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Gerry Adams ‘trying to stop any attempt to establish links to Provis...

Three mainline bombing victims have sued the former Sinn Fein president and the Provisional IRA for ‘nominal’ damages.

Data protection watchdog warns websites over cookie consent alerts

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned that some of the UK’s top websites face enforcement action if they did not make changes.

The way Boris Johnson made decisions was ‘unique’ – Sir Chris Whitty

England’s chief medical officer has been giving evidence to the UK’s public inquiry into Covid-19.

Downing Street criticised over Irish flag on post about Northern Ire...

Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie said it is the latest incident which demonstrates Downing Street ‘doesn’t understand’ Northern Ireland.

Parents jailed after death of four-month-old son

Reece Kelly has been sentenced to life imprisonment and Georgia Wright jailed for three years following the death of Dallas Kelly.

Harry’s lawyers to ask ministers for permission to use Leveson docum...

The Duke of Sussex is suing the publisher of the Daily Mail over allegations of unlawful information gathering.

Ministers urged to review impact of ‘extreme trans rights activism’

SNP MP Joanna Cherry called on the Government to condemn ‘violence and intimidation’ against women by trans rights campaigners.

Pharmacists face ‘anger and aggression from patients over medicine s...

A medicine shortage is a ‘real problem’, Dr Leyla Hannbeck has told MPs.

First Minister calls on UK Government to recognise Palestinian state

Humza Yousaf also sent a letter to Sir Keir Starmer, urging him to back the calls.

Ex-Royal Marine begins solo ski record attempt across Antarctica

On Monday Sam Cox officially started the trek which will take two and a half months to complete and cover more than 2,000km.

Belfast Grand Central Station due to transform often forgotten area...

The new transport hub, set to open in 2024, will be accompanied by a larger redevelopment of the Weavers Cross area.

Almost half of homeowners have had parking problems with neighbour –...

Some 48% of respondents to a poll for Churchill Motor Insurance said neighbours have blocked access to their allocated parking space.

Pupils at single-sex schools encouraged to mix more after sexual abu...

Many girls’ schools have increased their collaboration with local boys’ schools to ensure pupils are not only mixing at social events like discos.

Sunak looking at further ways to curb immigration

Official immigration statistics this week could add to Rishi Sunak’s headaches about controlling the UK’s borders.

Lawyers for Gerry Adams ask High Court judge to throw out damages cl...

Lawyers representing Mr Adams and three claimants are outlining legal arguments at a High Court hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice complex.

Legacy Act has retraumatised Troubles victims, legal challenge hears

Belfast High Court is hearing a legal challenge to the Government’s new laws to deal with the legacy of the NI Troubles.

Charles and Camilla welcome South Korea’s leader as he begins state...

Alongside the ceremonial welcome, the UK and South Korea are to launch talks on a new trade deal and sign a diplomatic accord.

Backbench splits complicate Chancellor’s job as he considers tax cut...

Jeremy Hunt must balance fiscal responsibility, inflation and the need for investment with demands for a range of tax cuts from Tory MPs.

Disclosure of Nicola Bulley’s health struggles was ‘unnecessary’ – p...

Lancashire Police was criticised over the way it made public details of missing Ms Bulley’s medical situation amid a media frenzy earlier this year.

Police hunting for missing boys find their car

Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Henderson and Hugo Morris are thought to have been travelling in the Harlech and Porthmadog areas of Gwynedd.