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The families of victims from the 1994 RAF Chinook ZD576 crash, which killed 29 people including 25 British intelligence personnel, are pursuing legal action against the government for not conducting a public inquiry. They allege that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) failed to ensure the helicopter's airworthiness, as prior warnings about its safety were ignored. The families seek accountability and transparency regarding the crash, with demands for the release of sealed documents related to the...

SummaryDetectives are investigating an unexplained house fire in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, that resulted in the deaths of 15-year-old Ann Eyre and a 67-year-old woman. The blaze occurred on St Patrick’s Way, prompting emergency services to respond around noon on Friday. Friends have paid tribute to Ann, describing her as a bright and beautiful soul, while police have informed the victims' next of kin and requested privacy for the families during this difficult time. Full Article

Apple has issued an urgent warning for all iPhone users regarding a security vulnerability in the operating system, necessitating the immediate download of the iOS 18.5 update to protect personal data from potential cyber threats. The update, released on May 12, addresses vulnerabilities that could allow malware to exploit users' devices through malicious media files, impacting app performance and device memory. This upgrade is crucial for all models from iPhone XS and is also available...

A man has died and a young boy was injured following a suspected shooting at the Fairgreen shopping centre in Carlow, Ireland, around 6:15 PM. Emergency services, including the bomb squad, were called after reports of a man with suspicious items strapped to his body; he reportedly died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The area has been cordoned off for safety, and authorities are urging anyone with footage of the incident to share it with the...

A suspected arson caused a significant fire at St James Retail Park in Northampton, forcing the evacuation of animals and staff from Pets at Home and Dunelm during peak shopping hours. Eleven fire crews battled the flames, which resulted in damage to several stores, though no injuries were reported. Three individuals have been arrested on suspicion of arson, and police are seeking information from the public, particularly regarding a man who reportedly saw suspicious activity...

In Hartlepool, three German Shepherds escaped from a property and attacked several people, resulting in injuries. Armed officers responded to the incident on Sheriff Street and advised residents to stay indoors while they secured the area. Cleveland Police confirmed that the dogs have been seized and that none were harmed, ensuring the immediate threat to the public was eliminated. Full Article