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Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 is in lockdown following a police incident, resulting in significant traffic delays as access points are closed. Passengers have abandoned vehicles to walk to the terminal. Despite the disruptions, flight operations remain unaffected, though some services face delays.
Knifepoint robberies have decreased by 20% in hotspot areas across the UK, including London, compared to June 2024, according to Home Office data. This decline coincides with National Knife Crime Awareness week and the bi-annual Operation Sceptre, which has led to 243 arrests and the seizure of 159 knives this year.
Janice Nix, 67, has been convicted of manslaughter for scalding her five-year-old stepdaughter, Andrea Bernard, in a hot bath at their Thornton Heath home in 1978. The case, reopened after testimony from Andrea’s brother in 2022, revealed a history of abuse and trauma. Nix will be sentenced later.
Two motorcycle racers, Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson, died following a multi-bike crash in the British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park.
Thousands gathered at the Mall to honour VE Day, highlighting a collective desire to remember personal wartime stories, often linked to family.
Four generations of the Royal Family participated in VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations, prominently featuring The King and Queen alongside the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children from Buckingham Palace.
A 14-year-old boy was mistakenly arrested during a counter-terrorism operation, where five Iranian nationals were detained over a suspected terrorist plot targeting a specific location.
Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign films could severely impact the UK’s recovering film sector, according to industry leaders.
Sky News showcases new Augmented Reality (AR) technology developed by Atlantic Productions and the Imperial War Museum, allowing users to engage with VE Day stories at home.
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