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Woman Witnessed Mother’s Murder by Father, Then Lived with Him After Prison

Gemma Ahern witnessed her father fatally stab her mother at age three, then lived with him after his release. Now 36, she campaigns for Jade's Law to suspend parental rights of convicted killers to protect children and families.

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Gemma Ahern A woman with brown hair stares at the camera

Oil Crisis Forces Families to Pay Double for Heating Fuel Amid Supply Shortages

Families in rural Wales face heating oil shortages and soaring prices amid supply cancellations and global conflicts, with some paying double and fearing winter hardships.

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Police Fired Tasers Twice Before Shooting Glasgow Hotel Attacker, Inquiry Reveals

An inquiry revealed police fired tasers twice at Badreddin Bosh during a 2020 Glasgow hotel attack before firearms officers fatally shot him. Five people were stabbed, including a police constable who survived. The inquiry examines the police response and decisions made.

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Police Scotland Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh

Over 100 Labour MPs Urge Starmer to Secure Time for Assisted Dying Bill Vote

Over 100 Labour MPs warn PM Starmer that failing to pass assisted dying legislation risks undermining public trust. The bill faces delays in the House of Lords amid over 1,200 amendments, with supporters urging parliamentary time for a decision.

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EPA Campaigners outside the houses of Parliament hold pink placards reading "My dying wish: Legalise assisted dying".

Boy Who Died on River Tay Could Not Swim More Than 33ft Without Aid

An inquiry revealed that Kayden Walker, who died on a River Tay activities day, could not swim more than 33ft unaided and was wearing a personal flotation aid but not a lifejacket. Safety assessments and warnings were also examined.

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COPFS Kayden Walker looking directly at the camera. The picture is filtered with a brown-grey filter over the top and several white marks. Kayden is 12 years old and has dark eyes and dark hair covering his forehead.

Man Convicted of Murdering Five-Week-Old Daughter with Over 40 Broken Bones

Sean Jefferson, 35, and Amy Leigh Clarke, 34, from Staffordshire, were found guilty in connection with the death of their five-week-old daughter Darcy-Leigh Jefferson, who suffered over 40 broken bones and a fatal brain injury.

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Court Hears Debate Over Affection in WhatsApp Messages Between Natalie McNally and Stephen McCullagh

In court, a police officer noted a lack of affection in WhatsApp messages between Natalie McNally and Stephen McCullagh, who denies murdering her. Defence highlighted numerous loving exchanges, including declarations of love and pregnancy news.

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Pacemaker Natalie McNally. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a long khaki coat and standing on a beach.

Paedophile Nathan Bennett Jailed 24 Years for Abuse at Bristol Nursery

Nathan Bennett, a paedophile who abused five children at a Bristol nursery, was sentenced to 24 years. Judge Hart called him 'evil' and highlighted the extreme vulnerability of the victims. Families and the nursery group responded to the case and its safeguarding implications.

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Journalist: IRA Members Found Gerry Adams' Denials 'Insufferably Hypocritical'

Investigative journalist John Ware testified that IRA members found Gerry Adams' denials of IRA membership "insufferably hypocritical" during a civil case over 1970s-90s bombings.

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Heating Oil Price Surge Strains Finances in South-West England

Heating oil prices in south-west England have more than doubled due to the Iran conflict, pressuring rural households. The government pledges £53m aid for vulnerable families amid rising costs.

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BBC An anonymous man wearing navy blue overalls, green rubber gloves and a yellow high-vis jacket unscrews the cap of an outdoor green heating oil tank.

Starmer Announces £17m Aid for NI Heating Oil Costs Amid Rising Prices

The UK government announced a £17m support package for Northern Ireland to assist low-income households with rising heating oil costs amid global price surges. Officials express concerns over funding adequacy and call for swift, targeted action.

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Getty Images A large plastic heating oil tank in a garden with its top open and a hose filling it.

Stormont Minister and Committee Chair Clash Over £81m Energy Bill Support

Stormont's economy minister and committee chair clashed over the handling of £81m UK funding to reduce energy bills amid accusations of delay and misinformation.

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