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Primark has recalled two Halloween decorations due to possible asbestos contamination, specifically in the sand inside the products shaped like a pumpkin hat and a witch with grey hair. Customers are advised to store them safely and can return them for a full refund.

Reform UK has released a 27-page report denying any breach of electoral law following a controversy over proposed foreign donations. The investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing but acknowledged inappropriate remarks by senior figures. The Metropolitan Police is currently investigating the allegations.

Williams F1 team is pursuing a £1 million court case to recover a £750,000 FW23 car, which disappeared after being loaned to Autotech Performance Ltd in 2015. The team alleges that former director Peter Thorpe wrongfully claimed ownership, while Thorpe disputes this and states he is unaware of the car’s location.

A British Airways flight from Heathrow to Chicago was forced to return due to a technical issue shortly after take-off. The Boeing 777, which reached 36,000ft, declared a general emergency and circled above the Bristol Channel for fuel reduction before landing back at Heathrow around 4pm.

Sukhjit Bains discovered he inadvertently owns George Dixon Primary School after Birmingham City Council mistakenly included it in the sale of a nearby care home. The council is pursuing legal action to regain the school’s ownership, which was only revealed to Mr Bains and his firm last year.

The US military has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford following an alleged incident involving masked individuals near the base. Counter-terrorism detectives arrested six men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism-related offences, with all now released on bail. UK military bases remain on heightened alert.

South Kensington Tube station will undergo a £1.2 billion redevelopment starting this year, with work set to complete by 2031. Transport for London has contracted Costain to improve accessibility, reduce congestion, and restore heritage features, including reopening the currently disused platform 1.

Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, appeared via video link at Margate Magistrates’ Court, facing charges related to his alleged entry into a restricted zone at a migrant processing centre in Dover. He pleaded guilty to this charge and is set for a case management hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 4 November.

A Maidstone resident, Karen Richardson, discovered a rat infestation in her home after finding large holes in loaves of bread. Despite previous complaints about a debris-strewn alleyway behind her property, Golding Homes has stated that the majority of clearance work has been completed and is assessing further methods to address the remaining waste.

Ten of the 84 dogs rescued from a property in Tickhill, South Yorkshire, found to be living in unsanitary conditions, have now been rehomed. The dogs had to be rehabilitated and were discovered in a house covered in debris. Sentencing for three individuals responsible is scheduled for December 9.