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Hundreds Protest at RAF Fairford Over US Operations Against Iran

Up to 200 protesters gathered at RAF Fairford, a UK base used by the US Air Force for operations against Iran, calling for an end to the conflict amid concerns over local disruption and global escalation.

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BBC Protesters at the front of a demonstration are holding a large yellow anti-war banner, with many people following behind them.

Calls to Boycott Morrisons After Manager Sean Egan Is Dismissed Over Shoplifting Incident

Sean Egan, a Morrisons manager with 29 years of service, was dismissed after confronting a shoplifter. The decision sparked local outrage and calls for a boycott, with community members and officials debating company policy and worker safety.

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BBC Daphne Bishop stands beside her husband William outside a row of shops in Aldridge town centre. She wears a denim jacket over a pale grey top. He wears a dark blue jacket over a white striped polo shirt.

Deputy Mayor Paul Doherty Leaves SDLP Over Bobby Sands Statue Vote Dispute

Belfast's deputy lord mayor Paul Doherty resigns from SDLP over dispute on council vote regarding Bobby Sands statue, citing political tensions and community significance.

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BBC Paul Doherty, a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark jacket and blue shirt.

Woman Spends £40,000 Neutering Cats Amid Rising Feline Population Crisis

Anna Mason has spent £40,000 neutering cats amid a surge in feline populations. The RSPCA reports a 72% rise in cats needing care, with sanctuaries overwhelmed by demand and urging owners to neuter pets.

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Anna Mason A woman wearing a purple hoodie, holding an orange cat

Two Men and Three Boys Charged with Rape of Teenage Girl in Gravesend

Two men and three boys have been charged with the alleged rape of a teenage girl in Gravesend, with court appearances scheduled and custody details disclosed.

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Labour Faces Challenges as Scotland and Wales Elections Approach Amid Starmer Criticism

As elections near in Scotland and Wales, Labour faces challenges amid Starmer's leadership issues, with nationalist parties gaining ground and voters focused on public services over independence.

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BBC A treated collage of the Welsh and Scottish flags with a close up of Keir Starmer

Welsh Greens Demand Policy Gains for Government Support, Says Leader

Welsh Green leader Anthony Slaughter says the party will only support the next government if key policies on housing, transport, and environment are prioritized, emphasizing that their support "doesn't come cost free."

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PA Media Wales Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter in green shirt and grey jacket at his party's manifesto launch in March

Two Children Die in Wolverhampton House Fire on Friday Night

Two children died in a Wolverhampton house fire on Friday night. Emergency services responded promptly, but the children were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other children and a woman escaped unharmed.

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Ymgyrch yn erbyn cynllun tyrbinau gwynt uwch na Thŵr Blackpool ger Dinbych

Mae cynllun i godi pum tyrbin wynt 180m ar Fynydd Tryfan ger Dinbych wedi codi pryderon lleol am effaith y tyrbinau mawr hyn, sydd yn uwch na Thŵr Blackpool. Mae trigolion yn galw am fwy o wybodaeth a thrafodaeth genedlaethol ar ffermydd gwynt.

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Weapons Found in Nearly Two-Thirds of Cardiff School Searches Over Six Months

New data reveals weapons were found in nearly two-thirds of Cardiff school searches over six months, prompting concern from teachers' unions and volunteers working with youth.

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Fairfax Media/ Getty Images Three young men in the picture. Two of them have their arms crossed and the other is holding a small knife in his hand.

Animal Rescue Centre Appeals for £150,000 to Secure Land Amid Eviction Threat

Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Northamptonshire seeks £150,000 to buy its land amid eviction threat. The self-funded centre faces rising costs and increasing pet surrenders due to the cost of living crisis.

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Teresa Underwood A close-up of a woman holding a small white dog indoors, with large eyes and a collar with a bell. The dog is resting against her shoulder.

Planned Reforms to SEN Support in Northern Ireland Spark Debate

Northern Ireland plans major reforms to Special Educational Needs support affecting over 70,000 pupils. While intended to provide earlier, tailored assistance, unions and charities urge a pause citing concerns over workload and legal frameworks.

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Getty Images A classroom with four red cups on a table, each filled with colouring pencils.

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