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Starmer Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Major Online Safety Shake-Up – NATIONAL NEWS

Children under the age of 16 will be banned from accessing major social media platforms under sweeping new measures announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The plans, which are expected to affect platforms including X, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Reddit, represent one of the most significant government interventions in online activity ever proposed in the UK. Announcing the policy, Sir Keir said: “We are banning social media access for under 16s. “These days kids must find…

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Starmer Congratulates Trump as US-Iran Peace Deal Raises Hopes for Stability – NATIONAL NEWS

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated US President Donald Trump after Washington and Tehran agreed a peace framework aimed at ending months of conflict in the Middle East. Sir Keir described the agreement as “a hugely important step forward” for regional stability and the global economy, as world leaders welcomed the diplomatic breakthrough announced by President Trump on Sunday evening. The deal has already prompted a sharp fall in oil prices and raised hopes of greater stability across the…

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Nearly 26,000 households in Redditch have a spare room that could keep a young person in crisis safe tonight

A HOMELESSNESS charity is appealing for volunteers after data showed there were over 39,000 spare rooms available in Redditch, which could help keep a young person safe for the night. Analysis of the most recent Office for National Statistics (ONS) census data revealed an estimated 70 per cent of households across the borough having at least one spare bedroom. Nightstop, which receives funding from players of the Postcode Lottery, provides emergency short-term accommodation for young people at risk of…

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Government Reviews Electric Vehicle Sales Targets Amid Industry Pressure – NATIONAL NEWS

The Government is preparing to review its targets for electric vehicle (EV) sales, amid growing pressure from car manufacturers and trade unions who argue that current requirements are placing significant strain on the industry. Under existing rules, 80 per cent of all new cars sold in the UK must be fully electric by 2030. However, ministers are now expected to consult on whether that target should be lowered, with figures between 50 and 70 per cent reportedly under consideration…

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Mastering conditions to land the top spot at Redditch Sailing Club

A COMMANDING performance by top helm Josh Beardshaw saw him clinch top spot at the inaugural Paul Fuller Memorial Regatta at Redditch Sailing Club. The event, held over two days at Arrow Valley Lake, saw both juniors and grizzled old sea dogs – and all ages in between – compete against each other over five demanding races with four to count. The expected high winds of Saturday failed to materialise and instead all competitors were put to the test…

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Appeal for sightings of ‘green metallic beetle which has moved into Worcestershire

RESIDENTS across Worcestershire are being encouraged to get in touch with a local wildlife charity if they see a large green beetle in their gardens or local green spaces. Rose chafer beetles are moving northwards from their strongholds in the south of England and staff at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust are keen to chart the species arrival in the county. The metallic-green beetles grow to about an inch in length and have cream markings on their wing cases. They are…

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