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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇪🇺 Ridiculously proud to be the crime and court reporter on my hometown newspaper, the South Wales Evening Post. Biscuits, tea, and Neath RFC.

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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 45m
Police say a driver and a dog were killed when the car they were travelling in crashed into a parked vehicle on the A470 between Llyswen and Llansteffan and caught fire. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Driver and dog die as Audi hits parked car and both burst into flames
Police are appealing for witnesses after an Audi A5 struck a parked Peugeot 2008, causing both vehicles to catch fire
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 1h
My front page story for the Carmarthen Journal - A Carmarthenshire / Sir Gâr man blackmailed a former partner, threatening to reveal sensitive personal information unless she paid him £20,000.
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 4h
An illegal gambling den was being run in an anonymous-looking unit on a Cardiff / Caerdydd industrial estate, a court has heard. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Illegal Cardiff gambling den with six poker tables and a spinning prize wheel
The illegal casino based in an industrial unit was funding a 'lavish lifestyle' for the men running it
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 4h
A Swansea / Abertawe nightclub owner turned drug dealer has “found religion” while being held on remand and regularly attends bible study classes in prison, a court has heard. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Nightclub owner says he 'found god' but the police found cocaine and MDMA
Richard Holland's barrister said the 48-year-old attends bible study sessions and goes to church in prison three times a week
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 7h
Police have launched a murder investigation after a body was found in a burning van in Prestatyn. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Murder investigation launched after body found in burning van
A murder investigation has been launched by police
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Dylan Hayward @dylanhayward.bsky.social · 22h
There’s a difference between sharing someone’s journalism and taking it to make your own content. I’ve had my work lifted multiple times by this content creator. It’s particularly frustrating when he talks about his views growing as local news fades away, while using the work of local journalists.
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Cable Street 1936-2026: Not Then Not Now roughtradebooks.com/products/cab...
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 30-year-old man was stabbed in Neath / Castell-nedd town centre. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Manhunt launched after stabbing in Neath town centre
Police were called to reports of a 30-year-old being stabbed on Friday evening
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The UK government has dropped plans to slash the number of jury trials, but is keeping plans to end defendants’ right to chose a crown court trial for “either way” offences, and keeping plans to increase magistrates’ sentencing powers (Via @theguardian.com) www.theguardian.com/law/2026/oct...
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Ministers drop plans to cut jury trials in England and Wales after outcry
Critics say scrapping of plans, which aimed to increase judge-alone trials to deliver swifter justice, leaves court system and victims vulnerable
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Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
You know what, maybe we were all too mean about the Ed Stone
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John Bull @garius.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
My teacher brother has just informed me that his primary school kids now refer to anything shit or old fashioned as "Brexit". Which has made my morning.
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Welsh First Minister has demanded a "new deal" for Wales / Cymru from the UK government, and devolution of powers over policing, justice, rail, and the Crown Estate. (Via BBC News) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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First minister demands 'new deal' from Andy Burnham to make Wales equal with Scotland
Rhun ap Iorwerth demands the UK government devolve policing, justice and welfare powers to Cardiff Bay.
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
✏️ Flashback to shorthand lessons many, many years ago with one of our periwigged friends at Swansea Crown Court / Llys y Goron Abertawe saying “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury”.
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
An 87-year-old man arrested in connection with the murders of Harry and Megan Tooze in Llanharry in 1993 has been released without further action, police have confirmed. The man was arrested in Dec last year following a review of forensic evidence in the case. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Police issue major update after Tooze murders arrest
An 87-year-old man was arrested in December 2025 as part of the police investigation into the 1993 murders
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
A Cardiff / Caerdydd man threatened to "crush the head" of an ex-partner's new baby, and to pick up the infant and “splatter him” against a wall. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Man threatened to pick up 14-week-old baby and 'splatter him against wall'
A judge described the threats made by Curtis Hoffman as being of a 'most serious, cruel, spiteful, vindictive, and terrifying kind'
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
FT: Wales 2-1 Norway. Oh yes.
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Three teenagers acted like “thugs” when they attacked a cyclist on a residential Cardiff / Caerdydd street, a court has heard. The trio recorded themselves repeatedly kicking and punching their victim before taking his bike. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
walesonline.co.uk
Cyclist pulled from bike and beaten up by gang in Cardiff
The gang, which included a former Newport County and Bristol City footballer, recorded the whole thing on a mobile phone in an incident described as deliberately degrading and humiliating
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The backlog of crown court cases in Wales and England has reached a new high of 80,829. (Via Law Society Gazette) www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/crown-c...
