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Crisis Facing Welsh Labour After Senedd Election, Says Former Minister

Former minister Lee Waters describes Welsh Labour's poor Senedd election results as a critical crisis, urging the party to learn lessons and return to core principles amid challenges including infrastructure and policy controversies.

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Hundreds in Kent Still Without Water After Week of Supply Issues

Hundreds of properties in Kent remain without water after a week of supply disruptions. South East Water continues repairs and urges essential use only amid low storage levels.

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PA Media A man in a wide-brimmed hat loads a case of bottled water into the open boot of a car on a sunny day.

UK Heatwave Ends as Cooler Weather and Rain Set to Arrive

The UK heatwave ends as cooler temperatures and rain arrive, with record May highs giving way to unsettled weather. At least 14 water-related deaths occurred during the heat, prompting safety warnings.

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PA Media Racegoers enjoying the warm weather at Beverley racecourse on Saturday

Officer Injured After Being Hit by Stolen Police Vehicle in Downpatrick

A police officer in Downpatrick was seriously injured after being hit by a stolen police vehicle during a foot chase. The officer fired his weapon and a 27-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder.

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PA Media Black, green, and grey circular crest on a grey brick wall, featuring the words Police Service Northern Ireland in white lettering.

Former Minister Warns Welsh Labour Faces Existential Crisis After Election Loss

Former Welsh transport minister Lee Waters warns Welsh Labour faces an existential crisis after a poor Senedd election showing, urging the party to rethink its purpose and learn from its defeat behind Plaid Cymru and Reform.

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Getty Images Lee Waters is standing on a stage delivering a speech. He has brown hair, is cleanly shaven. He's wearing a dark coloured suit and tie and a white shirt.

Blast Reported as Fire Erupts at Derelict Building in Nottingham City Centre

A blast was reported before a fire broke out at a derelict building on Curzon Street, Nottingham. Emergency services responded promptly; no injuries reported. Residents are advised to avoid the area and keep windows closed due to smoke.

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Defibrillator Installation on Historic Coffee Pot Building Denied Over Visual Impact

A plan to install a defibrillator on a historic coffee pot building in Carmarthen was rejected due to visual impact concerns, despite its life-saving benefits and local charity support.

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welshbabe | Geograph A giant 19th Century coffee pot on the side of a town building in Carmarthen town centre

Search Ongoing for Missing 11-Year-Old Boy in River Don, Mexborough

Emergency services are searching the River Don in Mexborough for an 11-year-old boy last seen entering the water. A specialist multi-agency operation is ongoing, with police urging the public to avoid the area for safety.

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Pilot Hospitalized After Avro Triplane Crash at Shuttleworth Air Show

A pilot was hospitalized after an Avro Triplane IV replica crashed at the Wings and Wheels Air Show in Shuttleworth. The pilot was rescued from a tree and has since been discharged. The site remains closed today for resetting operations.

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@Biggsy An aircraft taking off as part of the Shuttleworth air show. There are flags on the plane and the word AVRO is on the side of it in red lettering.

Nicola Sturgeon Denies Guilt in Husband's £400k SNP Embezzlement Scandal

Nicola Sturgeon denies responsibility for her estranged husband's £400,000 embezzlement from the SNP, expressing feelings of betrayal and emotional distress over gifts bought with stolen funds. Murrell pleaded guilty and faces sentencing in June.

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Sturgeon holds her finger up to the corner of her eye, appearing to wipe away a tear as she speaks to Laura Kuenssberg

Wes Streeting Proposes NI Cut and New North Sea Drilling to Boost Economy

Wes Streeting proposes targeted National Insurance cuts to boost youth employment and supports new North Sea drilling to increase tax revenue, distinguishing his views from Sir Keir Starmer's government policies.

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Reuters Britain’s former Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers a keynote address on 16 May, with a microphone held in his hand.

PSNI Investigates Newtownabbey Mural and Tyrone Banner as Hate Incidents

The PSNI is investigating a mural in Newtownabbey and a banner in Moygashel, County Tyrone, as hate incidents, with ongoing inquiries and community engagement planned.

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Pacemaker A cropped photo showing a street sign at Tulleevin Walk, Newtownabbey, attached to a brown wooden fence. There is a lamp post to the right of the sign and a building in the background with a white window.