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Victim's family 'let down' by justice system after killer disappears during father's funeral
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Victim's family 'let down' by justice system after killer disappears during father's funeral

A meeting with Justice Minister Naomi Long is expected to take place later this week.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices

Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.

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NHS trust blames 'human error' for new baby data loss
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NHS trust blames 'human error' for new baby data loss

Police are notified of the data incident and officers are assessing its impact.

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From punk to politics - the making of new Reform Wales leader Helen Jenner
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From punk to politics - the making of new Reform Wales leader Helen Jenner

Who is Reform's new Welsh leader, former English teacher Helen Jenner?

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No regular contact with pair held in Iran, family say
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No regular contact with pair held in Iran, family say

Craig and Lindsay Foreman's family say they were promised contact after they ended hunger strikes.

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How fields of Fermanagh helped Daisy Edgar-Jones prepare for her latest film
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How fields of Fermanagh helped Daisy Edgar-Jones prepare for her latest film

The actress, whose mum is from County Down, recalls long childhood summers in Northern Ireland.

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'Terrifying' 101-acre data centre plans would be 'heartbreaking', campaigners warn
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'Terrifying' 101-acre data centre plans would be 'heartbreaking', campaigners warn

Campaigners fear the proposed Canolfan Ddata Menai plans would ruin the landscape.

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Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'
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Inside Scotland's wildcat HQ - 'It's like Big Brother for cats'

The Saving Wildcats partnership is keeping an eye on the latest wildcats being bred in captivity for release into the Cairngorms.

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Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting
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Burnham expects to find 'common ground' with Trump in first meeting

In New York, the prime minister will also deliver a speech to the UN General Assembly expected to be focused on AI.

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The Papers:  'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'
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The Papers: 'Air traffic out of control' and 'RAF to help Saudis'

A second glitch this month in the national air traffic system and the PM's first major foreign policy move lead the papers.

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Autumn equinox 2026: When is it and what happens?
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Autumn equinox 2026: When is it and what happens?

In the northern hemisphere, the September equinox marks the start of astronomical autumn.

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Schools not ready for AI and 'crying out' for government guidance, report warns
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Schools not ready for AI and 'crying out' for government guidance, report warns

Author Sir Anthony Seldon says AI needs to be addressed with the same urgency as a war or epidemic.

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New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives
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New right to bereavement leave to cover step and half relatives

The new law will also cover foster, kinship care and adoptive relationships, as well as early pregnancy loss.

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Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
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Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe

The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.

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Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
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Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England

The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.

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The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
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The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips

From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.

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'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery'
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'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery'

Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show.

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Expectant mothers face 'nightmare' over Daisy Hill service suspension plan
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Expectant mothers face 'nightmare' over Daisy Hill service suspension plan

The Southern Trust has not been able to recruit enough consultant obstetricians.

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