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Man Charged After Officer Injured by Stolen Police Car in Downpatrick

A 27-year-old man faces charges after a police officer was seriously injured by a stolen police car in Downpatrick. Another man and a woman have also been arrested in connection with the incident.

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Pacemaker A close up of the red and white police tape cordon which says "Police Inner Cordon, Do Not Cross". Behind it, abandoned on a grassy bank in a housing estate, is the stolen police vehicle. The driver's door of the yellow, blue and white liveried vehicle is lying open

Doug Beattie Resigns from UUP Citing Internal Conflicts and Deselection Threat

Doug Beattie resigns from the Ulster Unionist Party amid internal conflicts and a threat of deselection, citing marginalization and a campaign against him.

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PA Media Doug Beattie has grey hair and a grey beard. He is wearing wired framed, rectangular frames, a navy jacket, white shirt and navy tie.

Three Fatal Road Crashes in Ireland Over Bank Holiday Weekend

Three people died in separate road crashes in Ireland over the bank holiday weekend, including incidents in County Louth, Roscommon, and Dublin. Gardaí seek witnesses or footage.

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Ministers Prepare as Release of Mandelson Documents Reveals Government Operations

The release of over 1,000 pages of documents related to Peter Mandelson's ambassadorial appointment reveals extensive government communications and efforts, exposing private interactions and raising security and conflict of interest concerns amid ongoing investigations.

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Ofcom Approves STV's Plan to End North Scotland News Programme

Ofcom has approved STV's plan to end its north Scotland news programme amid efforts to save £2.5m. Despite opposition from politicians and unions, STV will present all news from Glasgow with regional variations and maintain journalists in key northern cities.

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Getty Images An STV sign outside the HQ building in Glasgow with the Finnieston Crane and the Hydro in the background

13-Year-Old Girl Dies After River Wharfe Search Near Burnsall

A 13-year-old girl died after being rescued from the River Wharfe near Burnsall. This is one of at least 15 recent water-related deaths during the heatwave, including incidents in Merseyside, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Norfolk, and South Yorkshire.

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Ben Lack Photography Ambulances, fire engines and other vehicles parked on a trimmed field close to a river meandering nearby.

Doug Beattie’s Contentious Departure from the Ulster Unionist Party

Doug Beattie ends 12-year association with the UUP amid accusations of vindictive treatment and a reopened disciplinary case. His departure raises questions about the party's future and leadership under Jon Burrows.

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Liam McBurney/PA Wire Doug Beattie, a man with greying fair hair and a matching beard, looks towards the camera with a serious expression. He is pictured in an office setting with pale yellow or cream walls. He is wearing black-framed glasses, a black suit jacket, a white shirt and a navy and white polka dot tie.

Home Care Workers Urge Fair Mileage Pay Amid Rising Fuel Costs

Home care workers face rising fuel costs and call for fair mileage and travel time pay amid industry funding challenges and government responses.

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BBC Homecare worker Amanda Nottingham sits at the wheel of her car

New Wave of Air Strikes Reported by Iran and US in Gulf Region

Air strikes resumed between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides targeting military sites amid stalled peace talks and ongoing regional tensions.

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Getty Images Two ships seen in the Strait of Hormuz.

Jersey Faces Child Poverty Crisis Amid Rising Cost of Living Ahead of 2026 Election

Jersey faces a child poverty crisis with a quarter of children living in low-income households amid rising living costs. Islanders share struggles with housing, childcare, and groceries, prompting calls for government action ahead of the 2026 election.

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BBC Dr Carmel Corrigan is pictured in the Children's Commissioners office, she is wearing a white shirt and has black glasses.

Former Oldham Council Leader Warns Toxic Identity Politics Divides Communities

Arooj Shah, former Oldham council leader, warns that toxic identity politics and misinformation are dividing communities and causing political deadlock 25 years after race riots.

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Arooj Shah in a navy blazer stands between two weathered stone lion statues in a garden

Charities Warn UK AI Age Checks May Misclassify Young Asylum Seekers

A coalition of over 100 refugee children’s groups warns UK plans to use AI for age assessment of young asylum seekers may misclassify children, risking placement in adult detention. The Home Office plans AI deployment after awarding a £322,000 contract, amid calls for safeguards.

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