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The deputy chief constable of a police force where an officer and two staff have been sacked for contacting sex workers with no proper policing purpose said their work phones had been analysed as part of the investigation. Greater Manchester Police’s anti-corruption drive saw a further eight officers suspended, including a superintendent, while two other staff members are under investigation.Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods told Radio Manchester the behaviour was “not compatible with being a police officer”.But he said there was often a lot of “legitimate” police contact with sex workers, because “they are often victims, often vulnerable and often…

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Andrew Parsons/Kensington PalaceVisiting the troops has become an annual fixture for the future kingPrince William joined the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards at their Christmas party for a festive pint.The Prince of Wales, who is the regiment’s colonel, was also on hand to dish out dessert to the junior ranks at Combermere Barracks in Windsor on Thursday.He became Colonel of the Welsh Guards two years ago, assuming the role from his father King Charles when he became monarch.Posting on social media, the prince said he was “proud to be colonel of regiment – and to serve pudding to them this year”.”A…

Pritchard put down an early marker at the European Rowing Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in May.The Welshman burst out of the start line on day one by setting a new world record of eight minutes 47.88 seconds to qualify for the final with ease.That time was significantly quicker than the previous world best of 8.50.38 set by Ukrainian Roman Polianskyi, but also smashed the 9.03.84 Pritchard had recorded in winning his Paralympic gold in Paris the previous year.Two days later came the final and Pritchard upped the tempo again, lowering the world record mark to 8:40.38 as he claimed his…

Newly elected Reform UK councillor David McLennan has declared that the “old parties are dead” after securing a decisive breakthrough victory in West Lothian. Mr McLennan said the result showed voters across Scotland had finally “had enough of the ideological parties that came before” and were actively seeking something different.The comments come after Reform UK has secured its first-ever electoral victory in Scotland, marking what the party feel is a breakthrough moment north of the border.Mr McLennan claimed the Whitburn and Blackburn seat on West Lothian Council after Thursday’s by-election, garnering 1,177 first-preference votes under the single transferable vote system.The…

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Octopus Energy has confirmed all customer energy bills will be cut next year, by an average reduction of £134, as a result of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget reforms last month.During her fiscal statement, the Chancellor confirmed the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme would be scrapped, as well as certain green levies, with the Government to fund more of the Renewables Obligation (RO) through general taxation.Under the ECO, large suppliers are required to fund energy efficiency upgrades for low-income households to combat fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions, Examples of these upgrades include insulation and heat pumps.As well as this, the…

M&S has launched a new tipple that’s perfect for anyone looking to cut back on alcohol without sacrificing sophistication.Cygnet Infinity, a premium non-alcoholic botanical spirit, hit M&S Foodhalls across the country this week, priced at £32.The luxury drink was co-founded by classical singer Katherine Jenkins OBE and features an impressive blend of Manuka Honey, Lion’s Mane, Siberian Ginseng, and Schisandra.Offering “more, not less”, it’s designed to stand alone as an alcohol-free option rather than trying to mimic traditional gin, making it ideal for non-drinkers and those enjoying “mindful indulgence”.What makes this spirit truly special is the “extraordinary care” taken in…

A police chief constable on a £170,000-a-year salary has asked to retire for a single day – before being reappointed to her role – to protect her pension.North Wales Police Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman will “retire” on 15 January and be “re-hired” on 17 January if the process is approved. The move is legitimate under the national Retire and Rehire Scheme and will prevent her pension pot reducing. It matures after 30 years’ service but reduces for each consecutive year of additional service. By enforcing a break, it will be frozen at its maximum amount.Figures from the Office of the…