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Man Pleads Guilty to Driving Bulldozer into Village Pub

Daniel Morgan admitted driving a bulldozer into the New Inn pub in Cefn Rhigos, causing significant damage. He pleaded guilty to several charges and awaits sentencing on 20 April.

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BBC Front of New Inn pub with lettering attached to wall of long building painted cream colour. The front porch has been destroyed and debris is strewn across the path leading to the entrance.

Swinney Seeks UK Talks on US Military Use of Prestwick Amid Iran Airstrike Concerns

First Minister John Swinney seeks UK government clarity on US military use of Prestwick Airport amid evidence of support for US-Israeli airstrikes in Iran. Calls grow for a ban as Scottish Greens demand transparency and action.

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Stu Smith A large grey US Air Force military jet aircraft against a cloudy grey blue sky above a telegraph wire on Prestwick.

Starmer Meets Northern Ireland Leaders Ahead of UK-Ireland Summit in Cork

Sir Keir Starmer meets Northern Ireland politicians ahead of the UK-Ireland summit in Cork, focusing on cooperation post-Brexit and addressing fuel price concerns.

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PA Media Three people in formal wear posing for a photograph inside in front of a mirror. The man in the middle has grey hair is wearing glasses. The woman on the left has blonde hair and the woman on the right has brown hair.

Minister Defends PM's Handling of Mandelson US Ambassador Appointment

Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds defends PM Starmer's handling of Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment amid Epstein relationship concerns and ongoing investigations.

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PA Media Lord Mandelson wearing glasses, a dark coloured coat, a grey jumper and a shirt.

Dŵr Cymru Ordered to Pay £44.7m Over Serious Failures by Ofwat

Dŵr Cymru has been ordered to pay £44.7m following serious failures in wastewater asset management, with Ofwat citing unacceptable breaches and excessive storm overflow discharges. The company has agreed to a remediation package and will not pass costs to customers.

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Aberdeen University Staff Strike Over Cuts Amid Financial Challenges

University of Aberdeen staff have begun a four-day strike over proposed cuts amid ongoing financial challenges. The university aims to achieve break-even by 2028 through savings and severance schemes, while seeking to minimize disruption to students.

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Getty Images Outside view of King's College at Aberdeen University's historic Old Aberdeen campus.

Police Scotland Fined £66K After Sharing Detective’s Phone Data with Accused Colleague

Police Scotland was fined £66,000 after sharing Detective Lianne Gilbert's sensitive phone data with a colleague she accused of rape, causing her trauma. The ICO found the force failed to protect her personal information and delayed breach notification.

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Thorpe St Andrew School to Reopen After Pupil Stabbing Incident

Thorpe St Andrew School will reopen after a pupil was stabbed. A 15-year-old boy was arrested, and police and support teams will be on site to assist students and staff.

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Shaun Whitmore/BBC A police car is parked outside a school building

Glasgow Primary School Develops Inclusive Model for ASN Pupils

Scotland faces rising numbers of pupils with additional support needs. Glasgow's Corpus Christi primary has developed Room 1, an adapted classroom integrating ASN children into mainstream education with tailored curricula and inclusive practices.

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BBC Gayle Macdonald standing in front of a colourful classroom wall mural that reads “WELCOME TO ROOM 1,” with bright yellow, blue, and red lettering, cloud illustrations, and cushions arranged along the wall.

Creu mannau diogel ar-lein yn allweddol i atal cam-drin plant, nid gwaharddiad

Llywodraeth Cymru yn lansio strategaeth hir dymor i daclo cam-drin plant yn rhywiol, gan ganolbwyntio ar greu mannau diogel ar-lein yn hytrach na gwahardd cyfryngau cymdeithasol i blant.

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Expert Clarifies Education Reforms in Northern Ireland Are Not Right-Wing

Lucy Crehan, who reviewed Northern Ireland's curriculum, insists education reforms are not right-wing but focus on equality and closing the disadvantage gap. She supports comprehensive schools and acknowledges academic selection's ongoing impact.

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Heating Oil Prices Surge and Deliveries Cancelled Amid Middle East Conflict

Heating oil prices have surged and deliveries cancelled for many UK households amid Middle East conflict, causing hardship especially for vulnerable customers reliant on kerosene heating.

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BBC A delivery driver pulls the hose out of a small oil tanker lorry as it is parked by the side of a residential street.