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July 20, 2023

Nigel Farage accuses Coutts bank of closing his account over his political views. MP Tobias Ellwood apologizes for praising Taliban governance. Stolen motorbike worth £9,000 recovered in police raid. Police appeal for help identifying body found in tent. Conservatives face tough by-elections in three seats.

"Nigel Farage Accuses Coutts Bank of Closing Account Over Political Views"

Nigel Farage has accused Coutts bank of closing his account due to his political views, sparking a debate about banks determining who they do business with based on customer views.

"MP Tobias Ellwood Apologizes for Praising Taliban Governance"

Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood has apologized and deleted a video in which he praised the Taliban's governance of Afghanistan, expressing regret for the backlash he faced and emphasizing the need to acknowledge errors.

"Stolen Motorbike Worth £9,000 Recovered in Police Raid"

A stolen motorbike worth £9,000 was recovered in a police raid, along with other stolen bikes, highlighting the importance of bike security measures.

"Police Appeal for Help in Identifying Body Found in Tent"

Police in Lincolnshire are appealing for the public's help in identifying a body found in a tent, treating the death as unexplained and urging anyone with information to come forward.

"Conservatives Face Tough By-Elections in Three Seats"

The Conservatives are facing tough by-elections in three seats they currently hold, with potential implications for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and insights into voter sentiment ahead of the next general election.