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'I just picked the hose and put it over her head' -Colin Howell's chilling confessions revealed for the first time
Without apparent emotion and with incredible detail, he describes his crimes and the actions of his lover Hazel Stewart
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Targeted youth mental health support must stand apart from wellbeing help – Esri
Schools should have support for children with mental health needs that is “clearly separate” from general wellbeing measures, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute (Esri).
UK financial system ‘may not be prepared enough for major AI-related incidents’
“Worrying” evidence that the UK’s financial system should be more prepared for the risks of AI-driven market shocks has been highlighted by an influential committee of MPs.
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Education key to divide on immigration and politics, research suggests
Education is the “most important dividing line” in attitudes towards immigration and support for right-wing politics in the UK, according to research.
Hotel bosses call for financial support as business rates set to surge
UK hotel chains and holiday parks have warned that a proposed surge in business rates could impact employment and prices as they called for expected support for pubs to be extended across the sector.
Lloyds to put all 67,000 staff through AI training in fresh digital push
Lloyds Banking Group is putting its 67,000-strong workforce through artificial intelligence (AI) training as part of a multi-million pound drive to adopt the technology.
Passenger on first BA Concorde flight donates mementoes to museum
A “unique” collection of mementoes from the first British Airways Concorde flight has been donated to the museum housing the aircraft by a passenger who was on board.
UK to reimburse visa fees for top tech and science firms in push for growth
The UK will reimburse visa fees and fast-track applications for top international firms under plans to be announced by Rachel Reeves.
Badenoch warns Tory MPs against ‘psychodrama’ after defections
Kemi Badenoch has warned Tory MPs against “psychodrama” and people “undermining the party from within” as she sought to draw a line under the aftermath of Robert Jenrick’s defection.
Water companies to undergo ‘MOTs’ as plans for new regulator to be unveiled
Water companies will be required to carry out to infrastructure “MOTs” to prevent major failures under plans for a new industry watchdog, the Government has said.
Government to hold consultation on Australian-style under-16s social media ban
Ministers are consulting on implementing an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s in the UK.
Translink announce details of weekend rail line closures across Northern Ireland
Translink says bus substitution services will be provided for customers
Three released on bail as police granted extra time to question woman (39) over murder of Wayne Reid
Three women arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine have been released on bail, police have said.
Request for new arch at Olympia Leisure Centre named after world famous physicist
Blackstaff Residents’ Association previously made a request for a plaque honouring John Stewart Bell
Gwyneth Paltrow leads tributes for Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow, fashion designer Donatella Versace and model Cindy Crawford are among the stars who have paid tribute to the Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani who has died aged 93.
Brooklyn Beckham says 'I don't want to reconcile' with family in Instagram statement
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has spoken out for the first time about the feud with his family in an Instagram post
MPs following Robert Jenrick to Reform should ‘make minds up soon’
Robert Jenrick said that any MPs who want to follow his move to Reform UK have got to “make their minds up soon”.
Spectacular Northern Lights expected over NI as Met Office issues extreme space weather alert
The skies over Northern Ireland might be in for a rare and breathtaking light show tonight as a powerful solar storm heads straight for Earth.
Killer to be charged after going on the run from prison for second time
Convicted killer James Meehan will be brought before Antrim Crown Court tomorrow, Tuesday, to face a charge of being ‘unlawfully at large’.
Popular Derry restaurant to close its doors: ‘We’ve made the difficult decision...’
A popular Derry restaurant has announced it is to close its doors at the end of the month, citing rising costs and ongoing pressures on the hospitality sector.