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High Court judge quashes decision of Welsh council to implement major school reorganisation
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High Court quashes decision by Welsh council to combine three primary schools into one
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High Court quashes decision to transfer land to community council in skate park dispute
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High Court quashes poultry farm expansion planning permission over failure to comply with environmental impact assessment regulations
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