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Bonfire Night Will Have Largest Police Deployment Since Trump Visit

Bonfire Night will see the largest co-ordinated deployment of police resources in Scotland since the visit of President Donald Trump, a senior officer has said..

No Penalty Practice For Conor Haughey Before Dealing Final Blow To Arsenal

Fleetwood shootout hero Conor Haughey admitted he had not even practised penalties before hitting an emphatic spot-kick that dispatched Arsenal and secured a Carabao Cup upset his manager Matt Lawlor described as “mental”..

Andrea Bocelli James Blunt And Idina Menzel To Perform At Royal Variety 2026

Andrea Bocelli, James Blunt and Idina Menzel will lead the stars taking to the stage at the Royal Variety Performance 2026..

Trial To Begin Of Man Accused Of Attempted Murders On LNER Train

A man is due to stand trial accused of attempting to murder 10 people in a mass stabbing incident on a London-bound train..

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Remembrance Sunday - 8 November

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Reform UK councillor blasts party as he resigns after questions over his CV

A councillor who resigned from Reform UK has accused his former party of having "no strategic direction", while the party says he is "running away from scrutiny"