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From Clarity’s Collapse to Amplify Goods: Reviving Jobs for Disabled and Homeless

Clarity, the UK's oldest social enterprise for blind workers, collapsed amid pension fraud. Now, Amplify Goods carries on its mission, providing paid work experience to homeless and disabled people, focusing on social impact and sustainable soap products.

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BBC Taylor and Jentital Al packing soap in a warehouse in London. They are both wearing high-vis jackets

Yorkshire Cat Rescue Reports Rise in Abandoned Cat Families Amid Costs

Yorkshire Cat Rescue reports a rise in abandoned cat families due to rising costs and lack of neutering, rescuing up to 1,000 cats annually and incurring significant vet bills.

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Cathy Killick/BBC A tiny kitten with orange and white fur. The animal has its eyes closed and mouth open as it is held in a blue glove. Glass cabinets and a clipboard are visible in the background.

Nicola Harteveld Withdraws from Election After Son Faces Abuse Over Labour Candidacy

Nicola Harteveld has withdrawn from a Pembrokeshire council by-election after her 14-year-old son was verbally abused due to her Welsh Labour candidacy. She founded Megan's Starr Foundation following her daughter's suicide and emphasizes the need for kindness and family priority.

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Homelessness Crisis in Northern Ireland Demands Permanent Housing Solutions

Curtis DuRose, a homeless man in Northern Ireland, calls for permanent housing solutions amid rising rental costs. The NI Housing Executive spent £40m on temporary accommodation in 2024/25, highlighting the need for strategic prevention and funding.

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Simon Community Curtis DuRose, a man with long brown hair, a beard and a brown t-shirt with red toadstools on it.

King Charles Honors 25th Anniversary of Great Heck Rail Disaster

King Charles honors the 25th anniversary of the Great Heck rail disaster, remembering the 10 lives lost and 82 injured. Families, survivors, and responders reflect on the tragedy and its lasting impact during memorial services at Selby Abbey and Newcastle Central station.

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PA Media The scene at Great Heck near Selby, North Yorkshire where rescue workers were recovering bodies from the tangled wreckage of the train disaster.

Forensics Reveal Brutal Truth Behind Andrew Hamilton’s Death, Not Self-Defense

Christian Williams claimed self-defense in Andrew Hamilton's death, but forensic evidence revealed a brutal, frenzied murder. Williams was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.

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Family photo Head and shoulders shot of Andrew Hamilton, a white man with brown hair, swept slightly to the side in a long fringe and neck length. He has a lightly-grown beard. He is wearing what looks like a polo shirt with a blue jacket over it. He is smiling at the camera. Behind him is a white radiator, a wooden side table with ornaments and photos on it.

Mother Withdraws from Pembrokeshire By-Election After Son Faces Harassment

Nicola Harteveld withdrew from a Pembrokeshire council by-election after her 14-year-old son was verbally abused. She founded an anti-bullying charity after her daughter's suicide and cited family safety as her priority amid ongoing police investigations.

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Local Democracy Reporting Service A close up of Nicola, who is looking at the camera. she has long blonde hear and dark eyes and had a closed mouth smile. the background is the blurred interios or a building with a door and corridor.

Man Dies During Skydiving Incident at Devon Airfield

A 49-year-old man died during a skydiving incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon. Police and emergency services responded at 13:00 GMT on Saturday. Investigations are ongoing.

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BBC The airport sign saying Dunkeswell Airfield on a gate

Mam o'r Bala yn lansio dosbarthiadau hunanamddiffyn ar ôl ymosodiad ar ferch ifanc

Mam o'r Bala wedi sefydlu dosbarthiadau hunanamddiffyn ar ôl ymosodiad ar ferch ifanc yn y dref, gyda chefnogaeth Ymddiriedolaeth Heddlu Gogledd Cymru a'r Gymuned. Mae'r sesiynau'n anelu at godi hyder a grymuso merched.

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Man Charged Following Incident at MP Chris Webb's Jobs Fair

A man has been charged with a Section 5 Public Order offence following a disturbance at a jobs fair hosted by MP Chris Webb in Blackpool.

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Reuters Chris Webb speaks into a microphone at an event. He wears a dark suit and red tie.

Labour MP Josh Simons Resigns Amid Labour Together Investigation

Labour MP Josh Simons resigns as Cabinet Office minister amid an ethics probe into Labour Together's commissioned report on journalists.

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Alba Members Demand Leader Fight Election or Step Down

Alba Party members demand leader Kenny MacAskill either contest the Scottish Parliament election or resign amid financial concerns and internal disputes.

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PA Media Kenny MacAskill standing at a podium.