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In pictures: The remarkable life of Brazil’s World Cup great Pele

The Brazil great, who has died aged 82, enjoyed a colourful career.

At least 30 children dead in the UK from invasive Strep A disease

The UK Health Security Agency said infections remain rare and the majority of cases continue to be in the over-45s.

Frustration for Livingston as Jason Holt red card appeal is rejected

The 29-year-old midfielder was sent off in the cinch Premiership draw against Hibernian.

Kane on course with birthday boy as Gakpo arrives – Thursday’s sport...

Manchester City were still celebrating their latest victory.

Ariana Grande donates Christmas gifts to children in Manchester hosp...

The singer has had a personal relationship with the city since the terrorist attack towards the end of her concert at the Manchester Arena in 2017.

HSA confirms 26 work-related fatalities in Ireland in 2022

Construction and farming accounted for almost three quarters of the total.

London markets make gains after strong trading in US

The FTSE 100 finished the day up 15.53 points, or 0.21%, at 7,512.72.

From Adele to Kim Kardashian: 14 of the biggest red carpet moments o...

The past 12 months delivered an array of headline-grabbing carpet walks.

Buick chalks up double century with Southwell success

Zealot was a 200th British success for the leading rider.

Police investigating report of rape say no crime took place

It was alleged an incident had occurred in Renfrewshire on December 21.

Irish church leaders share ‘great concern for state of fragile peace...

They were speaking in a new year’s message for 2023 which will mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement.

Tributes paid to ‘pioneering’ hairdresser Rita Rusk

The 75-year-old enjoyed a career spanning five decades.

Social care agency spend jumps by 70% in four years

Councils spent £32.4 million on social care agency staff in 2021-22.

Leopardstown return on the cards for Good Land

Barry Connell eyeing the Dublin Racing Festival for latest star.

Channel 4 promotes Andrew musical with billboard outside Woking Pizz...

The hour-long ‘satirical send-up’ airs on Thursday night.

BMW factory worker wins £16,000 payout over dismissal for collecting...

Ryan Parkinson successfully sued his employer GI Group, a recruitment company which provides temporary labour to BMW’s Oxford factory.

Grady has SNP whip restored following suspension over sexual harassm...

The MP was suspended from the Commons for two days after being found to have acted inappropriately towards a staff member.

Record year for Irish passports with 1,080,000 issued in 2022

The number of first-time passport applications from Northern Ireland and Great Britain was 100,000 out of over 1.15 million total applications.

Appy Christmas: Nationwide Building Society sees bumper mobile banki...

The Society said the number of logins to the app was 8% higher than Christmas Day last year.

Consider delaying travel in amber weather warning area – police

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for Scotland.