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Travellers seize meadow; village petting zoo goats vanish

Fury erupts in a picturesque Buckinghamshire village after an unauthorised Traveller encampment occupies a protected wildflower meadow. The invasion coincides with the mysterious disappearance of two beloved goats from the local petting zoo, leaving resid

Evicted 'tribe' sets up new camp just 30 yards away

A self-proclaimed 'tribe' evicted from their woodland camp in a major police operation has defiantly set up a new settlement mere metres away, sparking fresh local tension and concerns over a prolonged standoff with authorities.

LA Residents Furious Over Homeless Camp Stealing Power

Furious residents of a Los Angeles neighbourhood demand action after a sprawling homeless encampment is found illegally tapping into their electricity, raising safety fears and highlighting the city's ongoing crisis.

Stormzy's football club in crisis after travellers dump rubbish

Rapper Stormzy's non-league football club, AFC Croydon Athletic, faces a crisis after an illegal traveller encampment left the stadium buried under piles of waste and human faeces, forcing training cancellations and health hazard warnings.

Travellers occupy Green Belt field in Essex defying council

A group of travellers has illegally set up an encampment on protected Green Belt land in Essex, transforming it into a makeshift caravan park. Local authorities have launched legal action to remove them from the field in Crays Hill, near Billericay.

Travellers occupy public football pitches in Basildon

A group of travellers has set up an unauthorised encampment with a dozen caravans on public football pitches in Basildon, Essex, prompting the local council to initiate urgent legal proceedings for their removal.

Travellers occupy Surrey park amid police standoff

A group of travellers has set up an unauthorised encampment in a Surrey park, leaving local authorities and police struggling to enforce eviction due to legal constraints. Residents express frustration as caravans remain on public land.

Badenoch attacks Starmer over Channel migration policies

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch criticises Labour leader Keir Starmer for his approach to Channel crossings, claiming Labour's policies encourage illegal migration. Home Office data reveals a surge in small boat arrivals.

Baby dies after illegal FGM – outrage grows

A one-month-old baby girl has tragically died after bleeding to death following an illegal female genital mutilation (FGM) procedure. The shocking incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for stricter enforcement against FGM practices.

Man caught smuggling 850 turtles in trousers

A man was arrested in a shocking attempt to smuggle 850 live turtles in his trousers. The bizarre wildlife crime highlights the dark side of illegal animal trade.

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