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Religious Group Members Deny Charges After Police Raids in Crewe

Twenty-four members of a religious group appeared in court denying public order charges after police raids linked to allegations of sexual abuse and modern slavery in Crewe.

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Cheshire Police An aerial view of an ornate building with a large field in front of it as well as a playing field and trees. There are rows of houses to the left hand side of the image.

Pum Person Caerdydd yn Cael Eu Carcharu am Derfysg Trelái 2023

Pum person o Gaerdydd wedi cael eu carcharu am eu rhan mewn terfysg Trelái 2023, gyda 31 heddwas wedi'u hanafu a nifer o ddedfrydau cymunedol yn cael eu rhoi.

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Final Vote Push in Makerfield By-Election Could Shape Labour Leadership

Candidates in the Makerfield by-election make final appeals as the contest may influence Labour leadership and the next prime minister. Labour's Andy Burnham faces Reform UK's Robert Kenyon in a tight race with multiple parties vying for the seat.

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EPA/Shutterstock An aerial photograph taken with a drone of Ashton-in-Makerfield in Wigan

Local Support Saves Cemetery Sheep After Visitor Incident

Two young sheep at Mount Road Cemetery in St Asaph will remain after local support reversed plans to sell them following a visitor incident. Raised as pets, the sheep help maintain the grounds and have become beloved by the community.

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Duncan Cameron two different types of black sheep looking towards the camera. one is standing on top of a grave has white patches on its head and three of its legs and has short wool. the other has longer hair, is all black and has horns that turn downward,

Family of John Pat Cunningham to Receive Damages Over 1974 Killing

The family of John Pat Cunningham, a man with learning difficulties shot by British soldiers in 1974, will receive undisclosed damages in a High Court settlement, marking a significant step toward justice and recognition.

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Pacemaker Hands holding a framed picture of John Patrick Cunningham.

Ashley Cain Faces Allegations of Sexist and Misogynistic Language Online

Ashley Cain is accused of using sexist and misogynistic language in historic social media posts. The BBC is reviewing the matter after offensive tweets surfaced, while Cain's career spans football, reality TV, and documentary presenting.

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BBC/True North A bearded Ashley Cain looking directly into the camera while filming his BBC documentary series in Rio de Janeiro

First Rioters Sentenced for 2023 Cardiff Ely Disorder Amid Court Disruption

Five individuals involved in the 2023 Cardiff Ely riots were sentenced amidst courtroom disruptions. The unrest followed the deaths of two teenagers and involved violent clashes with police, significant damage, and costly policing and cleanup efforts.

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Jury Told Donaldson Accusers Are 'Not Sufficiently Reliable' for Guilty Verdict

Defence barrister Kieran Vaughan KC told the jury that the two women accusing Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of childhood sexual abuse are "not sufficiently reliable" to convict. Sir Jeffrey denies 18 charges, including rape, while his wife faces related charges but is unfit for trial.

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PA Media A man with short greying hair exiting a black car which is on a road. He is looking to the left of the camera. He is wearing black-rimmed glasses, a black suit jacket, white shirt and pink tie. In the background other buildings, trees, street signs and a pedestrian, across the road, can be seen

Patient Dies and Three Injured After Ambulance-Car Collision in Glasgow

A patient died and three others were injured after an ambulance collided with a car on Balmore Road, Glasgow. The car driver was arrested, and emergency services responded promptly.

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BBC A paramedic is seen next to an overturned ambulance

Man Sentenced for Role in Aberdeen County Lines Drug Network

Victor Kihu, 24, was jailed for six years and five months for exploiting vulnerable people in Aberdeen to facilitate a county lines drug network. He recruited young individuals for drug supply operations across multiple cities, using threats and coercion.

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Police Scotland Victor Kihu looking at the camera in a police mugshot.

Cyn-arweinydd Cyngor Caerdydd yn cynnig Sgwâr Callaghan ar gyfer ysgol Gymraeg newydd

Cyn-arweinydd Cyngor Caerdydd wedi gwneud cais i Lywodraeth Cymru ddarparu tir ar Sgwâr Callaghan fel safle posibl ar gyfer pedwaredd ysgol uwchradd Gymraeg yn y ddinas.

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Indian Women Fear for Safety After Belfast Home Destroyed in Riots

Two Indian women in Belfast no longer feel safe after their home was severely damaged during recent riots. Despite community support, they face uncertainty about their future in the city.

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Tejal Samat and Nishath Mohammed Tejal Samat and Nishath Mohammed. Tejal has dark hair tied back, wearing glasses and a grey jumper. Nishath has long dark hair, wearing earrings and a cream top with gold embroidery.