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Commissioner's call to punish 'Sharon Stone moment' slurs
Misogynistic comments about Angela Rayner must be investigated, says Sophie Howe.
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Commissioner's call to punish 'Sharon Stone moment' slurs
Misogynistic comments about Angela Rayner must be investigated, says Sophie Howe.

Man in court over two-year-old girl's murder
Lola's mother Sinead James, 29, is charged with causing or allowing her death.

Vandalised community orchard set to bloom again
More than 50 trees were destroyed by vandals in the Cardiff city centre park last year.

Campaign to reopen suspicious 1976 case
Martha Thomas beaten to death and her brother Griff set himself on fire, an inquest found.

First same-sex couple marry on Antarctica ship
Stephen Carpenter and Eric Bourne shared their day with the 30 crew of the UK's new polar ship.

GP's online trans clinic follow-up care criticised
But a tribunal finds Dr Helen Webberley competent to provide treatment for transgender children.

Last full week of council campaigning for parties
Local council elections take place on 5 May, with 16-17-year-olds able to vote for the first time.
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Commissioner's call to punish 'Sharon Stone moment' slurs
Misogynistic comments about Angela Rayner must be investigated, says Sophie Howe.

Man in court over two-year-old girl's murder
Lola's mother Sinead James, 29, is charged with causing or allowing her death.

Vandalised community orchard set to bloom again
More than 50 trees were destroyed by vandals in the Cardiff city centre park last year.

Campaign to reopen suspicious 1976 case
Martha Thomas beaten to death and her brother Griff set himself on fire, an inquest found.

First same-sex couple marry on Antarctica ship
Stephen Carpenter and Eric Bourne shared their day with the 30 crew of the UK's new polar ship.

GP's online trans clinic follow-up care criticised
But a tribunal finds Dr Helen Webberley competent to provide treatment for transgender children.

Last full week of council campaigning for parties
Local council elections take place on 5 May, with 16-17-year-olds able to vote for the first time.

Man in court over two-year-old girl's murder
Lola's mother Sinead James, 29, is charged with causing or allowing her death.

Vandalised community orchard set to bloom again
More than 50 trees were destroyed by vandals in the Cardiff city centre park last year.

Campaign to reopen suspicious 1976 case
Martha Thomas beaten to death and her brother Griff set himself on fire, an inquest found.
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