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Man Stabbed and Woman Injured Near Birmingham Primary School

A man was stabbed and a woman injured near a Birmingham primary school. A 32-year-old man was arrested, and police are reviewing CCTV footage. Emergency services provided advanced life support to the man and treated the woman for less serious injuries.

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Google A narrow through road with give way sign, with a large church building/converted primary school to the left

Rapper Ghetts Sentenced to 12 Years for Fatal Hit-and-Run in London

Rapper Ghetts, real name Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been jailed for 12 years after admitting to causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in a hit-and-run in Ilford, London. Clarke-Samuel was driving over the speed limit and over the legal alcohol limit at the time.

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Met Police A custody image of Justin Clarke-Samuel in a grey t-shirt.

Scottish Government to Acquire Ardrossan Harbour for Public Ownership

The Scottish government will finalise the purchase of Ardrossan harbour this month to accommodate larger CalMac ferries, ensuring continued ferry services to Arran with plans for harbour redevelopment.

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UK Weighs Deploying Royal Navy Warship to Boost Cyprus Base Security

The UK is considering sending HMS Duncan, a Type 45 Destroyer, to Cyprus to bolster air defences at RAF Akrotiri following a drone attack and amid regional tensions. France is also deploying air defence systems to the area.

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PA Media View of the Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer HMS Duncan alongside at HMNB Portsmouth.

Northern Ireland Executive to Get Extra £380m for Public Services in Spring Statement

The Northern Ireland Executive will receive an additional £380m over three years for public services, alongside £10m for infrastructure, as announced in the Chancellor's Spring Statement. Budget negotiations continue amid calls for long-term fiscal stability.

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Rayner Calls for Stronger Regulation of Leasehold Managing Agents

Angela Rayner urges stronger regulation of managing agents in leasehold reforms, praising draft legislation but calling for an independent regulator and greater transparency on service charges.

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Incoming Presbyterian Moderator Addresses Use of NDAs Amid Safeguarding Probe

Rev Richard Kerr, incoming Presbyterian Church moderator, addresses safeguarding failings and the use of NDAs amid ongoing PSNI and Charity Commission investigations.

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BBC Rev Richard Kerr has light brown hair combed back from his forehead and a ginger and grey beard and glasses. He is smiling and wearing a suit

Ceidwadwyr Cymreig yn Lansio Maniffesto Etholiad Senedd gyda Chynigion Treth a M4

Mae Ceidwadwyr Cymreig wedi lansio eu maniffesto etholiad Senedd gyda chynigion i dorri treth incwm, adeiladu ffordd liniaru'r M4, a gwella gwasanaethau cyhoeddus yng Nghymru.

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NI MP Says Middle East Briefings Provide Vital Voice for Northern Ireland

Alliance MP Sorcha Eastwood says UK government briefings on the Middle East give Northern Ireland a voice. First Minister Michelle O'Neill declined to attend, drawing criticism from unionists. The Executive Office advises locals in the region to follow official guidance.

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PA Media Sorcha Eastwood speaking into a microphone. She has long brown hair and is wearing a silver and blue necklace and a black blazer.

One Fatality in Collision at Dimmocks Cote Level Crossing

One person died in a collision between a train and a car at Dimmocks Cote level crossing in Cambridgeshire. Rail services between Waterbeach and Ely remain suspended with major disruption expected until 16:00.

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Tom Jackson/BBC Emergency services are parked on the left side of the road and there is one police car on the right. There is a sign which says POLICE ROAD CLOSED in the middle.

Family Seeks Justice After Allan Marshall’s Death in Prison Restraint

The family of Allan Marshall, who died after excessive restraint in HMP Edinburgh, describes their decade-long fight for justice as "torture". The Scottish Prison Service admitted the death was unlawful and issued an apology alongside Police Scotland and the Crown Office.

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Marshall Family Alan Marshall smiling at the camera. He has dark hair. He is standing and is holding a pint glass. He is wearing a dark jacket.

Plans Approved for New Scottish Dark Sky Observatory in Galloway

Plans for a new Scottish Dark Sky Observatory in Galloway have been approved, replacing the previous facility destroyed by fire in 2021. The £1.5m project includes two observing domes, a planetarium, and visitor amenities within the Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park.

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ARPL Architects A computer-generated view of how the new Dark Sky Observatory might look with two domed buildings and a more traditional building beside it set in green countryside