Major fallout for Afghans in US after National Guard shooting | Donald Trump

NewsFeedThe shooting of two National Guard troops in Washington DC by a suspected Afghan national has had major repercussions for recent Afghan immigrants to the US. Here’s what we know so far.Published On 27 Nov 202527 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share Source link

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Former Dorset PC’s failures ‘put victims at risk’, hearing told

Sarah Spina-MatthewsSouth of EnglandDorset PoliceA misconduct hearing was held at Dorset Police's headquartersA former police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct for recording inaccurate details in safeguarding notices, placing victims and potential victims at "significant risk".Mike Gardiner, who resigned as a PC from Dorset Police in December 2023, was the subject of a misconduct hearing at the force's headquarters in Winfrith this week. The force said that on three occasions in August 2023, Mr Gardiner completed…

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Torquay taxi driver suspended after conduct complaints

A taxi driver has had her licence suspended with immediate effect following a series of complaints.Torbay Council's regulatory sub-committee made the decision after viewing CCTV footage of two traffic incidents, including the driver reversing into oncoming traffic at a Torquay taxi rank and a near-miss at Paignton railway station, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service.Other allegations included sleeping in her cab while on duty, refusing card payments, failing to queue properly, and aggressive behaviour.The unnamed driver, who denied…

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Tom Harrison: Truro City defender returns to fitness after knee injury

Truro City defender Tom Harrison says he is ready to help the club climb off the bottom of the National League. The 24-year-old has recovered from a serious knee injury he suffered in late February which needed surgery.Having missed the National League South title win last season Harrison has spent two months of this campaign on loan at sixth-tier Chippenham Town to restore his fitness.He returned to Truro's first team on Tuesday in their 3-0 National League Cup…

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Experts analyse extraordinary wartime career of Winston Churchill in new podcast

The extraordinary career of Winston Churchill and the events which led to him becoming Britain’s leader during World War Two are the focus of a fascinating new podcast. Churchill: The Finest Half Hour brings together two leading international academic experts on the politician Professor Richard Toye and Dr Warren Dockter. They analyse in detail Churchill’s dramatic rise to power and bring global audiences fascinating facts and fresh insights into the career of one of the most remarkable figures…

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Calls for traffic action to protect school children in Plymouth

Councillors have called for more protection for children following reports of illegal parking on double yellow lines and zigzags near schools.Councillor Chris Wood's motion asking Plymouth City Council for increased enforcement and a public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of illegal parking was backed by all members.While he recognised enforcement was taking place, Wood said the situation outside many schools "remained unacceptable".The council has employed a dedicated enforcement officer to cover five schools in the Ham and…

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Henry Arundell on ‘pride’ of England return and feeling ‘settled’ at Bath

Arundell was one of England's brightest prospects when he signed for Racing in 2023 following the collapse of his former club London Irish, with his blistering pace catching headlines instantly. Then aged just 20, Arundell scored seven tries in 10 appearances for England - including five in a pool match against Chile in September 2023 on his World Cup debut.The move to France meant he was ineligible for England until he signed for hometown club Bath to return…

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Man, 53, dies after van hits wall at Sidbury

A 53-year-old van driver has died after his vehicle left the road and hit a wall, police have said.The crash happened on the A375 at Sidbury near Sidmouth in east Devon at about 14:30 GMT on Wednesday, the Devon and Cornwall force said.It said the driver, a local man, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and his next of kin had been informed.Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash which happened as the van…

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Seafront darkness after fault and Christmas ‘dubs’ return

BBCStreetlights on Burnham seafront have not been workingHere's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media.Our pick of local website storiesOur top three from yesterdayWhat to watch on social media Source link

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University of Exeter to support businesses in Somerset with new ‘Innovation Hub’

The University of Exeter is reaching into Somerset to support businesses and economic growth through the launch of a new Innovation Hub. The Somerset Innovation Hub, led by Exeter Innovation in collaboration with Somerset Council and SETsquared Bath, will help businesses across Somerset harness innovation, develop new products and services, and drive regional economic growth. From its base at the Firepool Centre for Digital Innovation in Taunton, the Innovation Hub will deliver a two-year programme of innovation services and events that support Somerset’s entrepreneurs, start-ups…

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County Championship: Notts to start title defence against Somerset

There will be a notable change in the women's One-Day Cup next summer with Yorkshire joining the eight teams granted tier one status for the 2025 season.It means the first fully professional women's 50-over Roses match will take place against holders Lancashire at Old Trafford on Saturday, 25 April, with the return game on 12 September.Yorkshire won the League Two trophy last season, beating Glamorgan by nine wickets at Worcester, with Erin Thomas hitting an unbeaten 62. In…

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