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Court Rules West Lothian Council Illegally Failed to Provide Single-Sex Toilets at Primary School

A judge ruled West Lothian Council acted unlawfully by failing to provide single-sex toilets at a primary school, citing legal breaches and indirect sex discrimination.

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Getty Images A blue toilet sign above a door. The background is blue. It has the white figure of a man and a woman under the word toilet and is attached to a white wall with a white bracket.

Plaid Cymru Seeks Talks with UK Govt Over Rail Funding Inequities in Wales

Plaid Cymru's transport minister urges UK government talks to address Wales' rail funding shortfalls, citing HS2 as a key issue and calling for full rail devolution and increased investment ahead of the 2027 spending review.

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Husband of Alleged Victim in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Abuse Trial Breaks Down in Court

The husband of Complainant A in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's abuse trial broke down in court describing his wife's disclosure of abuse. Sir Jeffrey denies 18 charges; Lady Eleanor faces five aiding and abetting charges. The trial includes allegations from two complainants dating back to 1985.

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Good Jobs Bill Delay May Postpone Neonatal Care Leave Rights

Economy minister warns that delays in the Good Jobs Bill could postpone paid neonatal care leave rights for parents of sick or premature babies in Northern Ireland.

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Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Ex-PSNI Detective Granted Bail

Brian Carron, charged with attempting to murder ex-PSNI detective John Caldwell, was granted bail after three years on remand, with strict conditions imposed by the High Court.

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Dyn 50 oed yn cael ei arestio ar amheuaeth o lofruddio menyw 52 oed yn Sir Fynwy

Mae Heddlu Gwent wedi lansio ymchwiliad llofruddiaeth ar ôl marwolaeth menyw 52 oed yn Sir Fynwy, gyda dyn 50 oed yn cael ei arestio ar amheuaeth o lofruddiaeth.

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Man Arrested in Murder Probe After 52-Year-Old Woman's Death in Caldicot

A 52-year-old woman was found dead in Caldicot, Monmouthshire. A 50-year-old man known to her has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police urge the community to come forward with information.

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Bathing Restrictions Lifted at Portstewart Strand After Pollution Tests Clear

Bathing warnings at Portstewart Strand and Helen's Bay have been lifted after water tests showed no pollution risk, with authorities confirming bacteria levels are within safe limits.

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BBC Portstewart Strand. A large sign reads: 'Danger – Do Not Swim Near Rocks.' It is positioned beside a wide area of jagged black rocks, with the shoreline visible in the background

Two Men Charged After Violent Disorder at Henry Nowak Protest in Southampton

Two men have been charged following violent clashes with police during protests near Henry Nowak's fatal stabbing site in Southampton. The incident has prompted an investigation into police conduct.

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Gyrrwr yn gwadu gyrru'n beryglus mewn gwrthdrawiad a laddodd dad a niwed i fab 9 oed

Mae gyrrwr car a darodd car arall yn gwadu gyrru'n beryglus mewn gwrthdrawiad a laddodd tad i ddau o blant ac anafu mab 9 oed yn ddifrifol ym mis Tachwedd 2024.

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SNP Faces New Police Complaint Over £667,000 Independence Fund Usage

The SNP faces a new police complaint over alleged misuse of £667,000 raised for an independence referendum. Questions remain about the fund's use amid ongoing investigations and accusations of misleading members.

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Highland Council Launches Consultation on £100m Thurso School Campus Plan

Highland Council is consulting on plans for a £100m school campus in Thurso, including Thurso High School and two primaries, addressing aging facilities and enhancing education.

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Google The school is a number of block-shaped buildings. Each one is several storeys high and they are brown and beige in colour.