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The IndependentTuesday, 11 August 2026
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PC Harper killers’ release is ‘spitting in face of police’
Former colleague of officer fatally dragged down lane by teenage burglary suspects condemns ‘absolutely outrageous’ failure to keep them behind bars – as No 10 claims it cannot stop early release
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Running dry: Now three-quarters of England in drought
Howden reservoir in the Pennines looks empty and parched yesterday as alerts are issued for a fifth heatwave
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Silent epidemic Why Gen-Zers are saying 451 fewer words each day
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