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Hedgehog Rescued After Four Days Trapped in Drain Pipe Using Oil and Pliers

A hedgehog trapped for four days in a drain pipe in Fife was rescued using cooking oil and pliers. Covered in 37 ticks, the adult male is now recovering well at Burntisland Hedgehog Haven.

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Burntisland Hedgehog Haven A hedgehog at the bottom of a metal pipe turning yellow from rust

Teulu'n rhoi teyrnged i feiciwr modur a fu farw ym Mynytho, Pen Llŷn

Teulu Roger Hawcroft, beiciwr modur a fu farw ym Mynytho, Pen Llŷn, yn rhoi teyrnged iddo. Roedd yn 67 oed ac aeth yn farw ar ôl gwrthdrawiad car ddydd Sadwrn 25 Ebrill. Mae Heddlu'r Gogledd yn apelio am wybodaeth i'w hymholiadau.

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Firefighters Continue Efforts to Control Wildfires in Mourne Mountains

Firefighters continue battling wildfires in the Mourne Mountains. Authorities urge caution and report fires promptly. Discussions on prevention, patrols, and government response highlight ongoing challenges.

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NIFRS Four firefighters battling a wildfire on a mountain. There is a plume of smoke rising from the flames.

Northern Ireland to Lift Bird Flu Housing Order, Ban on Bird Gatherings Continues

Northern Ireland will lift its mandatory bird housing order on 5 May 2026, while maintaining a ban on bird gatherings to control avian influenza risks.

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Getty Images 10 chickens with brown feathers in a field

Man Offered Ukrainians Money to Commit Arson on Starmer-Linked Properties, Court Hears

A Russian speaker allegedly recruited Ukrainian men to commit arson on properties linked to PM Sir Keir Starmer, with payments promised for participation, court hears.

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BBC The three men charged (from left to right): Petro Pochynok, Roman Lavrynovych and Stanislav Carpiuc

PM Defends Record as Badenoch Criticizes Election Strategy Ahead of Polls

Sir Keir Starmer defends his government's record amid criticism from Kemi Badenoch, who accuses him of squandering political capital ahead of next week's elections.

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UK Parliament/ PA Keir Starmer standing in the House of Commons.

Scottish Party Leaders’ Careers Before Entering Politics Revealed

Ahead of the Holyrood election, discover the previous careers of Scotland's six largest party leaders, from banking and dentistry to journalism and charity work.

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PA Media Six men in business suits lined up behind podiums smiling at the camera in a television studio

Dumfries Man Faces Prison for Striking Police Officer with Vehicle

Martin McGroary, 27, admitted to hitting Inspector Jonathan Edgar with his car in Dumfries last year. The officer suffered serious injuries and remains off work. Sentencing is deferred, but prison time is expected.

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BBC A police van parked across a road in Dumfries. The van is white with bright green and blue markings down the side and the word police in blue. Two officers in hi viz jackets are on the pavement to the left.

Nigel Farage Received £5m Personal Gift from Donor Before Becoming MP

Nigel Farage received a £5m personal gift from donor Christopher Harborne before becoming an MP, sparking accusations of undeclared interests amid security concerns and a firebomb attack on his home.

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PA Media Nigel Farage in dark glasses and a mustard coloured suit on a walkabout

Caldicot School Exits Needs Improvement List After Leadership Changes

Caldicot School, once plagued by violence and poor behaviour, has been removed from Estyn's Needs Improvement list following leadership changes and strict new policies introduced by head teacher Alun Ebenezer.

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BBC Alun Ebenezer wears a suit and a lanyard, smiling at the camera in front of a sign saying Welcome to Caldicot school

Byker Wall Estate Residents to Have Energy Bills Frozen in 2026-27

Newcastle City Council will freeze energy bills for 167 Byker Wall Estate homeowners in 2026-27, following refunds and fee adjustments to ease cost-of-living pressures. The council is reviewing heat networks to meet new Ofgem regulations.

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BBC The Byker Wall in Newcastle. The estate is a long wall consisting of number a number of homes. Green balconies run along the building.

Starmer Condemns Antisemitic Golders Green Stabbings as 'Utterly Appalling'

Keir Starmer and London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the antisemitic stabbings in Golders Green. Two people were injured, a suspect arrested, with emergency services and community groups responding swiftly.

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Police attend the scene where two people were stabbed in the Golders Green.

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