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Labour MPs to gather amid speculation over Burnham Westminster bid
Labour MPs will gather amid speculation that Andy Burnham could seek to stand for a Westminster by-election and challenge the Prime Minister’s authority.
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RHS unveils emergency plans to future-proof gardens for drought
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has unveiled emergency plans to protect its gardens from the potential for major water shortages in the future.
NHS England to develop ‘world-first’ database for genes linked to cancer
A NHS database for genes linked to cancer will enable tens of thousands of patients to check whether they could be at risk of developing the disease, NHS England has said.
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Traitors Rachel and Stephen win the 2026 series of The Traitors
The Newry woman was joint winner of the 2026 series of the popular BBC1 series
The Traitors shock as major cash prize shared in gripping finale
Weeks of challenges, murders, roundtables and banishments were brought to an end
Spanish prosecutors drop sexual assault complaint against Julio Iglesias
Spanish state prosecutors said on Friday they were shelving an initial investigation into accusations of sexual assault by Julio Iglesias in the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic, after concluding that Spain’s National Court lacked jurisdiction to judge the matter.
McEntee condemns Israeli actions against UNRWA
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has condemned Israel’s destruction of buildings belonging to a UN agency “delivering life-saving assistance” in the occupied Palestinian territories
Trump comments ‘barbaric’, says mother of British soldier killed in Afghanistan
The mother of a British soldier killed in Afghanistan has described Donald Trump’s claim that Nato troops stayed “a little off the front lines” as “barbaric”.
Woman arrested after investigation into 'predatory' illegal money lending in West Belfast
“Illegal money lenders exploit vulnerable people in Northern Ireland’s most marginalised communities. It is completely false to claim that they are providing a community service."
The Traitors final LIVE: BBC shares update on Roxy's cut scene after fan uproar
Fans of BBC's The Traitors were left on a huge cliffhanger in last night's episode as it was revealed either James or Rachel will be banished after the roundtable went to a deadlock
Everything you need to know after week one of inquest into Noah Donohoe's death
The inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe got underway at Laganside Court this week
"My mum died by suicide - but 18 years later my dad confessed to her murder"
Lauren was just four years old when she found out her mother Lesley had died, but for nearly two decades, she thought it had been by suicide - until her dad Colin Howell confessed to the murders
Air passenger who sexually assaulted woman seated beside him on Belfast flight sentenced
The court heard the accused from Larne became loud and disruptive while drinking on board the flight from London to the Belfast City Airport
'Sex cinema' for 40 people and more await inside popular swingers' club
According to its owner, The Attic Experience has seen more than 20,000 visitors in its current venue
Sir Reg Empey cautions against IRA-style disarmament approach for Hamas
Good Friday Agreement negotiator Sir Reg Empey has warned that efforts to model any future disarmament of Hamas on the Northern Ireland peace process, risk misunderstanding both conflicts.
'It has been terrorising' - Mum slams 8 year wait for answers after son's motorway death
Darryl Thompson was struck by a car on the M1 as he was involved in a "physical altercation" on the hard shoulder
Findlay: Swinney is grasping at straws over documents detailing Sturgeon probe
Russell Findlay has accused John Swinney of “grasping at straws” over why he chose to defy an order from Scotland’s transparency watchdog to release documents relating to an investigation into former first minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Biker damage concerns across Co Down beaches amid calls to set up coastal agency
"I have also raised concerns that unauthorised motorised quad bikes and scramblers are destroying the flora at the beaches in and around Kilkeel."
New dedicated dog play area to open in Ormeau Park
Some of the play equipment has been made from playground apparatus that’s no longer in use
Lisburn & Castlereagh rate set for 4.6% rise
The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands through a council source that the district domestic rate could be struck at 4.6%. Last year's rate was 3.99%.