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Our response to Russia is better late than never, but will it be enough?

The full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s Russia may appal us, but it should not shock anyone. Putin has clung to power for well over twenty years and has continually display the same pattern of behaviour. Undoubtedly the Russian regime is culpable for the outrageous invasion of an independent nation on the European continent, but undoubtedly they have been emboldened by a lack of action over not just months, but years and decades.

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Tribute to men who died following Didcot Collapse

Today (23rd February) marks the 6th anniversary of the partial collapse at Didcot A power station which claimed the lives of Michael Collings, Ken Cresswell, Christopher Huxtable and John Shaw.

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Murder investigation update - Milton Keynes

Earlier today (12/2) I visited the site in Milton Keynes of yesterday’s shocking murder and spoke to officers at the scene. I am being updated by Thames Valley Police on the progress of the investigation. This afternoon the Force have issued an update.

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