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Green Party Wins Kent By-Election Following Councillor's Imprisonment

The Green Party won a Kent County Council by-election after councillor Daniel Taylor was jailed. Rob Yates secured nearly 39% of the vote, marking a significant setback for Reform party control in Kent.

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BBC/Jack Valpy The Green Party's Rob Yates stood in a field.

Three-Month-Old Girl Dies in Suspected Dog Attack in Redcar

A three-month-old girl died in a suspected dog attack in Redcar. Police arrested a 45-year-old man, who has been released on conditional bail. Two dogs were destroyed at the scene.

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Bafta Review Finds Duty of Care Lapses After Racial Slur Incident

A Bafta review found the organisation fell short in duty of care during a racial slur incident at the February awards, citing structural weaknesses but no malicious intent.

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Getty Images Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo present the Special Visual Effects Award on stage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England

SNP Proposes First Refusal Rights for Tenants to Buy Rental Homes

The SNP proposes giving tenants first refusal to buy rental homes at market rates if landlords sell, aiming to ease the housing crisis amid rising prices and rents. Other parties criticize the plan and offer alternative housing strategies.

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Getty Images A "for sale" sign outside a block of high rise flats

Former West Midlands Police Federation Chair Under Gross Misconduct Investigation

Sgt Richard Cooke, former West Midlands Police Federation chairman, faces a gross misconduct probe over social media posts following complaints and a previous overturned suspension.

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West Midlands Police Federation Richard Cooke is wearing a grey suit, white shirt and blue and navy striped tie. He is seated, looking at the camera and leaning on a desk.

Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Death of Abused Wife Who Jumped from Bridge

Lee Milne was sentenced to eight years after being found guilty of culpable homicide and domestic abuse following the death of his wife, Kimberly Milne, who jumped from a bridge in Dundee in July 2023 amid prolonged abuse.

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Spindrift A man in his late 30s with wavy brown hair, a blue parka and a blue shirt outside the High Court in Glasgow. There are bushes in the background of the image and he looks to the right of where the camera is.

Cwest i farwolaeth Elis Ogilvy-Bardsley wedi’i ohirio ar ôl gwrthdrawiad ar A499

Mae cwest wedi ei ohirio i farwolaeth Elis Alan Ogilvy-Bardsley, 20 oed o Bwllheli, a fu farw mewn gwrthdrawiad ar yr A499 rhwng Llanaelhaearn a'r Ffôr ym mis Mawrth. Mae ymchwiliad yn parhau ac mae ei deulu wedi cyhoeddi teyrnged.

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Bu farw Elis Alan Ogilvy-Bardsley yn dilyn gwrthdrawiad ar y A499 rhwng Llanaelhaearn a'r Ffôr

Starmer Criticizes Trump and Putin for Driving Up UK Energy Costs

Keir Starmer concludes Gulf tour, urges UK resilience amid Iran conflict, and criticizes Trump and Putin for raising UK energy bills.

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Keir Starmer arrives in Bahrain with a plane behind him

Pensioner in Palliative Care Traumatized After Home Attack in Limavady

A 67-year-old man receiving palliative care was left shaken after his home in Limavady was attacked, with windows smashed and glass shards covering him. Police are investigating and appeal for information.

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Handout Three window panes with broken glass

Local Pre-School Place Shortages Leave Children at Disadvantage, Parents Say

Parents in County Antrim express concern after children, including Stacey Smyth's son, fail to secure local pre-school places. Leaders from 46 pre-schools urge the Education Authority to revise allocation policies amid community impact and logistical challenges.

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BBC Stacey Smyth has long dark hair. She has a hoop piercing on the right side of her nose. She's wearing an orange and beige checked top. A house is behind her.

Church Officer Labeled 'Satanist' After Raising Safeguarding Concerns

A former safeguarding officer at Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle in Belfast was called a 'satanist' after raising concerns. An investigation revealed a culture of indifference to safeguarding, prompting resignations and ongoing PSNI inquiries.

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BBC A bald man with a white goatee beard pictured in a red walled committee room with a large table and numerous blue chairs around it. There is a window with large gold curtains.

Charity Reports Rising Demand Amid Growing Furniture Poverty in North Yorkshire

Essential Needs charity in Harrogate reports a sharp rise in demand for affordable furniture amid growing material poverty, highlighting challenges faced by local families and collaboration with housing charities.

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Emma Glasbey/BBC Lee Wright, who has grey hair and blue eyes. Mr Wright is wearing a blue jumper in the photo.

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