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Drones Aid Search for Missing Climber on Ben Nevis

Drones and multiple rescue teams are searching for 64-year-old Brian McGillicuddy, missing since Thursday after a planned Ben Nevis climb. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.

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Scottish Government Rejects Flamingo Land £40m Loch Lomond Resort Plans

The Scottish government has rejected Flamingo Land's £40m holiday park plans at Loch Lomond due to flood risk, woodland loss, and policy conflicts after years of debate.

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Minister: Government Won't Block MPs Publishing Andrew Trade Envoy Documents

The government signals it will not block MPs voting to publish documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's trade envoy role, pending police probe. The day includes debates on social media bans, farm inheritance tax, and updates on Ukraine and Mandelson.

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Student Loans Dispute Intensifies: What Graduates Need to Know

Growing anger over plan 2 student loans is prompting calls for reform. Graduates face rising debts due to frozen repayment thresholds and high interest rates. Political parties propose changes, while experts advise caution on early repayments.

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Public Sector Pay Deals Drive Stormont Budget Overspends, Warns Watchdog

The Northern Ireland Fiscal Council warns public sector pay deals are the main cause of Stormont's budget overspends, with a £400m bailout issued and a potential £1bn overspend next year unless radical steps are taken.

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Scottish Parliament to Vote on Voter Recall Powers for MSPs

Scottish Parliament considers a bill allowing voters to recall MSPs suspended for 10+ days or jailed under a year, following calls for greater accountability.

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Russell Brand Denies New Rape and Sexual Assault Allegations

Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two new charges of rape and sexual assault from 2009, adding to previous allegations dating back to 1999. A trial is scheduled for June.

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Lib Dems Demand Release of Files on Andrew’s UK Trade Envoy Role

The Liberal Democrats will push for the release of documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 2001 UK trade envoy appointment following his arrest over misconduct allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Police AI Chief Acknowledges Bias in Crime Tech, Commits to Mitigation

Alex Murray of the NCA acknowledges bias in police AI tools but pledges to minimize it through a new £115m national AI centre, aiming to improve fairness and efficiency in crime fighting.

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Clothing Coventry Faces Closure Without Increased Donations

Clothing Coventry, a charity providing free clothing, faces closure by 2026 due to falling donations and rising costs. Founder Katie Wilson urges more monthly donors to help sustain its vital services for vulnerable people and partner charities.

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Oedi i Adolygiad Llofruddiaeth Ethan Ives-Griffiths, Bachgen Dwy Oed

Mae teulu Ethan Ives-Griffiths wedi beirniadu oedi i adolygiad aml-asiantaeth ar ôl iddo gael ei lofruddio gan ei nain a'i daid ym mis Awst 2021. Mae'r adolygiad yn ystyried y cysylltiad gyda gwasanaethau cymdeithasol, ond nid yw dyddiad cyhoeddi'r adroddiad yn hysbys.

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Reform Mayor Engages US Oil Executive to Promote Fracking in Lincolnshire

Documents reveal Dame Andrea Jenkyns, Reform mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, engaged US oil executive to promote fracking despite UK ban and local opposition.

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