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Parent calls proposed closure of Newbuildings primary school 'a bitter blow'

Parents and school leaders have reacted with dismay to a proposal by the Council for Catholic Maintained Schools to close St Columba's Primary School in Newbuildings by August 2027, citing declining enrolment from 64 pupils in 2015/16 to 37 today.

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Ciaran Flanagan is wearing a grey suit and black T-shirt. He is standing in a church. He has shoulder length dark hair and is wearing black-rimmed glasses.

Home Secretary demands police use all powers to tackle anti-migrant protests

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has directed police to use all available powers against anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth. Police are considering bans on face coverings and enhanced intelligence gathering ahead of potential further demonstrations.

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A group of people in black clothing wearing black balaclavas. A number of police officers are in the crowd.

Woman attacked in serious sexual assault while walking dog in Blantyre

A woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault while walking her dog near a park in Blantyre on Tuesday evening. Police are appealing for witnesses and information about a white male suspect.

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a open area of grass with a playpark in the distance, in a residential area.

Four people hospitalised after stabbing on Bromley High Street

Four people have been taken to hospital following a stabbing on Bromley High Street in London. Paramedics and the London Air Ambulance attended the scene on Thursday afternoon.

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Actor says Welsh first minister rejected offer to discuss toxic chemical poisoning claims

Michael Sheen told Parliament that Wales' first minister initially rejected his invitation to discuss toxic PCB contamination claims before the documentary aired. Scientists now estimate 20,000 high-concern contaminated sites exist across the UK.

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Michael Sheen looks at the camera. He is wearing a green scarf and a plaid red shirt and a coat over the top. Behind him is a waste site which is fenced off.

Officers assaulted by football fans at Stirling station

Police are appealing for witnesses after two officers were attacked by a large group of football supporters at Stirling railway station on Sunday evening during an arrest.

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Two arrested in London over suspected assistance to Iranian intelligence service

Two people arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service have been released on bail. The arrests follow a separate March investigation into alleged surveillance of Jewish sites.

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ATM Ripped From Essex High Street Building in Early Morning Raid

A cash machine has been torn from a building next to a funeral directors in Halstead, Essex, in an early morning raid. A telehandler vehicle was used in the theft, which caused significant structural damage. No arrests have been made, and police are appealing for witnesses.

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Glasgow boy with rare condition finally meets his Spider-Man hero Tom Holland

Nine-year-old Noah Connell from Glasgow, who lives with a rare genetic condition, finally met his hero Tom Holland at a private charity event after missing him at a film premiere. The encounter, organised by The Brothers Trust, proved deeply meaningful and reportedly inspired Noah to achieve a ph...

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Noah Connell, who has short, blond hair, is in his wheelchair with a stunt man dressed as Spider-Man, complete with mask, posing next to him. Noah is wearing a Spider-Man T-shirt and blue jeans and is smiling

Fascism rising in UK, Church of England bishop warns after port protests

A Church of England bishop has warned that fascism is rising in the UK, condemning the "twisted theology" of self-described Christian patriots who demonstrated at south coast ports. Arun Arora linked the incidents to a broader pattern of nationalist unrest threatening social cohesion.

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Dover anti-migrant protest on 5 September 2026.

Two Norfolk men died after failed 999 escalation on Snowdonia ridge, inquest finds

An inquest has heard that two young men who died on a Snowdonia ridge during winter conditions attempted to call 999, but police failed to escalate the alert properly. Eddie Hill, 20, and Jayden Long, 19, from Norfolk, fell on Crib y Ddysgl on 19 February. The coroner has referred North Wales Pol...

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A black and white photo of Eddie and Jayden, smiling side by side. They are both holding pints or beer. Jayden has a hat on and has short stubble and is wearing a black hoodie. Eddie has short dark hair and is wearing a jumper.

Swinney calls on PM to create legal framework for Scottish independence referendum

First Minister John Swinney has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham requesting a meeting to establish a legal mechanism for Scottish independence referendums, following Burnham's recent comments suggesting such a vote could be considered if public opinion shifts decisively.

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