Deaths in Scotland's prisons have increased by 60% in the past year, a report has revealed. The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR) found 64 people died in jail in 2024 – up from 40 in 2023. Researchers said the mortality rate had more than doubled over the past decade and was now among the highest in Europe. …
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A man who installed cameras under the desk of a woman at his office has been given a community sentence for voyeurism. Ian Anderson was caught when one of the …
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"I know I have been around the block a long time but the majority of my members have not." Alan Graves is about to take the reins as the new …
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Plans to demolish a derelict pub to make way for a housing development have been turned down. Six houses were proposed for the site of the old Horse and Jockey …
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A shop worker was threatened by a man with a knife during a robbery in, police have said. The incident happened at the Spar convenience store at the junction of …
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Oxford United's lease extension at the Kassam Stadium "reinforces" that the club must move from it soon, the city council's leader has said. The Championship club's licence had been due …
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UN says 90 lorry loads of aid now in Gaza after three-day delay at crossing
by Jacquelineby JacquelineMeanwhile, Israeli bombardment and ground operations are continuing across Gaza, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting on Thursday that 107 people were killed over the previous 24 hours. At least …
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New unitary councils will make local government simpler and more cost effective, the leader of Surrey County Council says. Local government reorganisation, fixing roads and special educational needs provision were …
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A Hampshire theme park has announced plans for a £12m Viking-themed world due to open next year. On Saturday, family-owned Paultons Park in Ower also opened new £3.5m indoor dark …
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The £20m regeneration of an 18th Century mill is being reviewed to ensure the money will be spent in the most effective way. Somerset Council was given money via the …