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Care Worker Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Vulnerable Woman with Brain Disorder

Robert Wilson was convicted of sexually assaulting Yvonne Carnie, a vulnerable woman with a progressive brain disorder, while she was in care. Her family expressed deep anger over the abuse and lack of support, with Wilson's sentencing set for June.

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UK Ministers Criticize Rachel Reeves’s Year-Long Rent Freeze Proposal

Senior UK ministers, including Steve Reed and Matthew Pennycook, have criticized Rachel Reeves’s proposed year-long rent freeze, with Downing Street also ruling it out. The debate has sparked speculation about Reeves’s future amid political and market concerns.

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Large Gorse Fire in Aberdeenshire Prompts Window Closure Advisory

A large gorse fire broke out near Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire, prompting residents to keep windows closed due to heavy smoke. Four fire engines and a specialist unit responded to the blaze near residential areas.

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Nurse Details How Killer Concealed Psychosis Before Deadly Attacks

A nurse told a public inquiry that Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in Nottingham in 2023, was skilled at hiding psychosis symptoms. Despite multiple hospital admissions and care coordination, issues with medication compliance and discharge procedures were highlighted.

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Farage Urges Reform Member to Apologise for Controversial Social Media Comment

Nigel Farage urges Reform member Arron Banks to apologise for a controversial social media comment that sparked racism accusations. Farage also discusses potential Reform-Conservative cooperation in Wales ahead of the Senedd election.

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Nigel Farage Referred to Standards Watchdog Over Undisclosed £5m Gift

Nigel Farage has been referred to the parliamentary standards watchdog over an undisclosed £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, sparking calls for investigation and transparency from rival parties.

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Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Fatal Crash While Using TikTok

Ismaeel Malik was jailed for eight years after causing a fatal crash on the A12 near Kelvedon while using TikTok and other apps. Norman Case died from head injuries in the collision, which occurred as traffic was stationary. Malik admitted dangerous driving.

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Stephen Fry Sues CogX Over Stage Fall Injuries Seeking £100,000

Sir Stephen Fry has filed a personal injury claim seeking up to £100,000 after falling from a stage at the CogX Festival in London, sustaining multiple fractures. The case involves CogX Festival Ltd and Blonstein Events Ltd, with legal proceedings underway.

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Minister: Immediate Abolition of Leasehold System in England and Wales Not Feasible

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook states immediate abolition of leasehold in England and Wales is nearly impossible, outlining a gradual reform approach including easier conversion to commonhold and caps on ground rents.

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Golders Green Jewish Community Voices Safety Concerns After Stabbing Attack

Following a stabbing attack in Golders Green, the Jewish community expresses fear and calls for stronger action amid rising antisemitic incidents in north London.

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Wildfires Persist in Welsh Elan Valley Beauty Spot on Fourth Day

Firefighters continue battling wildfires in Wales' Elan Valley on the fourth day, with helicopter water drops and area closures in effect amid dry conditions.

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Stormont Department Confirms Satisfaction with Culvert Safety Measures at Noah Donohoe Inquest

The Noah Donohoe inquest revealed the Department for Infrastructure was satisfied with culvert safety measures near where the boy disappeared in 2020, despite expert suggestions for additional fencing and concerns over public access risks.

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