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Sisters separated by murder reunite after 50 years

Theresa Fazzani and Janet Brocklhurst were separated as children after their father murdered their mother. After five decades, they found each other through Facebook. Read their emotional story of reunion and healing.

Drug dealer jailed after Newport machete chase

Luke Montgomery, 23, has been sentenced to eight years and four months for drug dealing after police bodycam captured him fleeing with a machete in Newport. Watch the footage.

Ontario to sell Crown land for Crown Royal whisky

Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, plans to sell 43 acres of public land to a spirits giant for a new Crown Royal facility. Critics call it a 'sweetheart deal'. Read the full investigation.

Why Newport is the UK's Most Underrated Destination

A travel expert challenges a report naming Newport the UK's worst place to visit, praising its quirky architecture, independent businesses, and warm community. Discover why you should give it a chance.

70 wild geese killed in Christmas dinner raids

Police investigate after 70 geese are found butchered in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, with fears of organised poaching for festive tables. Residents in Wales launch Goose Watch.

Crown Princess Mette-Marit Needs Lung Transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit faces a lung transplant after her pulmonary fibrosis deteriorated. The palace confirms preparations are underway. Read the latest on her health and royal duties.

Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned

The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.

James Bond Aston Martin DB5 restored, now worth £1 million

A Welshman's £900 Aston Martin DB5, left to rot for decades, has undergone a painstaking 2,500-hour restoration. The legendary James Bond car is now valued at a staggering £1 million. Discover the full story of its resurrection.

Jury trials scrapped in some cases to tackle court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle the record crown court backlog of over 78,000 cases. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.

Jury trials scrapped in bid to tackle court backlog

Justice Secretary David Lammy announces plans to scrap jury trials for some offences and create 'swift courts' to tackle record crown court delays. Critics warn it erodes a fundamental right.

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