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Crown court backlog hits new record - but MoJ silent on jury trial reform
Courts minister Sarah Sackman says government is acting on all fronts - but pointedly omits to comment on whether jury trial curbs will proceed.
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
If you want to watch a man trying to outrun a police motorbike on the streets of Swansea / Abertawe, you have come to the right place. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
walesonline.co.uk
Man tries to sprint away from police motorbike after crashing car into officer
Xhuljano Kali's barrister said his client's 'lack of thinking' was typified by his attempts to outrun a police motorcycle
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The US is withdrawing from the European anti-corruption watchdog Group of States against Corruption (Greco). Only two other countries have left Greco before - Russia and Belarus. (Via @apnews.com) apnews.com/article/trum...
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US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups
The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from a top European anti-corruption watchdog.
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Clown Makeup Transformation
ALT: Clown Makeup Transformation
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Shall we adopt this aggressive media and legal strategy?" - No. - No. "Thank you for your media and legal advice, but we are going to do it anyway."
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 29/09/2026
Nestlé worried AI will destroy world’s water supply before they do
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Nestlé worried AI will destroy world’s water supply before they do
VEVEY, SWITZERLAND - Nestlé executives gathered from around the world to announce their grave concern regarding the impact that artificial intelligence’s water consumption will have on their own abili...
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My front page story for Tuesday’s South Wales Evening Post - A man was left with serious brain injuries after two groups of teens and young men were involved in mass brawl on the streets of Landore / Glandŵr, a court has heard
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A solicitor from Port Talbot has been jailed for three-and-a-half years for supplying cocaine and perverting the course of justice. Ben Garvey passed messages between a drug dealer he was representing and his drug runner. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Drug-dealing solicitor joins client in prison
Ben Garvey, 38, was found to have passing messages between drug dealer Daniel Baker, 34, who he was representing, and his drug runner Jake Blackburn, 28
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A Swansea / Abertawe man "relentlessly" sexually abused a young girl over the course of more than five years, a court has heard. The victim said seeing justice being done has helped her to "lay down the burden" she has been carrying for decades. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
walesonline.co.uk
A man relentlessly sexually abused a young girl for more than five years
The victim of the sexual abuser said that seeing him being held to account for what he did allows her to 'lay down the burden' she have been carrying
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A shoplifter threatened to stab a security guard after being challenged, a court has heard. Jamie Rawlinson had only been out of prison for five weeks after serving six years for attempted robbery when he produced the weapon in Lidl in Haverfordwest / Hwlffordd www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Man threatens to stab security guard with fork at Lidl supermarket
Jamie Rawlinson had only been out of prison for five weeks
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A man repeatedly kicked and punched a homeless man in the head in an unprovoked attack on an Aberystwyth street, a court has heard. The 22-year-old defendant was given an extended sentence as a dangerous offender. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
walesonline.co.uk
He used 'extreme violence' on a homeless man in attack which 'could have killed'
Dylan Tapp had only just been released from prison when he attacked his victim
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Police have issued a warning after the theft of 13 Nissan Jukes in 24 hours from locations across Caerphilly / Caerffili county. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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13 Nissan Jukes stolen in one part of Wales in just 24 hours
Keyless cars have increasingly been a target for thieves
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Canadian province of British Columbia is OpenAI saying a mass school shooting could have been prevented if the company had warned local ⁠law enforcement that the shooter ⁠had used ChatGPT to ​plan the attack. (By Nick Robins-Early for @theguardian.com) www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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British Columbia sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over Tumbler Ridge mass school shooting
Canadian province alleges deadly attack could have been prevented if company had warned police of shooter’s ChatGPT use
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
An Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to pursue her sporting dreams won a silver medal at the Asian Games. (Via @theguardian.com) www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/s...
