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No point in Assembly recall while protocol differences remain – Nesbitt

No point in Assembly recall while protocol differences remain – Nesbitt

No point in Assembly recall while protocol differences remain – Nesbitt

02 August 2022

The Stormont Assembly will meet on Wednesday in a third bid to nominate a speaker after more than 30 MLAs signed an SDLP recall petition.


Anti-vivisection protesters given suspended sentences for injunction breaches

Anti-vivisection protesters given suspended sentences for injunction breaches

Anti-vivisection protesters given suspended sentences for injunction breaches

02 August 2022

Michael Maher, 48, and Sammi Laidlaw, 35, took part in demonstrations at MBR Acres Limited in Cambridgeshire.


‘Charming’ Charlotte enjoys Commonwealth Games visit with William and Kate

‘Charming’ Charlotte enjoys Commonwealth Games visit with William and Kate

‘Charming’ Charlotte enjoys Commonwealth Games visit with William and Kate

02 August 2022

The seven-year-old princess joined her proud parents in Birmingham.


Death of soldier who collapsed during week of heatwave is under investigation

Death of soldier who collapsed during week of heatwave is under investigation

Death of soldier who collapsed during week of heatwave is under investigation

02 August 2022

Sapper Connor Morrison died on July 23.


Transport workers in London to launch 24-hour strike as part of pay disputes

Transport workers in London to launch 24-hour strike as part of pay disputes

Transport workers in London to launch 24-hour strike as part of pay disputes

02 August 2022

Workers on both London Underground and Overground will strike on August 19.


Stagflation warning as UK ‘set to enter recession’

Stagflation warning as UK ‘set to enter recession’

Stagflation warning as UK ‘set to enter recession’

02 August 2022

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the threat of stagflation has returned for the first time since the 1970s.


Alleged murder victim, 11, can now be named as stepfather appears in court

Alleged murder victim, 11, can now be named as stepfather appears in court

Alleged murder victim, 11, can now be named as stepfather appears in court

02 August 2022

Michael Harrison is accused of murdering Mikey Harrison following an incident on June 18.


Jamal Edwards died of cardiac arrest after cocaine use, coroner rules

Jamal Edwards died of cardiac arrest after cocaine use, coroner rules

Jamal Edwards died of cardiac arrest after cocaine use, coroner rules

02 August 2022

The young entrepreneur collapsed on February 20 after working on a DJ set in Islington, north London.


Scottish goalkeeper swaps saving shots on the pitch for lives in Ukraine

Scottish goalkeeper swaps saving shots on the pitch for lives in Ukraine

Scottish goalkeeper swaps saving shots on the pitch for lives in Ukraine

02 August 2022

Kieran McCulloch works for the Halo Trust, a leading humanitarian landmine clearance charity.


Almost £7 billion in profits ‘obscene’ as bills soar, BP told

Almost £7 billion in profits ‘obscene’ as bills soar, BP told

Almost £7 billion in profits ‘obscene’ as bills soar, BP told

02 August 2022

The oil giant announced its results on Tuesday.


‘Significant development’ in Claire Holland murder case after suspect rearrested

‘Significant development’ in Claire Holland murder case after suspect rearrested

‘Significant development’ in Claire Holland murder case after suspect rearrested

02 August 2022

The man, 40, has been held for a third time in connection with the disappearance of Ms Holland, who has not been seen since 2012.


Football ticket scams have surged, bank warns

Football ticket scams have surged, bank warns

Football ticket scams have surged, bank warns

02 August 2022

Victims have lost £410 on average, Lloyds Bank said.


Archie Battersbee’s parents await Supreme Court decision over treatment

Archie Battersbee’s parents await Supreme Court decision over treatment

Archie Battersbee’s parents await Supreme Court decision over treatment

02 August 2022

Three justices are considering a bid by Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee to delay the withdrawal of their son’s treatment.


‘Environmentally friendly’ coffin claims banned by advertising watchdog

‘Environmentally friendly’ coffin claims banned by advertising watchdog

‘Environmentally friendly’ coffin claims banned by advertising watchdog

02 August 2022

Two firms advertised “environmentally-friendly”, “eco-friendly” or “green” funerals including wooden or MDF coffins.


Child mental health crisis exacerbated by pandemic ‘can be tackled with play’

Child mental health crisis exacerbated by pandemic ‘can be tackled with play’

Child mental health crisis exacerbated by pandemic ‘can be tackled with play’

02 August 2022

A professor at the University of Sussex is championing the wellbeing benefits of play.


Truss U-turn on regional pay for public sector workers: how it happened

Truss U-turn on regional pay for public sector workers: how it happened

Truss U-turn on regional pay for public sector workers: how it happened

02 August 2022

Details of the plan to slash £8.8 billion were unveiled in a press release on Monday but scrapped on Tuesday.


Training brain to communicate with the back can help alleviate back pain – study

Training brain to communicate with the back can help alleviate back pain – study

Training brain to communicate with the back can help alleviate back pain – study

02 August 2022

Researchers in Australia examined whether ‘sensorimotor retraining’ could benefit people with chronic back pain.


Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble

Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble

Reconvened Stormont Assembly pays tribute to peace deal architect Lord Trimble

02 August 2022

MLAs hailed the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning politician who died last week.


Inspectors criticise council which had oversight of murdered Logan Mwangi

Inspectors criticise council which had oversight of murdered Logan Mwangi

Inspectors criticise council which had oversight of murdered Logan Mwangi

02 August 2022

Care Inspectorate Wales acknowledged there had been improvements at Bridgend County Borough Council in the last 12 months


Appeal after girls aged 13 and 16 injured in drive-by shooting

Appeal after girls aged 13 and 16 injured in drive-by shooting

Appeal after girls aged 13 and 16 injured in drive-by shooting

02 August 2022

The police originally reported a 16-year-old girl was injured in the shooting in Manchester, but now say a second girl aged 13 was also hurt.


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