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Scotland's Parties Intensify Final Campaign Week Ahead of May 7 Election

Scotland's political parties intensify final campaigning ahead of the 7 May Holyrood election, with 440 candidates and 29 parties contesting. Key leaders outline policies on NHS, childcare, taxes, and independence referendum plans.

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Denbighshire Council Clarifies Intent of New Welsh Language Policy

Denbighshire Council defends its new Welsh language policy aimed at increasing Welsh use among staff, clarifying it encourages learning rather than enforcing compulsory use.

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Stormont Urged to Act Swiftly on Northern Ireland's Social Housing Shortage

Colm Gildernew highlights urgent need for action on Northern Ireland's social housing shortage amid limited budget and unmet targets.

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Arron Banks' 'Welsh lad?' Comment Deemed Racist by Reform Candidate

Arron Banks' 'Welsh lad?' comment in response to a Plaid Cymru video has been called racist by a Reform candidate. Party leaders and other political groups have issued statements condemning the remark and discussing its implications.

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Tories Propose Stricter Household Benefit Cap to Save £1bn Annually

The Conservatives propose tightening the household benefit cap, limiting exemptions and requiring work from all able adults to save £1bn annually, amid political debate over welfare reforms.

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Man Charged After £1m Cocaine Seizure and Child Image Offences

A 30-year-old man was charged after police seized suspected cocaine worth £1 million and found indecent images of children in County Tyrone. He faces multiple drug and child-related offences and will appear in court on Monday.

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Police Investigate Possible Link Between Drive-By Shooting and Stabbing Incidents

Police are investigating a possible link between a drive-by shooting on Coldharbour Lane that injured four people and a stabbing on Acre Lane that left a 33-year-old man critically injured. Both victims remain in life-threatening condition, with no arrests made yet.

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Reform Candidate Labels Arron Banks' Social Media Comment Racist

James Evans, a Reform UK Welsh candidate, called Arron Banks' social media post racist, prompting political reactions and calls for accountability within the party.

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Polanski Urges Against ‘Globalise the Intifada’ Chant Amid UK Political Tensions

Green Party leader Zack Polanski discourages the chant 'globalise the intifada' amid UK political tensions. Labour braces for local election losses; SNP eyes new independence referendum. Police response to Golders Green attack and political reactions spark controversy.

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Flats Evacuated After Motorbike Fire in Kilsyth Block

A motorbike was set on fire inside a Kilsyth block of flats on Rennie Road, prompting evacuation and a police appeal for information.

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Polanski Maintains Concerns Over Police Handling of Golders Green Attack

Zack Polanski maintains concerns over police conduct during the Golders Green attack arrest, despite apologizing for a critical social media post. The incident involved a stabbing attack declared a terror incident, sparking political debate over protests and language used.

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Homes Evacuated and Bomb Disposal Unit Deployed in Bristol Incident

A police incident in Bristol has led to the evacuation of homes on Sterncourt Road and deployment of a bomb disposal unit. Authorities advise avoiding the area.

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