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Rural Crime Costs in Northern Ireland Rise to £2.2m, Union Warns Farmers

Rural crime costs in Northern Ireland rose to £2.2m in 2025, prompting calls from the Ulster Farmers' Union for increased reporting and collaborative efforts to protect farms.

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Getty Images A cow and calf standing in a field. They are both brown and white. They are standing in long green grass and it is a sunny day with a blue sky.

Palace Received Emails on Andrew's Trade Envoy Role Six Years Ago

Buckingham Palace received 30,000 emails in 2020 revealing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's sharing of confidential info as trade envoy. The emails relate to his controversial financial dealings and were part of legal disputes years before his recent arrest.

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Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on April 20, 2025 in Windsor

Attorney General Confident in Referring Teen Rape Sentences to Court of Appeal

Attorney General Lord Hermer referred the sentences of three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls to the Court of Appeal, emphasizing the need for justice and rehabilitation while responding to public and political criticism.

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Attorney General Lord Richard Hermer speaking on BBC radio programme Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

Sefton and Leeds Lead Early Support to Cut Youth Unemployment Rates

Sefton Council's early intervention program helps under-16s avoid becoming Neet, halving youth unemployment rates. Leeds schools adopt similar strategies targeting younger students to improve attendance and aspirations amid a national youth unemployment crisis.

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Getty Images A medium shot of teenage boys in school uniforms sit side by side at their desks, working on a classroom task. The students write in their notebooks while smiling. The classroom environment is bright and typical of a modern school, with other students and teachers visible in the background. The image captures a moment of peer learning and collaboration in education. A teacher can be seen helping her students.

Plans to Raise Gun Licence Fees Withdrawn After Rural Backlash

Plans to raise firearms licensing fees from £98 to £250 have been withdrawn after strong rural opposition. Justice minister Naomi Long hopes to find a sustainable way forward amid concerns over the current subsidised system and its impact on farmers.

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Getty Images The hands of a man wearing a green hunting coat grip a shotgun. The butt of the gun is tucked under his elbow and the open barrel hangs towards the grass. There are no cartridges in it and smoke rises from the empty chamber.

Heatwave Causes Traffic Gridlock and Severe Litter Issues at Welsh Beaches

This week's heatwave in Wales caused severe traffic congestion and large amounts of litter at popular beaches, prompting community efforts and council responses to manage the challenges.

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Lisa Wallace Rubbish which has been gathered in the tractor. There is takeaway cups, boxes, plastic bottles, cans and a grey sock all covered in sand. A towel and a cardboard box sits in the teeth of the comb on the tractor.

Boy Rescued After Falling onto Rocks During Coasteering in Pembrokeshire

A boy was rescued after falling four metres onto rocks during a coasteering session near Lydstep, Pembrokeshire. Emergency services responded promptly, and safety gear including a helmet likely prevented serious injury.

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RNLI Coastguard and RNLI staff on the rocks wearing wetsuits and life jackets. The staff are surrounding a person who is lying on the rocks. There is an orange lifeboat with two staff in it.

Greek National Charged with Spying on UK-Based Iranian Journalist Using Hidden Camera

Ioannis Aidinidis, a Greek national, faces charges for spying on a London-based Iranian journalist using a hidden camera inside a sock, linked to a foreign intelligence service believed to be connected to Iran.

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Noah Donohoe Inquest Raises Questions Over Expert Witness Independence

At the Noah Donohoe inquest, concerns have been raised about the independence of expert witness Jeremy Benn, linked to the Department for Infrastructure, regarding culvert management and safety screen issues near the site of Noah's disappearance and death.

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Pacemaker Noah Donohoe, with short black hair, wearing a white shirt, navy and green tie, and a black blazer.

Sturgeon Regrets Keeping Murrell as SNP Chief Executive in 2014

Nicola Sturgeon regrets keeping Peter Murrell as SNP chief executive in 2014. Murrell admitted embezzling over £400,000 from the party. Sturgeon spoke about the personal and political fallout amid ongoing investigations.

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Two Sentenced for Fatal Crash at 139mph in 30mph Zone

Two men jailed after a fatal crash at 139mph in a 30mph zone. Victim Sylvester Abayomi died when their speeding car collided with his vehicle. Court footage showed reckless driving and balloon inhalation.

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Body of 16-Year-Old Boy Found at Bracklinn Falls Near Callander

Charlie Noble, a 16-year-old pupil from Denny High School, was found deceased at Bracklinn Falls near Callander. Police are not treating the death as suspicious. The school community mourns the loss and offers support to those affected.

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Police Scotland Charlie Noble is looking at the camera. He is wearing a grey and white T-shirt and has sunglasses on the top of his head.