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Grandmother is mauled to death by two XL Bullies in horror attack

The attack happened when retired Tesco worker Esther Martin, 68, was visiting an aspiring rapper's home

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Man who injured baby boy so badly he was close to death challenges jail term

Counsel for the 36-year-old accused claimed the sentence imposed on him went so far beyond the appropriate range that it was manifestly excessive

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Pro-Palestine and Ukip protesters to gather in separate rallies in Westminster

Police have set out conditions for demonstrations in central London on Saturday, as concerns were raised over the proximity between pro-Palestine and UK Independence Party (Ukip) rallies.

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Driver who murdered man and hurt others in Christmas Day rampage jailed for life

A driver who killed a man and mowed down others with a car in a drink-fuelled rampage in London’s West End on Christmas Day in 2024 has been jailed for life.

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Safety review to be implemented after death of woman at Helen's Bay

It comes as the borough is to be consulted on additional dedicated sea swimming sites

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‘He is not to enter the area of north Belfast’: Man allegedly climbed down tower block to avoid capture by police

A man allegedly climbed down the outside of a north Belfast tower block and fought for control of a police officer’s pepper spray in a bid to avoid capture, the High Court has heard.

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Three men arrested after suspected cannabis plants found in Belfast

Three men have been arrested after suspected cannabis plants were found on the Newtownards Road in Belfast.

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Funeral of mother of Traitors winner Rachel Duffy takes place

The funeral of Traitors winner Rachel Duffy’s mother has taken place.

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PSNI 'increasingly concerned' for missing man last seen in Antrim two days ago

Residents in the area are being asked to check any sheds or outbuildings

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Popular footwear store announces they will be closing in weeks due to ‘challenging trading environment’

A popular footwear store in Londonderry has announced they are closing after more than five decades in the city, citing the “challenging trading environment” over recent years.

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‘Emotional parasite’ and ‘wicked liar’ who pretended to be kidney donor loses appeal

A "wicked" east Belfast woman who was branded “an emotional parasite” after pretending to be a kidney donor for a seriously ill patient has begun serving a five month prison sentence.

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Judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione

Federal prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, a judge ruled on Friday.

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Tory MP to correct record after omitting £250k donation during NI legacy debate

David Davis accepted £250,000 to campaign against the prosecution of NI veterans from the travel firm, which is owned by a former SAS soldier

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John Swinney ‘fabricated’ quote on pressure around QEUH opening, claims Labour

Scottish Labour has accused John Swinney of misleading Parliament following an exchange about the opening of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow.

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Belfast road to be closed over four weekends for £662,000 improvement work

The Department for Infrastructure said the work to West Belfast roads should be completed by mid-March — if the weather conditions hold

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Dutch PM-in-waiting: Trump’s Greenland ambitions are ‘wake-up call’ for Europe

The political leader in line to become the Netherlands’ next prime minister said concerns about US President Donald Trump’s territorial ambitions in Greenland were a “wake-up call” for Europe at a fraught time.

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Almost 17,000 people homeless in December, figures show

There were almost 17,000 people homeless in December, including over 5,000 children, according to official figures.

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Almost 17,000 people homeless in December, figures reveal

There were almost 17,000 people homeless in December, including over 5,000 children, according to official figures.

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Demolition of six more homes begins in erosion-hit seaside village

The demolition of six more homes has begun in an erosion-hit seaside village after “critical safety levels” were reached.

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Joanna Lumley ‘elated and full of champagne’ after Jilly Cooper memorial

Dame Joanna Lumley said she felt “elated and full of champagne” following the memorial service for Dame Jilly Cooper.