Norwegian teenage hitman pretended to shoot officer during arrest

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NHS surgeon who had his legs removed to satisfy sexual interest is jailed for fraud

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Children to get free bus travel in England throughout August

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Make budget cuts to fund Burnham’s pledges, Healey tells ministers

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MP asks retailers to stop selling disposable BBQs over wildfire risk