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More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces

The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

Teenage boy at centre of Scott Mills sexual offences investigation was under 16, police say

The case was dropped in 2019 after the CPS deemed there was insufficient evidence to bring charges, police say.

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

Weekly food waste collections are required for all English homes as new legislation takes effect.

Outspoken backbench MP suspended by Labour

Labour say they have suspended the whip from Hull East MP Karl Turner over his recent conduct.

Amateur rapper sentenced to 10 years for owning XL bully that killed mother-in-law

Ashley Warren, who was the first person charged under new XL bully legislation, is sentenced.