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Four Sentenced in Connection with Steven Peck Murder in Ballymoney

David Austin was sentenced to 16.5 years for the murder of Steven Peck in Ballymoney. The McCook brothers and their mother also received sentences related to assisting Austin and perverting justice.

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Family handout Steven Peck. He has short light brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt and silver chain with a cross.

Monty Don Reminded by BBC Over Clothing Promotion Rules on Gardeners' World

Monty Don was reminded by the BBC about clothing promotion rules after wearing a jacket from a company he recently promoted on Gardeners' World, following similar past reminders to other presenters.

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BBC Monty Don in a blue shirt and braces holding a garden cane with one hand, in a generic promotional photo from Gardeners' World

Man sentenced to 22 years for murdering 93-year-old friend

Samuel Field was sentenced to at least 22 years for the murder of his 93-year-old friend Martin Glynn, following a prolonged and brutal attack in Northamptonshire.

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No Further Retrial for Men Charged in Manchester Airport Police Assault

The Crown Prosecution Service will not order a second retrial for Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport after two hung juries.

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PA Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad

Honouring Northern Ireland Sailors Surviving the 1949 Yangtze Incident

Andrew Bannister and Raymond McCullough honour Northern Ireland sailors from the 1949 Yangtze incident after an eight-year campaign, unveiling a memorial plaque in Newtownabbey to commemorate their fathers and crewmates.

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Andrew Bannister/ Raymond McCullough A composite of two black and white images. A young Sammy Bannister on the left and a young Raymond McCullough Snr on the right.

Children's Commissioner Warns Social Media Ban May Not Ensure Online Safety

Scotland's children's commissioner warns a social media ban for under-16s may not improve safety and could push children to riskier online areas. She urges focus on platform accountability and involving youth in policy decisions.

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Getty Images Close-up of a person holding a smartphone displaying a folder of social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and WhatsApp.

SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone to Retire Ahead of 2027 Assembly Election

SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone, the party's longest-serving member at Stormont, will retire ahead of the 2027 assembly election. SDLP leader Claire Hanna praised his service and noted he remains an important figure within the party.

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PA Media A man with grey hair smiling at the camera.
Witha navy suit, white shirt and green tie.
In the background there are faded green country fields

Inquest Begins into Deaths of Three Sisters in Sea off Brighton

An inquest has opened into the deaths of three sisters off Brighton beach on 13 May. Sussex Police continue investigating, with no third-party involvement suspected. The coroner hopes to end social media speculation.

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Sussex Police The three sisters, seen as teenagers, and their father sit together at a restaurant table, from left to right, Jane Adetoro, Joseph, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters.

UK to Use AI for Age Estimation of Asylum Seekers Starting 2027

The UK will introduce AI technology in 2027 to estimate the age of asylum seekers, aiming to identify adults posing as children. The move faces criticism from human rights groups and social workers over accuracy and ethical concerns.

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PA Media A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to the Border Force compound in Dover, Kent, from a Border Force vessel following a small boat incident in the Channel.

Scottish Borders Council Provides Free Scooters to All Primary Three Pupils

Scottish Borders Council offers free scooters and helmets to all primary three pupils, promoting active travel and replacing short car journeys with healthier options.

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SBC A group of young school children on scooters with brightly coloured orange and blue helmets on

Minister Clarifies Labour Won't Equalize National Living Wage for All Over-18s Before Election

Alan Milburn urges reconsideration of Labour's plan to apply the national living wage to all over-18s before the election. Minister Torsten Bell clarifies no set timeline, emphasizing reliance on the Low Pay Commission's advice and commitment to equalizing rates over time.

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Legal Challenge Filed Against Scottish Government's Wind Farm Refusal

A legal challenge has been filed against the Scottish government's refusal of a £1bn wind farm project near Moffat, with concerns over landscape impact and visual effects cited.

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CWP Energy A view of a wind farm development among rolling hills in the south of Scotland