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Three men arrested after officers injured at Epping hotel protest
Three men were arrested after police officers were injured during a protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers in Epping.
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Ministers faced with fresh protests and legal battles after asylum hotel ruling
A fresh wave of protests is planned after the Government won a court challenge, which means asylum seekers can continue to be housed at an Essex hotel.
Conservatives call for ethics probe into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner should face an ethics inquiry over her tax affairs, the Conservatives have said.
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Protesters gather outside hotels housing asylum seekers after court ruling
Protesters have gathered outside hotels used to house asylum seekers after the Government won a court challenge that means asylum seekers can continue to be housed at an Essex hotel.
Police chief ‘furious’ at Reform MP’s comments on female officers
A female police chief has said she was “furious” when she heard a Reform MP saying she “never feels comfortable” when she sees two female police officers together rather than a male and female officer.
'We owe our career to the DUP' Kneecap declare at Belfast Vital gig
The band also took a swipe at the Alliance Party during their set
Emmerdale confirms Mack is alive as fans 'work out' who saves him from John
Emmerdale fans are convinced they know who will find Mackenzie Boyd in the secret bunker
Financial adviser who conned clients out of over £40,000 avoids prison sentence
A dodgy financial adviser and gambling addict who swindled clients out of more than £40,000 — including money saved for children’s Christmas presents — has avoided jail.
Putin plans to travel to India in December, Kremlin says
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin plans to travel to India in December, his aide has said.
Chambers backs Jim Gavin for Fianna Fail presidential nominee
Jim Gavin would make an “exceptional president”, the deputy leader of Fianna Fail said, as he backed the former Dublin GAA manager to become the party’s nominee.
Retiring from Dublin Airport after 46 years: ‘There’s camaraderie you won’t find anywhere else... we’ve laughed and cried together’
When Denis Smyth walked into Dublin Airport as a recruit in 1979, he had no idea he’d still be there almost half a century later.
NI school to be left without crossing patrol for another year after previous incumbent charged with sex offences
A Northern Ireland school will be left without a crossing patrol for the second consecutive year after the Education Authority failed to fill the role.
MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilets
Suspended Labour MSP Colin Smyth has denied allegations he placed a secret camera in toilets inside the Scottish Parliament.
Northern Ireland weather forecast for days ahead as rain set to pour
Time to hoke out the umbrellas!
Claire Byrne to leave RTE and take over Pat Kenny’s show on Newstalk
Broadcaster Claire Byrne will rejoin Newstalk as the morning host, as David McCullagh has been confirmed as the new presenter of RTE’s Today programme.
Video footage shows tumble dryer fire turn from wisps of smoke to roaring blaze in minutes at Co Down home
NI man speaks out to warn of dangers after appliance catches fire at family home
Family 'hearts ripped out' if Liverpool fan son's memorial bench is 'removed' amid council warning
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard helped to console Robbie Fleming's son following his passing.
Irishwoman kidnapped in Haiti is released along with other hostages
An Irishwoman and seven other people kidnapped in Haiti earlier this month have been released, Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has said.
Survivor of paedophile Christian Brother Paul Dunleavy speaks out after his death: ‘There is no justice’
A Newry survivor of a paedophile Christain Brother Paul Dunleavy has said “there is no justice in his death”.
Labour must debunk Farage’s migrant myths | Letters
We are on the road to serious racial conflict, says Simon Rew. Plus letters from Paula Jones, Raj Parkash, Kevin Lloyd, Dr Ian Flintoff and Robert McNultyYou can see how it works. First, the case against asylum seekers is based on the impact on public services and the costs of accommodation. Then we...