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Second Home Tax Sparks Debate: Dream Turned Nightmare for Some in Wales

Sally Howdle's dream B&B in Criccieth became a 'nightmare' after new second home tax rules. The policy aims to address housing shortages but faces criticism from owners and support from community advocates.

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BBC Sally stood at the bottom of her stairs

Peter Kay Show Evacuated at Utilita Arena Over Suspicious Bag

The Utilita Arena in Birmingham was evacuated after police found a suspicious bag during a Peter Kay show. A 19-year-old man is in custody as the venue undergoes a precautionary search. The audience left calmly after the performance was cut short.

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BBC Peter Kay sits on a green sofa, he wears a black knitted polo shirt under a black jacket. He has short dark hair and smiles at the camera

King Charles Makes First Visit to Bermuda as British Monarch

King Charles III visits Bermuda, his first British overseas territory trip as monarch, engaging in educational, military, and diplomatic events over two days.

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Reuters King Charles III wearing a beige suit with military medals, walks past a long row of Royal Bermuda Regiment troops

John MacKay Reflects on His STV Career and Life After News

John MacKay reflects on his 30+ years at STV, memorable stories like Dunblane and the Independence Referendum, his notable interviews including Donald Trump, views on the STV news strike, and his life after retirement.

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BBC John MacKay, a bald man with a short, greying beard, is standing in BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay building. He is wearing a blue suit jacket with a white shirt, open at the neck.

Plaid Cymru Suspends Councillor Over Comments on Immigration and Welsh Language

Plaid Cymru has suspended Gwynedd councillor Gareth Anthony Roberts after he expressed concerns about immigration's impact on the Welsh language, prompting an investigation and his resignation from the party's Gwynedd group.

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Starmer Criticizes Zack Polanski for Sharing Police Criticism After Golders Green Stabbings

Keir Starmer condemned Green leader Zack Polanski for sharing a post critical of police handling the Golders Green stabbings. Polanski apologised, while police and political leaders defended officers amid rising antisemitic incidents and ongoing investigations.

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Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Dunmurry Police Station Explosion

A 66-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and multiple offenses after an explosion at Dunmurry Police Station involving a hijacked vehicle fitted with explosives.

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Pacemaker An officer in a forensic suit observes the aftermath of an explosion outside a police station. The wreckage of a car is shown, it has sustained significant fire damage. There is a police station in the background and a row of houses on the opposite side of the street. Debris is strewn across the entrance to the street

MPs Warn Foreign Office Cuts Threaten Oversight of International Law Violations

MPs warn that the Foreign Office’s closure of its humanitarian law unit will weaken the UK's oversight of international law violations and arms exports amid restructuring.

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The Foreign Office HQ in Whitehall, London.

Rhun ap Iorwerth: Only Plaid Cymru Can Surpass Reform in Senedd Election

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth asserts only his party can outpace Reform UK in the Senedd election, pledging annual public sector pay rises and addressing concerns over government formation.

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PA Media The image shows Rhun ap Iorwerth standing in front of people holding Plaid Cymru placards. He is wearing a navy suit and is mid-speech.

Zack Polanski Apologises for Sharing Police Criticism After Golders Green Stabbings

Zack Polanski apologised for sharing a tweet critical of police after the Golders Green stabbings. The Met Police chief warned this could undermine public trust. Polanski expressed regret and invited the commissioner to discuss the police response and related issues.

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Belfast Food Company Fined £100k After Employee Dies in Bin Fall

Lee Foods in Belfast fined £100,000 after employee Wei Wang died from a head injury sustained falling from a bin while compressing rubbish in August 2023. The court found unsafe work practices and management failures contributed to the preventable death.

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BBC A supermarket called with lettering stating Lee Foods Oriental Supermarket. Pictures of food are on the windows. Some cars are parked nearby.

Firefighters Rescue Curlew Eggs Amid Wildfire in County Fermanagh

Firefighters in County Fermanagh rescued curlew eggs during a major wildfire, working with RSPB to protect the endangered species amid conservation efforts.

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