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Business leaders in Galashiels have planted a permanent, living Nordman Fir Christmas tree in the town centre after Scottish Borders Council ended its festive fir deliveries to save about £13,000 a year. The 13ft-high tree was planted with the assistance of council parks staff, who will also continue to help with lights and decorations.
Summary headline: Galashiels plants town's first living Christmas tree following council cuts
Former gang boss Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis, 63, was found guilty of one count of murder with a deadly weapon following a trial where prosecutors used his own past public admissions and memoir detailing his role in providing the weapon and coordinating the attack.
Summary headline: Duane "Keffe D" Davis sentenced to 40 years for Tupac Shakur's murder
Two thieves who carried out a series of violent offences and burglaries across Leeds over a 48-hour period in February have been sentenced to prison at Leeds Crown Court.
Summary headline: Leeds robbers jailed after violent two-day rampage
Research from the charity Age UK indicates that an estimated £40.7m in Attendance Allowance is going unclaimed in Gloucestershire, with around 8,000 eligible people missing out. Pensioners and charity representatives have highlighted a lack of awareness and a complicated application process as major barriers, while the Department for Work and Pensions has challenged the figures.
Summary headline: £40.7m of unclaimed Attendance Allowance in Gloucestershire, says Age UK
Police are investigating burglaries at Brandon and Bungay fire stations in Suffolk over the weekend, where specialist rescue equipment, power tools, batteries, chargers, and other operational items were stolen.
Summary headline: Brandon and Bungay fire stations broken into with equipment stolen
Defence contractor TBG International Limited has submitted a pre-application screening request to Fife Council to transform the decommissioned Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife into an energetics manufacturing facility. The Fife Ethylene Plant ceased production earlier after 40 years, affecting over 400 staff, with ExxonMobil expecting decommissioning to take until 2028. The proposed development would involve building process buildings and storage magazines for explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics, and will require an environmental impact assessment.
Summary headline: Defence firm proposes converting former Mossmorran chemical plant into weapons component factory
Two men died following a collision on the A49 in Dinmore, Herefordshire, involving a Vauxhall Astra, a Citroen C3 Picasso, and a DAF lorry. The driver and passenger of the Vauxhall were pronounced dead at the scene. A 59-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving while unfit through drink or drugs, and has since been released on bail while police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Summary headline: Arrest made after two men killed in Herefordshire crash involving two cars and a lorry
Emma Moore and her family created a dedicated memorial garden at their home near Bolton for their baby daughter, Mabel, who lived for just two days. Finding visits to a cemetery too far away and unsustainable, the family transformed a section of their garden beneath a willow tree with flowers, a bench, and a swing to help them remember Mabel daily and aid in their grieving process.
Summary headline: Family creates home memorial garden for baby daughter instead of using a distant cemetery
Actor Ray Winstone has been spotted filming the new Amazon Prime six-part action-comedy Danger Money in the south Wales market town of Cowbridge. Playing an ex-SAS operative named Alan "Razor" Sharp, Winstone charmed local residents, stopped for selfies, and interacted with fans on the high street, with the town standing in for a location in Herefordshire, England.
Summary headline: Ray Winstone charms locals in Cowbridge while filming Amazon Prime series Danger Money
Developers Bloor Homes have submitted plans for 1,575 homes, a primary school, sports facilities, and business land on an 89-hectare site between Shawbirch and Bratton, north of Telford. The scheme forms part of a proposed 2,100-home community and is estimated to bring over £293m in construction investment. A decision on the application is expected by 29 January following a consultation period ending on 3 November.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after emergency services responded to reports of a man on a building's roof on Foleshill Road in Coventry. The incident led to road closures and diversions for several hours before being brought to a safe conclusion.
Summary headline: Man arrested following rooftop incident on Foleshill Road in Coventry
A new community food pantry has opened in the Woodseats area of Sheffield to help residents struggling with the cost of living. The launch coincides with a Sheffield City Council report estimating that 47,500 households in the city have a negative budget, meaning they cannot afford essential costs even after maximizing benefits and cutting outgoings.
Summary headline: New community pantry opens in Sheffield as report reveals 47,500 households face negative budgets
The father of 17-year-old Dan from Freckleton, Lancashire, has thanked the BBC's DIY SOS team and hundreds of volunteers for adapting his family home so his son could finally return from hospital. Dan had spent years in a Manchester hospital following surgery to remove a brain tumour at age 13, which left him with complex disabilities and requiring non-invasive ventilation. The major renovation project allowed the family to reunite at home.
Summary headline: Dad thanks DIY SOS team as son's miracle homecoming is shown on TV
Hull City Council has approved a 35-year Community Asset Transfer (CAT) for Anlaby Park Community Library, giving the volunteers who saved it from closure in 2013 long-term control to ensure its future as a community hub. The library is currently undergoing major refurbishment, with exterior work funded by the council and interior improvements paid for by volunteers, and is expected to reopen fully next year.
Summary headline: Anlaby Park Community Library secured for 35 years by volunteer group
The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for anonymous information regarding the death of 51-year-old Adam Lucas, whose body was found in the River Leam in Leamington Spa on 15 April with injuries consistent with an assault. Warwickshire Police are investigating the death as a murder, and multiple suspects have been arrested and released on bail.
Summary headline: Crimestoppers offers £20,000 reward for information on Adam Lucas river death
A 62-year-old man has been summoned to court charged with stealing a £7,000 bronze hedgehog sculpture from the Gladwell and Patterson Art Gallery in Stamford.
Summary headline: Man due in court over alleged theft of £7,000 hedgehog statue in Stamford
Animal rescue centres across the south-west of England, including Woodside Animal Sanctuary in Plymouth and the RSPCA Cornwall Animal Centre, state that large dogs are waiting much longer to be rehomed amid a wider rehoming crisis. Charities point to high ownership costs, such as vet fees and food, alongside the need for extra training, as reasons why potential owners are put off. Larger breeds can take up to seven times longer to rehome than smaller dogs, leaving rescue facilities full and waiting lists growing.
Summary headline: Animal rescue charities in Devon and Cornwall report that large dogs are facing significantly longer waits to find new homes
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire involving a large amount of timber at a commercial premises on Hallam Fields Road in Ilkeston. Crews contained the blaze overnight and advised local residents to keep their windows and doors closed due to smoke.
Summary headline: Fire involving large amount of timber breaks out in Ilkeston
A mechanic, Neil John Lewis, has been sentenced to a 12-month community order with 100 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to fraud by false representation for issuing a fraudulent MOT certificate. The car was involved in a fatal crash in St Mellons, Cardiff, in March 2023, which killed three people—Eve Smith, Darcy Ross, and Rafel Jeanne—and left two others critically injured. Although the prosecution did not ask for the fatal crash to be treated as an aggravating factor, the judge noted the wider impact of his actions, describing it as a dereliction of his duty as an MOT tester.
Summary headline: Mechanic who falsified MOT before fatal St Mellons crash given community order
First Minister John Swinney has stated he does not have confidence that the UK is adequately protected from Russian threats, highlighting concerns over a lack of coastal and offshore protection north of Shetland. Speaking ahead of the SNP annual conference, Swinney raised worries following warnings from MI5 about Russian aggression. He also discussed defence cooperation, potential Scottish independence, and addressed upcoming winter pressures on NHS services in Scotland.
Summary headline: First Minister John Swinney says he lacks confidence that the UK is safe from Russian threats