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Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity

May 27, 2025

Plans to build 153 new homes in Maids Moreton have been approved, but the local sewage system is already full and not set to be upgraded soon. This situation puts new housing developments in question, as building new homes could lead to more pollution in the nearby river. This problem is not unique to Maids Moreton but is happening in various parts of England where existing sewage systems cannot handle more waste.

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Maids Moreton, a village in southern England, is set to expand by 153 new homes.
The local sewage system has been over capacity for years.
There is no immediate plan to upgrade the sewage system.
New homes may either remain empty or, if occupied, could worsen river pollution.
A similar sewage issue in Oxford delayed the construction of 18,000 homes.
The Environment Agency can object to new developments due to sewage problems.
Anglian Water admitted the local sewage plant has no capacity for new houses.
Legislative and infrastructure challenges impact housing development decisions.

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Leaked recording reveals police doubts over woman’s abortion arrest

May 27, 2025

A secret recording heard by the BBC shows that a senior UK police officer was worried about arresting a woman named Nicola Packer, who took abortion pills at around 26 weeks pregnant. Packer was found not guilty of having an illegal abortion, but the arrest took place when she was still recovering from surgery related to the birth of a stillborn baby.

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Nicola Packer was arrested for taking abortion pills while 26 weeks pregnant, believing she was only six weeks pregnant.
The arrest occurred in a hospital during the Covid pandemic, the day after she had a stillborn baby at home.
A senior police officer expressed concern about the arrest, noting it was uncomfortable territory for police.
Packer was initially not prosecuted, but police requested a review of the case in 2023, leading to charges.
She was acquitted of any wrongdoing in April of this year.
The arrest followed a call to the police by a senior midwife at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
The meeting recorded in the leaked audio happened after Packer's arrest and included 20 healthcare and police professionals.
Packer used a pills-by-post abortion system available during the pandemic, which she initially hid from hospital staff.

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'My life was saved by a stranger on the other side of the world'

May 27, 2025

A man from Australia named Luke Melling traveled to meet Alastair Hawken, a stranger from the UK who saved his life through a stem cell donation. The donation helped Luke recover from a rare form of blood cancer after all other treatments failed. The two men now encourage others to join the stem cell donor registry to help save lives.

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Luke Melling is from Melbourne, Australia, and had a rare blood cancer called Hodgkin lymphoma.
After his cancer returned several times, he needed a stem cell transplant to survive.
No family member or local donor was a match, so doctors searched international registries.
Alastair Hawken, from Grantham, UK, was found to be a perfect match for Luke.
Alastair had joined the NHS Stem Cell Donor Registry and donated his stem cells.
The stem cells were collected, frozen, and sent to Australia for Luke's transplant.
After two years, Luke successfully recovered, and he and Alastair met in person.
They now share their story to motivate others to register as stem cell donors.

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Investigating the fatal Titan submarine disaster

May 27, 2025

"Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster" is a program that features a deep dive exploration gone wrong, resulting in a fatal incident involving the implosion of a submersible. Five people lost their lives as investigators worked to find out the cause of the disaster, raising questions about whether it was more than an accident.

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The program focuses on a deep-sea dive intended to explore the Titanic.
A submersible, a type of underwater vehicle, experienced a fatal implosion during the dive.
Five individuals died in the incident.
The event captured global attention as authorities and experts investigated the cause.
The incident raised questions about whether it was merely an accident or if there were other factors involved.
The documentary is 60 minutes long and was first shown on May 27, 2025.
The program is available for viewing for 11 months after its initial broadcast.

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King prepares to give key speech backing Canada

May 27, 2025

King Charles III is visiting Canada and will give an important speech in the country's parliament. The speech is expected to express support for Canada during its disagreements with the United States. This marks the first visit to Canada by the King and Queen Camilla since they began their reign.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting Canada for the first time since their reign began.
The King will give a significant speech in Canada's parliament to show support amid tensions with the US.
This speech is the first by a monarch in Canada's parliament in almost 50 years.
King Charles is Canada's head of state, reinforcing the country's ties to the constitutional monarchy.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited the King to give the speech after a recent election.
The King's speech will be in English and French, symbolizing Canada's bilingual culture.
During the visit, King Charles met with indigenous leaders and participated in community events in Ottawa.
The King’s visit emphasizes Canada’s independence and sovereignty, saying it is "not for sale" to the US.

