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Scramblers should not be allowed on public roads, Sean Canney says
Scramblers should not be permitted in any public place or road, the minister for road safety has said.
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Storm Chandra: Over 300 schools closed, flights cancelled and widespread power cuts as high winds batter Northern Ireland
More than 300 schools have announced they will close today as Storm Chandra batters Northern Ireland.
Storm Chandra: severe flood warning in Devon as more rain and wind hits UK
Almost 100 flood warnings issued in England, with red warning, meaning danger to life, in Ottery St MaryA red flood warning – meaning danger to life – has been issued for a river in south-west England as Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and strong winds to many areas of the UK.The Environment Ag...
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Chancellor expected to unveil £300m pub support package after backlash
The Chancellor is set to unveil a £300 million support package for pubs after they warned budget tax changes could lead to mass closures, job cuts and price rises.
Man faces court over fatal scrambler crash
A man aged in his late teens is to appear in court over a scrambler crash in north Dublin in which a teenage girl died.
New restrictions for young drivers to be introduced in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to introduce additional restrictions for new drivers.
AA warns drivers to leave one item at home today as Storm Chandra hits Northern Ireland
The AA has issued a warning to drivers as Storm Chandra batters Northern Ireland today, with the Met Office issuing a series of weather warnings
Immigration crackdown chief to leave Minneapolis
US Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday.
Ground rents to be capped at £250 under leasehold shake-up
Ground rents will be capped at £250-a-year in England and Wales as part of sweeping changes to the leasehold system announced by the Government.
Loyalist pipe bomber paid by NHS while he waited on trial date
A loyalist jailed for keeping a stash of pipe bombs which were used in a series of sectarian attacks is a former NHS employee.
Football thug jailed over Catholic’s death leads anti-Islam group calling for ‘mass deportations’
A convicted soccer thug who was part of the loyalist mob who killed a Catholic community worker is a founding member of anti-Islam hate group, it can be revealed.
Sir Keir Starmer says he does not have to choose between ties with China and US
Sir Keir Starmer is confident he can pursue trade deals with China without upsetting US President Donald Trump.
Brother of Colin Howell victim reveals how he ‘despises’ killer in first interview
The brother of Lesley Howell has said he “despises” her murderer husband, Colin, as he speaks for the first time about her death.
Robert Jenrick to ‘reaffirm his commitment to the Union’ at DUP event after defecting to Reform
A former senior Tory MP who defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK is due to "reaffirm his commitment to the Union" at a DUP event in Co Down.
‘There’s no stronger man’: Fundraiser to help NI dad who suffered severe spinal injury on holiday escort his daughter down aisle
A Newtownabbey woman says she has been “blown away” by the support of her local community, with people raising money so that her father can escort her down the aisle.
Nearly two-thirds opposed to MLAs and ministers visiting countries accused of war crimes, poll shows
Almost two-thirds of people believe MLAs or Executive ministers should not accept invitations to visit countries accused of war crimes, a poll suggests.
Roads closed and warning of rail disruption as Storm Chandra hits UK
Storm Chandra brought travel disruption and flooding as strong winds and heavy rain hit much of the UK.
Irish government to consider St Patrick’s Day plans amid global uncertainty
The Irish government is to consider its strategy for St Patrick’s Day amid a tumultuous time in global politics.
Storm Chandra set to hit UK as more weather warnings come into force
Storm Chandra is set to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK, as more weather warnings come into force on Tuesday.
Labour MPs urged to unite for by-election as Reform prepares its candidate
Labour MPs have been urged to unite after a spat over blocking Manchester mayor Andy Burnham from standing in a by-election in the city, as their political rivals begin preparations for the race.