30 April 2026

Soldiers who shot five dead in Belfast overreacted and lost control, inquest finds
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British Soldiers Overreacted in 1972 Belfast Shootings, Inquest Finds

Two British soldiers “overreacted and lost control” during a deadly 1972 shooting in Belfast that claimed the lives of five people, including three teenagers and two adults, a recent inquest has concluded. The ruling sharply criticized the soldiers’ use of force as “not reasonable,” dismantling the long-held narrative that the shootings were a response to a coordinated armed attack.

Drug kingpin jailed after extradition from Dubai
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Key Gangster Jailed for Six Years After Extradition from Dubai in Major Drug Bust

A notorious gangster who played a pivotal role in a multi-million-pound drug trafficking operation has been sentenced to six years in prison after being extradited from the United Arab Emirates to Scotland. Stephen Jamieson , 43, admitted to orchestrating the collection and supply of cocaine, heroin (diamorphine), and the class C drug etizolam over a concentrated 54-day period in 2020.

MPs call on South East Water bosses to quit in scathing report
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MPs Demand South East Water Leadership Resign Amid Major Failures

Parliamentary scrutiny has landed heavily on South East Water (SEW) , as MPs declare a profound lack of confidence in the company’s leadership following a cascade of operational failures. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has issued a scathing report condemning SEW’s management, calling for wholesale change at the top levels to address deep-rooted problems.

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