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Nearly 6,000 Kent Homes Affected by Burst Water Main from South East Water

Nearly 6,000 homes in Kent face water supply issues after a burst pipe from Bewl Water Treatment Works. Repairs are underway with full restoration expected by Friday morning. Schools and businesses have closed due to the disruption.

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BBC Men in dayglo yellow overalls hold crates of bottled water

Man Arrested After Fatal Crash Involving Pony and Trap in Kent

A 29-year-old truck driver was arrested after a fatal crash involving a pony and trap in East Peckham on 1 April, resulting in two deaths and a critically injured woman.

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Three Men Appear in Court After £1.8m Drug Seizure in Aberdeen

Three men appeared in Aberdeen court after police seized £1.8m worth of drugs and a five-figure sum of money from properties on Elmbank Terrace, Bothwell Road, and Broomhill Road.

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Dyn 28 oed yn cael ei ddedfrydu am achosi marwolaeth cwpl ifanc mewn gwrthdrawiad

Dyn 28 oed o Sir Benfro wedi ei ddedfrydu am achosi marwolaeth cwpl ifanc Adam Muskett a Katie Worrell mewn gwrthdrawiad ar yr A477 ar 13 Mehefin 2024. Roedd amodau tywydd garw, a bu farw'r ddau ar y safle a'r ysbyty. Cafodd MacCallum 16 mis o garchar wedi'i gohirio.

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Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Careless Driving Causing Couple’s Death

Alexander MacCallum received a suspended sentence for causing the deaths of Katie Worrell and Adam Muskett in a careless driving collision on the A477 in June 2024. The court heard detailed victim impact statements and considered adverse weather conditions during sentencing.

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Dyfed Powys Police Adam is a white man smiling at the camera wearing a blue jacket and black hat. Katie is a white woman with long blonde hair standing next to him in a selfie, also wearing a black hat. A snow-covered trees and a chalet are visible behind them.

BBC's Tim Davie Explains Scott Mills' Dismissal Amid New Information

Outgoing BBC director general Tim Davie explained Scott Mills' dismissal following new information about an underage victim, reflected on cultural changes, and discussed challenges during his tenure.

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Prisoners Filmed Illegally Using Phones, Partying, and Taking Drugs at HMP Addiewell

Videos showing prisoners partying and using drugs at HMP Addiewell have emerged on TikTok. The Scottish Prison Service is intensifying efforts to stop illegal mobile phone use and contraband smuggling in prisons.

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How the Triple Lock Affects State Pension Increases and Benefits

The state pension will rise by over £500 annually due to the triple lock, which increases pensions based on inflation, wages, or 2.5%. Changes to pension age, pension credit, and winter fuel payments are also outlined, with government plans and debates on sustainability detailed.

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Aberdeen Tenant Forced to Sleep in Living Room Due to Severe Mould in Council Flat

Gary Bennett, an Aberdeen council tenant, has endured severe mould in his flat for 20 years, impacting his health and forcing him to sleep in the living room. New Scottish laws aim to address such housing issues following the Awaab's Law campaign.

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BBC Gary Bennett, a man wearing a baseball cap and grey hooded top, in front of mouldy furniture in his council flat.

NEU Chief Criticizes Education Policies, Highlights Rising Green Support Among Teachers

NEU leader Daniel Kebede criticizes government education policies, highlights rising Green Party support among teachers, and warns of potential industrial action amid concerns over funding, inclusion, and book censorship.

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Plaid Cymru Keeps Lecturer Who Called Israel a Terrorist State as Candidate

Plaid Cymru will keep university lecturer Vivek Thuppil and councillor Elin Hywel as candidates despite their controversial social media posts about Israel. The party denies Reform's criticism amid its own candidate resignations.

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Teenager Charged in Connection with Death of 16-Year-Old Girl in Leeds

Three individuals, including a 17-year-old boy, have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds. They appeared in court and were remanded in custody ahead of a trial provisionally set for November.

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West Yorkshire Police Chloe Watson Dransfield is pictured looking directly at the camera and pouting. She has long, blonde hair and is wearing a white top with beading around the neck line.

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