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Eden Bunn. Pic: Cambridgeshire Police

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

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Baroness Hallett has chaired the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.

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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UK Government Moves to Ban Crossbows After Deadly Attacks

The UK government has announced a sweeping ban on the sale of crossbows and hunting arrows following a spate of violent incidents involving these weapons. Alongside the sales ban, existing crossbow owners will be required to obtain licences under the new regulations, marking a significant shift in how crossbows are controlled in the country.

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Interest Rate Hikes Loom as Middle East Conflict Sends Energy Prices Soaring

Rising tensions and conflict in the Middle East have triggered a sharp surge in global energy prices, igniting an economic ripple effect that is already straining household budgets across the UK. With oil and gas prices rocketing, economists warn that inflation could climb far higher than anticipated, forcing the Bank of England to consider multiple interest rate hikes later this year.

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Rwanda is suing the UK over its decision to scrap the deportation scheme. File pic: Reuters

Rwanda Demands Over £100m from UK Following Collapse of Migrant Deportation Deal

Rwanda has launched a high-stakes claim against the UK, demanding more than £100 million in compensation after the British government abandoned a controversial migrant deportation agreement. The dispute centers on a failed scheme that would have sent asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda for processing—a plan scrapped abruptly when Sir Keir Starmer ’s Labour administration took power in 2024.

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Sir John Major Slams Trump’s Iran Policy and Criticizes Starmer’s Cautious Stance

Former British Prime Minister Sir John Major delivered a scathing critique of Donald Trump ’s handling of the conflict with Iran, accusing the former US president of bypassing essential diplomatic protocols and warning of lasting consequences across the Middle East. At the same time, Sir John condemned Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for adopting a “demeaning” and overly cautious approach toward Trump, describing it as “tiptoeing” around the volatile American leader.

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UK Unemployment Holds at Five-Year High Amid Rising Youth Joblessness

The UK’s unemployment rate has stubbornly remained at its highest level in five years, revealing ongoing challenges in the labour market, particularly among younger workers. Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the jobless rate stood at 5.2% for the three months ending January 2026, a figure not seen since early 2021.

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Ofcom headquarters. Pic: PA

4Chan Fined £450,000 by Ofcom for Failing to Shield Children from Pornography

Online forum 4Chan faces a hefty £450,000 fine from the UK regulator Ofcom after failing to implement robust age verification measures to protect children from accessing explicit pornography on its platform. This penalty marks a significant escalation in regulatory action against one of the internet’s most controversial sites, highlighting growing efforts to enforce online safety laws.

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Darren Gibson and Rebecca Kirton. Pic:West Yorkshire Police/PA

DJ and foster sister who sexually abused girls handed more jail time

DJ and Foster Sister Sentenced to Extended Jail for Serial Child Abuse DJ and Foster Sister Face Extended Jail for Serial Child Abuse Darren Gibson , 56, and his foster sister Rebecca Kirton , 41, have received significantly longer prison sentences after new evidence revealed their sexual abuse extended far beyond initial convictions. Both exploited their access to vulnerable young girls at discos and local events, leaving a harrowing trail of victims.

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EA staff block the illegal waste dump site in Epping, Essex

England to Enforce Unpaid Clean-Up Duty for Fly-Tippers Under New Crackdown

The UK government is launching a bold initiative to combat the escalating fly-tipping crisis by compelling offenders in England to join “clean-up squads” and clear the waste they illegally dump. This unprecedented move shifts the burden of environmental restoration squarely onto the perpetrators, aiming to accelerate justice and reduce the growing blight on public spaces.

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Aberdeen Man Jailed for 12 Years After Raping 14-Year-Old Girl at Taxi Rank

A 35-year-old man, Victor Popa , has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping a vulnerable 14-year-old girl after offering her a lift from a taxi rank in Aberdeen . The brutal assault, which occurred on 15 January 2023, has left the young victim battling severe psychological trauma and forced her to abandon her education amid relentless bullying.

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