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Schoolgirl said ‘I’m going to do something’ before stabbing teacher, court hears

A 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a fellow pupil showed friends the knife before the incident, Swansea Crown Court has heard.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Girl, 13, ‘said she was going to stab someone before knifing her teacher’ Ammanford trial hears

Teenage girl accused of stabbing two teachers and a fellow pupil showed friends the knife before the incident, Swansea Crown Court told

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Girl, 14, who stabbed teachers previously took knife to school, court hears

A young girl who stabbed three people at a school in Ammanford had previously been suspended for taking a knife into school.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Thousands of British troops head to Romania for major Nato exercise

The operation, called Steadfast Dart, comes ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Thousands of British troops head to Romania for major Nato exercise as Putin's Ukraine war nears third anniversary

The operation, called Steadfast Dart, comes ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

Army loads hundreds of vehicles on to ships ahead of major Nato exercise

A total of 2,434 UK personnel will also be travelling by truck and plane to Romania.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

The Princess of Wales in remission: A timeline of her cancer journey

Kate gave an update on her health after visiting the hospital where she was treated.

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025

Giant sculpture inspired by the sun to go on display at National Trust properties

Luke Jerram’s latest work, entitled Helios, includes the sound of the sun captured by Nasa.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

In Pictures: Parades and sea dips go ahead at the start of a new year

Despite unfavourable weather, many braved the elements and the sea to mark the arrival of 2025.

Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2025

In Pictures: Wales marks 25 years of Senedd and elects two first ministers

Visits by several members of the royal family and some television stars brought the crowds out across the country.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024