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Essex Police Suspends Facial Recognition Cameras Amid Racial Bias Concerns

Essex Police has halted the use of live facial recognition (LFR) cameras after research revealed the technology disproportionately identifies Black individuals compared to other ethnic groups. This pause comes amid wider national plans to expand the use of LFR vans across England, raising critical questions about fairness, privacy, and accuracy in policing.

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Government Launches Major Cleanup of Illegal Waste Dumps in Northern England

The UK government has committed to directly funding the removal of 48,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste across multiple sites in northern England, marking a decisive response to growing concerns about waste crime and its impact on local communities. This bold move follows criticism over a perceived north-south divide in tackling environmental neglect and waste management enforcement.

Adams's trial has been taking place at the High Court in London. Pic: PA
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Gerry Adams Defends Republican Cause Amid IRA Bombing Allegations at London Trial

Gerry Adams stood firmly at London’s High Court this week to challenge long-standing accusations linking him to three deadly IRA bombings, declaring his presence was to “assert the legitimacy of the republican cause” and categorically reject any involvement in the attacks. The former Sinn Féin president faces a civil lawsuit brought by victims injured in bombings that marked some of the most turbulent years of Northern Ireland’s conflict.

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DJ and Foster Sister Sentenced to Extended Jail Terms for Serial Sexual Abuse

A disturbing case of prolonged sexual abuse has come to light as a DJ and his foster sister received significantly longer prison sentences following revelations that their initial convictions barely scratched the surface of their crimes. The pair, previously convicted for abusing teenage girls they met at discos, were sentenced to additional years behind bars after dozens more victims emerged.

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Key Securitas Heist Gang Member Approved for Prison Release

The Parole Board has recommended the release of Lea Rusha , a central figure in the infamous Securitas depot robbery , Britain’s largest ever cash heist, which saw £53 million stolen in 2006. Rusha’s release marks a significant development in a case that continues to captivate the UK, with millions still missing two decades after the audacious crime.

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Family Mourns ‘Kindest’ Teen After Tragic Car Plunge into Cambridgeshire River

A devastating accident in Cambridgeshire has claimed the life of 16-year-old Eden Bunn , whose family remembers her as the “kindest, most loving girl.” The tragic incident unfolded when a car carrying five young passengers veered off the road and plunged into the River Nene near Wisbech , leaving one teenager dead and another still missing. What Happened: The River Nene Crash On Tuesday evening at approximately 8:20pm, a blue Volkswagen Polo traveling south on North Brink in Wisbech St Mary’s lo

Baroness Hallett has chaired the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
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NHS Nearly Collapsed Under Pandemic Pressure, UK COVID Inquiry Reveals

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) came perilously close to collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest findings from the UK COVID-19 Inquiry. Baroness Heather Hallett , chair of the inquiry, delivered a stark warning that the healthcare system “teetered on the brink of total collapse” as it struggled to manage unprecedented demand and strain.

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