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M25 motorway in Buckinghamshire experiences significant disruptions following a rush-hour crash, causing lane closures and delays. Alternative routes advised due to considerable congestion and oil spillage on nearby M40 motorway. Stay tuned for updates.

Two teenage boys, Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, were sentenced for raping a fifteen-year-old girl in Leamington Spa. Despite admitting to the crime, they were initially allowed to remain free for a month, sparking public outrage. The Shadow Home Secretary criticized the decision, emphasizing the importance of womens safety. The victims lawyers sealed the attack footage to prevent public unrest. Jahanzeb received ten years and eight months, while Niazal got nine years and ten months. The case raises questions about handling serious offenses and preventing future incidents.

Whistleblower reveals chaos in UK asylum hotels: failed seekers disappearing, taxpayer costs soaring

Austrias new law bans girls under 14 from wearing headscarves in schools, sparking controversy. The measure, aimed at Islamic head coverings, passed with a large majority, despite opposition from the Green party. The law, set to take effect in September, has been criticized as discriminatory and divisive by human rights groups and Muslim communities. Supporters argue it protects girls from sexualization, while opponents see it as oppressive and an expression of anti-Muslim sentiment.

West Midlands Police uncover plot to convert blank-firing pistols into live weapons, leading to the arrest and sentencing of Banaras Malang. Malang, a 33-year-old man, was found guilty of possessing nine Turkish-made blank-firing pistols, which were ready to be converted into deadly firearms. The weapons, known as top-venting blank firers, were declared prohibited items in 2025 due to their potential for conversion into live firearms. Malang had exploited a vulnerable man to facilitate illicit purchases, including ammunition-making equipment and specialized machinery for conversion. Since 2021, UK law enforcement has recovered over 800 such weapons linked to criminal activity, with at least four killings attributed to converted blank-firing guns in the past four years.

Urgent appeal for witnesses: A man in Nailsea suffered a fractured skull after a car collision in a supermarket car park. Authorities seek dashcam footage and eyewitness accounts from December fourth, 6 PM. Call 101, quote reference 5225346934.

Labours Treasury watchdog, Meg Hillier, criticizes Chancellor Rachel Reeves for causing market turmoil with Budget psychodrama. Hillier accuses Reeves of exaggerating a black hole in public finances to justify tax increases, leading to confusion and economic uncertainty.

Crowborough Shield group launches legal challenge against governments plan to house asylum seekers at military camp, citing lack of consultation and potential environmental harm. Home Office remains committed to ending hotel accommodation for migrants amidst growing community tensions and legal battles.

Sad news from Leicestershire, England: Authorities confirm the discovery of a body believed to be eighty-five-year-old Glenda Keal, missing for five days. Keal was last seen on December 7th, getting off a bus in Hinckley. Police found her body in Brick Kiln Street, with no signs of foul play. Her family requests privacy as they grieve.