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Starmer to meet businesses and visit Shanghai on last day of China trip
Sir Keir Starmer will meet businesses in Beijing as he continues his push to bolster economic ties with China on the final day of his visit to the country.
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Woman charged with murder after death of one-year-old girl
A woman has been charged with murder after a one-year-old girl died on the Isle of Wight.
Warm Home Discount to be extended for rest of decade
Millions of families will receive the £150 Warm Home Discount every winter for the rest of the decade, the Government has announced.
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Archbishop of York will not face action over handling of abuse case
The Archbishop of York will not face disciplinary action over his handling of a priest who faced sexual abuse allegations.
Councillor calls for investigation into failed Mournes project
"In no other walk of life is that amount of money of six figures wasted and it is just simply noted on an audit paper, but who will be held responsible?"
Northern Ireland weather live updates as region hit with new warnings
Further rain is expected to fall on already saturated ground
DUP "kicking and screaming" over Fleadh event, councillor claims
"As things stand, for an event of this scale, this spend does not represent value for money"
Ards North Down raises its district rate above inflation by 4.74 percent
Only the Green Party voted against the rate hike
West Belfast residents raise 'children's safeguarding' concerns about new homeless hostel
The charity is expected to temporarily locate to the new site for two years
Nearly 150 flood alerts in place across England in aftermath of Storm Chandra
Met Office issues yellow rain alerts in south-west, with 66 flood warnings – indicating expected flooding – in forceNearly 150 flood alerts remain in place across England as communities continue grappling with the aftermath of Storm Chandra.A yellow rain alert spanning from noon to midnight on T...
Funeral details released for man who died after car crashed through Spar shop window
The funeral for a 71-year-old man who was killed when a car crashed through a shop window in Co Tyrone will take place on Saturday.
Bus driver ‘stood between thief and distressed passenger’ before punch thrown
A bus driver has said he stood between a man and a “distressed” passenger whose necklace had been stolen before the thief threw the first punch.
Eric Trump says Irish Open wouldn’t have been making its way to Doonbeg without the help of Rory McIlroy
Donald Trump’s golf course and hotel in Doonbeg, Co Clare, is continuing to deliver bumper revenue and profits for the US president and his family.
Darts world champion Deta Hedman ‘absolutely over the moon’ after receiving OBE
Darts world champion Deta Hedman said she was feeling “marvellous” and “overwhelmed” after receiving her OBE.
Nicola Sturgeon on Irish unity, ‘difficult’ relationship with Arlene Foster, and why NI ‘well served’ by Michelle O’Neill
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon believes she will see a united Ireland in the next 20 years.
Father of Antrim GAA star admits trying to take the blame for hit and run his son caused
“There was clearly an effort to protect his son but his son did the right thing and put his hand up"
Former Scottish deputy first minister Jim Wallace dies after surgery
Former Scottish deputy first minister Jim Wallace has died after suffering complications as a result of surgery, his family has said.
Gerard Jock Rafferty: Funeral details announced for man killed in Clonoe Spar crash tragedy
"Wednesday was such a day of sadness and shock," the local parish priest said
Northern Ireland weather tracker live as new rain warning in force
The heavy rain will be accompanied by strong winds throughout the day
Drugs haul ‘Mafia don’ dreading summer in the slammer as sentencing hits snag
A drug dealer described in court as a “Mafia don” is sweating over a possible jail sentence for conspiring to supply cocaine.