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UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy

UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy

UK and Irish governments ‘working intensively’ to find agreement on legacy

19 May 2025

Tanaiste Simon Harris met political leaders in Belfast on Monday to discuss ongoing efforts to shape mechanisms for dealing with legacy issues.


Man arrested on suspicion of farmer Mike Gaine’s murder continues to be held

Man arrested on suspicion of farmer Mike Gaine’s murder continues to be held

Man arrested on suspicion of farmer Mike Gaine’s murder continues to be held

19 May 2025

Members of the Defence Forces were helping to search farmland.


Former MP appears in court charged with harassing ex-wife

Former MP appears in court charged with harassing ex-wife

Former MP appears in court charged with harassing ex-wife

19 May 2025

Katie Wallis, the former MP for Bridgend, who was previously known as Jamie, appeared before Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Monday.


Man and business charged over 27-tonne mound of waste that blocked road

Man and business charged over 27-tonne mound of waste that blocked road

Man and business charged over 27-tonne mound of waste that blocked road

19 May 2025

The 20-metre-long pile of rubbish was left along a road in Staffordshire in January.


King sends private message of support to Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis

King sends private message of support to Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis

King sends private message of support to Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis

19 May 2025

Charles was diagnosed with cancer himself at the start of 2024, and is still undergoing treatment.


Tributes to ‘adored’ husband and father who died after motorcycle crash

Tributes to ‘adored’ husband and father who died after motorcycle crash

Tributes to ‘adored’ husband and father who died after motorcycle crash

19 May 2025

Graeme John Baillie died following a collision in South Lanarkshire on Thursday May 8.


At a glance: What has been agreed in the UK-EU deal?

At a glance: What has been agreed in the UK-EU deal?

At a glance: What has been agreed in the UK-EU deal?

19 May 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted ‘practical solutions which get the best for the British people’.


Firefighters extinguish wildfire near town

Firefighters extinguish wildfire near town

Firefighters extinguish wildfire near town

19 May 2025

Local people were advised to keep their windows shut due to the smoke.


PM defends ‘common sense’ EU deal as critics condemn ‘surrender’ to Brussels

PM defends ‘common sense’ EU deal as critics condemn ‘surrender’ to Brussels

PM defends ‘common sense’ EU deal as critics condemn ‘surrender’ to Brussels

19 May 2025

Sir Keir Starmer said the deal would lead to cheaper prices in shops and boost the economy by cutting red tape.


Tributes to ‘kind’ 16-year-old who died after beach disturbance

Tributes to ‘kind’ 16-year-old who died after beach disturbance

Tributes to ‘kind’ 16-year-old who died after beach disturbance

19 May 2025

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested following the incident on Saturday evening.


Gary Lineker sorry for ‘hurt and upset’ as BBC confirms his early departure

Gary Lineker sorry for ‘hurt and upset’ as BBC confirms his early departure

Gary Lineker sorry for ‘hurt and upset’ as BBC confirms his early departure

19 May 2025

The BBC confirmed he will leave his presenting role following this Sunday’s Match Of The Day.


UK Government has ‘surrendered’ on fishing in EU deal, says Swinney

UK Government has ‘surrendered’ on fishing in EU deal, says Swinney

UK Government has ‘surrendered’ on fishing in EU deal, says Swinney

19 May 2025

The Scottish First Minister said the agreement showed Scotland is an ‘afterthought’ for the UK Government.


Alleged Hamas supporter jailed after trying to enter UK illegally

Alleged Hamas supporter jailed after trying to enter UK illegally

Alleged Hamas supporter jailed after trying to enter UK illegally

19 May 2025

He was arrested by immigration enforcement officers after arriving on a small boat in Kent, Canterbury Crown Court heard.


Keep eye out for ‘savage’ potato-threatening Colorado beetle, Titchmarsh urges

Keep eye out for ‘savage’ potato-threatening Colorado beetle, Titchmarsh urges

Keep eye out for ‘savage’ potato-threatening Colorado beetle, Titchmarsh urges

19 May 2025

The insects and their larvae, which feed on the foliage of potatoes and other plants, can spread quickly and wipe out crops, the TV presenter said.


Gardening with a more ‘natural’ feel takes centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show

Gardening with a more ‘natural’ feel takes centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show

Gardening with a more ‘natural’ feel takes centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show

19 May 2025

Celebrities are getting a first glimpse of the annual RHS horticultural event, before the King and Queen tour the show later.


‘Foolish’ middleman in £4.75m gold toilet heist given suspended prison term

‘Foolish’ middleman in £4.75m gold toilet heist given suspended prison term

‘Foolish’ middleman in £4.75m gold toilet heist given suspended prison term

19 May 2025

Frederick Doe, 37, also known as Frederick Sines, had been found guilty by a jury at Oxford Crown Court of conspiracy to transfer criminal property.


Gary Lineker’s social media posts that have made headlines over the years

Gary Lineker’s social media posts that have made headlines over the years

Gary Lineker’s social media posts that have made headlines over the years

19 May 2025

The former football and TV star has been at the forefront of a number of controversies regarding his use of social media.


Mothers falling asleep after breastfeeding ‘almost universal’, court hears

Mothers falling asleep after breastfeeding ‘almost universal’, court hears

Mothers falling asleep after breastfeeding ‘almost universal’, court hears

19 May 2025

Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 50, are on trial charged with the manslaughter of their baby daughter Victoria.


Solicitors criticise ‘antiquated’ Legal Aid Agency IT system after cyber attack

Solicitors criticise ‘antiquated’ Legal Aid Agency IT system after cyber attack

Solicitors criticise ‘antiquated’ Legal Aid Agency IT system after cyber attack

19 May 2025

Details including criminal records, dates of birth, national insurance numbers and payment information may have been stolen in the attack.


Gary Lineker: Match Of The Day star who was BBC’s highest-paid presenter

Gary Lineker: Match Of The Day star who was BBC’s highest-paid presenter

Gary Lineker: Match Of The Day star who was BBC’s highest-paid presenter

19 May 2025

The former football star has been embroiled in rows over his use of social media.


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