Ireland’s defence and neutrality to be examined in forum this summer

Defence Minister Micheal Martin said a national debate on defence was needed.

Victoria and David Beckham do salsa: Why dancing is great for your r...

The fashion designer shared a video with her Instagram followers.

National test of mobile alert system set for 3pm on April 23

Mobile phones across the UK will emit a warning siren and vibrate for up to 10 seconds during the test.

Police recover more than £2m of cannabis in North Ayrshire raid

Four men – aged between 30 and 36 – were arrested and charged as a result.

Police investigation into SNP finances – what we know so far

Some members of the party have called for more transparency around its finances.

Plan to allow fuel tankers to operate at full capacity during disrup...

The Department for Transport is consulting on allowing tankers to operate at full capacity to keep forecourts stocked.

Finland’s Nato membership poses ‘real dilemma’ for Putin, western of...

The latest addition to the military alliance will be able to make a ‘significant’ contribution to its armament, officials said.

Four charged in connection with death of woman, 41

The four people are due to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Thursday.

Disabled woman ‘victim of a catalogue of catastrophic failures’, inq...

Lyn Parker, 64, fractured her ribs and both arms after two care workers tried to lift her using a sling in January 2021.

Labour: Almost a million hours of sewage discharge into coastal cons...

Shadow environment secretary Jim McMahon said coastal communities should not have to worry about ‘encountering filthy raw sewage’.

Northern Ireland budgetary position ‘extremely bleak’ – Murphy

The former Stormont finance minister was speaking after a briefing with civil service chief Jayne Brady.

Japanese police arrest two men over ‘sushi terrorism’ prank

Ryu Shimazu and Toshihide Oka were arrested on suspicion of obstructing business as well as destroying and dirtying property.

Holidaymakers face disruption as Port of Dover limits Good Friday co...

The Kent port said the decision is part of measures aimed at avoiding a repeat of the ‘horrible situation’ last weekend.

Holidaymakers face Easter disruption as coach firms asked to move Do...

The Kent port said the decision is part of measures aimed at avoiding a repeat of the ‘horrible situation’ last weekend.

Government must stick to its promises in wake of Windrush scandal, P...

The scandal saw British citizens, mostly from the Caribbean, wrongly detained, deported or threatened with deportation.

Investigation into SNP not the reason for Sturgeon’s resignation, sa...

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell was arrested on Wednesday.

Dutch court blocks government’s move to cut Schiphol Airport flights

A judge ruled that the Dutch government did not follow the correct procedure when it called on Schiphol bosses to reduce flight numbers.

I just want justice for my family – infected blood scandal victims s...

Thousands of people were infected with HIV and hepatitis by contaminated blood between 1970 and 1991.

Scientists identify potential for lifestyle changes to prevent and t...

Researchers hope their findings could help eliminate the need for weight loss surgery.

‘Human disco ball’ running 2,500km in support of refugees and asylum...

Freya Morgan has hit the 900-kilometre mark in a shimmering, silver disco ball suit in aid of Bail for Immigration Detainees.