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Stormont must raise its ambition if it is to tackle the scourge of homelessness: MLA
An MLA has said Stormont must raise its ambition after it was revealed that just 41 new social homes have been started while homelessness more than doubles in the last ten years.
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‘Everything’s a fight’: Mum of autistic girl worried over lack of classroom
The mother of a child with non-verbal autism and complex needs has raised concerns that a classroom, promised in time for her child starting nursery this year, has yet to be built.
Trick or treat for your wallet? Pumpkin spice latte costs range from £3 to £6.40 in Belfast
When the air turns crisp and the leaves take on their autumn colours, Northern Ireland’s coffee shops begin to fill with the unmistakable aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg and roasted espresso.
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Paedophile school bus driver who filmed upskirt videos of young girls is jailed
A paedophile ex-bus driver who recorded upskirt videos of schoolgirls on his vehicle has been jailed.
‘We’re heartbroken’: West Belfast reacts as ice cream shop Fusco’s closes its doors after over 100 years
Sweet treat lovers in west Belfast have said they are “devastated” at the loss of a popular ice cream shop after the owners announced they will be closing the shutters for good.
Israel’s defence minister says ‘Gaza is burning’ after heavy strikes overnight
Israel’s defence minister said on Tuesday that “Gaza is burning” after heavy strikes overnight targeted Gaza City.
Google to invest £5bn in UK over next two years
Google has said it will invest £5 billion in the UK in the next two years to help meet growing demand for AI services, in a major boost for the Government.
Trump’s love of royals the key to state visit charm offensive
With Donald Trump well known for his love of the monarchy, the royal family’s soft power diplomacy will be in full flow during the US state visit.
King and PM prepare for Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit
US President Donald Trump will touch down in the UK on Tuesday ready to embark on his controversial second state visit.
Thousands to protest against Donald Trump’s state visit
Thousands are expected to take to the streets across the country in protest against Donald Trump’s state visit.
MPs to ask fresh questions of Starmer’s judgment on Mandelson
Sir Keir Starmer is facing the prospect of further questions about his leadership after sacking Lord Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington over his links to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Duchess of Kent’s Catholic funeral to be held at Westminster Cathedral
The Duchess of Kent’s funeral service will be held at Westminster Cathedral attend by the King and Queen and other members of the royal family.
Trump’s state visit to be policed from the skies, the streets and the Thames
Police have said officers will be ready to respond to a potential “very high threat level” incident in Windsor ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit, with plans to make the town secure from the skies, the streets and the River Thames.
The lavish state banquet being staged for Donald Trump at Windsor
Donald Trump will be wined and dined at a sumptuous white tie state banquet in Windsor Castle on Wednesday evening.
First people charged with supporting Palestine Action after ban due in court
The first people charged with supporting Palestine Action after it was banned as a terror group – including two in their 70s- are set to face court.
Third of adults ‘have thrown away brand-new clothes in the last year’
A third of adults across the UK have thrown away brand new clothes in the last year, research has found.
Almost a quarter of NHS dementia staff ‘feel unable to give patients best care’
Almost one in four healthcare staff working in NHS dementia services believe they are unable to provide patients with the best level of care, a new survey has revealed.
First drug consumption room should not be seen as ‘silver bullet’, says MP
The UK’s first safer drugs consumption room should not be seen as a “silver bullet” to tackle Scotland’s drug deaths, the chairwoman of a Westminster committee has said.
Only one in three Britons has faith in UK-US special relationship – poll
Barely a third of Britons believe the UK still has a “special relationship” with the US, a poll has found, as Donald Trump prepares to touch down for his second state visit.
‘War game’ exercises preparing NHS for winter pressures
The NHS is running “war game” exercises to ensure it is ready for winter, officials have said.