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Blow to tourists as National Trust closes dozens of holiday cottages across England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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The Independent UK · Apr 23

Millie David to make Red Roses debut against Wales as England’s lock crisis deepens

Young Bristol wing David is primed for her first cap, but second row Lilli Ives Campion has joined a long list of absentees

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Report reveals Black children in England and Wales nearly 8 times more likely to face strip searches than white peers

A stark report reveals Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers, with many searches yielding no evidence. This raises serious questions about proportionality and safeguarding, especially after cases like Child Q. Experts and campaigners are demanding urgent reforms to…

The Times of India · Apr 22

Over 1,000 toads feared dead after Welsh reservoir drained: What causes mass amphibian deaths?

In a devastating turn of events, over a thousand toads have been lost following the draining of a vital breeding pond in North Wales during their critical mating season. Environmental advocates are expressing outrage as this habitat destruction poses a grave threat not only to amphibians but also disrupts the…

The Times of India · Apr 20

After 27 years in power, Welsh Labour’s dominance may soon be over

Welsh Labour is in unfamiliar territory. While winning elections in Wales had become routine since 1922, the upcoming Senedd (Welsh parliament) election has thrown the party into uncharted waters, with the prospect of finishing a distant third.

The Conversation · Apr 20

Deadline day to register to vote in May 7 elections

Some 42,827 applications to vote were submitted on Sunday April 19, the highest on a single day so far this year.

Evening Standard · Apr 20

How to register to vote in local elections with deadline just hours away

Along with Monday’s deadline to register to vote, there are a number of other key dates before polling day

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Fact check: Youth unemployment in Wales and fake Kuwait base photo

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

Legal aid for asylum seekers is hard to come by – it’s no wonder criminal advisers are taking advantage

The Home Office is investigating after a BBC report found evidence of a “sham industry” of immigration advisers helping people fabricate asylum claims.

The Conversation · Apr 17

MPs and peers approve law to pardon women convicted over abortions as far back as 1800s

Law will also expunge police records for women arrested in England and Wales, and stop future prosecutions

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17