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School IT Systems Mostly Restored After Cyber Attack, 16-Year-Old Arrested

The Education Authority reports that school IT systems affected by a recent cyber attack have been largely restored, with 414,000 accounts reconnected. A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with the incident.

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£100 Heating Oil Payments Delayed Until Summer Amid Budget Challenges

Northern Ireland's £100 heating oil support payments will be delayed until summer due to budget constraints, with the executive urging UK government action for immediate relief amid soaring oil prices.

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Inquiry Launched into Fatal Attack on Angus Kennel Owner by Abused Dog

A fatal accident inquiry has been announced into the death of Angus kennel owner Adam Watts, who was killed by an abused dog at Juniper Kennels in December 2021. The inquiry will examine dog management and information sharing by Police Scotland.

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Royal Mail Rejects Claims of Concealing Undelivered Mail from Wrexham MP

Royal Mail denies claims it hid undelivered mail from Wrexham MP Andrew Ranger during a visit amid local delivery delays causing missed appointments.

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Cefnogaeth i Fentrau Cymunedol fel Y Tŵr yn Hanfodol i'r Dyfodol

Mae mentrau cymunedol fel Menter Y Tŵr ym Mhwllheli yn galw am gefnogaeth ariannol gan lywodraeth Cymru i osgoi heriau dyfnach wrth i wasanaethau cyhoeddus leihau.

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Man Arrested After Boiling Water Thrown at Courthouse Victim

A man was arrested after boiling water was thrown over another man at Strabane Magistrates' Court, causing serious burns. The victim was treated at two hospitals.

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Swinney Defends SNP Grocery Price Cap Amid Criticism from Business Groups

John Swinney defends SNP's grocery price cap plan amid criticism from business groups, emphasizing support for struggling Scots and outlining manifesto spending and independence referendum ambitions.

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Plaid Cymru Will Not Cut Grants for Students Studying Outside Wales

Arweinydd Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, yn gwadu y byddai'r blaid yn torri grant myfyrwyr £1,000 i'r rhai sy'n astudio y tu allan i Gymru, gan bwysleisio cefnogaeth i'r model ariannu presennol a'r angen i ddenu a chadw talent yng Nghymru.

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Three Charged in Attempted Arson at London Persian Media Office

Three British nationals, including two men from Watford and a 16-year-old from north London, have been charged with attempted arson at a Persian language media office in north-west London. McGuinness also faces a dangerous driving charge.

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Minister Condemns Mandelson Vetting Override as 'Utterly Unacceptable' Amid Starmer Scrutiny

Minister Darren Jones condemns Foreign Office's override of Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting as 'utterly unacceptable'. Opposition leaders call for PM Starmer's resignation amid controversy over vetting process and transparency.

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Ulster University Campus Expansion Plans Remain Secure Despite Job Cuts

Ulster University plans to cut up to 450 jobs but insists campus expansion in Londonderry remains on track, with government support and a focus on sustainable funding.

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Court Upholds SAS Soldier's Justification in Shooting Unarmed IRA Driver

The Court of Appeal upheld a coroner's ruling that an SAS soldier was justified in shooting unarmed IRA driver Tony Doris in 1991, rejecting claims the force used was disproportionate.

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