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Northern Ireland minister asks Irish government to give legacy body ‘a chance’

Northern Ireland minister asks Irish government to give legacy body ‘a chance’

Northern Ireland minister asks Irish government to give legacy body ‘a chance’

23 October 2023

Steve Baker said the UK Government believes it is ‘doing the right thing’.


Rhod Gilbert receives first clear scan after cancer diagnosis

Rhod Gilbert receives first clear scan after cancer diagnosis

Rhod Gilbert receives first clear scan after cancer diagnosis

23 October 2023

The Welshman announced in July that he was being treated for cancer.


Tributes paid to Irish woman, 39, shot dead in New York

Tributes paid to Irish woman, 39, shot dead in New York

Tributes paid to Irish woman, 39, shot dead in New York

23 October 2023

Friends, family and co-workers are mourning the ‘profound loss’ of Denise Morgan, originally from Co Louth.


No plans to give police more powers after outcry over ‘jihad’ chants

No plans to give police more powers after outcry over ‘jihad’ chants

No plans to give police more powers after outcry over ‘jihad’ chants

23 October 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman met Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley on Monday to discuss policing.


National Galleries of Scotland appoints first female director-general

National Galleries of Scotland appoints first female director-general

National Galleries of Scotland appoints first female director-general

23 October 2023

Anne Lyden will take up the role on January 1.


Stephen Fry says psychiatry ‘saved his life’ as he backs campaign for profession

Stephen Fry says psychiatry ‘saved his life’ as he backs campaign for profession

Stephen Fry says psychiatry ‘saved his life’ as he backs campaign for profession

23 October 2023

It comes amid a ‘mental health emergency’ in England, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.


British-Israeli national serving in military among those killed by Hamas

British-Israeli national serving in military among those killed by Hamas

British-Israeli national serving in military among those killed by Hamas

23 October 2023

Yosef Guedalia’s death was confirmed by his family, according to the BBC.


Heavy rain set to hit areas still reeling from Storm Babet as new warning issued

Heavy rain set to hit areas still reeling from Storm Babet as new warning issued

Heavy rain set to hit areas still reeling from Storm Babet as new warning issued

23 October 2023

Around 1,250 properties in England have been flooded and an estimated 30,000 properties have been protected.


Ministers delaying no fault evictions ban until after court reforms

Ministers delaying no fault evictions ban until after court reforms

Ministers delaying no fault evictions ban until after court reforms

23 October 2023

Housing charities were angered by the further delay as Labour warned ministers were kicking the promise into the ‘long grass’.


UK and Ireland ministers say relations ‘back on positive trajectory’

UK and Ireland ministers say relations ‘back on positive trajectory’

UK and Ireland ministers say relations ‘back on positive trajectory’

23 October 2023

The 65th plenary session of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly was taking place in Co Kildare.


Migrants brave choppy Channel in latest small boat crossings

Migrants brave choppy Channel in latest small boat crossings

Migrants brave choppy Channel in latest small boat crossings

23 October 2023

At least four boats are understood to have been intercepted as they made the crossing from France.


Town rallies for elderly residents after homes hit by floods amid Storm Babet

Town rallies for elderly residents after homes hit by floods amid Storm Babet

Town rallies for elderly residents after homes hit by floods amid Storm Babet

23 October 2023

A local man who went to help remove furniture from the cottages said the damage from the flooding was ‘really bad’.


‘Crystals brought back by Apollo astronauts indicate true age of the Moon’

‘Crystals brought back by Apollo astronauts indicate true age of the Moon’

‘Crystals brought back by Apollo astronauts indicate true age of the Moon’

23 October 2023

The new discovery pushes back the age of the Moon by 40 million years, to at least 4.46 billion years old.


Met officer under criminal investigation over wrongful fare evasion arrest

Met officer under criminal investigation over wrongful fare evasion arrest

Met officer under criminal investigation over wrongful fare evasion arrest

23 October 2023

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the officer is also under investigation for potential gross misconduct.


Critically ill baby’s family will do ‘whatever it takes’ to fight for her life

Critically ill baby’s family will do ‘whatever it takes’ to fight for her life

Critically ill baby’s family will do ‘whatever it takes’ to fight for her life

23 October 2023

A High Court judge recently ruled that doctors could lawfully limit the treatment they provide to Indi Gregory – against the wishes of her family.


First Minister predicts a ‘long road to recovery’ for flood-hit town

First Minister predicts a ‘long road to recovery’ for flood-hit town

First Minister predicts a ‘long road to recovery’ for flood-hit town

23 October 2023

Humza Yousaf said the council would receive the funding needed to recover from the flooding.


Israeli ambassador’s comments on Irish president not helpful, says minister

Israeli ambassador’s comments on Irish president not helpful, says minister

Israeli ambassador’s comments on Irish president not helpful, says minister

23 October 2023

Senior ministers have repeated calls for a humanitarian ceasefire to allow aid into the Gaza Strip.


Family pays tribute to ex-gangster’s ‘incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life’

Family pays tribute to ex-gangster’s ‘incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life’

Family pays tribute to ex-gangster’s ‘incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life’

23 October 2023

Dave Courtney, 64, was found dead at his home in south east London on Sunday.


Mother-in-law living through ‘torture’ in Gaza, First Minister Humza Yousaf says

Mother-in-law living through ‘torture’ in Gaza, First Minister Humza Yousaf says

Mother-in-law living through ‘torture’ in Gaza, First Minister Humza Yousaf says

23 October 2023

The First Minister urged the UK Government to demand the Rafah border crossing be opened.


British steel ‘the future, not the past’, Starmer vows during Port Talbot visit

British steel ‘the future, not the past’, Starmer vows during Port Talbot visit

British steel ‘the future, not the past’, Starmer vows during Port Talbot visit

23 October 2023

The Labour leader has made delivering clean power by 2030 one of his five missions for a Labour government.


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