Paramilitaries exploiting young people 25 years on from Good Friday...

The issue of drug-related deaths among the so-called ceasefire generation remains a concern, an expert warned.

Donaldson has ‘no regrets’ on walk out from Good Friday Agreement ne...

The then UUP MP refused to back the proposed early release of paramilitary prisoners without firm commitments on decommissioning terrorist weapons.

Raab urged to fast-track plans to force criminals to attend sentenci...

Farah Naz made the comments after Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer, Thomas Cashman, refused to face the youngster’s family in court.

Conservationists create reef which will be home to 30,000 oysters

The reef will be laid in the river Hamble in Hampshire as part of a five-year scheme to reverse the loss of the area’s oyster fishery industry.

Tributes continue from Tory grandees following death of Nigel Lawson

Former prime minister Sir John Major said Baron Lawson of Blaby will be ‘long remembered’.

Finland to become Nato member in Brussels ceremony

Finland shares an 832-mile border with Russia, so its entry will more than double the size of Nato’s border with Russia.

One dead and 19 in hospital after Dutch train derails in crane crash

The passenger train and a freight train both hit the crane that was being used to carry out maintenance work.

Scientist ‘couldn’t believe’ discovery of rare shark on Irish shore

The 14ft female smalltooth sand tiger shark is at the upper end of the size limits for the species.

Everything you need to know if considering a loft conversion

A homeowner’s guide, according to an expert. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

Tory MP issues legal threat over plan to house migrants on barge

Portland Port in Dorset has been selected as a site to house migrants, despite local opposition.

IS militant in charge of planning attacks in Europe killed by drone...

Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri was killed in north-western Syria, the US military said.

5 things to make with hot cross buns

Don’t let the baked Easter treat go to waste, Imy Brighty-Potts shares tips on how to use up leftovers.

Major internet outages as Virgin Media reports ‘problem’

Thousands of customers said they were having trouble accessing the internet.

Lionesses to wear period-friendly blue shorts at Women’s World Cup

England winger Beth Mead and midfielder Georgia Stanway have previously spoken about their concern over wearing white shorts while on periods.

Huge fire rages at clothing market in Bangladesh’s capital

Shop owners in Bangabazar Market were devastated as they had been hoping for good business ahead of Islam’s largest festival Eid-al Fitr.

How to keep chickens – according to a hen expert

There’s a lot to consider if you’re keeping hens in your garden. By Hannah Stephenson.

Ministers distressed Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe with ‘offensive’ comm...

The treatment of some families of British nationals detained abroad has been insensitive and hurtful, the Foreign Affairs Committee chairwoman said.

Max Porter: It’s a frightening time to be a young man

The award-winning writer talks about fatherhood, family – and avoiding social media. By Hannah Stephenson.

One dead and 30 injured after train derails near The Hague

The cause of the accident that happened at around 3.25am local time in the town of Voorschoten is being investigated.

Graham Norton turns 60: The TV legend’s style evolution from the Nin...

The Irish star has long had a penchant for fabulous fashion. By Katie Wright.