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Man jailed for burglary planned via family's social media posts

A man has been jailed for planning a burglary after tracking a family's social media posts about their absence. Shane Davies stole £48,000 cash, two Rolex watches and sentimental items from a Swansea home on 18 February.

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Energy Minister Fahnbulleh Clarifies Support for Mahmood's Migration Reforms

Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh has clarified her support for Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's migration reforms after initially refusing to explicitly back the proposals during a Wednesday interview.

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Finucane condemns Conservative MP's 'IRA lawyers' remarks as 'contemptible'

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has called Conservative MP Sir David Davis's comments about "IRA lawyers" contemptible, drawing parallels to remarks made by a minister weeks before his father's murder in 1989.

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UK must prepare for cyber attacks and climate disasters, Streeting warns

The Defence Secretary has urged the public and businesses to prepare for cyber attacks, natural disasters and state-sponsored terrorism. The government's "Be Ready" campaign encourages households to stock three days' supplies and to the Priority Services Register.

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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting speaking with a pink background behind him

Man, 61, charged with murder after woman sustains stab wounds in Bridgend

A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder after Eleanor Barnfield, 47, sustained stab wounds before dying in a car crash in Bridgend on Monday. Police arrested the suspect following a major operation at a sheltered housing complex.

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Eleanor stands by a waterfall. She has white hair, which is tied back, and wears a navy coat. She is smiling at the camera.

Shetland businesses flooded after heavy downpour; Storm Boelo looms

Heavy rain caused flooding across Lerwick, forcing businesses to close and lose stock. Shetland Islands Council is clearing drains as Storm Boelo approaches with yellow wind warnings in place.

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Caroline Flack's brother died by suicide after 'never recovering' from her death, inquest finds

Paul Flack, 55, died by suicide while struggling with his sister Caroline Flack's 2020 death, his father's dementia, and work difficulties, an inquest concluded. His partner said he "never recovered" from the trauma.

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Badenoch urges police not to fear stepping in to stop wrongdoing

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calls for greater support for police and public who intervene to stop wrongdoing, criticising Labour for failing to send ministers to the Police Federation conference for two years.

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Ten Ashfield councillors quit after leader's fraud conviction

Ten Ashfield Independent councillors have quit the party following the conviction of former leader Jason Zadrozny on nine counts of fraud and four counts of tax evasion. The departures leave the party with a majority of just one.

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UK Resumes Tank Barrel Production After Two Decades With New Telford Facility

Rheinmetall opens UK Gun Hall in Telford, resuming large-calibre gun barrel production for the first time in 20 years. The facility creates 100 jobs and will produce barrels for 120mm and 155mm weapon systems.

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A green tank is in the middle of a large warehouse building as part of a display. There is a display board next to it with a union flag background and it says "Telford UK Gun Hall Opening".

King's Lynn green space wins 30-year battle for protected status

After 30 years of campaigning, Harding's Pits in King's Lynn has been granted village green status, protecting the seven-acre site from development and securing its future as a public space for recreation and wildlife.

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Stepdad jailed for 34 years for murdering university student on her birthday

Nathan Owens has been jailed for a minimum of 34 years for murdering his stepdaughter Carla Georgescu, a 20-year-old psychology student, in her university flat on her birthday in February 2026. The court heard he was sexually obsessed with her and staged the scene to look like suicide.

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Carla looks at the camera. She has brown eyes and thick long dark hair. She is wearing red liptstick and there is a wooden wall behind her.

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