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Police officer firing a Taser

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Thames Valley Police says the electric stun guns proved to be "effective" in preventing violence.

  • 11h11 hours ago
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Police officer firing a Taser

'Appropriate' to arm volunteer police with Tasers

Thames Valley Police says the electric stun guns proved to be "effective" in preventing violence.

  • 11h11 hours ago
  • Oxford

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  • Commissioner says too few police to protect women
  • Taser roll out amid officer assault rise
  • Force to double number of Taser officers

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Shani Warren

Man guilty of 1987 body-in-lake murder

A 66-year-old is convicted of killing Shani Warren, who was found bound and gagged.

  • 12h12 hours ago
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A fireball over homes in Berkshire
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Fireball in sky caught on camera over the south

Social media users have posted video and pictures of a fireball over southern England.

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Lib Dem-led coalition set to run council

The coalition is set to include 23 Lib Dems, three Labour councillors and two independents.

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The Berkshire Care Home, Wokingham

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Berkshire Care Home provides support for 58 elderly people, some of whom have dementia.

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Ultra-runner breaks British 100-mile record

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  1. Posted at 16:17 17 May16:17 17 May

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    From promise to nightmare - the story of Crossrail

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    Parents support knife amnesty after son's death

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    Queen attends first Platinum Jubilee celebration

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    French painting found in hall could sell for £50k

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    Queen attends Royal Windsor Horse Show

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    Crossrail receives final authorisation to open

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