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Watchdog Reveals Andrew Sub-Letting Royal Lodge Cottages and Rental Details

The National Audit Office reveals Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sub-let cottages on the Royal Lodge estate and details rental arrangements for non-working royals' palace residences.

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Toby Melville / Reuters head and shoulders picture of Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor against a black background, he wears a suit and red tie, taken in Australia in 2018.

Three Men Charged with Violent Disorder After Henry Nowak Protests

Three men—Connor Bishop, Reece Robinson, and Noah Etherington—have been charged with violent disorder following protests in Southampton after Henry Nowak's murder sentencing. The protests followed police footage showing Nowak's arrest and sparked political debate.

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PA Media Police and protestors clashing in Southampton during a protest following the death of Henry Nowak.

Ofqual Monitors Marking of Challenging A-Level Maths Exam Amid Petition

Over 19,000 sign petition demanding review of a challenging A-level maths exam. Ofqual monitors marking and Pearson commits to fair grading reflecting exam difficulty.

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Getty Images Blue exam chairs and individual tables are laid out in a sports hall ahead of an exam

US State Department Condemns 'Two-Tier' UK Policing After Henry Nowak Murder

The US State Department condemns 'two-tiered policing' in the UK following Henry Nowak's murder, highlighting ideological bias concerns and ongoing investigations into police conduct.

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Floral tributes and photographs are laid outside Portswood Police Station

UK Faces Most Dangerous Security Threats Since Cold War, Military Chief Warns

UK's Chief of Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton warns the country faces its most dangerous security threats since the Cold War, citing increased Russian incursions and evolving warfare tactics.

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PA Media A file photo of Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton speaking on stage at an event

Curlew Eggs Hatch After Firefighters Save Them from County Fermanagh Wildfire

Four curlew eggs saved from a wildfire in County Fermanagh have hatched successfully. Conservationists plan to release the chicks into the wild, marking a hopeful milestone for this endangered species in Northern Ireland.

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Sliabh Beagh Curlew Conservation Trust and RSPB Two curlew chicks. They are beige and light brown coloured.

Treth y Cyngor: Ystyried Ailbrisio a Diwygio Rheolau Llety Hunanarlwyo

Llywodraeth Cymru yn ystyried ailddechrau ailbrisio treth y cyngor yn 2028 ac adolygu rheolau ar gyfer llety hunanarlwyo, gyda phwyslais ar greu system degach a dulliau arloesol o ariannu cartrefi cymdeithasol.

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Cais cynllunio tai yn Aberystwyth wedi'i dynnu'n ôl ar 1 Mehefin

Mae cais cynllunio i godi dros 70 o dai newydd ar gae Erw Goch yn Aberystwyth wedi'i dynnu'n ôl ar 1 Mehefin ar ôl gwrthwynebiad gan y gymuned leol a cheisiadau i ddiogelu'r ardal fel maes pentref.

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Family Urges Caution After Teen Drowns in Scottish River Amid UK Water Deaths

Ben Glen, an 18-year-old who feared water, drowned in the River Nith. His family urges caution after 17 UK water deaths this spring, sharing their grief and safety advice.

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BBC A man and woman sitting next to each other on a sofa in a living room. They are holding an order of service from a funeral

New £56m Dumfries High School Opens Its Doors to Pupils

A new £56m secondary school in Dumfries opens, replacing the old Dumfries High School. The project is part of a decade-long overhaul of local schools, with demolition of the old building planned and community sports managed by Greystone Rovers.

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Dumfries and Galloway Council A wide, modern school building set under a bright blue sky with light, wispy clouds.

Welsh Ministers Deliberate on Council Tax Revaluation Plans for 2028

The Welsh government is reviewing whether to proceed with a 2028 council tax revaluation amid calls for reform. Minister Siân Gwenllian confirmed ongoing discussions and plans to review tax rules on self-catering accommodation and social housing financing.

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Getty Images A row of closely spaced terraced houses viewed from a low angle, emphasizing their sloping roofs and upper floors, on a bright sunny day with a blue sky.
The houses are painted in bright, contrasting pastel colours - including light blue, pale yellow and a vivid lime green.

Kemi Badenoch Warns Identity Politics Could Spark Long-Term UK Civil Conflict

Kemi Badenoch warns that escalating identity politics and political exploitation in the UK could lead to long-term civil conflict if not addressed, urging focus on assimilation and unity.

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PA Media Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, pictured on a visit to Aberdeen. She is wearing a black, zippered jacket.