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A special constable in West Mercia, Luke Hodgson, has been dismissed by Sainsbury’s and removed from the police service after failing to pay for carrier bags on three occasions, totalling £1.20. The misconduct ruling highlighted a breach of trust, undermining his role as a police officer.
Data from the Environment Agency reveals over 3,400 toxic spills occurred in the UK during the first seven months of 2026, surpassing totals for the entirety of 2025. This includes seven major and 45 significant incidents, prompting renewed scrutiny of water companies under stricter pollution reporting regulations.
Kashim Chowdhury, a 55-year-old civil servant, stands trial at Southwark Crown Court, accused of fraudulently holding multiple full-time positions simultaneously. Prosecutors allege he earned nearly £350,000 from eight employers between February 2020 and September 2023, while claiming to work from home due to caring for his mother.
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Kate Saunders died on Friday at the age of 62 (Picture: BBC)
Kate Saunders has died aged 62.
The award-winning writer died on Friday and her sister Louisa hailed her sibling as being ‘warm and brave’.
Kate was born in London and appeared as Rodney Trotter’s love interest in an episode of Only Fools and Horses.
On Monday, Louisa dedicated a touching tribute to her late sister on Twitter.
She wrote: ‘My sister, who we lost last Friday. The warmest, bravest, most generous and most brilliant woman I will ever know. Heaven knows how we will live without her.’
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The Man Utd star was replaced after suffering an ankle knock on Sunday.
Mr Barclay said he will be taking legal action against the Royal College of Nursing over the proposed strikes on May 2.
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