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Forbes speaks of ‘heartbreak’ as Labour rejects independence talks

The Deputy First Minister warned Labour of the ‘peril’ of ignoring Scottish voters if her party won a majority of seats on Thursday.

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'Don't use social media to report antisocial behaviour': Police urge use of 'official channels' to report incidents

Police say they have taken action to deal with ongoing reports of antisocial behaviour in a part of Telford.

Boy accused of stabbing Sydney student faced previous charges, officials say

The boy is the third Australian child to be accused of a stabbing attack linked to online radicalisation since April.

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Braverman urges Tories to prepare for ‘reality and frustration of opposition’

Former home secretary Suella Braverman has urged the Conservative Party to “read the writing on the wall” and “prepare for the reality and frustration of opposition”.

What to expect on the General Election campaign trail on Wednesday

Here is your guide to the main developments expected in the General Election campaign on Wednesday.

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Shropshire Star general election comment: Rishi Sunak’s out but can we trust Keir Starmer?

Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party has lost the moral authority to lead this country. The question is – can we trust Labour under Keir Starmer to take the UK forward?

Man in court accused of arson over shocking Telford house fire

A man has appeared in court accused of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire ripped through a house in Telford.

Shropshire fire service advertises for two senior officers amid investigation into WhatsApp messages

Shropshire's fire service is looking to recruit two new senior officers on £108,000-a-year.

Danger driver who hit 100mph in a 40mph residential area avoids jail

A man who drove dangerously at speeds 'in excess' of 100mph in a residential area has avoided a prison sentence.

Telford Travelodge burglar took laptop and car keys from room then made off in stolen £15,000 Toyota

A woman who burgled a hotel room, stole a laptop and car keys then made off in the £15,000 Toyota is in custody.

'I hold my hands up to everything': Drink driver injured when he crashed into pole gets ban

A drink driver who was injured after crashing his car into a pole has been fined and banned from driving.

£235m expected to be withdrawn from ATMs as voters go to polls on Thursday

The predicted ATM withdrawal total is expected to be lower than it was on December 12 2019, when the last general election was held.

Driver failed to provide breath sample to police after being stopped in Wellington town centre

A motorist who failed to provide a breath sample to police will face sentenced later this month.

Plan to demolish part of 'outdated' care home is approved on appeal

Plans to demolish part of a Shrewsbury care home and replace it with a new building will go ahead after a year-long planning wrangle was eventually resolved by Government inspectors.

Where I expect 'Portillo Moments' to happen on general election night

Tomorrow’s the big day. Voters can look forward to delivering a swathe of Portillo Moments as they eject a ruling party that’s left us all worse off after 14 years in charge.

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Donaldson to attend court for committal hearing in historical sex charges case

The number of charges the former DUP leader will face has grown from 11 to 18.

General election records and historical benchmarks

The record for the largest majority won by a single party at a general election is 210 in 1924.

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New government must fully back push for 100% renewables, say Greens

Climate change will be the ‘most urgent and severe’ issue to face whoever is Prime Minister after July 4, the party’s co-leader said.

Scots can ‘end Tory nightmare’ on Thursday by voting Labour, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking on the eve of the General Election.

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Cheers greet Boris Johnson’s appearance at Conservative campaign event

The former prime minister, who has been largely absent from the campaign trail, was greeted by warm applause and cheers at the National Army Museum.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Sir Ed Davey ‘so moved’ by reaction to care campaign

As election campaigns come to an end, Sir Ed Davey said: ‘I am so proud that the Liberal Democrat campaign has brought care out of the shadows.’

Change is in your hands, Labour tells voters as campaign enters final day

Sir Keir Starmer will conclude a whirlwind tour of the country on Wednesday in a final bid secure Labour’s return to power after 14 years.

Sunak makes last ditch plea to voters not to back ‘unchecked’ Labour majority

The Prime Minister is to warn in one final campaign stump speech against allowing Labour a so-called supermajority in Parliament.

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Mother of Jay Slater speaks of ‘pain and agony’ while son missing on Tenerife

Debbie Duncan said the land search for her son has been called off, but thanked the Guardia Civil who she said had ‘worked tirelessly’.

Three die in clashes following Mauritania election result

Following the violence, mobile internet access was blocked on Tuesday as authorities vowed to arrest those behind the violence.

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Judge delays Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until September

Donald Trump had been scheduled to face sentencing July 11 on his New York conviction on felony charges of falsifying business records.

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Lebanon charges US Embassy gunman with affiliation to Islamic State

Lebanese soldiers shot and arrested the gunman in early June.

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UN experts say Russia violated international law by imprisoning US reporter

The five-member group said Mr Gershkovich’s US nationality has been a factor in his detention.

Man accused of stabbing Sir Salman Rushdie rejects plea deal

Hadi Matar, 26, has been held without bail since the 2022 attack, in which he is accused of stabbing Sir Salman more than a dozen times.

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Petrol prices: West Midlands drivers urged to buy fuel as costs predicted to rise

Drivers in the West Midlands are being urged to buy fuel “sooner rather than later” as a 10-week run of falling prices has ended, dashing hopes of a return to pre-pandemic levels.