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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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Jamal Khashoggi: Britain challenges Saudi Arabia 9 October 2018 Image copyright TRT World Image caption This image appears to show Jamal Khashoggi entering the consulate last week …
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Skripal attack: Bellingcat names second Salisbury suspect 8 October 2018 Related TopicsRussian spy poisoning Image copyright Russia Today Image caption Dr Alexander Mishkin goes by the alias "Al…
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A Met police officer who drunkenly wrecked a West End barber’s shop with a traffic cone will not be punished so he has the chance to rescue his “stellar” career, a judge has ruled. During a “night of madness”, Pc Thomas Pearson, 27, went on a rampage at Envy Barbers, Covent Garden, smashing a door and the cash till screen, and sweeping hair products on to the floor. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/police-officer-who-drunkenly-wrecked-barbers-shop-with-traffic-cone-will-not-punished-so-he-can-save-a3956061.html
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Young people with deposits still cannot buy homes 8 October 2018 Image copyright Getty Images Around 40% of young adults cannot afford to buy one of the cheapest homes in their area even with a 10% deposit, according to a new research. The Institute of …
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MP Diane Abbott has sparked a fierce backlash from police after she accused police of using "disproportionate force" during an arrest. Footage that emerged last Thursday has circulated online which shows a man being taken to the ground by police officers. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/diane-abbott-sparks-fierce-debate-after-claiming-officers-used-unreasonable-force-in-arrest-of-black-a3955526.html I am not going to print what i think of this woman and her comments.
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Pret a Manger confirms second allergy death 7 October 2018 comments Related TopicsPret allergy death Image copyright PA Image caption Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, 15, also died after suffering…
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Brett Kavanaugh nomination: Victory for Trump in Supreme Court vote 6 October 2018 The US Senate has voted to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court, bringing to an end weeks of rancorous debate. The Senate backed Brett Kavanaugh's nomination by 50 votes to 48. Mr Kavanaugh had …
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Search for kayaker missing after sea race off Dorset 6 October 2018 Image copyright Dorset Police Image caption Police say Mr Collier's kayak is white with a blue stripe …
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Kavanaugh investigation: FBI 'hasn't spoken to Christine Blasey Ford' 3 October 2018 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption'Brett put his hand over my mouth to stop me yelling' The FBI team examining sexual misconduct claims against US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh have not yet interviewed his main accuser, her lawyers have sa…
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A west London council has requested new powers to take over so-called 'ghost homes' and use them for council tenants when they are left unoccupied for long periods of time. Kensington and Chelsea council's deputy leader Kim Taylor-Smith has written to the housing minister to call for an overhaul of its powers to acquire unused houses. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-council-calls-for-extra-powers-to-take-over-millionaires-empty-homes-a3955186.html
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This is the moment a brazen Audi driver jumps a red light at a level crossing beside a news broadcaster who was delivering a report warning of the dangers to motorists. The moment was captured in a broadcast from Anglia TV. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/moment-brazen-audi-driver-jumps-red-light-at-level-crossing-as-presenter-reports-on-motorists-a3955216.html Drivers who jump red lights like the ones shown needs to have points put on there driving licence for there stupid acts at railway crossings.
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Gambling: 'A banking app helped me beat my addiction' By Dan Whitworth and Olivia Beazley BBC Radio 4 Money Box 6 October 2018 Image copyright Danny Cheetham Image caption …
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Brett Kavanaugh: Key senators back embattled Supreme Court pick 5 October 2018 Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Kavanaugh's has been one of the most contentious confirmation processes for …
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A two-year-old has praised the police in Manchester and offered them a packet of sweets to thank them “for keeping us safe”. Officers in Greater Manchester Police tweeted they found a mysterious note while in Bredbury on a job. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/toddler-thanks-police-with-packet-of-sweets-for-keeping-her-safe-a3954216.html Nice story you don't often read in this day and age.
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5 October 2018 Nobel Peace Prize goes to campaigners against rape in warfare Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on Twitter to get the latest alerts. …
