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Armed police at Metrocentre after firearm report

Armed officers were called to Gateshead's Metrocentre after a row over a parking space led to reports of a firearm. Five men were arrested but later bailed. Read the latest updates.

Man Shot Dead by Police in Thetford Following Crash

A man believed to be carrying a handgun was shot dead by armed officers in Thetford after a two-vehicle collision. The incident is now under independent investigation. Read the full report.

Flying Squad Guns Taken Away in Met Police Cuts

London's elite Flying Squad detectives are being stripped of firearms in a money-saving move. Insiders say armed robbers 'will be laughing' at the decision. Read the full story.

Police Scotland demands extra £140m amid budget crisis

Police Scotland faces its most severe financial crisis since its creation, with chiefs warning they need an additional £140 million annually just to maintain current service levels amid rising operational costs.

Scotland's NHS in catastrophic crisis

Scotland's NHS faces a devastating triple-threat as emergency department waiting times hit unprecedented levels, hundreds of operations face cancellation, and chronic bed-blocking cripples hospital capacity across the nation.

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