Four men charged after disturbance at Newtownards shopping centre

The men were arrested after reports another man had been assaulted by a masked gang.

More than 20 dead after tornadoes rake US Midwest and South

In one incident in Illinois, the roof collapsed at a packed concert venue.

Three British men detained in Taliban custody in Afghanistan

Non-profit organisation the Presidium Network is assisting two of the men.

Extra night sailings to try and clear Port of Dover traffic backlog

The port declared a critical incident amid high volumes of coach traffic heading to France for the Easter holidays.

Teenagers bailed amid murder probe over 82-year-old woman’s death

Joy Middleditch died on Monday after being robbed in her own home in Pakefield, Suffolk.

Israelis continue protests over legal overhaul despite suspension

Demonstrators have gathered for another demonstration against the plans, which could give Benjamin Netanyahu the final say in judicial appointments.

Ukraine court puts Orthodox leader under house arrest

Metropolitan Pavel is the abbot of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery.

Unionists should ‘bank the wins’ in new Brexit trading deal, says Ju...

The DUP is currently blocking devolution at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Police search property as part of probe into feuding drugs gangs

A number of attacks in recent weeks have been linked to rival loyalist factions.

New health secretary must rip up ‘flimsy’ NHS recovery plan – Scotti...

Michael Matheson has taken over from Humza Yousaf as Health Secretary.

Counter-terrorist operation in Londonderry finds nothing during sear...

The search was part of an investigation into the New IRA.

Couple who died after crash named by police

The collision happened on Friday afternoon.

Man arrested after woman’s body found in water at marina

A woman’s body was found in the water at the Thames and Kennet Marina, Berkshire.

SNP will work to ensure transparency – Humza Yousaf

The SNP National Executive Committee met in Glasgow on Saturday.

No plans to delay EU laws ‘bonfire’ deadline, says Government

It follows reports that Downing Street is considering a six-month extension to the Government’s plan to amend, repeal and replace retained EU law.

Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan dies aged 77

Former world lightweight champion Buchanan was was made an MBE in 1972.

Opposition parties dismiss ‘pointless’ water company proposals

Ministers said that plans could see water companies facing unlimited fines and penalties as part of efforts to tackle pollution.

Counter-terrorism operation under way in Londonderry

The probe is part of the PSNI’s investigation into the New IRA.

Counter-terrorism operation takes place in Londonderry

The probe is part of the PSNI’s investigation into the New IRA.

Police given more time to question boys held on suspicion of murderi...

The pair, aged 14 and 15 and both from the Lowestoft area, are being held following the death of 82-year-old Joy Middleditch who lived in Pakefield.