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Donaldson trial pushed back again as medical report still outstanding
The trial of ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife has been delayed again while a medical report is prepared on Mrs Donaldson.
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Killer who stabbed grandmother at bus stop detained indefinitely
A paranoid schizophrenic who fatally stabbed a grandmother at a bus stop has been detained indefinitely.
Death toll in Pakistan shopping centre fire rises to 67
The death toll from a fire at a shopping centre in the Pakistani city of Karachi has jumped to 67 after police and a hospital official confirmed that the remains of dozens more people had been found.
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Government faces legal action over failure to disclose Sturgeon inquiry evidence
The Scottish Government could be held in contempt of court over its failure to respond in a long-running freedom of information battle after the Information Commissioner kicked off legal proceedings.
Celebrities from film and fashion attend Valentino funeral
Celebrities including actresses Anne Hathaway and Liz Hurley have gathered in Rome for the funeral of acclaimed fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
Health board chief urged to reveal who put pressure on it to open hospital
The head of Scotland’s biggest health board has been urged by the leader of the Scottish Conservatives to say who put pressure on it to open the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Belfast Juice Jar magnate says his net worth will be ‘halved’ after council refuses his HMO landlord application
A HMO application for a house in the Tates Avenue area by the Belfast Juice Jar founder has been rejected.
Trump’s Afghanistan claim ‘utterly ridiculous’ says minister and veteran Carns
Donald Trump’s claim that America’s allies stayed away from the front lines in Afghanistan is “ridiculous”, a defence minister and former commando said as relatives of Britons killed and wounded in the conflict condemned the US president’s remarks.
Fresh weather warnings issued as heavy rain brings roads and rail disruption
Fresh warnings of rain have been issued following heavy downpours which have led to road closures and affected rail travel in some parts of the country.
New York mayor Mamdani sent baby box by Scottish Government
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani has been sent a baby box by the Scottish Government.
Next Presbyterian Moderator will have ‘different emphasis’ in midst of safeguarding scandal as shortlist revealed
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has revealed its shortlist of nominees to become the 180th Moderator with a female cleric back on the ticket.
Hair loss expert urges hairdressers to get trained to spot signs of domestic violence
A hair loss expert from Northern Ireland says the beauty industry can play a key role in recognising domestic abuse.
Emergency workers describe the scene after George Nkencho was shot by Gardai
Emergency workers have described arriving at the scene after George Nkencho was shot by Gardai.
UK business growth jumps to 21-month high
Growth in the UK’s private sector has increased this month at its fastest pace since April 2024 on the back of an upturn in the services sector, according to new figures.
PSNI drink driving campaign: 14-year-old and 82-year-old among those arrested
A 14-year-old and an 82-year-old were among those arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving during the most recent PSNI drink driving campaign.
All that glitters: strong online gold sales help deliver festive retail rebound
Retailers enjoyed a surprise Christmas sales bounce-back last month amid a boost for online jewellery firms thanks to strong demand for gold and silver, according to official figures.
14-year-old among those arrested on suspicion of festive drink or drug driving, police reveal
“Despite our repeated appeals, and road safety efforts, the level of detections are shocking.”
Cuts to number of police forces ‘risks separating police from communities’
Major policing reforms expected to drastically cut the number of forces across England and Wales would be “complex to deliver” and risk separating police forces from communities they serve, a policing body has warned.
PSNI issue warning over dangers of ‘urban exploring’: ‘It can be extremely dangerous’
The PSNI has warned of the dangers of ‘urban exploring’ following an increase in reports of people entering derelict and abandoned buildings.
Candidate selection in Burnham’s potential seat will be normal process – Kinnock
Andy Burnham’s potential return to Parliament will be handled like any other selection process, a minister said amid speculation Sir Keir Starmer’s allies will seek to scupper the Greater Manchester mayor’s Westminster ambitions.