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UK Court Hears Husband’s Abuse Led Wife to Take Her Own Life

A UK court hears that Christopher Trybus's physical and sexual abuse led to his wife Tarryn Baird's suicide in 2017. He denies manslaughter, rape, and coercive control charges.

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Dumfries and Galloway Council Proposes 7.5% Council Tax Increase

Dumfries and Galloway Council's SNP administration proposes a 7.5% council tax rise, with opposition groups suggesting increases between 6.5% and 9.8%. Savings and income measures include cuts in education funding and increased fees.

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Billy McCrorie A sandstone council headquarters in Dumfries on a sunny day with cars parked in front and a blue sky above

Top Law Officer Informed Swinney of Murrell Embezzlement Charge Last March

Documents reveal First Minister John Swinney was informed nearly a year ago of Peter Murrell's £460,000 embezzlement charge, sparking political controversy over the lord advocate's communications.

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PA Media Dorothy Bain, who has long dark hair tied back under a court wig, looks up to her right while sitting down. She is wearing a black gown over a white shirt, with wood panelling behind her.

Warner Bros Raised N-Word Use With Bafta; Google Apologizes for Offensive AI Prompt

Warner Bros raised concerns immediately after the N-word was uttered at the Bafta awards, but the slur remained in the broadcast. Bafta and the BBC apologized, while Google apologized for an offensive AI prompt related to the incident. Criticism continues over the handling and editing.

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Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan backstage at the Baftas.

New Northern Ireland School Uniform Law: What Families Need to Know

Northern Ireland's new school uniform law aims to reduce costs for families, limit branded items, and provide clearer guidelines for schools starting in 2026/27.

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Getty Images A grey school blazer with red and blue trim, a similar colour tie and a red bag

Noah cycled past man later found with his laptop, inquest reveals

The inquest into Noah Donohoe's death revealed he cycled past Daryl Paul, later found with Noah's stolen laptop, with no interaction between them.

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Pacemaker Noah Donohoe, wearing a white shirt, black and green tie, and a black suit jacket. He has short brown hair and is smiling at the camera.

Friends Found Dead on Snowdon Remembered for Their Charisma and Kindness

Two friends from Norfolk, Eddie Hill and Jayden Long, were found dead on Snowdon. Former tutors remember them for their charisma and kindness. Rescue teams faced challenging winter conditions during the search. Inquests will open Friday.

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Instagram A black and white photo of Eddie Hill and Jayden Long, who are sitting down and smiling side by side. They are both holding pints of beer. Jayden has a hat on and has short stubble and is wearing a black hoodie. Eddie has short dark hair and is wearing a jumper. They are both looking directly at the camera

CalMac Ends £1m Monthly Lease of MV Alfred After Nearly Three Years

CalMac's £1m monthly lease of the catamaran MV Alfred from Pentland Ferries ends after nearly three years, marking a significant fleet transition amid maintenance and capacity challenges.

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Christopher Brindle A red and white catamaran ferry with Pentland Ferries and written on the side

Domestic Abuse and Indecent Communications Surge in Scotland Crimes

Scotland saw a 3% rise in crimes last year, with domestic abuse up 25%, indecent communications 21%, and sexual crimes rising 10%. Some crimes like housebreaking fell, but overall offences increased across most local authorities.

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Getty Images The back of two police officers heads. They are both wearing black hats and hi vis Police vests.

Officer Describes Scene at Natalie McNally’s Home After Her Death in Murder Trial

A police officer testified about the scene at Natalie McNally's home after her death in December 2022, describing blood, a puncture wound, and evidence found at the location during the murder trial of Stephen McCullagh.

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Pacemaker Natalie McNally. She has long blonde hair, wearing a long khaki coat and standing on a beach.

£2m Ballycastle Regeneration Paused Amid Antrim Arms Hotel Future Uncertainty

Ballycastle's £2m town centre regeneration is paused due to uncertainty over the future of the derelict Antrim Arms Hotel, with local concerns over safety, business impact, and heritage preservation.

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BBC The former Antrim Arms hotel in Ballycastle town centre in September 2025. The large cream-coloured building has six front windows on each of its three floors and the sign above the front door says "Antrim Arms" in red lettering. There are two chimneys and vegetation is growing out of the guttering at both sides of the roof. Two of the front windows are boarded up. Steel safety barriers, decorated with old photos of the town, stand in front of the building.

UK Fines Reddit £14.47m for Failing to Verify User Ages Properly

The UK’s ICO fined Reddit £14.47m for failing to properly verify user ages, exposing children to harmful content. Reddit plans to appeal, citing privacy concerns.

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