Plaid Cymru would take minority government over coalition, leader says
Polling suggests Plaid or Reform could win the Senedd election - but fall short of getting a majority.
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Arrests after youth pictured with machete in central Edinburgh
Police said firearms officers were among those who responded to reports of youths carrying bladed weapons
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Climbers likely died after one or all of them slipped - inquiry
A guide along with two other climbers died in a fall on Aonach Eagach in August 2023.
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Wife who ignored husband becomes multi-millionaire
Nicola Dickinson wins a £4.5m Lake District home after entering an Omaze prize draw.
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What led to the downfall of West Midlands Police chief goes beyond football
What led to the downfall of the chief of West Midlands Police goes beyond a football match and the exclusion of a fan base.
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Latest NHS trans case ruling ramps up pressure for guidance
The nurses' partial victory adds pressure on the government to publish guidance for businesses that have single-sex spaces.
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Sara Sharif inquest will not take place until 2027
Senior coroner for Surrey, Richard Travers, sets a date of 5 April, 2027, at a pre-inquest review.
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Is the snow and ice set to return again this January?
The UK is set to be in the centre of a battleground of competing weather systems, but which will win?
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Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.
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Police chief retires over Israeli fans ban row
Craig Guildford blames the "political and media frenzy" as he confirms his decision to step down.
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NHS trans case ruling will be closely analysed - but impact not straightforward
The nurses' partial victory adds pressure on the government to publish guidance for businesses that have single-sex spaces.
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Who is the 'well known' Labour figure Farage says will defect to Reform next week?
In a typical Nigel Farage tease, the Reform UK leader has said that a "well known Labour figure" will defect to his party next week.
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Former Tory councillor jailed for 20 weeks for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt
A former Tory councillor has been jailed for 20 weeks after being found guilty of stalking ex-cabinet minister Dame Penny Mordaunt.
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Church of England charities reprimanded for handling of sexual assault allegations against former bishop
Two Church of England charities have been criticised over safeguarding failures following the resignation of former bishop of Liverpool John Perumbalath.
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West Midlands Police chief to retire after Maccabi fan ban row
The chief constable of West Midlands Police (WMP) is to retire following a row over the force's decision to ban Israeli football fans from a match in Birmingham for safety reasons.
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Dame Penny Mordaunt stalker jailed
Edward Brandt is sentenced for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt over a period of eight months.
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Former councillor jailed for 20 weeks for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt
A former councillor has been jailed for 20 weeks after being found guilty of stalking ex-cabinet minister Dame Penny Mordaunt.
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Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?
The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.
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Jenrick claims he is 'uniting the right' by defecting to Reform UK
The former Conservative minister denies the move was about personal ambition, in an exclusive BBC interview.
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Wife killer who manipulated child jailed for life
Robert Rhodes is jailed for life after his child revealed his plot to kill his wife in their home.
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