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Fruit and Veg Driver Retires Early After £1m Lotto Win, Plans Racehorse Purchase

Paul Wynne, a 58-year-old fruit and veg delivery driver from Deeside, retired early after winning £1 million on the National Lottery. He plans to buy a racehorse share, travel to New York, and support his family financially.

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Anthony Devlin Paul pictured at a racecourse alongside his two sons, they all holding glasses of champagne and smiling. Paul is bald and stands in between his two sons who both have short dark hair. They are all wearing white t-shirts with navy blue jackets. Covered racecourse stands can be seen behind them.

UK Experiences Warmest Day, Hill Snow, and Blood Rain in 48 Hours

The UK experienced its warmest day of the year, hill snow, and Saharan dust with blood rain in a 48-hour period, alongside dry spells and a mixed weekend forecast.

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A photo showing Thursday's warm sunshine and Friday's hill snow

US B-1 Lancer Bomber Arrives at RAF Fairford for Defensive Operations

The US B-1 Lancer bomber has landed at RAF Fairford, UK, authorized for defensive strikes on Iranian missile sites amid rising regional tensions.

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Reuters A large bomber aircraft is pictured with a bright light shining as it approaches a runway at an airbase.

Ian Huntley Taken Off Life Support After Prison Attack, BBC Reports

Ian Huntley, convicted of the Soham murders, is near death after a prison attack and removal from life support. The BBC reports details of the assault and his past attacks in high-security prisons.

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PA Media A man with short dark hair staring off into the distance in front of a white wall and wearing a dark collared T-shirt.

Rats as Large as Rabbits Infest Newport Street Amid Persistent Fly-Tipping

Residents of Newport's Pottery Road report rat infestations and persistent fly-tipping, with council enforcement and national campaigns underway to address the escalating waste disposal issues.

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Shane Williams Big rat running around a street full of rubbish

Hundreds Protest in Edinburgh After Knife Attack at Cobbinshaw House

Hundreds protested outside Cobbinshaw House in Edinburgh after a stabbing left two hospitalized. Mustafa Kokoneh, 23, faces multiple charges including attempted murder and appeared in court Wednesday.

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PA Media Dozens of people, some of them waving Scottish flags, gather outside a block of flats

Tory Peer Lord Chadlington to Quit After Lords Probe into PPE Contract Breaches

Tory peer Lord Chadlington will resign from the House of Lords after a probe found he breached conduct rules over PPE contracts during the pandemic, leading to a recommended one-year suspension.

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Getty Images An old picture of Lord Chadlington, wearing a black suit jacket, a white shirt a block and white polka dot tie and a white pocket square.

17-Year-Old Boy Arrested After Lockdown at Ysgol Maesydderwen in Ystradgynlais

A 17-year-old boy was arrested after a lockdown at Ysgol Maesydderwen in Ystradgynlais following threats made over digital communications. The school was locked down for safety, with no injuries reported. The boy has been released on bail as investigations continue.

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Met Questions Three Women Over Alleged Role in Mohamed Al Fayed Abuse Case

Three women have been interviewed under caution over allegations of facilitating sexual abuse by the late Mohamed Al Fayed, with 154 victims identified and investigations ongoing.

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Man to Receive £225k Settlement Over Alleged Abuse at Belfast Catholic School

A man alleging abuse at St Patrick's Training School in Belfast during the 1970s will receive a £225,000 settlement after suing the De La Salle Order, Diocese of Down and Connor, and Department of Justice for failures to protect him.

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BBC The High Court in Belfast. It is a white building with large back gates. It is situated on a main road beside a pedestrian crossing.

Trainer 'Filled with Rage' Before Dog Walker Assault, Court Hears

Trainer Evan Williams denies assaulting dog walker Martin Dandridge, who suffered a fractured arm during a December 2024 incident on Williams's property. Prosecutors allege Williams acted in rage due to lamping suspicions; Williams disputes the claims in court.

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Press Association Evan Williams wearing a flat cap. He has short white hair and is wearing a navy jacket.

Ministers Propose More Life Peers to Resolve Hereditary Peers Bill Deadlock

Ministers propose creating more life peers to break the deadlock on abolishing hereditary peers in the House of Lords, aiming to rebalance party representation and pass the bill before the spring parliamentary session ends.

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Getty Images Peers dressed in red ceremonial robes sit in the House of Lords chamber ahead of the State Opening of Parliament in July