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Streeting urges doctors to vote no in strike ballot

May 27, 2025

Health Secretary Wes Streeting asked doctors in England to vote against going on strike. A ballot on industrial action begins, with doctors debating a proposed pay rise, while their union argues it's not enough compared to past inflation.

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Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, asked English doctors to vote "no" to striking.
The vote on potential strikes among doctors starts on a Tuesday and ends on July 7.
Resident doctors received a 5.4% average pay rise this year.
The British Medical Association (BMA) wants a 20% pay increase to match 2008 levels.
Streeting mentioned no extra money is available for more pay increases.
Resident doctors have been part of 11 strikes between 2023 and 2024.
The starting salary for a new doctor has risen by £9,500 over the last three years.
Other health workers, like nurses and midwives, received a smaller pay rise of 3.6%.

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The Papers: Liverpool 'glory' descends into 'horror'

May 26, 2025

A man drove a car into a crowd during Liverpool FC's victory parade, causing injuries and chaotic scenes. Police arrested a 53-year-old man at the scene, and counter-terrorism police are investigating. Reports estimate around one million people were celebrating when the incident happened.

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A car drove into a crowd during Liverpool FC's victory parade.
A 53-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
The number of people injured is still not confirmed.
Counter-terrorism police are investigating the incident.
An estimated one million people were present at the parade.
Videos show fans trying to stop the car and asking police for help.
Some news reports mention the driver was using the car's horn and moving back and forth.
The incident caused chaos among the celebrating crowd.

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Liverpool FC parade: What we know so far

May 26, 2025

A 53-year-old man was arrested after a car hit several people during a Liverpool FC victory parade in the city center. The incident injured 27 people and is not considered terror-related.

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A car hit pedestrians on Water Street in Liverpool during a football parade.
The incident happened just after 6 PM, and the driver was detained at the scene.
The driver is a 53-year-old man from Liverpool and the incident is not seen as terror-related.
27 people went to the hospital, with two seriously injured, including a child.
Four children were among those injured, and some people were trapped under the car.
Videos show the car driving into a crowd, with people hitting the car to stop it.
The car was traveling on a street near where Liverpool FC had celebrated their victory.
Prime Minister and other leaders expressed their concern and support for the victims.

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Moment car drives into crowd at Liverpool trophy parade

May 26, 2025

A car drove into a crowd during a Liverpool FC parade, injuring dozens of people, including four children. Twenty-seven people were taken to the hospital, and two had serious injuries. The police have arrested a 53-year-old man, who is believed to be the driver.

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A car hit a crowd at the Liverpool FC parade.
Four children were among the injured.
In total, 27 people went to the hospital.
Two people had serious injuries.
Police arrested a 53-year-old man.
The man is thought to be the driver of the car.

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Bordeaux's Poirot cited after Pollock incident

May 26, 2025

A rugby player from Bordeaux-Begles, Jefferson Poirot, is facing a hearing because he allegedly grabbed an opposing player, Henry Pollock from Northampton, by the throat. This incident happened after their match in the Champions Cup final, and if found guilty, Poirot could face a ban.

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Jefferson Poirot is a rugby player for Bordeaux-Begles and a former France captain.
He has been accused of grabbing Henry Pollock by the throat after a match.
Bordeaux-Begles won the match 28-20 against Northampton.
The European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) is investigating the incident.
The EPCR cited Poirot for actions against sportsmanship rules.
Poirot’s actions were called potentially harmful by the EPCR.
There will be a disciplinary hearing via video on Thursday.
Poirot could be banned from playing if found guilty of the charge.

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'It missed us by inches': Witnesses describe car driving into crowds at Liverpool FC parade

May 26, 2025

A car drove into a crowd during the Liverpool FC victory parade, hitting several pedestrians on Water Street in Liverpool. A 53-year-old man was arrested following the incident.

