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Family of Bloody Sunday Victim Awarded £275,000 in Damages

Daniel McGowan's family awarded £275,000 after he was shot on Bloody Sunday, suffering life-changing injuries and psychological trauma. The ruling acknowledges wrongful actions by British soldiers and vindicates McGowan's innocence.

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Aberdeen University Calls for Further Talks on Staffing Budgets Amid Cost Cuts

The University of Aberdeen plans £12m savings amid staff strikes over restructuring and recruitment pauses. The university court approved consolidating schools and cutting low-enrollment courses, with further talks planned on staffing budgets and potential redundancies.

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Welsh Labour First to Publish Partial Costings for Senedd Election Policies

Welsh Labour is the first party to publish partial costings for its Senedd election policies, estimating £347m by 2030. The move prompts calls for Plaid Cymru to reveal their figures amid debate over public sector pay and hospital funding.

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Keir Starmer Heckled During Visit to Golders Green Amid Rising Antisemitic Attacks

During a visit to Golders Green, Sir Keir Starmer was heckled amid rising antisemitic attacks. The government pledged £58m for Jewish community security, while political leaders called for increased protection and debated responses to recent incidents.

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Billionaire Donor Vows to Continue Support Despite New Political Donation Limits

Christopher Harborne, major donor to Reform UK, insists new UK donation caps won't stop his support. He challenges the £100k overseas donation limit and clarifies his £5m gift to Nigel Farage for personal security.

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Inquest Reveals Details of 1972 Springhill Shootings That Killed Five

A coroner's inquest into the 1972 Springhill shootings in Belfast examined the deaths of five individuals amid family calls for truth about the Army's role during the Troubles.

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Inquest Finds Force Used Against 16-Year-Old in West Belfast Was Unreasonable

An inquest into the 1972 Springhill shootings in west Belfast found the force used against 16-year-old John Dougal was unreasonable. The inquiry examined whether victims were killed by military or paramilitary gunfire amid the Troubles' violence.

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Man Jailed 17 Years for Rape of Young Woman in Wrexham Woods

Gift Oladele, 24, was jailed for 17 years after raping an 18-year-old woman in Wrexham woods. Previously convicted, he threatened the victim but was arrested swiftly. The victim suffers lasting trauma and Judge Mills called Oladele a dangerous offender.

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Drug Kingpin Extradited from Dubai Sentenced to Six Years in Scotland

Stephen 'Jimmy' Jamieson, extradited from Dubai, jailed six years in Scotland for directing a million-pound drug gang involving cocaine, heroin, and extensive encrypted communications.

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Eluned Morgan Mistakenly Urges Vote for Plaid Cymru Instead of Welsh Labour

First Minister Eluned Morgan mistakenly urged voters to support Plaid Cymru instead of Welsh Labour during a campaign event ahead of the Senedd election on 7 May.

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Neo-Nazi Convicted of Terrorism After MI5 Sting Operation

Alfie Coleman, a 21-year-old neo-Nazi from Essex, was convicted of preparing terrorist acts after an MI5 sting led to his arrest for attempting to buy a gun in London.

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Police Question Religious Group Members in Modern Slavery Probe

Cheshire Police conducted raids on the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light group in Crewe, arresting ten over modern slavery, sexual offences, and forced marriage allegations. The investigation involves over 500 officers and includes safeguarding for affected members.

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