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Russian networks tried to disrupt UK election but did not cause ‘notable’ impact
Russian interference networks tried to disrupt the UK general election last year, but did not cause a “notable” impact, the security minister has said.
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Hairdressers call for tax reform in ‘save our salons’ Westminster protest
Hairdressers gathered in Westminster for a protest calling for tax reform in the Spring Statement to “save our salons”.
Couple behind bringing Mo Farah to Antrim Coast Half Marathon planning their next big project
A husband and wife team from Larne have created a race that is number seven in the World Athletics rankings and recognised as a World Athletics Elite Label Road Race.
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Gary Patterson: Renewed appeal to find missing man amid fears 'police have exhausted all options'
His family remain dedicated to find the missing Larne man as they launch a renewed appeal to spread awareness about Gary
Man jailed over teen’s death exposed as sex predator after admitting drink driving
A man jailed in connection with the death of a teenage drunk driver has admitted drink driving.
Climate protesters interrupt Kemi Badenoch’s speech at Thatcher conference
Climate change protesters have interrupted a speech by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at an event to commemorate Margaret Thatcher.
Firefighters extinguish Belfast City centre bakery blaze caused by accidental ignition
Emergency services extinguished a blaze caused by accidental ignition at a bakery in Belfast City centre.
‘Deep concern’ for wildlife after pellets wash up following two-ship collision
Wildlife groups say they are “deeply concerned” about plastic pellets which have started washing up on beaches following the collision between a tanker and a container ship in the North Sea, stressing it is now a “real race against time”.
Belfast goes green as St Patrick’s Day celebrations take place
Belfast was a sea of green on Monday as tens of thousands of people from Northern Ireland and further afield soaked up the spectacle of culture, dance and music which overtook the city.
St Patrick’s Day 2025 parades: As it happened
St Patrick’s Day parades have taken place across Northern Ireland today.
If Tesla attacks are linked to Elon Musk’s politics, it’s more ‘reprehensible than mindless vandalism’, says TUV
If an attack on 20 Tesla cars in Belfast is linked to the company’s controversial boss – billionaire Elon Musk – then “its more reprehensible than mindless vandalism”, the deputy leader of the Traditional Unionist Voice has said.
Trump warns Iran it will face ‘consequences’ of further attacks by Houthi rebels
US President Donald Trump has explicitly linked the actions of Yemen’s Houthi rebels to the group’s main benefactor, Iran, warning Tehran would “suffer the consequences” for further attacks by the group.
Tanaiste accuses Russian president of being ‘holdout’ in Ukraine peace talks
Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs has accused the Russian president of being the “holdout” in reaching a peace deal with Ukraine.
Independent football regulator could cover women’s game, minister says
The independent football regulator, which is set to govern the men’s game in England, could one day be expanded to include women’s football, a Government peer has said.
Canadian PM Mark Carney tells King they have ‘much to catch up on’
The King has welcomed Mark Carney to Buckingham Palace, with the new Canadian Prime Minister telling him they had “much to catch up on”.
Taoiseach says McGregor does not reflect Ireland as fighter visits White House
Irish political leaders have insisted Conor McGregor does not speak for Ireland after the fighter visited the White House for a St Patrick’s Day meeting with President Donald Trump.
David Lammy met JD Vance over the weekend, Commons told
David Lammy met US vice president JD Vance in Washington over the weekend, he has told MPs.
Death of toddlers on same day at hospital was not foreseeable, inquiry told
An fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of two toddlers at the Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) in Glasgow heard independent reports found neither death could have been predicted, an inquiry has heard.
NI fashion designer Jonathan Anderson leaves Loewe amid speculation he’s set to take top job at Dior
Co Londonderry designer Jonathan Anderson has stepped down as creative director of Spanish fashion house Loewe after 11 years amid speculation he’s set to take on the same role at Dior.
Minister says he is concerned about level of ‘anxiety’ over welfare reforms
A minister has said he is concerned about the level of “anxiety” there has been surrounding upcoming benefits reforms, as he pledged to make the system “sustainable”.