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Court of Appeal Rejects Private Schools' Legal Challenge Over VAT Removal

The Court of Appeal dismissed private schools' legal challenge against the removal of VAT exemption on fees, citing home schooling as an alternative. The policy aims to raise £1.8bn annually for state schools by 2029/30. The schools plan to seek Supreme Court appeal.

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Getty Images A girl in a light bue shirt and tie writes on a whiteboard. Other students are looking at the board.

Eight Prisoners Get Extra Sentences After 10-Hour Violent Mutiny at HMP Whitemoor

Eight prisoners involved in a violent 10-hour mutiny at HMP Whitemoor received extended sentences after police regained control. The incident involved barricades, homemade weapons, and extreme violence towards staff.

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Cambridgeshire Police A group of prisoners are wearing grey clothes and are standing in front of a wall. They have face coverings on and are behind bars.

Photographer Captures Six-Planet Parade in Stunning Celestial Image

Photographer Josh Dury captured six planets aligned in a rare celestial parade from Dorset. The event, visible again Saturday, showcases planets appearing like a string of pearls across the night sky.

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Josh Dury Photo-Media Six planets in one picture as part of a celestial planetary parade.

High Court Rejects CPS Appeal Over Quran-Burner’s Acquittal

The High Court has dismissed the CPS's appeal against Hamit Coskun's acquittal for burning a Quran outside the Turkish consulate, affirming the ruling that his actions, while offensive, were lawful and not disorderly behaviour.

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Council Proposes Welsh-Speaker-Only Housing Estate in Trefor, Gwynedd

Trefor and Llanaelhaearn Community Council supports a new 15-home estate reserved for Welsh speakers to preserve language and community balance. Cyngor Gwynedd will review plans on 2 March amid mixed local reactions and legal considerations.

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BBC Image showing a row of grey cottage style bricked houses behind naked trees and a stream. In the background mountain and greenery can be seen.

Man Jailed for Attempted Murder of Marathon Runner in Dundee Attack

Tommy-Jay Wallace was jailed for seven years after stabbing a woman training for a marathon in Dundee, causing severe injury and lasting trauma.

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Getty Images A grey metal sign on an exterior wall of the High Court in Edinburgh. The sign reads: High Court of Justiciary.

Teen Detained Nearly 12 Years for Murder of 14-Year-Old Boy

A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Manchester and the teenage assailant was detained for nearly 12 years. Two others received manslaughter sentences. The victim identified his attacker before dying.

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Options Including Demolition Considered for Glasgow's M8 Woodside Viaducts

Transport Scotland is considering demolishing a section of Glasgow's M8 motorway due to deteriorating viaducts. Options include removal, repair, or replacement, with costs ranging from under £125m to £500m and significant impacts expected.

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Transport Scotland An overhead view of the roadworks on the M8. The shot is taken of night, showing vehicles and cranes on an overpass section, with high-rise buildings on the left and trees on either side of the road, which is devoid of traffic.

Anas Sarwar Pledges 125,000 Homes and Affordable Rent in Scottish Labour Plan

Anas Sarwar pledges 125,000 new homes, affordable rents, and NHS reforms including a national waiting times emergency if Scottish Labour wins May's election.

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Getty Images Anas Sarwar wears a dark suit with white shirt and red tie. He has short dark hair and stands in front of a purple screen

Bird Flu Outbreak Kills Dozens of Swans in East London's Docklands

An outbreak of H5N1 bird flu has caused the deaths of dozens of swans in east London's Docklands, with authorities advising the public to avoid contact with sick or dead birds.

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UK Government to Approve £1bn Defence Helicopter Contract

The UK government is set to approve a £1bn contract with Leonardo for military helicopters, securing jobs and supporting defence growth amid pending increased defence spending.

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BBC A sign reading "Leonardo in Yeovil" on a green field, with a camo-painted helicopter in the background.

Tri yn euog o wyrdroi cwrs cyfiawnder ar ôl gwrthdrawiad difrifol yn Sir y Fflint

Tri person wedi cael eu canfod yn euog o wyrdroi cwrs cyfiawnder ar ôl gwrthdrawiad difrifol yn Sir y Fflint lle cafodd Arlo Buckley anafiadau difrifol.

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