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An 87-year-old man was kidnapped and assaulted while walking home from a mosque in Oldham, Greater Manchester, on September 15. He was forced into a black car, threatened, and later dumped in West Yorkshire. A suspect has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident as isolated.
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Multiple car accidents across the UK have resulted in several fatalities, including a 16-year-old girl in West Yorkshire and three pedestrians in Anglesey. Authorities are investigating the incidents and appealing for witnesses as communities mourn the losses. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about road safety.
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Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has unveiled plans to empower local authorities across England to regain control over bus services, reversing decades of deregulation. This initiative aims to improve service reliability and accessibility, with successful models already in place in Manchester and other regions. The legislation is expected to be introduced soon.