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A car hit pedestrians during the Liverpool FC victory parade.
The incident happened on Water Street in Liverpool just after 6:00 PM local time.
A 53-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested by Merseyside Police.
Eyewitnesses reported the car driving at high speed through the crowd.
An ambulance in the crowd helped slow the car down.
Witnesses described the event as frightening, with some thinking it was deliberate.
Many emergency services, including ambulances and armed police, responded quickly.

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'Poor' decision by PGMOL to pick Bramall for Villa game - Hackett

May 26, 2025

Aston Villa has complained about a referee's mistake during their game against Manchester United, which they lost 2-0. The referee's decision to stop play meant a goal was not counted, affecting Villa's chance to qualify for the Champions League. The referee in question, Thomas Bramall, is considered one of the less experienced Premier League referees.

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Aston Villa lost 2-0 to Manchester United, affecting their Champions League hopes.
Referee Thomas Bramall stopped play before a potential Villa goal, thinking the goalkeeper had control of the ball.
The video assistant referee (VAR) couldn't review the play because it was stopped before the ball crossed the line.
Villa is concerned about Bramall's lack of experience in such an important match.
Thomas Bramall became a Premier League referee in August 2022.
Of referees in the final Premier League round, Bramall had the second-fewest top-flight matches this season.
Keith Hackett, a former head referee, criticized the decision to appoint Bramall for the game.
PGMOL, the referees' body, does not publicly explain why referees are assigned to specific matches.

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'Simply sublime' - Arsenal youngster Dowman scores brilliant goal

May 26, 2025

Arsenal's young player Max Dowman scored an impressive goal for England's under-17 soccer team in a match against Czechia. This game is part of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

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Max Dowman is a young player for Arsenal.
He scored a notable goal for England's under-17 team.
The match was against the Czechia under-17 team.
The game is part of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, a soccer tournament for young players.
The goal was the first score in the match.
The event is being covered live and is accessible to users in the UK.

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'I hate disappointing people' - Osaka loses to Badosa

May 26, 2025

Naomi Osaka lost in the first round of the French Open against Paula Badosa. Despite a recent title win, Osaka struggled with blisters and expressed disappointment in her performance. Separately, Emma Navarro was defeated by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, and Caroline Garcia played her final French Open match, ending in a loss.

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Naomi Osaka lost to Paula Badosa in the first round of the French Open.
Osaka won her first title in almost two years earlier in May after a maternity break in 2023.
During the match, Osaka had blisters on her fingers affecting her play.
Emma Navarro lost 6-0, 6-1 to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the first round.
Navarro committed 23 unforced errors and won only 44% of her first-serve points.
Caroline Garcia played her last French Open match, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Bernarda Pera.
Garcia's best performance at the French Open was reaching the quarter-finals in 2017.

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England withstand Matthews brilliance to claim T20 clean sweep

May 26, 2025

England's women's cricket team won the third and final T20 match against the West Indies by 17 runs, completing a clean sweep of the series 3-0. England's Heather Knight scored an unbeaten 66, while Lauren Bell's bowling helped secure the victory. West Indies' Hayley Matthews played well with 71 runs.

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England scored 144-5 in their 20 overs, led by Heather Knight's 66 not out.
West Indies, needing 145 to win, scored 127-8 in their 20 overs.
England won the match by 17 runs and took the series 3-0.
Lauren Bell took 2 wickets for 11 runs, crucial in England's win.
Hayley Matthews top-scored for the West Indies with 71 runs and also took 3 wickets for 32 runs.
A rain delay affected the West Indies' chase with 48 runs needed from 26 balls.
Heather Knight experienced a hamstring issue and did not field in the second innings.
A one-day international series between the teams will start in Derby on Friday.

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Missing pregnant woman investigation upgraded to murder

May 26, 2025

The investigation into the disappearance of Fiona Pender, a pregnant Irish woman who went missing in 1996, has now been upgraded to a murder inquiry. Police are currently searching new areas near Tullamore to find her remains and are seeking more information from the public.

