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Mothers and Daughters Strengthen Bonds Through Policing Careers in Thames Valley

Two mother-daughter pairs in Thames Valley Police share how their policing careers have deepened family bonds, reshaping their experiences of Mother's Day with pride and shared challenges.

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Handout Supt Helen Kenny (left) and her daughter PC Molly Clague (right) both have blonde hair and are in their police uniform smiling at the camera and stood in front of police vehicles.

Catapults Used to Harm Pigeons Amid Rising TikTok Trend

Pigeons have been injured and killed by catapult attacks linked to a troubling TikTok trend, prompting calls for age restrictions on sales to protect wildlife.

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Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre A pigeon has a wound on its neck, and there is a white latex-gloved hand delicately touching the bird around the injury.

M1 in Derbyshire Closed Northbound After Crash, Southbound Reopens

The M1 in Derbyshire remains closed northbound after a two-vehicle crash near junctions 29 and 30. Southbound has reopened. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes.

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National Highways The M1 between Chesterfield and Staveley in Derbyshire

Lib Dems Urge UK to Build Independent Nuclear Missiles, Ending US Reliance

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey urges the UK to build an independent nuclear deterrent, ending reliance on US Trident missiles amid national security concerns.

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Lockheed Martin/PA Wire Undated handout photo of a still taken from video of the missile firing from HMS Vigilant, which fired an unarmed Trident II (D5) ballistic missile. A missile blasts above the ocean, with light and smoke behind it, over the ocean.

Mother Forgives Man Who Killed Her Daughter, Shares Letter and Journey

Kate Grosmaire forgave the man who killed her daughter Ann 16 years ago. She shares her journey of grief, forgiveness, and restorative justice, emphasizing healing and the importance of dialogue between victims and perpetrators.

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Kate Grosmaire A photo of a blonde woman looking at the camera

Remembering the Hillcrest Bar Bombing: Chaos, Loss, and Lasting Impact 50 Years On

Fifty years after the Hillcrest Bar bombing in Dungannon, survivors and families remember the tragic event that killed four, including two children, and injured dozens. A new memorial plaque honors the victims ahead of the 50th anniversary.

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Actor John Alford Dies in Prison Two Months After Sentencing

Actor John Alford, convicted of sexually assaulting two teenage girls, has died in prison two months after his sentencing at HMP Bure in Norfolk.

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Murder Probe Opened After 18-Day-Old Baby Dies in Westminster

A murder investigation is underway after an 18-day-old baby died following a fall from height in Westminster. A 43-year-old woman was arrested, and police seek information from the public.

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Swinney Pledges £500m Childcare Boost and 30 GP Walk-In Clinics if SNP Re-Elected

John Swinney pledges £500m childcare investment, doubles GP walk-in clinics, and supports Glasgow recovery if SNP wins May election.

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Getty Images John Swinney, a bald man wearing black glasses. He is wearing a navy suit and purple tie, with a saltire pin. He is standing in front of a yellow lectern - which has 'On Scotland's side' written on it- with his arms out-stretched, mid-speech.

Will Reeves Act on Energy Bills Amid Iran Conflict Impact?

The UK government is preparing for potential energy bill spikes due to the Iran conflict, with Chancellor Reeves and PM Starmer considering targeted support to protect families and businesses, learning from past bailouts amid economic uncertainty.

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BBC A montage image, Rachel Reeves is in black and white on the right, and a red treated image of a building lying in ruins in Iran is on the left

Home Office Reverses Dual National Passport Rule for UK Entry

The Home Office has reversed its rule requiring British dual nationals with EU settlement status to use a British passport for UK entry, easing travel restrictions for thousands affected post-Brexit.

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Heating Oil Support Urgently Needed for Northern Ireland Households

Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans support for Northern Ireland households facing soaring heating oil costs amid global conflict impacts. Groups urge swift, sustainable aid as prices have doubled recently.

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Getty Images A woman wearing a pink woolly jumper is touching a radiator with her left hand while adjusting the knob on the radiator with her right hand,