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Ireland’s opposition to UK legacy Bill made ‘very clear’ to Heaton-Harris

Ireland’s opposition to UK legacy Bill made ‘very clear’ to Heaton-Harris

Ireland’s opposition to UK legacy Bill made ‘very clear’ to Heaton-Harris

06 April 2023

Micheal Martin called on the UK Government to halt the progress of its legacy Bill and to engage with Stormont’s political parties.


Easter Sunday could be warmest day of 2023 so far with highs of 18C

Easter Sunday could be warmest day of 2023 so far with highs of 18C

Easter Sunday could be warmest day of 2023 so far with highs of 18C

06 April 2023

The Met Office has said there will be fine weather for most through Good Friday, Saturday and much of Easter Sunday before rain sets in on Monday.


Irish deputy premier rejects suggestion that Biden is snubbing Northern Ireland

Irish deputy premier rejects suggestion that Biden is snubbing Northern Ireland

Irish deputy premier rejects suggestion that Biden is snubbing Northern Ireland

06 April 2023

Micheal Martin said the US president would be in Northern Ireland on Tuesday night and spend ‘the bulk of Wednesday’ there.


Murderer Kashif Anwar ‘showed no remorse’ after killing his wife, court hears

Murderer Kashif Anwar ‘showed no remorse’ after killing his wife, court hears

Murderer Kashif Anwar ‘showed no remorse’ after killing his wife, court hears

06 April 2023

Lord Beckett said the killing of Fawziyah Javed on Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, in September 2021, was ‘intentional murder’.


Sister of disabled woman dropped by carers ‘feels sense of betrayal and anger’

Sister of disabled woman dropped by carers ‘feels sense of betrayal and anger’

Sister of disabled woman dropped by carers ‘feels sense of betrayal and anger’

06 April 2023

Lyn Parker, 64, fractured her ribs and both arms after two care workers tried to lift her using a sling in January 2021 and died days later.


John Lydon’s wife Nora Forster dies aged 80

John Lydon’s wife Nora Forster dies aged 80

John Lydon’s wife Nora Forster dies aged 80

06 April 2023

The former Sex Pistols frontman cared full-time for his wife following her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.


We face lifetime of pain say family of woman murdered on Edinburgh landmark

We face lifetime of pain say family of woman murdered on Edinburgh landmark

We face lifetime of pain say family of woman murdered on Edinburgh landmark

06 April 2023

Kashif Anwar, 29, was found guilty by a jury at the High Court in the city of murdering Fawziyah Javed, 31, in September 2021.


‘Sense of euphoria’ among Louth locals and relatives as Biden visit confirmed

‘Sense of euphoria’ among Louth locals and relatives as Biden visit confirmed

‘Sense of euphoria’ among Louth locals and relatives as Biden visit confirmed

06 April 2023

Joe Biden is the only person to be awarded the ‘freedom of Louth’.


PSNI warns dissidents may attempt attacks on police on Easter Monday

PSNI warns dissidents may attempt attacks on police on Easter Monday

PSNI warns dissidents may attempt attacks on police on Easter Monday

06 April 2023

Senior PSNI officers warned that the force had received ‘strong’ intelligence that an attack was possible in Londonderry on the bank holiday.


Babies and children under five to be offered Covid jab for the first time

Babies and children under five to be offered Covid jab for the first time

Babies and children under five to be offered Covid jab for the first time

06 April 2023

The JCVI has advised that clinically vulnerable children aged six months to four years should be offered the vaccincation.


Extra pregnancy scan could slash number of breech births and risk to babies

Extra pregnancy scan could slash number of breech births and risk to babies

Extra pregnancy scan could slash number of breech births and risk to babies

06 April 2023

Researchers hope their findings will lead to a change in National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.


Humza Yousaf: No conspiracy over timing of the arrest of Peter Murrell

Humza Yousaf: No conspiracy over timing of the arrest of Peter Murrell

Humza Yousaf: No conspiracy over timing of the arrest of Peter Murrell

06 April 2023

The First Minister admitted the situation was ‘difficult and bruising’ for the SNP.


Ghani-Spencer row: Here’s what you need to know

Ghani-Spencer row: Here’s what you need to know

Ghani-Spencer row: Here’s what you need to know

06 April 2023

An official inquiry has taken more than a year to conclude.


Patient care ‘on a knife edge’ ahead of junior doctors’ strike

Patient care ‘on a knife edge’ ahead of junior doctors’ strike

Patient care ‘on a knife edge’ ahead of junior doctors’ strike

06 April 2023

NHS leaders said they are working at ‘full pelt’ to make sure emergency and other life-saving care can continue safely during the four-day walkout.


Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman hit by car

Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman hit by car

Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of murder after woman hit by car

06 April 2023

South Yorkshire Police said the woman was found dead in Greenhill, south-west Sheffield, on Wednesday evening.


Man who pushed pregnant wife to her death from Edinburgh hill is jailed for life

Man who pushed pregnant wife to her death from Edinburgh hill is jailed for life

Man who pushed pregnant wife to her death from Edinburgh hill is jailed for life

06 April 2023

Kashif Anwar was told he must serve at least 20 years for the killing of his wife, Fawziyah Javed, in September 2021.


Windrush campaigners call decision to drop recommendations ‘a slap in the face’

Windrush campaigners call decision to drop recommendations ‘a slap in the face’

Windrush campaigners call decision to drop recommendations ‘a slap in the face’

06 April 2023

A petition is urging Suella Braverman to U-turn on her intention to scrap three recommendations from the Windrush Lessons Learned Review.


Republicans at York demo planning ‘light-hearted’ protest at King’s coronation

Republicans at York demo planning ‘light-hearted’ protest at King’s coronation

Republicans at York demo planning ‘light-hearted’ protest at King’s coronation

06 April 2023

A group of around 30 people chanted ‘not my King’ as Charles and Camilla arrived at York Minster.


Man guilty of murdering pregnant wife by pushing her off Edinburgh landmark

Man guilty of murdering pregnant wife by pushing her off Edinburgh landmark

Man guilty of murdering pregnant wife by pushing her off Edinburgh landmark

06 April 2023

Kashif Anwar, 29, was found guilty by a jury at the High Court in the city of murdering Fawziyah Javed.


New photos of the Declaration of Arbroath published ahead of it going on display

New photos of the Declaration of Arbroath published ahead of it going on display

New photos of the Declaration of Arbroath published ahead of it going on display

06 April 2023

The document, which marks its 703rd anniversary this year, will go on show at the National Museum of Scotland.


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