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£1m Damage After Fire at County Armagh Hardware Business

A fire at a hardware business in County Armagh caused around £1 million in damage. Over 50 firefighters responded, and the business faces months of recovery while maintaining service contracts.

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BBC A man if looking into the camera and not smiling. The sky is full of smoke. An aerial ladder is up. A police car, and people in high viz jackets are in the background.

Findlay Calls Regional Vote 'Secret Weapon' to Defeat SNP in Holyrood Election

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay urges voters to use the regional ballot as a 'secret weapon' to prevent the SNP from gaining a majority in the upcoming Holyrood elections, pledging new policies on taxation, education, and welfare reform.

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PA Media Russell Findlay has short dark hair and wears a dark suit and white shirt with a navy and red striped tie. He is mid speech and in front of a blue background

Bottled Water Distributed After Diesel Spill Contaminates Killin Tap Supply

Following a diesel spill into the River Dochart, Killin residents receive bottled water and are warned against using tap water except for flushing toilets. Scottish Water and authorities work to restore safe water supply amid ongoing investigations.

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Scottish Water Two men unloading a pallet of bottled water

Nigel Farage Faces Criticism Over Treatment of Women and Female Journalists

Nigel Farage's recent remarks toward female journalists and his appointment of an anti-abortion policy head have sparked debate about his and Reform UK's stance on women and gender equality.

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Nigel Farage and Andrew Rosindell in Romford surrounded by men outside a block of flats

Study Warns Decline in Remote Jobs Threatens Disabled Workers’ Employment

A study warns that the decline in remote jobs risks excluding disabled workers, despite their strong preference for homeworking, potentially worsening unemployment rates.

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Man reviews papers at home while using a laptop

Wheelie Bin Set on Fire Against Londonderry House in Suspected Arson

Police are investigating a suspected arson at a house in Londonderry where a wheelie bin was set on fire against the property. No one was inside, and fire crews responded promptly. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them.

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Two Men Found Dead After Going Missing on Yr Wyddfa

Two men, aged 19 and 20, were found deceased on Yr Wyddfa after an extensive multi-agency search in harsh winter conditions. Their families have been informed and the coroner notified.

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Getty Images Yr Wyddfa in a covering of snow

Suffolk Punch Trust Cuts Visitor Facilities Amid Economic Challenges

The Suffolk Punch Trust, breeding rare horses since 1759, will close its visitor centre, cafe, and shop due to economic pressures but will keep its colony stud open.

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Getty Images Two horses are seen side by side. You can only see their faces and necks. They are sturdy, with short chestnut brown hair.

Key Photos Keeping Prince Andrew in the Spotlight Over Epstein Links

Photographs linking Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein have surfaced over years, including a 2001 photo with Virginia Giuffre, a 2010 walk with Epstein, and images from the Epstein case files. His 2023 arrest marked the first royal arrest since 1647.

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Andrew with his arm around Virginia Giuffre with Ghislaine Maxwell in the background

Financial Abuse Survivor to Advise Ministers Following Report

Francesca Onody, a survivor of severe financial abuse and a near-fatal attack, has been invited to advise UK ministers on supporting victims after a report highlighted her case.

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AI-Generated Videos Fuel Misleading Narratives of UK Urban Decline on Social Media

AI-generated deepfake videos depicting urban decline in Croydon are spreading on social media, fueling misleading narratives about UK cities and provoking political and racial backlash. The creator, RadialB, denies political intent but acknowledges the content's impact.

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BBC A composite image showing a graphic of a phone with an image of a young black man wearing a black balaclava and a gold chain shouting and raising his hands. In the background is a still from an AI video showing a waterslide with a red dinghy sliding down it into dirty water, with tower blocks and a crowd of young men in hoodies and balaclavas.

MPs to Discuss Inquiry into Andrew’s Role as UK Trade Envoy Amid Controversy

MPs will meet to discuss a possible inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s decade as UK trade envoy amid controversies and lobbying for a larger role.

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