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A 39-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of Khasha Smith, a mother-of-three from Edinburgh, who was last seen on October 10, 2023. Police believe she is deceased, although her body has not been found. The suspect is set to appear in court on Monday.
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A 12-year-old boy received a 12-month referral order and a curfew for his role in rioting following the stabbing deaths of three girls in Southport. The violence erupted after misinformation spread on social media about the suspect's identity. The boy's father was also ordered to pay compensation to a local mosque.
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Over 180 council-run libraries in the UK have closed or been handed to volunteers since 2016, with many more facing reduced hours. Authors like Lee Child and Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce emphasize the importance of libraries as community spaces for learning and social interaction, particularly in deprived areas.
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The UK government has voted to limit winter fuel payments to pensioners on specific benefits, affecting over 10 million people. This decision aims to save £1.5 billion amid a £22 billion financial shortfall, raising concerns about the welfare of vulnerable seniors this winter.