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‘Whitewash’ of Troubles crimes ‘won’t promote reconciliation’ – McCord
‘Whitewash’ of Troubles crimes ‘won’t promote reconciliation’ – McCord
17 May 2022
Raymond McCord, whose son was killed by loyalists, described the Government’s proposals for dealing with the past as ‘disgusting’.
UK medic tells of devastation as he delivers aid in Ukraine
UK medic tells of devastation as he delivers aid in Ukraine
17 May 2022
Frontline aid charity UK-Med has just received £600,000 from the UK Government to provide humanitarian support to the war-torn country.
Jamie Oliver threatens Johnson with ‘Eton Mess’ protest over anti-obesity U-turn
Jamie Oliver threatens Johnson with ‘Eton Mess’ protest over anti-obesity U-turn
17 May 2022
The celebrity chef called on the public to gather outside Downing Street on Friday with bowls of the dessert to demonstrate against the U-turns.
Drivers raised alert after seeing man with knife, Sheku Bayoh probe told
Drivers raised alert after seeing man with knife, Sheku Bayoh probe told
17 May 2022
An inquiry is taking place into the death of Mr Bayoh after he was detained by police in May 2015.
‘Our voice of the North’ – TV world mourns writer Kay Mellor
‘Our voice of the North’ – TV world mourns writer Kay Mellor
17 May 2022
The screenwriter has died aged 71.
NI’s ‘unique’ protocol benefit of dual market access should be retained, Lewis
NI’s ‘unique’ protocol benefit of dual market access should be retained, Lewis
17 May 2022
The Northern Ireland Secretary said the region could have an unrivalled global position under a reformed protocol.
Queen beams in sunshine yellow for surprise visit to open Elizabeth line
Queen beams in sunshine yellow for surprise visit to open Elizabeth line
17 May 2022
The monarch was shown how to use an Oyster card on a ticket machine when she joined the Earl of Wessex at Paddington Station.
UK to hit 26C on Tuesday on hottest day of year so far
UK to hit 26C on Tuesday on hottest day of year so far
17 May 2022
Parts of the country will be warmer than some Greek islands such as Santorini, Crete and Mykonos, and will even top Los Angeles in California.
Queen makes surprise visit to see the Elizabeth line at Paddington station
Queen makes surprise visit to see the Elizabeth line at Paddington station
17 May 2022
The monarch is joining the Earl of Wessex at the official engagement on Tuesday despite facing ongoing mobility problems.
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy excused from pre-trial hearing
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy excused from pre-trial hearing
17 May 2022
Mendy, 27, of Prestbury, Cheshire, is accused of nine charges – including seven counts of rape – involving six alleged victims.
M&S chair and ex-Tory MP attacks ‘pointless’ EU proposals over NI protocol
M&S chair and ex-Tory MP attacks ‘pointless’ EU proposals over NI protocol
17 May 2022
Archie Norman has accused the EU of making ‘highly bureaucratic’ proposals over the Northern Ireland protocol.
Covid-19 deaths fall as bank holiday affects registrations
Covid-19 deaths fall as bank holiday affects registrations
17 May 2022
Fewer deaths were registered than would normally be the case.
Women’s rights campaigner and nature expert made life peers
Women’s rights campaigner and nature expert made life peers
17 May 2022
Shaista Gohir and Professor Katherine Willis will sit on the crossbenches, meaning they will not be affiliated with any party.
Food prices could jump by 10% this year, M&S chairman warns
Food prices could jump by 10% this year, M&S chairman warns
17 May 2022
Archie Norman, who has chaired M&S since 2017 and was previously the boss of Asda, said food prices would increase further during the rest of 2022.
Lewis says Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not working’ as Truss prepares to act
Lewis says Northern Ireland Protocol is ‘not working’ as Truss prepares to act
17 May 2022
The Foreign Secretary is set to announce a domestic law that would overwrite elements of the Brexit treaty with the European Union.
Study warns developed fossil fuel reserves will need to shut to meet 1.5C limit
Study warns developed fossil fuel reserves will need to shut to meet 1.5C limit
17 May 2022
Nearly 40% of oil, gas and coal from existing and approved sites will need to stay in the ground to avoid dangerous warming, research says.
NHS trust due to face court after probe into two deaths
NHS trust due to face court after probe into two deaths
17 May 2022
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust faces an unlimited fine if convicted of any of the offences.
Charles and Camilla urged to address Canada’s treatment of First Nations people
Charles and Camilla urged to address Canada’s treatment of First Nations people
17 May 2022
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are beginning a three-day visit to the nation.
Channel crossings continue for a fourth consecutive day
Channel crossings continue for a fourth consecutive day
17 May 2022
More than 600 migrants have arrived in the UK since Saturday.
Neo-Nazi group membership trial: Judge to accept majority verdict
Neo-Nazi group membership trial: Judge to accept majority verdict
17 May 2022
Alex Davies, 27, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court accused of belonging to a proscribed terrorist organisation.