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Man accused of murdering two women and raping a third appears in court
Two women allegedly killed by the same man five months apart were found in “a similar position” with one left in a largely abandoned block of flats, a court heard.
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Council to seek appeal against High Court ruling over Epping asylum hotel
Epping Forest District Council (EFDC) will seek to appeal against the High Court ruling that dismissed their bid to stop the Bell Hotel in Essex from housing asylum seekers.
Belfast pushing for "fair share" of UK regional regeneration funding
Northern Ireland currently receives nearly half the regional average spend on regeneration and local growth per capita, compared to Scotland, Wales and English regions.
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Government has ‘no intention of becoming a landlord’, says Tanaiste
The Government “has absolutely no intention of becoming a landlord” the Tanaiste said, ahead of a Cabinet meeting where ministers were due to discuss new plans to charge some international protection applicants for accommodation.
Woman in foster family abuse claim to receive ‘six-figure sum’
A Belfast woman who claimed members of a foster family subjected her to sexual and physical abuse throughout her childhood is to receive a “significant six-figure sum” in damages, her lawyers have announced.
Simon Harris responds to warning Ireland is budgeting ‘like there’s no tomorrow’
Tanaiste Simon Harris has said the Irish economy is “in a position of relative strength” after a watchdog said the Government is “budgeting like there’s no tomorrow”.
Woman escapes petrol bomb attack on house in Co Down as police probe continued attacks
A house has been targeted in an overnight arson attack in Co Down.
Newtownards arson attack sees resident escape injury as graffiti found on wall
Damage was also caused to the front door area
National Express owner cutting jobs in cost savings drive
National Express owner Mobico has revealed back-office jobs are being cut across the business to slash costs further as it cautioned annual profits will come in at the lower end of expectations.
Farmers bring tractors to Budget day protest despite Met police ban
Farmers have brought tractors to a Budget day protest against proposed inheritance tax changes despite a police ban on agricultural machinery in Westminster.
DUP challenges Sinn Fein to name ‘son of MLA’ investigated over criminal damage to ex-mayor's portrait
Sinn Fein has celebrated the unveiling of a republican stalwart’s portrait at Stormont, as the DUP put pressure on the party to name an ex-employee who was investigated after the painting of a former Belfast Lord Mayor was damaged.
Emergency services attend two serious crashes on A5 outside Omagh
Emergency services are at the scene of two serious collisions in Co Tyrone.
I'm A Celeb's Angry Ginge's mum shares tearful reaction to emotional jungle moment
I'm A Celebrity star Angry Ginge's mum has broken her silence after watching her son break down in tears on the ITV show
Witkoff ‘advised Putin aide’ on pitching Ukraine peace plan to Trump – report
US President Donald Trump’s chief negotiator with the Russian government last month advised a senior aide to Vladimir Putin on how the Russian leader should go about pitching the US president on a Ukraine peace plan, according to a transcript of the call published by Bloomberg News.
Lucky escape as car mounts embankment and hits tree during overnight crash in Co Down
A driver and a passenger have had a lucky escape following an overnight collision in Co Down.
Pope Leo visits Turkey and Lebanon on first foreign trip
Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first foreign trip, a pilgrimage to Turkey and Lebanon.
‘Urgent’ action needed to revive Pets at Home retail chain, says interim boss
Pets at Home has cautioned that “urgent and necessary” measures are needed to turn around the firm’s retail arm as the group revealed half-year profits tumbled by more than a third.
The Budget: Five things for people in Northern Ireland to look out for
Later today, the Chancellor will reveal the Government’s latest set of tax and spending policies as she also outlines her ambitions for the economy under the Labour Government.
Police in Derry issue appeal for help finding missing teenager
Ciara Quigley was last seen on Monday afternoon at around 1.30pm
Reeves acknowledges anger over economic unfairness as she prepares to hike tax
Rachel Reeves acknowledged public anger and frustration at the state of the economy as she prepared to announce further tax hikes to balance the books.