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New poll reveals public demand for prisoner early releases to be linked to drug testing Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailJustice secretary Shabana Mahmood is facing pressure from the public to link early releases from prison to drug testing, a new poll suggests.Polling of 2,001 adults conducted by Opinion Matters revealed 90 per cent think drug testing is important to rehabilitation of prisoners while 77.8 per cent support 24/7 drug monitoring in prisons.Crucially, 40 per cent would be less concerned about early release if it…

Body found in Turkey during search for missing Welshman The Foreign Office said it was supporting family members https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/body-found-turkey-during-search-30079023

The areas of Wales in line for ex-Hurricane Kirk battering This major storm could still move further south but disruption is expected if it hits the UK https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/areas-wales-line-ex-hurricane-30079489

Wales must adapt and rain made 'cool' if tourism sector is to survive more soggy summers As well as providing more shelter and drying facilities, Wales should become the ‘rain attraction’ https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/wales-must-adapt-rain-made-30064088

Aurora borealis most likely to be seen in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England but may be seen farther south. The northern lights could put on a show across the UK this weekend with recent solar flares creating the potential for a “breathtaking” display. Aurora borealis is most likely to be visible in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. However, there is potential for the lights to be seen farther south, as in May this year, due to intense activity on the sun. Northern lights expected to return to UK skies this weekend A large solar flare on Thursday…

Brilliant Unai Emery’s Villa revival has hit new heights at The Villa. Emery’s shrewd strategy also unsettled Bayern, with a more direct approach targeting defender Dayot Upamecano with Ollie Watkins running in behind. He was also aware of Bayern keeper Neuer’s habit of playing as a sweeper keeper, which led directly to Duran’s goal. In football terms that ploy worked to perfection. Mention what Emery brings and one Villa insider said: “Attention to detail. An incredible work ethic. Downtime does not exist as far as Unai is concerned. He is incredible and he is getting the rewards that work ethic…

Meet the Harry Styles superfans camping at Ibrox ahead of Glasgow gig The fans, also known as Harries, have travelled across Europe and America to see the former One Direction star, with many planning to follow the monumental tour to as many cities as possible. Styles, 28, announced his return to the road in January with tickets selling out within minutes of going on sale. Glasgow is the first stop on his 32-city expedition which will see the multi-platinum artist travel across the UK, Europe and South America. Around 20 fans have been flocking to a small green outside Ibrox…

Petrol station robber, thug who blinded partner and man who attacked woman with scaffolding pole among criminals jailed in September Judges felt guidelines meant they had to put these crooks behind bars https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/petrol-station-robber-thug-who-29903898

Housing policies in Wales 'not working' as desperate holiday lets hit with bills 'up to £37K' Hundreds of holiday let owners say they’ve been forced to slash prices this year. Many are now looking for an exit https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/housing-policies-wales-not-working-30070660

New look for traditional North Wales pub with 'cracking Sunday lunch' The Crown Inn is a four-hundred-year-old traditional Welsh country inn https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-look-traditional-north-wales-30037694