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This is a place to discuss things of a serious nature that aren't connected to policing. It can be news stories or subjects of interest unrelated to policing in this country or abroad.
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Family 'devastated' by 'senseless' attack 15 April 2017 From the section England Family of British student Hannah Bladon, who was stabbed to death in Jerusalem, say she was "driven and passionate" This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the …
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Our attitude towards people in the military, namely treating them as heroes as soon as they sign on the dotted line, promotes a culture where they see themselves as special. Above the rules. Full Story - Metro An interesting piece. Is the word heroes banded about way too often when it comes to the military? I can see the point the police are not often label as heroes when the DM splashes its headlines, however the military is. Is that fair?
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North Korea 'ready for nuclear attack' amid show of force 15 April 2017 From the section Asia Image copyright AFP/Getty Images Image caption Rows of troops marched into Pyongyang's Kim Il-sung square in a show of military might North Korea has warned the US not to take provocative action in the region, saying…
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Driving test: Learners must be able to use sat navs 15 April 2017 From the section UK Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWhat's on the new driving test?Learner drivers will now have to be able to follow directions from a sat nav and drive into a parking space to pass their test. Ministers have announced four changes to the current test which will come into force on 4 December. Drivers will also be …
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Driving test: Learners must be able to use sat navs 15 April 2017 From the section UK Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWhat's on the new driving test?Learner drivers will now have to be able to follow directions from a sat nav and drive into a parking space to pass their test. Ministers have announced four changes to the current test which will come into force on 4 December. Drivers will also be …
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Driving test: Learners must be able to use sat navs 15 April 2017 From the section UK Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionWhat's on the new driving test?Learner drivers will now have to be able to follow directions from a sat nav and drive into a parking space to pass their test. Ministers have announced four changes to the current test which will come into force on 4 December. Drivers will also be …
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Hundreds of 'restraint injuries' at special schools By Alys Harte 5 live Investigates 9 April 2017 From the section UK Image copyright iStock Hundreds of children have been injured while being physically restrained in special schools, according to figures obtained by 5 live Investigates. Some youngsters were pinned face-down on the floor, while o…
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Over 1,300 police officers are suing the PSNI chief constable George Hamilton for holiday pay. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/1300-police-officers-to-sue-psni-chief-hamilton-for-holiday-pay-35622714.html
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Jerusalem stabbing: British woman killed on train 14 April 2017 From the section Middle East A British woman thought to be in her 20s has been stabbed to death in Jerusalem, police have said. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC N…
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Jerusalem stabbing: British woman killed on train 14 April 2017 From the section Middle East A British woman thought to be in her 20s has been stabbed to death in Jerusalem, police have said. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. If you want to receive Breaking News alerts via email, or on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC N…
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US military drops 'mother of all bombs on IS' in Afghanistan 13 April 2017 From the section Asia Image copyright USAF/Getty Images Image caption The bomb has never been used in combat before The US military has dropped the biggest non-nuclear bomb in its arsenal on an Islamic State group tunnel complex in Afg…
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Interpol 'red notice' for Scots teacher over Myanmar murder 14 April 2017 From the section South Scotland Image copyright EPA Image caption Harris Binotti - seen here in his Facebook profile picture - is thought to have flown to Thailand Interpol has issued a "red notice" for a Scottish teacher over the death…
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Interpol 'red notice' for Scots teacher over Myanmar murder 14 April 2017 From the section South Scotland Image copyright EPA Image caption Harris Binotti - seen here in his Facebook profile picture - is thought to have flown to Thailand Interpol has issued a "red notice" for a Scottish teacher over the death…
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Pupils as young as four having panic attacks, say teachers By Hannah Richardson BBC News education reporter 14 April 2017 From the section Education & Family Image copyright Getty Images Children as young as four are suffering from mental health problems such as panic attacks, anxiety and depression, teachers say. Almost all of the 2,000 who…
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Pupils as young as four having panic attacks, say teachers By Hannah Richardson BBC News education reporter 14 April 2017 From the section Education & Family Image copyright Getty Images Children as young as four are suffering from mental health problems such as panic attacks, anxiety and depression, teachers say. Almost all of the 2,000 who…
