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Teenager Allegedly Gang-Raped in Paris KFC Toilets

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly dragged into a KFC toilet and gang-raped by four men in Paris. Police arrested suspects after passers-by found the traumatised victim. Read the full report.

Tekmar wins €8m offshore wind contract, outlook improves

County Durham's Tekmar Group secures an €8m contract for a major UK offshore wind farm, boosting its order backlog to £29m. CEO Richard Turner says the firm is on a much stronger footing than a year ago. Read the full update.

DWP's new anti-fraud powers to save £1.5bn

The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.

Virgin Money Club M account fee rises to £14

Virgin Money is increasing the monthly fee for its Club M packaged current account by £1.50 to £14 from February 2026. Find out what the change means for your banking costs and included benefits.

Dudley's £8k Parish Council Plan Soundly Rejected

A row erupts in Dudley as a £8,000 consultation for a new Cradley parish council is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Calls for apologies over 'waste' of taxpayer cash. Full story.

Public pension bill hits £200k per UK household

Analysis reveals the UK's unfunded public sector pension liability has surged to £5.8 trillion, burdening each household with £203,000. Experts warn of an intergenerational betrayal. Read the full report.

Sex offender jailed for traumatising teen girl

Andrew Murray, 31, sent a sexually explicit video to a 13-year-old girl after a random phone call. He was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Read the full story.

UK Black Friday Scam Warning: Stay Vigilant

Cybersecurity experts issue urgent warning as UK online scams surge ahead of Black Friday. Learn how to protect your personal data and avoid sophisticated phishing attacks.

UK Black Friday Scams Warning: 5 Key Threats

UK households warned as Black Friday scam searches surge by 37%. Cybersecurity experts reveal 5 major fraud tactics and how to protect yourself during the sales.

5 Plants to Protect From Winter Frost

Garden centres urge covering five specific plants before winter frost arrives. Expert tips on using fleece, bubble wrap, and mulch to save your garden from cold damage.

Government bans ticket resale for profit

New UK laws make it illegal to resell event tickets above face value. The crackdown on industrial-scale touting could save fans £112m annually. Find out how this affects you.

Mum gets £100 Tesco Christmas food for £4

Discover how a savvy mum of six used Tesco Clubcard points to slash her £96 Christmas food shop to just £4. Learn her money-saving tricks anyone can replicate.

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