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The RMT union will commence 24-hour strikes on the London Underground from 12pm today, affecting travel throughout the capital. A separate bus strike will also impact specific routes from 5am on Friday.
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A pensioner in Maidstone has admitted to filming upskirt scenes of women in various retail locations using a mobile phone strapped to his shoe. The case highlights serious breaches of privacy and ongoing police investigations.
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The Home Office has rejected a visa extension request from a father whose wife and daughter died in last year’s Air India crash, placing him on immigration bail. This decision has drawn significant public criticism this morning.
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A former Metropolitan Police employee admitted to submitting fraudulent sick notes, resulting in approximately £19,000 in losses over two years. Sentencing is scheduled for April 20, following a thorough examination of her health issues.
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Rain and colder temperatures will sweep across the UK today, ending an unusually warm spell. A significant drop to single figures is expected by Wednesday, with possible wintry showers in Scotland.
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Today, John Terry appears to have endorsed a policy to ban the burqa in public spaces, linking to the right-wing party Restore Britain’s stance. The discussion follows recent controversies regarding signage in foreign languages at UK stations.
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A construction worker tragically died yesterday in London after falling six storeys from a building site. The incident, deemed preventable, has led to a significant fine for the construction firm involved.
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Three men appeared in Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court this morning, pleading not guilty to charges related to the alleged drugging and sexual abuse of a woman over two decades. Further hearings are scheduled for June and September.
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Overnight, Iranian missiles targeted the UK’s Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean. Neither missile successfully struck, as one was intercepted by a US warship and the other failed in flight.
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