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Fiona Pender disappeared in August 1996 while she was seven months pregnant.
The investigation has been reclassified from a missing person case to a murder investigation.
A new search is taking place on open ground near Killeigh, close to Tullamore, Ireland.
Police have compiled thousands of documents, made more than 300 statements, and collected various pieces of evidence over the past 28 years.
Five people have been arrested and detained in connection to the investigation.
Fiona Pender was last seen wearing bright clothing and white leggings.
The police are asking anyone with information, including previous informants, to come forward.
The Irish justice minister has been briefed on these new developments and is urging anyone with information to assist the police.

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Swinney accuses Reform of racism over Sarwar advert

May 26, 2025

John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland, accused Reform UK of racism over a video advert about Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar. Both the SNP and Labour complained to Meta, Facebook's parent company, about the video, which criticizes Sarwar's links to the Pakistani community. Reform UK denies the ad is racist and has refused to take it down.

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John Swinney called a video advert by Reform UK "blatantly racist" towards Anas Sarwar.
The ad suggests Sarwar will prioritize the Pakistani community.
Both the SNP and Scottish Labour complained to Meta, requesting removal of the ad.
Reform UK denies the accusations of racism and plans to keep the video online.
The SNP's chief executive claimed the ad provokes division and racial resentment.
Other parties like the Scottish Greens and Liberal Democrats also criticized the advert.
The Hamilton, Larkhall, and Stonehouse by-election is scheduled for June 5.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and others involved were asked to respond to the accusations.

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YouTuber 'risks his life' for cheese-rolling win

May 26, 2025

Tom Kopke won the Gloucestershire cheese-rolling race for the second time, where participants chase a rolling cheese down a steep hill. Thousands watched as participants, including other winners like Luke Preece and Ava Sender Logan, raced down Cooper's Hill, with some getting injured.

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Tom Kopke, a YouTuber, won the cheese-rolling race for the second consecutive year.
The event is an annual race at Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire, where competitors chase a 3kg cheese wheel down a steep slope.
This year's race course was dry, making it more dangerous, and some people were injured.
Thousands of spectators watched the event from various vantage points on the hill.
The second men’s race was won by Luke Preece, who wore a Superman costume.
The women's race winner was Ava Sender Logan, a student from London.
Some participants required medical attention, and a spectator was taken to the hospital.
Byron Smith from New Zealand won the final men's downhill race after finishing second last year.

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Man Utd close to signing Wolves' Cunha

May 26, 2025

Matheus Cunha is close to transferring from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Manchester United for £62.5 million. Manchester United plans to pay this fee in three parts over two years, with the final payment expected by the summer of 2027.

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Matheus Cunha, a forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers, is set for a £62.5 million move to Manchester United.
The payment will be made in three parts, ending by the 2026-27 season.
Manchester United will first pay £20.8 million when the purchase happens.
Cunha has scored 33 goals in 92 appearances for Wolves.
The transfer is helped by a buy-out clause, which means less negotiation is needed between the clubs.
Cunha has publicly thanked Wolves and its fans and noted his record for goals by a Brazilian in a Premier League season.

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Ill Raducanu 'finds a way' to win French Open comeback match

May 26, 2025

Emma Raducanu returned to the French Open after recovering from injuries and won her first-round match against Wang Xinyu, despite not feeling well. Raducanu will next face defending champion Iga Swiatek in the second round.

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The French Open 2025 takes place from May 25 to June 8 at Roland Garros.
Emma Raducanu defeated Wang Xinyu with scores of 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.
Raducanu needed medical attention on court during her match because she was not feeling well.
She is ranked 41st in the world and hasn’t played in the tournament for two years due to injuries.
Raducanu was previously ranked number 10 globally and is a former US Open champion.
She will play against Iga Swiatek, the defending champion, in the next round.
Katie Boulter, another British player, aims to reach the second round as well.
Jodie Burrage, competing under a protected injury ranking, lost her opening match.

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