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Man dies on overturned mobility scooter

The incident happened in village of Wamphray, Dumfries and Galloway, on Thursday evening.

Boy, 14, sentenced for causing ‘unimaginable’ damage by crashing car...

The owner of one house said his family’s life had been turned upside down.

Northern Ireland healthcare workers pause strike action after talks...

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris and the Department of Health have agreed to meet representatives next week.

No place for ‘kangaroo court justice’ on our streets – Donaldson

The DUP leader held talks with PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne following several days of attacks in Co Down and a shooting in Belfast.

‘Cowardly bully’ jailed for murder of frail pensioner he found in hi...

Margaret Barnes, 71, mistook David Redfern’s home for her B&B which ended up being a fatal mistake, a court heard.

First puffins of season return to Rathlin Island

Rathlin Island hosts the distinctive sea birds from Easter every year.

UK’s trade bloc membership could lower standards of imports, claims...

The new Scottish trade minister said the CPTPP will not make up for the impact of Brexit.

Sunak accused of ‘complete re-hash’ of pothole announcement

The Prime Minister sought to focus on fixing Britain’s roads as he faced questions over whether he was out of touch as he campaigned in Darlington.

Search continues for man who vanished on camping trip two weeks ago

Reece Rodger was last seen near Loch Rannoch, Perth and Kinross, on March 18.

Yousaf promises ‘bold approach’ to Government from his new Cabinet

The Scottish First Minister chaired the first meeting of his top table on Friday.

Ex-Royal Marines head died by suicide after experiencing ‘substantia...

Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester on October 2 2021.

Pistorius to stay behind bars after being denied parole

The former Olympic runner will be able to bid for freedom again in August 2024, South African authorities have said.

William and Harry’s treehouse features in Highgrove exhibition stage...

Charles wanted to tell the story of how the gardens at his Gloucestershire retreat evolved over time.

Air route between Londonderry and London secured until March 2024

The announcement comes following support from the Department for Transport and the Stormont Department for the Economy.

Calls for calm after man, 73, attacked walking home from mosque duri...

The victim broke his hand in the attack in Birmingham after he was kicked to the ground.

Figures show 11,742 people homeless as eviction ban due to end

A housing charity has said that as the eviction ban is lifted from tonight, it is ‘likely’ that families will end up sleeping on the streets.

Japan proposes measures to boost marriage and birth rates

Japan’s population of more than 125 million has been declining for 15 years and is projected to fall to 86.7 million by 2060.

Union threatens legal action after Ofsted fails to pause school insp...

NAHT said it has written to Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman in the wake of the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

Jury retires in trial of podcaster accused of stirring up racial hat...

James Allchurch has been on trial at Swansea Civic Centre.

Long-standing Labour councillor takes legal action after party expul...

Hassan Ahmed is alleged to have been a member of an organisation banned by the party.