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Two individuals died in a house fire on Cragside Avenue, North Shields, shortly after 3.30am on Wednesday. Emergency services, including Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue, responded swiftly, but despite efforts, a man in his 40s and a woman in her 70s could not be saved. Police are investigating the incident.

PC Daniel Rusling has been sentenced to eight weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, after assaulting a 13-year-old boy seeking help outside Monkton Park police station in Wiltshire. The officer admitted to assault by beating, and his actions are under review in a gross misconduct hearing.

The government says it will not reverse cuts to winter fuel payments despite the measure causing turmoil in the party. Since last week’s local election losses for Labour (and huge gains for Reform), there have been growing calls within the party for the cuts to be abandoned. 

UK and India agree trade deal after more than 3 years of talks. The UK-India trade deal will make it easier for UK firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India’s clothing and footwear exports.

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