Doubt cast over hearing of Raymond McCord Jr inquest

Belfast Coroner’s Court heard it is unlikely the inquest will be able to finish by the May 2024 deadline imposed by the Legacy Act.

Family member ‘saw knives in bedroom’ of man suspected of killing Gr...

The knives were seen in Michael Sellers’ room in April 2021 – months before he is believed to have stabbed Gracie to death, an inquest heard.

Pro-Palestinian campaigners to stage rallies across Scotland on Armi...

Organisers say the demonstrations will focus on people killed in all wars, including both world wars.

Three women deny showing images indicating Hamas support at pro-Pale...

Heba Alhayek, Pauline Ankunda and Noimutu Olayinka Taiwo appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Gunman who killed Ashley Dale ‘lying to get co-defendants out of it’...

The environmental health worker was shot in her home in Old Swan, Liverpool, in the early hours of August 21 last year.

Family ‘broken’ after couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning in...

John and Susan Cooper were poisoned as they slept after the room next to them was sprayed with chemicals to kill a bed bug infestation, coroner rules.

Church attendance figures rise but still below pre-pandemic levels

Average weekly attendance was 654,000 people last year,

In Pictures: Past sacrifices remembered at anniversary events

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak viewed Remembrance Crosses outside Westminster Abbey while London mayor Sadiq Khan held a multi-faith event.

King to feature on the front page of Big Issue ahead of 75th birthda...

Charles will appear on the front of the magazine to mark the launch of the Coronation Food Project.

Man who shook partner’s toddler to death guilty of murder

Maya Chappell’s mother has been convicted of child cruelty and allowing her death while her partner was convicted of murder and cruelty.

Irish government urged to refer Israel-Hamas conflict to internation...

Opposition TDs want Ireland to make a referral to the International Criminal Court for a probe into possible war crimes in Gaza.

Man who murdered his mother in frenzied attack jailed for life

Lewis Bush inflicted multiple injuries on Kelly Pitt at her home in Newport, south Wales, in May.

University honour for Sir John Major, ‘one of founders of NI peace p...

Sir John was honoured by Queen’s University Belfast at an event at Westminster.

Proposed changes to surrogacy law ‘will not be taken forward at the...

The Government had commissioned a review amid rising demand in an area where the existing laws are seen to fall short.

Ill baby’s parents say ‘right’ to end treatment at home has been rem...

Dean Gregory and Claire Staniforth are appealing after a High Court judge said medics should stop treating Indi Gregory in a hospital or hospice.

Gracie Spinks ‘anxious and scared’ by ‘creepy’ colleague’s actions,...

A complaint the 23-year-old had made to their workplace was read out on Friday at an inquest into her death.

Braverman grows more isolated over claim of police bias in Palestine...

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt distanced himself from her words and Downing Street declined to say whether Rishi Sunak has spoken with her.

Owner of inflatable that exploded and killed girl, 3, is jailed

Ava-May Littleboy was thrown into the air when the equipment failed on Gorleston beach in Norfolk.

Foster carer jailed for murdering young girl she was trying to adopt

Katie Tidmarsh was convicted at Leicester Crown Court of killing one-year-old Ruby Thompson in 2012.

Boy, 14, accused of murdering Alfie Lewis makes first appearance at...

Alfie, 15, was attacked in the Horsforth area of Leeds on Tuesday afternoon as children were leaving two nearby schools.