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King pays tribute to Namibia’s first president who has died aged 95

King pays tribute to Namibia’s first president who has died aged 95

King pays tribute to Namibia’s first president who has died aged 95

09 February 2025

In a statement on Sunday evening, Charles said he and Camilla were ‘profoundly saddened’ to learn of the death of former President Sam Nujoma.


Army veteran proposes to girlfriend at Invictus Games in ‘gold medal moment’

Army veteran proposes to girlfriend at Invictus Games in ‘gold medal moment’

Army veteran proposes to girlfriend at Invictus Games in ‘gold medal moment’

09 February 2025

James Cairns asked his girlfriend Hannah to marry him at the opening of the Team UK wheelchair basketball in Vancouver.


PM accused of ‘heartbreaking’ lack of concern for IRA victims

PM accused of ‘heartbreaking’ lack of concern for IRA victims

PM accused of ‘heartbreaking’ lack of concern for IRA victims

09 February 2025

The Prime Minister has shown a ‘heartbreaking’ lack of concern for victims of IRA terrorism, a representative group has said.


Cold, grey weather to continue through the working week

Cold, grey weather to continue through the working week

Cold, grey weather to continue through the working week

09 February 2025

Monday will be only slightly cooler than average but the highs of 4C or 5C will feel close to freezing in the easterly winds, the Met Office said.


Man charged in connection with attempted murder of female police officer

Man charged in connection with attempted murder of female police officer

Man charged in connection with attempted murder of female police officer

09 February 2025

The 27-year-old was charged after a female officer was struck by a vehicle in Clydebank last month.


Dublin community in shock after three men injured in ‘awful random attack’

Dublin community in shock after three men injured in ‘awful random attack’

Dublin community in shock after three men injured in ‘awful random attack’

09 February 2025

Irish police responded to a ‘serious incident’ in the Stoneybatter area of the capital.


Reform UK membership tops 200,000 as Farage sets goal to ‘overtake’ Labour

Reform UK membership tops 200,000 as Farage sets goal to ‘overtake’ Labour

Reform UK membership tops 200,000 as Farage sets goal to ‘overtake’ Labour

09 February 2025

The Clacton MP called his party’s growth ‘truly extraordinary’.


Daughter of one of the oldest Gaza hostages calls for all kidnapped to be freed

Daughter of one of the oldest Gaza hostages calls for all kidnapped to be freed

Daughter of one of the oldest Gaza hostages calls for all kidnapped to be freed

09 February 2025

Dr Sharone Lifschitz, 53, of Walthamstow, east London, says the gradual releases by Hamas are like ‘a reality show from hell’.


Arrest made after reports of stabbings in Dublin

Arrest made after reports of stabbings in Dublin

Arrest made after reports of stabbings in Dublin

09 February 2025

A garda spokesperson said there is no ongoing risk to the public at this time.


Police officer who admitted to ‘tragedy chanting’ at football match is sacked

Police officer who admitted to ‘tragedy chanting’ at football match is sacked

Police officer who admitted to ‘tragedy chanting’ at football match is sacked

09 February 2025

Essex Police’s Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said Sergeant Tyler Coppin was dismissed as a result of ‘a moment’s serious stupidity’.


Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread barred from holy communion

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread barred from holy communion

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread barred from holy communion

09 February 2025

Communion is one of the central sacraments of the Christian faith.


Teenager found dead at Stirling University student halls

Teenager found dead at Stirling University student halls

Teenager found dead at Stirling University student halls

09 February 2025

The death is being treated as unexplained.


Storm Eowyn: 1,500 premises still without power in Ireland

Storm Eowyn: 1,500 premises still without power in Ireland

Storm Eowyn: 1,500 premises still without power in Ireland

09 February 2025

Power has so far been restored to 766,500 homes, farms, schools and businesses.


Dundee University could receive financial help, says funding authority boss

Dundee University could receive financial help, says funding authority boss

Dundee University could receive financial help, says funding authority boss

09 February 2025

The new chief executive of the Scottish Funding Council said she wanted to ensure the institution could ‘survive and thrive’.


Labour MP says PM ‘underwhelming’ on Grangemouth and Sarwar ‘very quiet’

Labour MP says PM ‘underwhelming’ on Grangemouth and Sarwar ‘very quiet’

Labour MP says PM ‘underwhelming’ on Grangemouth and Sarwar ‘very quiet’

09 February 2025

Brian Leishman said hundreds of looming redundancies at the industrial site were the ‘definition of an unjust transition’.


Parents suing TikTok over children’s deaths ‘want answers’

Parents suing TikTok over children’s deaths ‘want answers’

Parents suing TikTok over children’s deaths ‘want answers’

09 February 2025

Four bereaved British families have filed a lawsuit against the platform in the US over access to their children’s social media accounts.


Delays to local elections not a ‘stitch-up’ – Angela Rayner

Delays to local elections not a ‘stitch-up’ – Angela Rayner

Delays to local elections not a ‘stitch-up’ – Angela Rayner

09 February 2025

The Deputy Prime Minister was asked about the perception Labour could be delaying elections due to a fear of Reform UK making gains.


Highlands property once owned by Jimmy Savile damaged by fire

Highlands property once owned by Jimmy Savile damaged by fire

Highlands property once owned by Jimmy Savile damaged by fire

09 February 2025

An outbuilding at the Allt-na-Reigh cottage in Glen Coe caught fire on Saturday evening.


Irish senator resigns from Fine Gael after arrest while publicly intoxicated

Irish senator resigns from Fine Gael after arrest while publicly intoxicated

Irish senator resigns from Fine Gael after arrest while publicly intoxicated

09 February 2025

Martin Conway said he was detained in Dublin on January 22.


Former Tory MP who joined Ukraine’s military says war is ‘battle for Europe’

Former Tory MP who joined Ukraine’s military says war is ‘battle for Europe’

Former Tory MP who joined Ukraine’s military says war is ‘battle for Europe’

09 February 2025

Jack Lopresti is serving with the International Legion of Ukraine in its defence intelligence division.


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