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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick released

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick released

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Annie McCarrick released

13 June 2025

A search of a house in Clondalkin in west Dublin is to continue over the weekend.


Benn defends collaboration with Irish Government over legacy issues

Benn defends collaboration with Irish Government over legacy issues

Benn defends collaboration with Irish Government over legacy issues

13 June 2025

The DUP’s Gavin Robinson dubbed the Northern Ireland Secretary ‘foolish and hapless’ over his approach to dealing with the legacy of the Troubles.


‘No crisis at Stormont’, First Minister Michelle O’Neill insists

‘No crisis at Stormont’, First Minister Michelle O’Neill insists

‘No crisis at Stormont’, First Minister Michelle O’Neill insists

13 June 2025

It comes after Ms O’Neill called for Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to resign over a social media post.


Ban on advertising and safeguard for child patients added to Assisted Dying Bill

Ban on advertising and safeguard for child patients added to Assisted Dying Bill

Ban on advertising and safeguard for child patients added to Assisted Dying Bill

13 June 2025

On Friday a majority of MPs approve a new clause to ensure medics cannot raise the topic of assisted dying with under-18s.


Irish politician says passport confiscated while detained on march to Gaza

Irish politician says passport confiscated while detained on march to Gaza

Irish politician says passport confiscated while detained on march to Gaza

13 June 2025

Paul Murphy has said he is among several people detained by Egyptian authorities while on a march to Gaza.


International community ‘must hold Israel to account’ over Iran attack – Swinney

International community ‘must hold Israel to account’ over Iran attack – Swinney

International community ‘must hold Israel to account’ over Iran attack – Swinney

13 June 2025

The First Minister told the PA news agency the situation is ‘deeply, deeply troubling’.


Tory MSP may use assisted dying Bill to introduce right to palliative care

Tory MSP may use assisted dying Bill to introduce right to palliative care

Tory MSP may use assisted dying Bill to introduce right to palliative care

13 June 2025

Miles Brigs is considering bringing forward amendments to the legislation.


Man and woman found dead in tent with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Man and woman found dead in tent with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Man and woman found dead in tent with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

13 June 2025

The bodies were found near Loch Awe.


Defections are ‘good thing’, claims Badenoch

Defections are ‘good thing’, claims Badenoch

Defections are ‘good thing’, claims Badenoch

13 June 2025

Kemi Badenoch spoke at her first Scottish Tory conference since taking over as leader of the party in the UK.


Terrorist who attacked officers outside police station jailed for life

Terrorist who attacked officers outside police station jailed for life

Terrorist who attacked officers outside police station jailed for life

13 June 2025

Alexander Dighton was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday afternoon.


Tributes paid to highly respected radiologist killed in Air India plane crash

Tributes paid to highly respected radiologist killed in Air India plane crash

Tributes paid to highly respected radiologist killed in Air India plane crash

13 June 2025

Dr Prateek Joshi died alongside his family in the disaster on Thursday.


Swinney defends Gray’s car use after minister was ‘driven to pub’

Swinney defends Gray’s car use after minister was ‘driven to pub’

Swinney defends Gray’s car use after minister was ‘driven to pub’

13 June 2025

The First Minister said the car was used ‘in accordance with the rules that have been set out’.


Alleged sword attacker tells of taking psychedelics and drinking own urine

Alleged sword attacker tells of taking psychedelics and drinking own urine

Alleged sword attacker tells of taking psychedelics and drinking own urine

13 June 2025

Marcus Arduini Monzo gave evidence about his background at the Old Bailey on Friday.


Police seize almost £1m of drugs at premises in Shotts

Police seize almost £1m of drugs at premises in Shotts

Police seize almost £1m of drugs at premises in Shotts

13 June 2025

Officers described it as a ‘very significant’ recovery.


Pensioners who challenged winter fuel payment decision in court lose case

Pensioners who challenged winter fuel payment decision in court lose case

Pensioners who challenged winter fuel payment decision in court lose case

13 June 2025

Peter and Florence Fanning, from North Lanarkshire, lost their entitlement to financial support and became worried about paying their bills.


Camilla’s GP recognised by King in Birthday Honours

Camilla’s GP recognised by King in Birthday Honours

Camilla’s GP recognised by King in Birthday Honours

13 June 2025

Awards under the Royal Victorian Order are in the King’s gift and are bestowed independently of Downing Street.


Medical staff who responded to Southport knife attacks honoured by King

Medical staff who responded to Southport knife attacks honoured by King

Medical staff who responded to Southport knife attacks honoured by King

13 June 2025

A paramedic, a doctor and other NHS staff have been honoured for their role in responding to the Southport attacks.


Former MP accused of cheating at gambling on general election appears in court

Former MP accused of cheating at gambling on general election appears in court

Former MP accused of cheating at gambling on general election appears in court

13 June 2025

Craig Williams, 39, of Llanfair Caereinion, served as the parliamentary private secretary to Rishi Sunak during his time as prime minister.


UK to take ‘every diplomatic step’ to stop Iran building nuclear weapons – No 10

UK to take ‘every diplomatic step’ to stop Iran building nuclear weapons – No 10

UK to take ‘every diplomatic step’ to stop Iran building nuclear weapons – No 10

13 June 2025

Israel launched strikes on Tehran overnight, rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict.


63 police officers injured in ‘week of shame’ in Northern Ireland

63 police officers injured in ‘week of shame’ in Northern Ireland

63 police officers injured in ‘week of shame’ in Northern Ireland

13 June 2025

Disorder began in Ballymena on Monday after an alleged sexual assault on a girl at the weekend.


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