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Caldicot School Exits Needs Improvement List After Leadership Changes

Caldicot School, once plagued by violence and poor behaviour, has been removed from Estyn's Needs Improvement list following leadership changes and strict new policies introduced by head teacher Alun Ebenezer.

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BBC Alun Ebenezer wears a suit and a lanyard, smiling at the camera in front of a sign saying Welcome to Caldicot school

Byker Wall Estate Residents to Have Energy Bills Frozen in 2026-27

Newcastle City Council will freeze energy bills for 167 Byker Wall Estate homeowners in 2026-27, following refunds and fee adjustments to ease cost-of-living pressures. The council is reviewing heat networks to meet new Ofgem regulations.

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BBC The Byker Wall in Newcastle. The estate is a long wall consisting of number a number of homes. Green balconies run along the building.

Starmer Condemns Antisemitic Golders Green Stabbings as 'Utterly Appalling'

Keir Starmer and London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the antisemitic stabbings in Golders Green. Two people were injured, a suspect arrested, with emergency services and community groups responding swiftly.

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Police attend the scene where two people were stabbed in the Golders Green.

Mother Found Guilty of Murdering Infant Daughter with Severe Injuries

Nicole Blain was found guilty of murdering her 19-day-old daughter Thea Wilson, who died from severe injuries including broken ribs and skull fractures.

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Woman Urges Law Change to Remove Abusive Parents' Rights to See Children

Kelly Higgins, abused as a child by her mother involved in a notorious murder, calls for laws to strip abusive parents of visitation rights to protect vulnerable children.

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BBC Kelly Higgins with long brown hair wearing sparkly earrings sitting on a grey sofa. She looks impassively at the camera.

University of Sussex Wins Legal Challenge Against £585,000 Freedom of Speech Fine

The University of Sussex won its legal challenge against a £585,000 fine imposed by the Office for Students over its trans and non-binary policy, with the High Court finding bias and procedural flaws in the regulator's approach.

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John Boon/BBC A low concrete monument bearing the text “University of Sussex” sits on a grassy verge, viewed from a low angle. Trees with early spring foliage form the background under an overcast sky, giving the setting a quiet, landscaped campus feel.

David Coulthard Faces Legal Warning Over Scottish Mansion Renovations

David Coulthard faces potential legal action over renovations at his Barwhinnock House estate in Scotland, following council concerns about non-compliance with approved plans.

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Getty Images A man with short grey hair walks outdoors in a paved area, wearing a white T-shirt under a dark jacket and trousers. He has a lanyard around his neck, holds a phone in one hand, and has glasses hanging from his shirt, with equipment and greenery visible in the background.

Nigel Farage Says Arron Banks Should Apologize for 'Welsh Lad' Comment

Nigel Farage says Arron Banks should apologize for his 'Welsh lad?' comment, which sparked accusations of racism after a social media post involving Plaid Cymru. Banks called it a joke, while Farage criticized the remark as in poor taste.

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Irish Government Unveils €220m Fuel Support Packages After Protests

The Irish government has announced €220m in fuel support schemes for hauliers, farmers, and fishers, following nationwide protests and rising fuel costs.

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Woman Found Guilty of Murdering Sister in Camden Home

Nancy Pexton has been found guilty of murdering her sister Jennifer Abbott Dauward in Camden. Abbott was stabbed at her home and found dead with gaffer tape over her mouth. Pexton was arrested after Abbott's watch was found in her possession.

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PA Media Jennifer Abbott has straight long blonde hair and is wearing charcoal grey eye make up and a black and white striped top. There is a green pot plant in the background.

France Advises Citizens to Leave Mali Amid Coordinated Rebel Attacks

France urges its citizens to leave Mali immediately after coordinated attacks by separatist and Islamist militants destabilize the country. The UK also advises against travel amid ongoing violence and security concerns.

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AFP via Getty Images A column of smoke rises above buildings in the distance at the end of the road. The road has dozens of motorbikes travelling along it

Starmer to Face Badenoch at Final PMQs Before Parliamentary Recess

Keir Starmer prepares for final PMQs of the session against Kemi Badenoch amid Labour rebels and government debates. Farage backs Blair Institute’s welfare cuts; pension reforms advance after Lords’ concessions. Reed rules out rent freeze and dismisses ambassador’s claims.

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