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Man Hospitalized with Serious Injuries After North Belfast Stabbing

A man was seriously injured in a stabbing on Kinnaird Avenue, north Belfast, on 8 June. One arrest has been made, and police continue investigations. DUP councillor Jordan Doran condemned the violence.

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Getty Images A PSNI badge on a brick wall.

BT Phone Upgrade Blocks Calls to Elderly Aunt for Over Two Months

An elderly woman has been unable to receive calls for over two months after BT switched her to Digital Voice. Despite over 20 calls to BT, the issue remains unresolved, affecting her care and social life. BT has agreed to compensation after a botched installation.

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A crucial line was cut when BT switched the phone to Digital Voice.

Man Alerts Neighbours After Lightning Sparks Roof Fire in Carmarthenshire

Stuart Dunn alerted neighbours after lightning struck a roof in Carmarthenshire, causing a fire that spread rapidly. Emergency services responded, and no injuries were reported despite significant damage.

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Stuart Dunn Stuart Dunn has short brown hair and is wearing a grey hoodie. He is stood outside a house and smiling, looking at the camera.

Anita Manning’s Auction House Faces Criticism for Selling Human Remains

Anita Manning's Glasgow auction house faced criticism after listing human remains for sale, raising ethical concerns about provenance and legality. Experts and officials condemned the sale, prompting withdrawal of the items and calls for legislative reform.

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Great Western Auction A box with human bones in it, including a skull and a guide to anatomy

Apêl padlfyrddio yn achosi poen i deuluoedd mewn galar

Mae gwrandawiad apêl cyn-berchennog cwmni padlfyrddio wedi achosi poen pellach i deuluoedd pedwar a fu farw mewn damwain ar Afon Cleddau Wen yn 2021. Nerys Bethan Lloyd, a gafodd ei charcharu am 10 mlynedd a chwe mis, gwrthodwyd ei apêl yn ddiweddar.

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Cyngor Gwynedd i benderfynu ar gau Ysgol Y Garreg gyda dim ond dau ddisgybl

Cyngor Gwynedd yn disgwyl cadarnhau cau Ysgol Y Garreg, ysgol leiaf y sir, gyda dim ond dau ddisgybl yn mynychu cyn y symud i ysgol uwchradd.

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Gorlenwi a phrinder staff yn tanseilio diogelwch yng ngharchardai Cymru, meddai adroddiad

Adroddiad gan Bwyllgor Materion Cymreig San Steffan yn tynnu sylw at orlenwi a phrinder staff yng ngharchardai Cymru sy'n tanseilio diogelwch a chanlyniadau adsefydlu.

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New Driving Test Booking Rules Aim to Reduce No-Shows and Cut Wait Times

New UK driving test rules limit swaps to nearby centres to reduce no-shows and cut wait times, addressing a 3.2% no-show rate and waits over five months.

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Getty Images A young woman sitting behind the wheel of a car about the take her driving test. A male driving test examiner is going through a checklist first.

Zelensky Thanks UK for Strong Support After Meeting King Charles III

Ukrainian President Zelensky met King Charles III at Windsor Castle, thanking the UK for its strong support and planning to invite the King for a state visit amid ongoing talks with European allies.

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PA Media Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stands side by side with King Charles after a private meeting at Windsor Castle.

Badenoch Calls to Scrap Public Sector Equality Duty in Upcoming Speech

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch plans to scrap the Public Sector Equality Duty, citing its role in promoting divisive agendas. Labour prepares a new strategy focusing on socio-economic equality in the civil service.

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Teacher Shortages Force Scottish Schools to Cut Subjects and Adjust Timetables

Scottish secondary schools face a crisis as teacher shortages force cuts to subjects like maths, science, and computing. Education leaders call for urgent national action to boost recruitment amid unfilled training places and timetable adjustments.

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PA Media Three female students sitting in a classroom with their back to the camera while a female teacher writes on a board in the distance. The pupils are wearing school uniform and two have their right hands raised.

Justice Pursued in Scottish Fishing Trawler Modern Slavery Case

After a nine-year legal battle, a Scottish fishing trawler case reveals modern slavery claims against TN Trawlers. Key figures admitted breaches of human trafficking and safety laws, highlighting systemic exploitation of migrant fishermen.

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BBC Two men shown side-by-side in a split portrait, both facing the camera outdoors in front of a blurred building. The man on the left has a short haircut with a grey beard and is wearing a light-coloured patterned shirt, while the man on the right has short hair, a trimmed beard, and is wearing a dark quilted jacket over a shirt.