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Man and Teen Charged with Murder of 12-Year-Old in Essex Court

Two individuals, including a 15-year-old, have appeared in court accused of murdering 12-year-old Bobby Bloomfield in Essex. The investigation remains complex as police continue inquiries.

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Essex Police A young boy wearing a white polo shirt. He has curly brown hair. Someone has their hand on his shoulder. Behind, out of focus in the background, is a medieval castle-looking building.

Brother and Sister Convicted for Assaulting Girls in Dundee Incident

Ilia Belov and his sister Nadjedzha Belova were found guilty of assaulting young girls in Dundee after a confrontation involving offensive remarks and a weapon. The siblings will be sentenced on 5 August at Dundee Sheriff Court.

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BBC A brother and sister stand outside a court building. The woman is looking around a pillar at the camera and the man is grinning

Highland Councillors Urged to Object to Beauly-Peterhead Power Line Upgrade

Highland councillors are urged to object to SSEN Transmission's major power line upgrade between Beauly and Peterhead due to visual impact concerns, despite the project's role in the £22bn Pathway to 2030 clean energy plan.

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BBC An electricity tower pictured silhouetted against a grey sky in Inverness. The structure is tall with metal lattice work and cables attached to it.

Football Coach Jailed for Violent Disorder at Asylum Hotel Protest

Lee Gower, a youth football coach, was jailed for 2 years 9 months after violent disorder at an asylum hotel protest in Epping, Essex, involving clashes with police and accusations against asylum seekers.

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Essex Police Lee Gower pictured wearing a grey T-shirt in police custody. He has brown hair and a beard.

Cynnydd o £5,000 i ddenu athrawon mewn pynciau allweddol yng Nghymru

Llywodraeth Cymru yn cynyddu cymhellion ariannol i fyfyrwyr hyfforddi athrawon mewn pynciau allweddol, gyda phwyslais hefyd ar gadw athrawon a gwella amodau gwaith.

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London Council Reclaims Social Housing Flat Rented by Sierra Leone First Lady

Southwark council has repossessed a social housing flat in Walworth rented by Sierra Leone's first lady, Fatima Jabbe-Bio, after a 12-month investigation amid questions about her residency status.

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Fatima Maada Bio speaks at a podium with a microphone

Man Pleads Guilty to Hit-and-Run with Modified Electric Motorbike in Newport

Jordan Willetts admitted to dangerous driving and hit-and-run after striking pedestrian Sam Bevan with a modified electric motorbike in Newport last November.

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A busy urban intersection with a man riding an electric scooter and several cars under a sunny sky.

Man Sentenced to 29 Years for Grooming and Trafficking Girls

Bawan Harwe jailed for 29 years for grooming, trafficking, and abusing girls aged 12-16. Accomplice Sharam Muhamadi absconded; police continue manhunt.

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South Yorkshire Police A mugshot of Harwe.

John Healey Resigns, Criticizing Starmer Government's Defence Funding

John Healey resigns as defence secretary, citing government's unwillingness and inability to fund national defence, further weakening PM Starmer amid internal disputes over the Defence Investment Plan.

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Afp or licensors Sir Keir Starmer and John Healey pictured together. Both men are wearing dark suits and white shirts, with Sir Keir in a blue tie and Healey in a red tie.

Dau frawd yn euog o achosi marwolaeth mewn gwrthdrawiad ym Mhowys

Dau frawd o Bhowys wedi cael eu dyfarnu'n euog o achosi marwolaeth Rhys Jenkins mewn gwrthdrawiad ym mis Tachwedd 2024. Cafodd ei fab naw oed ei anafu'n ddifrifol. Mae'r llys wedi gwrando ar dystiolaeth a dyfarnu euogrwydd am yrru'n beryglus a diofal.

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Council Urged to Apologise Over £465k Failed Second Home Policy

Cyngor Gwynedd faces calls to apologise after a failed second home policy costing £465k was quashed by the High Court due to flawed information presented to councillors.

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BBC Gruffydd looks at the camera. He has short grey hair, and wears a khaki zip fleece with a black top underneath. A mini roundabout and a stone building can be seen in the background.

Brothers Guilty of Causing Death and Injury in Fatal Road Crash

Two brothers racing home were found guilty of causing death and serious injury in a crash that killed Rhys Jenkins and injured his son near Welshpool in 2024.

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BBC A composite image of the drivers. On the left, Photograph showing Umar Ben Yusaf, who wears a black two piece suit, a pale grey tie and white shirt. He has a bald head and a brown long haired beard. He is leaving Mold Crown Court and his jacket blows in the wind. Grass can be seen behind him, as well as boulders and bins. On the right, Photograph showing Abubakr Ben Yusaf, who wears a navy two piece suit, a blue tie and white shirt. He has brown long hair and a brown long haired beard. He is leaving Mold Crown Court and holds a blue folder under his left arm.