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Tory MP Anderson says Reform offered ‘guaranteed’ £80,000 salary if...
November 26, 2023 01:15 AM PST | By PAMEDIAReform UK leader Richard Tice denied that any money had been offered to Tory MPs to join the right-wing party.

Rescued hostage Emily Hand’s father thanks public for support
November 26, 2023 12:25 AM PST | By PAMEDIAThomas Hand said his daughter has lost weight during her captivity but is ‘doing better than expected’.

Tens of thousands gather for rally against antisemitism amid Gaza tr...
November 25, 2023 09:51 PM PST | By PAMEDIAFormer prime minister Boris Johnson was among the high-profile figures to join the demonstration.

Temperatures to plunge again next week with chance of sleet and snow
November 25, 2023 09:20 PM PST | By PAMEDIAThe Met Office said a brief return to slightly milder conditions would make way for a widespread chilly spell.

UK Government attitude to Irish ‘returned to repellent’ during Brexi...
November 25, 2023 09:12 PM PST | By PAMEDIAThe former aide to Tony Blair said there was ‘an arrogance about the current government in its attitudes to Ireland’.

Police CCTV appeal after KFC worker allegedly racially abused and sp...
November 25, 2023 08:39 PM PST | By PAMEDIAThe alleged incident occurred at a Nottingham branch on September 29.

Northern Ireland pub’s Christmas advert goes viral
November 25, 2023 07:48 PM PST | By PAMEDIAThe video by Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, is described by some on social media as ‘better’ than John Lewis’s festive offering.

Prisoner on roof of Scottish prison allegedly throwing slate at offi...
November 25, 2023 07:29 PM PST | By PAMEDIAPolice Scotland says the incident has not been reported to them.

‘Ball in Taoiseach’s court’ after gardai lost control of Dublin – O’...
November 25, 2023 07:23 PM PST | By PAMEDIASinn Fein TD Louise O’Reilly said Leo Varadkar must remove Justice Minister Helen McEntee if she does not resign over rioting in the capital.

Tommy Robinson escorted from march against antisemitism as man arres...
November 25, 2023 07:21 PM PST | By PAMEDIAPolice later confirmed a 40-year-old man had been arrested.

Bill to ban creation of new leasehold houses to be introduced to Par...
November 25, 2023 06:55 PM PST | By PAMEDIALong-awaited legislation that would ban the creation of new leasehold houses in England and Wales will be introduced to Parliament later.

Tommy Robinson escorted from march against antisemitism as thousands...
November 25, 2023 06:47 PM PST | By PAMEDIAA major march against antisemitism has begun in London, after English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson was escorted away by police.

Government announces £16 million funding for Forest Research program...
November 25, 2023 06:40 PM PST | By PAMEDIAThe funding will support research into ways to mitigate and prevent tree disease, pests and climate change.

Two women dead and three men injured after five-vehicle collision, s...
November 25, 2023 06:24 PM PST | By PAMEDIAThe group, all aged in their 70s to 90s, were travelling in the same vehicle when the crash occurred in Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, on Saturday.

Donohoe gives ‘full support’ to Irish Justice Minister and Garda com...
November 25, 2023 05:45 PM PST | By PAMEDIAHelen McEntee and Drew Harris have faced calls to resign following rioting in Dublin on Thursday.

Ban on American XL bully dogs could lead to increased abandonment –...
November 25, 2023 05:17 PM PST | By PAMEDIAIt will be illegal to own an XL bully from February 1 2024 unless the animal is on an exempt list, called the Index of Exempted Dogs.

Irish premier’s tweet on hostage being ‘lost’ sparks ire from Israel
November 25, 2023 04:54 PM PST | By PAMEDIAIsrael’s foreign minister Eli Cohen said he has summoned the Irish ambassador in Tel Aviv ‘for a reprimand’.

Thousands to march in London rally against antisemitism
November 25, 2023 04:50 PM PST | By PAMEDIAIt comes during a weekend in which Hamas and Israel have exchanged hostages and prisoners.

New independent adviser to provide support for disaster victims
November 25, 2023 04:41 PM PST | By PAMEDIAThe Independent Public Advocate will aim to offer faster help and advice to survivors of major incidents.

Social media users share delight after capturing ‘halo’ around moon
November 25, 2023 04:38 PM PST | By PAMEDIAThe phenomenon is caused by the refraction of moonlight from ice crystals in the upper atmosphere.