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Hyfforddwr ceffylau yn cael dedfryd carchar am ymosodiad ar ddyn gyda ffon hoci

Martin Dandridge, 72, a gafodd ei ymosod gyda ffon hoci gan hyfforddwr ceffylau, yn herio dedfryd carchar tair blynedd gan ei ystyried yn rhy ysgafn.

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Sunday Politics Debuts New Studio and Multi-Platform Broadcasts

NI's Sunday Politics launches a new studio and expands broadcasts to TV, radio, and digital platforms, enhancing accessibility and audience reach.

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BBC Mark Carruthers is sitting against a desk in a studio. His arms are folded. He's wearing a navy suit with alight blue shirt and a silver watch. Purple mics at each desk state Sunday Politics and a graphic on a screen int he background states Sunday Politics BBC.

Escalators Planned for Aberdeen’s Notorious Trinity Centre Stairs

Plans to install escalators at Aberdeen's Trinity Centre aim to ease the notoriously steep 32-step climb faced by train passengers, with installation hoped by Christmas. Locals and visitors alike welcome the change, citing the stairs' difficulty and the benefits of added accessibility.

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BBC Thirty-two steps leading up to a shopping centre, four people are on the stairs.

Starmer Faces Calls to Quit Over Mandelson Security Vetting Controversy

Sir Keir Starmer faces calls to resign after Lord Mandelson failed enhanced security vetting. Opposition parties accuse Starmer of misleading Parliament amid intense media scrutiny.

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"Starmer in peril again as No10 turns on the Foreign Office," reads the headline on the front page of the i paper.

Mandelson Security Vetting Scandal Deepens as Senior Civil Servant Departs

Lord Mandelson's failed security vetting and the Foreign Office's handling have led to Sir Olly Robbins' departure, fueling criticism of the prime minister and raising questions about his future.

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AFP via Getty Images Composite image of Keir Starmer and Peter Mandelson

Rural Communities Face Decline as Schools Close and Populations Shrink

Rural communities in Northern Ireland face decline as schools close, populations shrink, and young people move away, with calls for policy changes to support sustainable rural life.

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BBC A man wearing a blue white and yellow shirt and a green blazer. He is looking to the right of the camera, and is wearing a pair of glasses. Behind him is a white building with a red porch. It could be a school.

Nine Key Scottish Seats That Could Decide the Election Outcome

Nine key Scottish constituencies, including Rutherglen, Dumbarton, and Shetland, are pivotal in the upcoming election, with parties like SNP, Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Greens, and Reform UK vying for control amid shifting political landscapes.

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Getty Images A generic image of a Polling Place Way In sign affixed to a railing in Scotland

Plaid Leader Confirms £1,000 Student Grant Will Not Be Cut for Those Studying Outside Wales

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth denies plans to cut the £1,000 student grant for those studying outside Wales, emphasizing support for student choice and addressing university funding challenges ahead of the Senedd election.

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BBC A head and shoulders photograph of Rhun ap Iorwerth sitting, smiling, on the Question Time set with a purple background behind him and wearing a dark suit and tie and a white shirt.

Senior Foreign Office Official to Depart Following Mandelson Security Vetting Dispute

The top Foreign Office official, Sir Olly Robbins, is leaving after Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for US ambassador, despite government approval.

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Mum Raises Concern Over Overflowing Bins and Dog Waste in Cardiff Parks

A Cardiff mother and local dog walker raise concerns over overflowing bins and dog waste in city parks. Cardiff council has introduced a new bin emptying schedule to address cleanliness issues.

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Sally Anne A child sat on a swing in a park. Infront of the child is an overflowing public bin and litter on the floor.

Dog Walker Attacked by Top Trainer Calls Three-Year Sentence Too Lenient

Martin Dandridge, attacked with a hockey stick by trainer Evan Williams in 2024, challenges the three-year sentence as too lenient due to lasting injuries and trauma.

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Jam Press Martin Dandridge in a blue shirt and jeans sat on a green sofa in a living-room with his light beige cockerpoo, Gulliver.

Man Charged After £1.4m Worth of Class A Drugs Seized in County Down

A 53-year-old man has been charged after Class A drugs worth £1.4m were seized during a house search in Warrenpoint, County Down. Police emphasize the importance of public support in ongoing drug investigations.

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