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Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as a man to evade Taliban wins Asian Games silver
Fariba Hashimi, who is based in Italy, powered home second in the women’s road race near Nagoya in Japan, calling the triumph ‘something special’
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 26/09/2026
peter thiel is another one of those guys who we are supposed to think is brilliant but every time he opens his mouth my first thought is “this guy sounds like an idiot”
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Thousands marched through Aberystwyth today calling for Welsh independence. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Welsh independence march fills the streets of Aberystwyth
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth was among the speakers
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Seven members of the “Hamidovic clan” have been jailed for running a network dozens of child pickpockets who targeted tourists on the Paris Métro and at attractions such as Disneyland Paris. (By @kimwillsher.bsky.social for @theguardian.com) www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Clan leader in Paris sentenced to eight years over child pickpocketing gangs
Roberto Hamidovic, 48, ran network of thieves who targeted tourists in Paris Métro and Disneyland
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
📻 Wouldn’t be Saturday morning without a cup of tea and From Our Own Correspondent on Radio4.
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Fellow fans of court sketches will find much to appreciate in this portrait of rubber dingy botherer Daniel Thomas. ✏️ Elizabeth Cook
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hackers have targeted Dyfed-Powys Police in an attack which the force says "compromised" some of its data. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Hackers target police force with fears that people's data may be compromised
An investigation into the incident is ongoing
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The indispensable Welsh phrase “Now in a minute” has been added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Tidy. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A man blackmailed a former partner by threatening to disclose highly personal information about her unless she handed over £20,000, a court has heard. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Man tried to blackmail former partner for £20,000 with vile threat
Steven Hermon's barrister said the offence was fuelled by 'anger and resentment' at the acrimonious end of his relationship
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The UK government has announced plans for every crown court in Wales and England to have a dedicated courtroom to deal rape and other serious sex offences. (By @benquinn75.bsky.social for @theguardian.com) www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Specialist courtrooms to prioritise rape cases in England and Wales
Funding boost for facilities and fixed dates for trials designed to encourage more survivors to come forward
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Rob Delaney @robdelaney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Pervert glasses now brand your temples so people know you’re a pervert even when you’re off duty.
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A teenage driver lost control of his car after slamming on the brakes and ploughed into the front of an oncoming car, a court has heard. The victim suffered fractured ribs, a fractured pelvis, a fractured sternum, spinal fractures, and leg and ankle fractures. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Driver seriously injured in head-on crash as teen loses control
The victim was helpless to stop the collision and had to be airlifted to hospital in the aftermath with a catalogue of injuries
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Fighter training has been temporarily paused as a "precautionary measure" following the crash of a Hawk jet near RAF Valley on Anglesey / Ynys Môn. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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RAF make decision after Hawk jet crashes close to Welsh homes
The Hawk T2 aircraft had been flying out of RAF Valley on Anglesey when it plummeted to the ground near Pencarnisiog, with both pilots ejecting before the crash
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Braverman should be asked if she rejects Ed Miliband being English (Jewish European parents). It would be highly racialised to say "no, Jews can't be Englieh for 5-6 generations" which is her logic. But perhaos even more racist to say "Miliband yes, Sunak no" (on visible skin colour, not ancestry)
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
My front page story for Wednesday’s South Wales Evening Post - Four teenagers have admitted starting a fire which gutted historic Rheola House in the Neath Valley.
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling advertising to protect public health, a cross-party committee of peers has urged. (By @byrobdavies.bsky.social for @theguardian.com) www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising
Lords’ report faces criticism from lobby groups after suggesting ban would be ‘most effective’ way to reduce public harms
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Four teenagers have admitted starting a fire which gutted historic Rheola House in the Neath Valley. www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
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Four teenagers admit torching historic manor house
A judge has warned the teenagers custody is the 'likely outcome' for them
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The brother of All Blacks rugby legend Jonah Lomu has been sentenced for his role in an operation which was smuggling controlled drugs into New Zealand / Aotearoa. (Via New Zealand Herald) www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/all-black...
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Brother of All Black Jonah Lomu sentenced for role in drug importation scheme
The drugs taken out of FedEx packages were never found.
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Evans The Crime @evansthecrime.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The leader of Neath Port Talbot Council Steve Hunt has stepped down after drinking too much alcohol at the Welsh Local Government Association's annual conference and falling over. The independent councillor said he should have “exercised better judgement". www.walesonline.co.uk/news/politic...
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Council leader steps down after getting drunk and falling over
Neath Port Talbot council leader Steve Hunt apologised for his behaviour and said he regretted his actions
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