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• Arrest as emergency service workers targeted with fireworks on Bonfire Night

  05-11-2026 23:26 via The Standard News
  
  A police vehicle was set on fire as officers and paramedics responded to a report of an injured man in Glasgow.
  
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• Man jumps from window after Bonfire Night fire at London takeaway restaurant

  05-11-2026 23:15 via The Standard News
  
  Ten fire engines and 70 firefighters were called to the scene after a flat above a restaurant was ablaze in Finsbury Park
  
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• Nasa navigation tech trial paves the way for safer lunar landings

  05-11-2026 23:03 via The Standard News
  
  The advanced system will aid precise touchdowns and help detect and avoid potential hazards, which is critical for missions.
  
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• ‘Tough’ parts of role something King ‘relishes’, says senior palace aide

  05-11-2026 23:00 via The Standard News
  
  Charles has completed another eventful foreign tour, spending nine days in the Caribbean.
  
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• King and Queen share good humour during visit to Antigua and Barbuda

  05-11-2026 23:00 via The Standard News
  
  At the end of each day of the trip the couple shared a laugh at any mishaps, an aide said.
  
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• London footballer died of head injury, say murder police

  05-11-2026 22:50 via The Standard News
  
  A murder investigation was launched on Wednesday after the Hendon FC player died in hospital on Monday
  
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• How long will Russell Brand’s prison sentence be and what jail is he in?

  05-11-2026 22:50 via The Standard News
  
  The 51-year-old comedian has been told to expect a lengthy custodial prison sentence
  
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• How did Russell Brand evade scrutiny for so long? TV execs accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse claims

  05-11-2026 22:28 via The Standard News
  
  Women’s charities have slammed the media industry for facilitating a toxic work environment
  
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• How did Russell Brand evade scrutiny for decades? TV execs accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse claims

  05-11-2026 22:28 via The Standard News
  
  Women’s charities have slammed the media industry for facilitating a toxic work environment
  
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• Fireworks launched at police amid Bonfire Night trouble in Edinburgh

  05-11-2026 21:27 via The Standard News
  
  In Oxgangs and around Colinton Mains, bins were knocked over and set on fire in the road.
  
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• El Niño to drive up food prices in UK supermarkets for millions of people, warns Bank of England

  05-11-2026 21:07 via The Standard News
  
  ‘A quarter of UK food imports comes from El Nino-exposed regions,’ says BoE
  
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• Married couple in their 70s who grew £46,000 of cannabis sentenced

  05-11-2026 20:59 via The Standard News
  
  Mark and Marion Ayres, aged 71 and 70 respectively, had 25 cannabis plants growing in their home.
  
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• British doctor infected with Ebola in Congo being treated in London hospital

  05-11-2026 20:47 via The Standard News
  
  The medical doctor was brought to the UK on a medical evacuation flight.
  
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• Zimmer frame thrown at train attacker, jury hears

  05-11-2026 20:40 via BBC News
  
  One of the stabbing victims says "all hell's broken loose" as people locked themselves in toilets.
  
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• Footballer died of head injury, say murder police

  05-11-2026 20:23 via BBC News
  
  A post-mortem examination takes place following the death of Ezekiel Williams.
  
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• Disturbing moment police officer pushes homeless man into wall and to the floor - as he is sacked over conduct

  05-11-2026 20:13 via The Standard News
  
  The homeless man needed hospital treatment after the incident, with the officer sacked by the Met for gross misconduct
  
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• Met 'reset' means fewer police at major events

  05-11-2026 20:00 via BBC News
  
  Sir Mark Rowley says police officers are being moved to boost community policing.
  
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• 'I don't fear for my safety from online abuse - because we're so used to it'

  05-11-2026 19:38 via BBC News
  
  Britain's Jodie Burrage speaks to BBC Sport about the online abuse she received after her recent defeat - and why it no longer comes as a surprise.
  
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• Defence Minister ‘extremely concerned’ over bomb hoaxes ahead of EU meeting

  05-11-2026 19:23 via The Standard News
  
  Next week will see the largest policing and security operation in Ireland’s history as it hosts around 55 heads of state.
  
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• London commuters 'stared at phones while 14-year-old girl was attacked on train'

  05-11-2026 19:22 via The Standard News
  
  A girl was sexually assaulted in the train carriage while other passengers looked at their phones, a court heard
  
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• Russell Brand’s extraordinary downfall: From TV icon to convicted rapist

  05-11-2026 19:10 via The Standard News
  
  The Standard examines Russell Brand’s stratospheric rise and dramatic fall as the media personality is found guilty of rape
  
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• London council to spend £30m to revive major stalled regeneration project

  05-11-2026 19:07 via The Standard News
  
  The scheme was paused after the council’s main contractor went bust
  
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• Russell Brand’s lawyer explodes at journalist with furious ‘you f****d it’ outburst after guilty verdict

  05-11-2026 18:50 via The Standard News
  
  Ian Winter KC turned on award-winning journalist Rosamund Urwin outside the courtroom, saying ‘I hope you are pleased with yourself’
  
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• How long will Russell Brand’s prison sentence for rape and sexual assault be?

  05-11-2026 18:28 via The Standard News
  
  The 51-year-old comedian has been told to expect a lengthy custodial prison sentence
  
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• Henry Nowak’s family face ‘life sentence of grief’ as killer’s term increased

  05-11-2026 18:23 via The Standard News
  
  Mr Nowak’s murderer, Vickrum Digwa, had the minimum term of his life sentence increased from 21 to 25 years on Thursday.
  
