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Rare Pine Snakefly Spotted in Inverness Garden, a UK Rarity

A rare Pine Snakefly, Atlantoraphidia maculicollis, known for its snake-like movement, was spotted in an Inverness garden. This predatory insect lives high in pine tree canopies and is one of only four snakefly species recorded in the UK.

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Grace McKenzie The snakefly has a long body and a head that resembles an ant's head. It has long, delicate wings. It is resting on top of a black railing outside a back door. A brown garden fence is visible, but slightly blurred in the background.

Man Charged with Rape of Teen on Great Yarmouth Beach Appears in Court

A 34-year-old man, Madalin Ilinca, appeared in court charged with the rape of a teenage girl on a Great Yarmouth beach. Norfolk Police are investigating related sexual assault allegations and have arrested another man connected to the case.

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Facebook Madalin Ilnica, who has short dark hair and is wearing a dark jacket with a hood, which is down, looks at the camera.

Families Condemn Appeal by Paddleboard Owner Behind Four Fatalities

Families express distress after a failed appeal by paddleboard company owner convicted of gross negligence manslaughter causing four deaths in hazardous conditions in 2021.

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Darren Wheatley Nicola with Oscar and Ffion. Ffion is a baby in a yellow sun hat and t-shift being held in a baby carrier. Oscar has brown hair and is wearing a white t-shirt with a cactus on it. Nicola has a brown bob haircut and is wearing sunglasses. All are smiling.

Sikh Group Demands Public Inquiry into Henry Nowak’s Death in Police Custody

A Sikh group demands a public inquiry into the death of Henry Nowak, killed in police custody in Southampton. The case raises concerns over weapon classification, police conduct, and community impact amid rising tensions and calls for transparency.

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PA Media A Sikh man wearing an orange turban at a march in London. He is looking into the camera.

Fire at South London Recycling Plant Disrupts Rail Services

A fire at a south London recycling plant caused major rail delays, with 100 firefighters tackling the blaze and services disrupted until at least 22:30.

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PA Media Silhouette of a firefighter in a raised mechanical crane platform spraying a stream of water downwards against a thick blanket of smoke. The bright sun glows through the hazy, orange sky above the dark silhouette of a building.

Key Highlights from the Makerfield By-Election BBC Debate

Five candidates debated key issues in the Makerfield by-election, covering immigration, anti-social behaviour, local ties, cost of living, and local delicacies in a live BBC event.

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BBC The candidates sit in the BBC North West TV studio on a crescent-shaped sofa. Jake Austin has dark hair, a dark blue suit, white shirt and mauve tie. Andy Burnham has dark hair and spectacles with a blue suit and white shirt. Robert Kenyon has brown hair and a beard, and is wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and navy blue tie. Michael Winstanley wears a black suit, white shirt and dark blue tie. Sarah Wakefield has light brown trousers, olive green blouse and purple jacket.

David Sullivan’s Sunday Sport Sold Sexualized Images of Underage Girls

David Sullivan’s Sunday Sport published sexualized images of underage girls, pushing legal limits. Allegations of misconduct span decades, with Sullivan denying claims. His ownership of West Ham and adult industry career face renewed scrutiny.

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Composite image of David Sullivan and tabloid headlines in the background

Major Revisions Expected for Wales' New GCSEs Amid Burnout Concerns

Wales plans major changes to its new English Language and Literature GCSE after concerns over staff and pupil burnout due to increased assessments. The WJEC exam board is consulting on reducing oracy tasks and supervision requirements, with changes expected for Year 10 students from 2026.

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Getty Images A teenage girl writing on paper while sitting at a desk during exam in classroom. She has one hand on her head and has a concentrated expression. She wears a green jumper and has dark hair pulled back in a ponytail.

Dyn 27 oed yn gwadu treisio menyw ar faes Eisteddfod Boduan 2023

Mae Emlyn Jones, 27 oed, yn gwadu pedwar cyhuddiad gan gynnwys treisio menyw ar faes Eisteddfod Boduan 2023. Mae'r achos yn parhau yn Llys y Goron Caernarfon.

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Police Probe Possible Link Between Orange Hall and GAA Club Graffiti Attacks

Police are investigating a possible link between sectarian graffiti attacks on an Orange Hall and a GAA club in Rasharkin, County Antrim. Both incidents are under inquiry with authorities appealing for witnesses.

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West Ham Co-owner David Sullivan Faces Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Multiple women have accused West Ham co-owner David Sullivan of sexual misconduct spanning decades. Sullivan denies the claims and resigned as West Ham joint chair amid the investigation.

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Getty Images David Sullivan, a man with swept-back grey hair wearing a dark coat and a navy tie, pictured at the London Stadium, West Ham's home ground.

Care Worker Jailed 25 Years for Assisting Child Abuse at Skircoat Lodge

Malcolm Phillips, former children's home manager, avoids prison due to unfitness for trial, while assistant Linda Brunning is jailed 25 years for aiding child abuse at Skircoat Lodge between 1976-1994. Victims speak out about lasting trauma and urge others to come forward.

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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