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Transport Fares Frozen for Second Year by Infrastructure Minister

Stormont's Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has frozen Translink fares for a second year amid rising diesel costs and budget pressures, prioritizing consumers and sustainable transport investments.

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Pacemaker Press A glider is parked on a road. It's a large purple bus. Titanic Quarter is displayed on the digital board in front of the bus. A Titanic museum is behind the bus. The building has sharp edges at each side to look like a ship.

Families to Receive Up to £150 for School Uniforms and Supplies

The government will provide up to £150 per child to help families with school uniforms and supplies, targeting households with incomes up to £75,000. Payments will be automatic for Income Support recipients, with applications available for others.

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Chris Craddock/BBC A clothes rack is full of blue tops and shirts and dark grey or black trousers and skirts, with a window behind.
There is another rack of clothes in the background.

Burglars Using Rightmove and Google to Plan Raids Sentenced to Prison

A gang of burglars who used Rightmove and Google to plan thefts from wealthy UK homes have been jailed, linked to 44 burglaries and £1m in stolen valuables.

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Cheshire Police Left to right: Police custody images of George Pepa, Krisjian Dedndreaj and Kristian Gropcaj

Nine-Year-Old Donates Long Hair to Charity Making Wigs for Children

Nine-year-old Noah from Suffolk donated his long hair, grown since the pandemic began, to The Little Princess Trust to help children with cancer by making wigs.

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Stephen Huntley/BBC A composite image of two photographs of the same boy. In the first image, on the left, he has his back to the camera to show off his long blond hair, which reaches down his entire back. He is turning and smiling and is wearing a black top. On the right, he is in a head and shoulders image. He is smiling and his hair is cropped short.

Ian Huntley Died from Head Injury in Prison Attack, Inquest Reveals

Ian Huntley died from a blunt head injury after a prison attack at HMP Frankland. An inquest revealed he was struck multiple times with a metal bar and died nine days later. Anthony Russell faces murder charges in connection with the attack.

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PA Media Ian Huntley pictured in 2002 outside court. He has a very faint black moustache and short black hair.

Tractor Convoys Slow Traffic in Belfast Amid Rising Fuel Cost Protests

Slow-moving tractors disrupt Belfast traffic amid protests over soaring fuel prices linked to global conflicts. Officials urge government action as convoys continue across Ireland.

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BBC A number of tractors drive along a road behind one another, with some traffic seen in the distance behind them. The tractors are a range of colours and some have equipment attached.

Grand National Trainer Sentenced to Three Years for Hockey Stick Assault

Grand National trainer Evan Williams sentenced to three years for assaulting a man with a hockey stick on his land, causing serious injury. The court highlighted the severity and Williams's choice to take the law into his own hands.

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Athena Picture Agency Richard Evan Rhys Williams is pictured leaving Cardiff Crown Court. He is smiling through the sunshine, squinting slightly. He has grey short hair and wears a navy suit, white shirt and navy tie.

Second Man Charged in Primrose Hill Fatal Stabbing Case

An 18-year-old, Khalid Abdulqadir, has been charged with grievous bodily harm, violent disorder, and knife possession after the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Finbar Sullivan in Primrose Hill.

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Southport Families' Lawyer Threatens to Name Officials Unless Disciplines Enforced

The lawyer for Southport attack victims' families warns officials from five agencies will be named unless disciplinary actions follow after a public inquiry reveals systemic failures.

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Family photos A composite image showing school photos of Bebe King, six; Elsie Dot Stancombe; Seven and nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar. All three are smiling and are wearing their school uniforms.

Man Dies in Hospital Three Days After Edinburgh Car Collision

A 49-year-old man died in hospital three days after being hit by a car on Chesser Avenue, Edinburgh. Police continue investigations and seek witnesses with dash cam footage.

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PA Media A blue police accident sign in front of the back wheel of a police car.

Man Charged with Murder in Student Stabbing Case in Bristol

Zack Coughlan, 23, has been charged with the murder of his housemate Jamie Collins, 21, who died from multiple stab wounds in Filton, Bristol. Police continue investigations and support the victim's family and community.

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Family Handout Jamie Collins wearing a black, red and white patterned shirt and sunglasses on his head. He has shoulder length brown hair and piercings in his ears, eyebrow and nose. He appears to be sitting underneath a white marquee on a sunny day.

Sarwar Aims to Reduce Benefits Bill Without Harsh Cuts, Opposes Independence Vote

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar aims to reduce Scotland's welfare bill without harsh cuts, focusing on employment and opposing a second independence referendum.

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Getty Images Anas Sarwar, who has short black hair, speaks with his left index finger raised. He in front of blue and white Scottish Labour branding.

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