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MLA calls for ‘one strike and you’re out’ rule after murderer who repeatedly absconded is returned to prison
Ulster Unionist MLA Doug Beattie has criticised the pre-release testing system after murderer James Meehan was returned to custody.
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Man charged with assisting synagogue attacker on earlier reconnaissance
A man has been charged with assisting Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie with earlier reconnaissance on a UK defence facility.
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Phillipson asked to consider mandating CCTV in nurseries after paedophile case
The Liberal Democrats have asked the Education Secretary to “seriously consider” mandating CCTV in nurseries in response to the case of paedophile nursery worker Vincent Chan.
‘Pantomime’ erupts in Dáil as Simon Harris holds up graphic of Michelle O’Neill
“You say one thing here, and you do the exact opposite in Northern Ireland," the Tanaiste said
Nigel Farage’s comments on Glasgow schoolchildren ‘simply racist’ – John Swinney
Comments that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage made about Glasgow schoolchildren are “simply racist”, First Minister John Swinney has said.
Did the earth move for you? residents ask, in village at earthquake epicentre
Terrified residents have described being shaken and stirred after a 3.3 magnitude earthquake shook homes in the north of England.
Belfast man who robbed shop of cash and cigarettes while armed with imitation gun jailed
A north Belfast man who robbed a convenience store of cash and cigarettes while armed with an imitation firearm was today jailed for 16 months.
Novichok victim’s family call for change as they criticise inquiry report
The family of Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess have said “there must be reflection and change” as they criticised the lack of recommendations in a public inquiry’s final report.
Number 10 rejects ‘dictator’ claims amid row over mayoral election delay
Downing Street has rejected suggestions Sir Keir Starmer is acting like a “dictator” amid a row over the Government’s move to postpone four mayoral elections.
Man arrested in connection with pipe bombs placed before US Capitol riot
The FBI made an arrest in its nearly five-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the January 6 2021, riot at the US Capitol, a law enforcement official said.
Phillipson: We must learn every lesson in case of paedophile nursery worker
The Education Secretary has promised the Government will strengthen the ways children are kept safe after the “sickening case” of paedophile nursery worker Vincent Chan.
Swinney ‘waiting with expectation’ for UK ministers to secure whisky tariff deal
Scotland’s First Minister has said he is “waiting with expectation” for the UK Government to secure a deal to ensure Scotch whisky is exempt from US tariffs.
First look: Behind the scenes as Primark prepares to open its latest NI store
Primark’s latest store is set to open its doors on Friday morning, but ahead of the excited queues of shoppers descending on Ballymena the Belfast Telegraph has got a sneak peek behind the scenes.
Loose Women legend breaks silence after quitting UK following near-death experience
Andrea McLean returned to the Loose Women panel as a guest to open up on her near-death experience which saw her leave the UK for a new life in Spain with her family
Former EU foreign policy head quits roles amid fraud investigation
The European Union’s former foreign policy chief has resigned from her post as the head of a prestigious institute of European studies after becoming embroiled in a fraud investigation.
German president and wife thank King and Queen for ‘unbelievable’ state banquet
The King and Queen were warmly thanked for hosting an “unbelievable” state banquet in honour of the German president and his wife, as their royal hosts bid them farewell.
One patient in intensive care with flu as sharp increase in NI cases "very concerning"
"Flu has come early, and it’s nasty. We have 42 patients across our hospitals at the moment."
Watches of Switzerland sales jump as shoppers shrug off tariff impact
Watches of Switzerland has revealed strong growth over the past half-year amid a jump in US sales despite President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
‘Pantomime’ erupts in Dail as Simon Harris holds up graphic of Michelle O’Neill
Tanaiste Simon Harris and Sinn Fein’s Pearse Doherty accused each other of contradictions in the Dail as a row broke out about the cost-of-living crisis and college fees.