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Scottish Government Allocates £1m to Support Evacuated Coalsnaughton Residents

The Scottish government has allocated £1 million to support nearly 100 evacuated residents in Coalsnaughton amid ground movement concerns. Investigations continue while temporary housing and welfare support are provided.

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BBC An aerial view of a number of residential streets with trees surrounding them

Restaurateur Fined After Near-Miss at Unmanned Level Crossing

Marius-Nelu Boncota was fined £520 and given four penalty points after a near-miss at an unmanned level crossing with faulty phones. Despite posting lookouts, he crossed as a train approached, forcing emergency braking. The court highlighted the crossing's inadequate setup.

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Google A railway crossing with metal gates on each side

Hidden Camera Discovered in Westminster Government Building

A hidden camera was found behind a ceiling panel in a Westminster government building housing the Home Office and MHCLG. Security services have been informed, and calls for urgent investigation have been made.

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BBC The photo shows a modern six-storey building, with a canopy of coloured glass panels extending from the roof.

Court Rules Givan Lawfully Rejected Integrated Education Bids in North Down

The Court of Appeal ruled that Education Minister Paul Givan lawfully rejected integrated education bids from Bangor Academy and Rathmore Primary due to insufficient Catholic enrolment, upholding previous court decisions.

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PA Media A man with grey and black hair, he is wearing a dark blazer, white shirt and red tie

Cyngor Conwy yn cadarnhau cau dwy ysgol gynradd gwledig yn Ysbyty Ifan a Betws-y-coed

Mae Cyngor Sir Conwy wedi penderfynu cau dwy ysgol gynradd gwledig yn Ysbyty Ifan a Betws-y-coed, er pryderon y gymuned a'r corff llywodraethol am effaith y penderfyniad ar y pentrefi lleol.

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Family Identified After Fatal Fall from South London High-Rise

A family of three who died after falling from a high-rise block in south London have been named as Aditi Vijay Paralkar, Rakesh Narayan Pai, and their son Sid Pai Paralkar. Police continue to investigate the incident that occurred on 27 May in Elephant and Castle.

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BBC A tall, slender residential high-rise with distinctive V-shaped spires at the top, rising high above a line of green trees under an overcast sky.

Lady Donaldson Says Sir Jeffrey Would Not Discuss Alleged Breast Touching Incident

Lady Eleanor Donaldson told police Sir Jeffrey Donaldson would not discuss an incident involving alleged breast touching witnessed by her. Sir Jeffrey denies 18 sex abuse charges spanning 1985-2008. Lady Donaldson denies aiding and abetting charges.

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PA Media Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at court on Tuesday

Teen Jailed Over Fatal Stabbing Following Firework Confrontation

Jaxon Millar was jailed for over six years after fatally stabbing Robert McNally in Paisley following a dispute involving fireworks and vandalism.

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Police Scotland Robert McNally smiles at the camera - he has dark, cropped hair and a light green jacket or tracksuit top on

Schoolgirl Arrested After Three Stabbed at Manchester's Co-op Academy

A schoolgirl was arrested after three people were stabbed at Manchester's Co-op academy. Students were locked down while emergency services responded. Injuries are non-serious, and the school closed for the day.

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Emergency services are seen outside the Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester

Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin Gwrthod Cais i Ymestyn Glo Brig Glan Lash

Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin wedi gwrthod cais cwmni Bryn Bach Coal Ltd i ymestyn gwaith glo brig Glan Lash, gan amddiffyn yr amgylchedd lleol a bioamrywiaeth.

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Man Jailed for Life for Murder and Home Explosion in Stoke Newington

Clifton George was sentenced to life with a minimum of 23 years for murdering partner Annabel Rook and causing a gas explosion at their Stoke Newington home.

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Carer Found Not Guilty of Murdering Elderly Mother on Christmas Day

Stefania Glowka was found not guilty of murdering her mother on Christmas Day 2025, after pleading manslaughter due to diminished responsibility linked to depression.

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Wiltshire Police A screengrab of police body worn video showing Stefania Glowka stood in a corridor holding a bandage or tissue to a wound on her neck. She is a woman in her 60s with grey hair and is wearing a dark top.