matthew Trickett was among three men charged under the National Security Act with surveillance for the Hong Kong intelligence service and foreign interference. The defendant had been released on bail and was due to appear at the Old Bailey in London on Friday. This was until the 37-year-old was found dead in Grenfell Park, in Maidenhead, at 5.15pm on Sunday. He was pronounced dead at the…

Human remains found in south London River belong to murder victim | UK News Human remains found in a river in south London yesterday have been confirmed as belonging to murder victim Sarah Mayhew, whose body was cut up with power tools and dumped. Police were called to the waterway near a recycling centre in Mitcham after repairmen made the grim discovery shortly before 2.30pm. Ms Mayhew, 38, was last seen in Sutton on the evening of March 8. Her arms, legs and head were found in Rowdown Fields in New Addington, Croydon, on April 2. Steven Sansom, 44, and Gemma…

Front page summary Metro – Brit dies in jet plunge at 38,000ft The Metro leads on the news that a British man has died after a plane he was on from London to Singapore hit severe turbulence. The 73-year-old was on his ‘last big holiday’ with his wife who remains in hospital.Grandfather Geoffrey Kitchen is believed to have suffered a heart attack when the Singapore Airlines flight plunged 7,000ft in just six minutes after hitting severe turbulence. Mr Kitchen, from Thornbury, Gloucestershire was pronounced dead at the scene after the plane made an emergency landing in Thailand.Elsewhere, Marcus Rashford’s exclusion from…

British-Asian woman charged with hate crime for placard depicting Sunak and Braverman as coconuts There is no bias in the original title provided. Sign up to our free fortnightly newsletter from The Independent’s Race Correspondent Nadine WhiteSign up to our free fortnightly newsletter The Race ReportA British-Asian woman who carried a placard depicting prime minister Rishi Sunak and former home secretary Suella Braverman as coconuts has been charged with a racially aggravated public order offence.Marieha Hussain, 37, was arrested after police posted an image in November on social media of her holding the placard at a pro-Palestine demonstration in london.At…