John Hunt’s daughter ‘upset at split from crossbow suspect and had crashed car’

The United Kingdom is on track to experience its hottest summer on record, with a mean temperature of 16.13C (61.03F), surpassing the previous record of 15.76C (60.37F) set in 2018. This trend aligns with evidence of increasing summer temperatures due to climate change, as significant cooling appears unlikely with only a week left in the season. Want More Context? 🔎

The Taliban has expressed readiness to accept Afghan refugees as part of Nigel Farage's proposed mass deportations if his Reform UK party gains power, asserting they can manage the returnees without financial compensation. Farage's controversial plan includes detaining illegal immigrants in military facilities and deporting them to countries like Afghanistan, despite potential risks to their safety upon return. Want More Context? 🔎

A 15-year-old boy named Arthur Mason from Lower Shelton tragically died after a collision with a car while riding his e-scooter on Bedford Road roundabout in Marston Moretaine on August 9. His family described him as a "kind-hearted boy" whose warmth and laughter touched many, and they are urging witnesses or anyone with footage of the incident to come forward to assist the investigation. Want More Context? 🔎

Two men, aged 61 and 46, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 39-year-old man in the back garden of a home in Whiterow Park, Trowbridge, on Bank Holiday Monday. Police are investigating the incident and have cordoned off the area, urging witnesses or anyone with relevant footage to come forward. Want More Context? 🔎

On August 26, 2025, Reform UK leaders Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf announced a controversial deportation policy targeting asylum seekers arriving illegally by small boats, proposing to disapply the UN Convention Against Torture for up to five years to facilitate mass deportations. The policy aims to effectively abolish the current asylum system by declaring those who arrive illegally ineligible for asylum, significantly altering the UK's stance on international refugee protection. Want More Context? 🔎

Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf from Reform UK outlined their strategy to combat illegal migration, revealing that migrants would be offered financial incentives to leave the country, while also detailing penalties for those who attempt to return illegally. Their approach aims to deter unlawful entry and encourage voluntary departures, emphasizing stricter immigration control. Want More Context? 🔎