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Ex-British Army Officer Alleges Gerry Adams Served on IRA Army Council

A former British Army intelligence officer alleges Gerry Adams was on the IRA army council authorizing bombings in Great Britain. Adams denies involvement. Victims seek legal ruling on his liability for 1973 and 1996 attacks.

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Calls for Better Protection as Scottish Heating Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Conflict

Rural Scottish households face soaring heating oil prices amid Middle East conflict, prompting calls for better consumer protections and long-term shifts to alternative heating solutions.

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Police Chief Stresses Full Probe into Ex-Officer's Sexual Offences Is Vital

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher stresses the necessity of a full investigation into a former officer's alleged sexual offences to uphold public trust. The Police Ombudsman is leading a complex inquiry involving multiple victims and serious allegations from 2000-2009.

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Getty Images Jon Boutcher speaking into multiple microphones. He is wearing his PSNI uniform - a white shirt with black and gold details, a black tie and is wearing glasses. He has grey hair.

16-Year-Old Boy Arrested After Girl Stabbed at Norwich School

A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a teenage girl was stabbed at a Norwich school. The girl was hospitalized with minor injuries, and police are investigating the incident.

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Met Office Issues Wind Warnings as UK Faces Gales and Wintry Weather

The Met Office has issued yellow wind warnings as gusts up to 70mph hit UK coastal areas, causing travel disruptions and a return to wintry weather with snow on higher ground later this week.

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Glasgow Central Low Level Trains Resume While High Level Station Remains Closed After Fire

Glasgow Central's low level platforms have reopened after a fire damaged the adjacent building, but the high level station remains closed due to safety concerns. Services continue with adjustments as emergency teams work to secure the site.

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BBC A fire engine blocks a city street that is cordoned off with red-and-white tape. A “Road Closed” sign stands in the foreground. In the background, firefighters use an aerial platform to spray water onto a severely damaged and partially burned multi‑storey building, with debris scattered on the road.

Northern Ireland Households to See £30 Annual Cut in Electricity Bills

Northern Ireland households will receive a £30 annual electricity bill reduction through a UK government scheme requiring new legislation, with implementation expected later this year or next. The DUP has criticized the slow progress.

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Police Investigate Unexplained Death After Glasgow Flat Fire

Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man after a fire at a Glasgow flat. The blaze was extinguished, but the man died at hospital. Inquiries continue with a report to the Procurator Fiscal. The incident follows a recent fire at Glasgow's Central Station.

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Google A modern multi‑storey apartment building with large glass windows and stone cladding on a quiet city street corner. A few parked cars and road signs sit in the foreground, with older historic buildings visible to the right and cloudy sky overhead.

Loyalist David 'Dee' Stitt Cleared as Inciting Hatred Charge Dismissed

David 'Dee' Stitt, a prominent loyalist, has had a charge of inciting religious hatred dismissed due to procedural errors, ending the prosecution over a 2024 social media post.

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Yellow Wind and Rain Warning Issued for North Wales Thursday

A yellow weather warning for wind and heavy rain is in effect for north Wales from 05:00 to 20:00 GMT Thursday, with gusts up to 70 mph expected and possible travel delays and power outages.

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Met Office A map showing the northern part of Wales and a yellow area covering the top corner (Pwlheli and Holyhead) all the way across the top towards Manchester

Emergency Services Respond to Incident at Thorpe St Andrew High School

Emergency services have responded to an incident at Thorpe St Andrew High School in Norwich, with students reportedly under lockdown. Norfolk Police confirmed the scene and road closure; the school trust is investigating.

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Wynedd Woman Sentenced for Cosmetic Treatment Fraud

Carol Edwards from Wynedd was sentenced to a community order after pleading guilty to fraud for providing unlicensed cosmetic treatments using Fraxin instead of Botox.

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