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Man drank 12 beers before he allegedly drove over three children, court hears
Prosecutors said the children, aged five, six and seven, were playing on the footpath when a car reversed out of a neighbouring house and over the top of them
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Wait for Mandelson papers set to drag on as PM apologises for believing peer
The wait for the publication of Peter Mandelson’s vetting papers is set to drag on after Parliament’s intelligence watchdog said it could not provide a timetable for releasing the documents.
Queen Maxima starts training to become Dutch army reservist
The Dutch military has got a new high-profile volunteer as it seeks to boost recruitment to counter growing fears about peace and security in Europe.
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Groundsman ‘had blood on him’ when body found, murder trial told
A former estate groundsman who was allegedly shot dead “had blood on him” when his body was found, a court has heard.
Belfast man accused of driving over children had drunk 12 tins of beer, court told
A motorist drank up to 12 tins of beer before he allegedly drove over three children in a west Belfast neighbourhood, the High Court has heard.
Stay Well: I went to the GP with jaw pain and was told I may have TMD. What is it and how can I fix it?
Discomfort, clicking and pain in the jaw can be at best a nuisance, and at worst debilitating. People who suffer from temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which refers to a variety of conditions that affect the jaw area, can experience stress, chronic pain and poor sleep.
Interest rates: Why did the Bank stick to 3.75% and what does it mean?
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, saying that it needed to keep inflation under control.
Man facing domestic charges bailed and banned from contacting ex and drinking alcohol
Regarding bail, the Crown barrister voiced concerns of Robinson committing further offences "given that he is 32 years old and has 194 previous convictions"
Football clubs move a step closer to project funding
Shortlisted football clubs have moved a step closer to project funding.
Concerns E-scooters "will wipe someone out" after "close encounter"
"They are flying over kerbs and will wipe someone out."
High street fashion chain enters administration as 109 jobs cut
Fashion chain Quiz has appointed administrators with 109 job cuts made immediately, but its 40 UK stores and seven Irish concessions will continue trading while options are assessed
William to represent King at Archbishop of Canterbury’s enthronement
The Prince of Wales will represent the King at the historic ceremony where the first female Archbishop of Canterbury will be enthroned.
Fact check: Sheffield bins, fake picture of Nigel Farage and rubbish video
This roundup of claims has been compiled by Full Fact, the UK’s largest fact checking charity working to find, expose and counter the harms of bad information.
Farage targets by-election with second constituency visit in a week
Nigel Farage made his second campaign visit to a crucial by-election destination as Reform UK hope to overturn Labour’s hold in Gorton and Denton.
Family of missing mother-of-two last seen in Lurgan ‘incredibly worried’ about her
The family of a missing vulnerable mother-of-two have pleaded for help in finding her after she was last seen in Co Armagh five days ago.
Minister announces £150million plan to help homes reduce heating bills
The Warm Healthy Homes Fund will launch in 2027
Elderly man escapes injury after Co Down house fire
An elderly man escaped injury after a Co Down house fire last night, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.
Caitlin Green: Missing appeal for 'vulnerable' woman last seen in Lurgan at weekend
Extensive searches are ongoing for the 24-year-old
Bank of England holds interest rates but future cuts ‘likely’
The Bank of England has said future interest rate cuts are “likely” amid a slowdown in inflation, despite policymakers voting to hold rates at 3.75% on Thursday.
Man punched, strangled and kicked, by group during robbery in West Belfast
The victim was taken to hospital with head and neck injuries