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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.

UK's Final Opencast Coal Mine Plan Rejected by Carmarthenshire Council

Carmarthenshire council has rejected the UK's last opencast coal mine plan at Glan Lash, citing environmental concerns and protecting rare habitats. The decision ends years of proposals and reflects a commitment to climate and community health.

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BBC A sign at the entrance to Glan Lash opencast coal mine near Llandybie, Carmarthenshire. The white sign is attached to a metal link fence, with the words 'Glan Lash mine site'. The sign also has a yellow triangle caution sign and an image of a figure wearing a safety helmet.

Man Sentenced in First UK Sex-Based Harassment Case for Asking Woman for Kiss

David Stroud received a 12-month community order after being convicted in the UK's first sex-based harassment case for grabbing a woman's hair and asking for a kiss on a train.

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PA Media David Stroud, 44, after pleading guilty to harassing a woman on a train because of her sex. He is wearing a blue zip-up top, glasses, jeans and is holding a letter in one hand and a phone to his ear with the other.

Nottingham Considers Ban on Balaclavas to Boost City Centre Safety

Nottingham City Council considers banning balaclavas in the city centre amid safety concerns raised during a public consultation on a new Public Spaces Protection Order.

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Teen Charged with Assisting Offender in Golders Green Ambulance Arson

An 18-year-old man has been charged with assisting an offender in the arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in Golders Green. Four others were previously charged over the 23 March incident.

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Schoolgirl Arrested After Knife Injuries at Manchester School

A schoolgirl was arrested after three people were injured in a knife attack at Co-op Academy in Manchester. Emergency services remain on site, with police supporting the school and confirming no wider threat.

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Google Maps Street view of Plant Hill Road - there is a zebra crossing, cars, and green verges on either side of the road.

135 Claim Compensation Over Abuse at Halifax Care Home

An expert report reveals abuse at Calderdale Council's Skircoat Lodge, with 135 compensation claims filed. Survivors share experiences; calls grow for public inquiry and apology.

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BBC Malcolm Phillips head and shoulders image wearing a coat and hat while arriving at court in a grab from footage

School Honors Fallen Naval Commando Lt Lily-Mae Fisher After Helicopter Crash

Lt Lily-Mae Fisher, Britain's only female Naval commando, died in a helicopter crash during training. Her former school and family remember her as a role model and exceptional individual.

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Royal Navy/Family handout A picture of Lily-Mae Fisher, who is smiling to the camera with her hair tied back and windswept. She is wearing a green shirt for her uniform and a lanyard that says "helicopter" on it.

MPs Warn Overcrowded Welsh Prisons Threaten Safety and Rehabilitation

MPs warn that overcrowding and staffing shortages in Welsh prisons threaten safety and rehabilitation. Delays in women's prison provision and calls for justice system devolution add to concerns.

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Getty Images A prison officer walking past cell doors, with a set of green railings to their left. They are wearing a white shirt and black trousers.