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• Rapist Russell Brand faces years in jail as police probe fresh sex attack claims

  05-11-2026 18:07 via The Standard News
  
  Comedian and actor under investigation for further rapes including of a 16-year-old girl
  
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• Black cab drivers welcome decision to continue access to Bank junction

  05-11-2026 17:49 via The Standard News
  
  Campaigners fear the move would make the junction more unsafe for cyclists
  
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• El Nino to drive up food prices in UK supermarkets for millions of people, warns Bank of England

  05-11-2026 17:40 via The Standard News
  
  ‘A quarter of UK food imports comes from El Nino-exposed regions,’ says BoE
  
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• Henry Nowak’s killer Vickrum Digwa has prison term increased at Court of Appeal

  05-11-2026 17:34 via The Standard News
  
  He will now serve at least 25 years, rather than 21, for the student’s murder.
  
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• Life raft from missing fishing boat found washed up on Shetland

  05-11-2026 17:23 via The Standard News
  
  The Kilda disappeared off Lewis on October 13, with one crewmate found dead and two still missing.
  
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• Moment Russell Brand is grilled by police officers over sex attacks in custody interview

  05-11-2026 17:18 via The Standard News
  
  Footage released by Metropolitan Police after Brand, 51, guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
  
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• Vickrum Digwa’s sentence for Henry Nowak murder increased at Court of Appeal

  05-11-2026 17:15 via The Standard News
  
  The Court of Appeal heard two bids to change Digwa’s sentence.
  
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• What the Russell Brand jury didn't hear: Katy Perry and details of his addiction were kept out of trial

  05-11-2026 17:07 via The Standard News
  
  Prosecutors had initially sought to refer to the Teenage Dream singer when opening their case against the former comedian
  
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• Russell Brand found guilty of raping fan at his London home and three sexual assaults

  05-11-2026 17:01 via The Standard News
  
  Comedian and actor under investigation for further rapes, including of a 16-year-old girl, after conviction at Southwark Crown Court
  
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• Boutcher challenges ‘misinterpretation’ of PIRA remark in police log on Drumcree

  05-11-2026 16:51 via The Standard News
  
  Northern Ireland’s police chief also said files on suspects interviewed over a protest on the Garvaghy Road would be sent to prosecutors within days.
  
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• Russell Brand under investigation over further alleged rapes including attack on 16-year-old schoolgirl

  05-11-2026 16:49 via The Standard News
  
  Prosecutors are assessing whether to bring further charges against the disgraced comedian, with the Met saying its investigation ‘remains ongoing’
  
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• Met PC who taunted and hurt homeless man is sacked

  05-11-2026 16:46 via BBC News
  
  The handcuffed man was unable to break his fall and landed face-first on the pavement.
  
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• Russell Brand under investigation over further alleged rapes including attack on 16-year-old school girl

  05-11-2026 16:36 via The Standard News
  
  Prosecutors are assessing whether to bring further charges against the disgraced comedian, with the Met saying its investigation ‘remains ongoing’
  
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• Russell Brand found guilty of raping fan at London home and sexual assault in Soho

  05-11-2026 16:28 via The Standard News
  
  Comedian and actor under investigation for further rapes, including of a 16-year-old girl, after conviction at Southwark Crown Court
  
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• New photos of King and Queen show nod to host nation Antigua and Barbuda

  05-11-2026 16:27 via The Standard News
  
  The images were taken during the royal couple’s official trip.
  
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• Drunk and dangerous e-bike riders face on-the-spot fines under crackdown

  05-11-2026 16:27 via BBC News
  
  A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.
  
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• Why do veterinary fees and sausage rolls vary in price across London?

  05-11-2026 16:19 via BBC News
  
  Location is not just the only factor on why prices differ across London, as Anna O'Neill finds out.
  
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• Swinney: Scottish Government does not back ban on new oil and gas

  05-11-2026 16:18 via The Standard News
  
  The UK Government’s Energy Independence Bill would, if passed, bar any fresh licences for exploration in the North Sea.
  
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• Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault and facing years behind bars

  05-11-2026 15:46 via The Standard News
  
  Comedian and actor told he faces ‘significant custodial term’ as he is found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of one rape and three counts of sexual assault
  
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• Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assaults during showbiz career

  05-11-2026 15:42 via The Standard News
  
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• Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault after trial

  05-11-2026 15:31 via The Standard News
  
  Comedian and actor found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of one rape and three counts of sexual assault
  
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• Meghan’s half brother named as ‘person of interest’ in child abuse image claims

  05-11-2026 15:29 via The Standard News
  
  Thomas Markle Jr alerted police and the FBI to images he found in his father’s belongings.
  
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• The extraordinary rise and fall of Russell Brand

  05-11-2026 15:28 via The Standard News
  
  The Standard examines Russell Brand’s stratospheric rise and dramatic fall as the media personality is found guilty of rape
  
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• Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

  05-11-2026 15:27 via The Standard News
  
  Comedian and actor found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of one rape and three counts of sexual assault
  
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• Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

  05-11-2026 15:22 via The Standard News
  
  His victims came to court to reveal how Brand had forced them into sexual activity.
  
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