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Rats as Large as Rabbits Infest Newport Street Amid Persistent Fly-Tipping

Residents of Newport's Pottery Road report rat infestations and persistent fly-tipping, with council enforcement and national campaigns underway to address the escalating waste disposal issues.

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Hundreds Protest in Edinburgh After Knife Attack at Cobbinshaw House

Hundreds protested outside Cobbinshaw House in Edinburgh after a stabbing left two hospitalized. Mustafa Kokoneh, 23, faces multiple charges including attempted murder and appeared in court Wednesday.

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Inside the Ukrainian Facility Where UK Engineers Repair Vital Military Equipment

UK engineers work alongside Ukrainians at secret facilities repairing vital military equipment, including British-donated howitzers, to support Ukraine’s defense amid ongoing conflict.

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Tory Peer Lord Chadlington to Quit After Lords Probe into PPE Contract Breaches

Tory peer Lord Chadlington will resign from the House of Lords after a probe found he breached conduct rules over PPE contracts during the pandemic, leading to a recommended one-year suspension.

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17-Year-Old Boy Arrested After Lockdown at Ysgol Maesydderwen in Ystradgynlais

A 17-year-old boy was arrested after a lockdown at Ysgol Maesydderwen in Ystradgynlais following threats made over digital communications. The school was locked down for safety, with no injuries reported. The boy has been released on bail as investigations continue.

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Met Questions Three Women Over Alleged Role in Mohamed Al Fayed Abuse Case

Three women have been interviewed under caution over allegations of facilitating sexual abuse by the late Mohamed Al Fayed, with 154 victims identified and investigations ongoing.

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Man to Receive £225k Settlement Over Alleged Abuse at Belfast Catholic School

A man alleging abuse at St Patrick's Training School in Belfast during the 1970s will receive a £225,000 settlement after suing the De La Salle Order, Diocese of Down and Connor, and Department of Justice for failures to protect him.

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Trainer 'Filled with Rage' Before Dog Walker Assault, Court Hears

Trainer Evan Williams denies assaulting dog walker Martin Dandridge, who suffered a fractured arm during a December 2024 incident on Williams's property. Prosecutors allege Williams acted in rage due to lamping suspicions; Williams disputes the claims in court.

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Ministers Propose More Life Peers to Resolve Hereditary Peers Bill Deadlock

Ministers propose creating more life peers to break the deadlock on abolishing hereditary peers in the House of Lords, aiming to rebalance party representation and pass the bill before the spring parliamentary session ends.

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Investigators Link Russia to Parcel Fires in UK and Europe

Investigators link Russia's military intelligence to a series of parcel fires in the UK and Europe in 2024, involving explosive devices sent from Lithuania. Twenty-two suspects have been identified, with trials underway amid concerns of escalating hybrid warfare.

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Council Plans to Extend School Holiday Food Voucher Scheme Until September

Cambridgeshire County Council plans to extend supermarket vouchers for families receiving free school meals during holidays until September, funded by a new Crisis and Resilience Fund, aligning with upcoming eligibility changes in 2026.

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Man Charged with Rape of Male Teenager Appears in Paisley Court

Declyn Haggerty, 29, appeared in Paisley Sheriff Court charged with the alleged rape of a male teenager in an alleyway. He entered no plea and was remanded in custody. Police cordoned off Meetinghouse Lane following the incident at 20:15 on Tuesday. Det Insp David Hardie thanked the public for th...

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