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Bishop: Scrutiny right but new Archbishop of Canterbury must have room to lead
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury can expect to face scrutiny but must be given “room to lead”, the Church’s head of safeguarding said, days before a formal service to confirm the election of Dame Sarah Mullally.
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Burnham awaits Labour’s verdict on by-election bid
Labour’s ruling body is set to decide whether Andy Burnham can stand as a by-election candidate as the Greater Manchester mayor plots a return to Westminster.
Charles ‘pleased and proud’ of King’s Trust work on 50th anniversary
The King has spoken of his pride in the charity he founded 50 years ago which aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK.
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‘British FBI’ to take over counter-terror and fraud probes under police reforms
Counter-terror, fraud and criminal gang investigations are set to be taken over by a new national police force dubbed the “British FBI” under major policing reforms.
Pressure to open flagship hospital ‘came from within’, health board says
Pressure to open a flagship hospital at the centre of an infections inquiry “came from within”, a health board has said.
Covid vaccine injury charity urges people in NI to come forward
The charity are due to meet Health Minister Mike Nesbitt later this year
'I was sleeping on the streets but now my future looks brighter thanks to a homeless health nurse'
The 33-year-old has since turned his life around and is now preparing to start a new job.
Boxing hero hits the road in memory of tragic pal Hatton
Former world champion boxer Ryan Burnett took to the streets of Belfast on Saturday for a charity run in memory of his “father figure” and coach Ricky Hatton.
Three people taken to hospital after getting into difficulty at Co Down beach
Emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday afternoon
Trump praises ‘brave’ UK soldiers after outrage over Nato Afghanistan claims
Donald Trump has said UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan were “among the greatest of all warriors” after previously drawing criticism for his claims Nato troops stayed away from the front lines during the conflict.
US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire’s second phase
Top US envoys met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, urging his government to move into the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza.
North Belfast kids on why their youth club is so important amid closure fears
A senior youth worker at the club said they are at "breaking point"
Woman charged with stealing Dáithí Mac Gabhann’s car protests innocence
A woman charged with stealing a car containing a wheelchair and Christmas presents belonging to a nine-year-old boy on the heart transplant list has insisted she is not guilty.
Saving lives at sea is a family affair for Portaferry RNLI's newest helm
He joined the lifeboat station on the day of his 17th birthday and now aged 26 is delighted to pass out as helm.
Heavy rain and high winds to continue as Storm Ingrid batters parts of the UK
Downpours and high winds are likely to continue after Storm Ingrid wreaked havoc in the South West and washed away part of a historic pier in Devon, the Met Office said.
Man dies after ICE agents 'shoot' man in Minnesota as governor says 'this must end'
Disturbing unverified video footage appears to show four ICE agents wrestling a man to the ground in Minneapolis
Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan were ‘among the greatest of all warriors’
Donald Trump has said UK soldiers who fought in Afghanistan were “among the greatest of all warriors” after previously drawing criticism for his claims Nato troops stayed away from the front lines during the conflict.
Serial pest trolled DUP with sick post about late MLA
A serial pest who made a “disgraceful” remark referencing the death of an MLA has been handed a jail term for harassment and breaching a restraining order.
Burnham says he plans to stand in by-election
Andy Burnham has announced that he intends to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, setting up a potential return to Westminster for the Greater Manchester mayor.
Three people taken to hospital following incident at Helen’s Bay in Co Down
Three people have been taken to hospital following an incident at Helen’s Bay in Co Down.