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Man remanded in custody charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

Man remanded in custody charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

Man remanded in custody charged with murder of Ashling Murphy

19 January 2022

Jozef Puska appeared at a special sitting of Tullamore District Court on Wednesday evening charged with the school teacher’s murder.


Public apology to Historic Institutional Abuse victims ‘to be made in March’

Public apology to Historic Institutional Abuse victims ‘to be made in March’

Public apology to Historic Institutional Abuse victims ‘to be made in March’

19 January 2022

It is five years since the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry recommended compensation.


Theatre groups say end of Plan B is ‘confidence boost’ for sector

Theatre groups say end of Plan B is ‘confidence boost’ for sector

Theatre groups say end of Plan B is ‘confidence boost’ for sector

19 January 2022

Venues will no longer require a Covid pass for entry.


UK Government to discuss Northern Ireland first ministers’ roles after elections

UK Government to discuss Northern Ireland first ministers’ roles after elections

UK Government to discuss Northern Ireland first ministers’ roles after elections

19 January 2022

Stormont elections take place this year on May 5.


Tracey Emin demands Number 10 remove artwork saying ‘current situation shameful’

Tracey Emin demands Number 10 remove artwork saying ‘current situation shameful’

Tracey Emin demands Number 10 remove artwork saying ‘current situation shameful’

19 January 2022

The artist donated More Passion to the Government Art Collection in 2011.


‘People’s behaviour will make a difference to Covid-19 cases’ as Plan B scrapped

‘People’s behaviour will make a difference to Covid-19 cases’ as Plan B scrapped

‘People’s behaviour will make a difference to Covid-19 cases’ as Plan B scrapped

19 January 2022

The chief medical adviser to the UKHSA addressed the nation at a press conference in Downing Street.


Tories warned party faces ‘death of 1,000 cuts’ if Johnson not ousted

Tories warned party faces ‘death of 1,000 cuts’ if Johnson not ousted

Tories warned party faces ‘death of 1,000 cuts’ if Johnson not ousted

19 January 2022

Former Brexit secretary David Davis told the Prime Minister to quit shortly after one of the party’s newest MPs defected to Labour.


Police continue to question two men in Ashling Murphy murder probe

Police continue to question two men in Ashling Murphy murder probe

Police continue to question two men in Ashling Murphy murder probe

19 January 2022

The law allows for murders suspects to be questioned for 24 hours.


‘Teen’ migrants win fight with Priti Patel after ‘unlawful’ age assessments

‘Teen’ migrants win fight with Priti Patel after ‘unlawful’ age assessments

‘Teen’ migrants win fight with Priti Patel after ‘unlawful’ age assessments

19 January 2022

The pair took High Court action, saying they were teenagers but had been judged by social workers to be adults after arriving in Kent.


Covid self-isolation period to be reduced from seven days to five in NI

Covid self-isolation period to be reduced from seven days to five in NI

Covid self-isolation period to be reduced from seven days to five in NI

19 January 2022

Paul Givan tweeted that the Department of Health has confirmed that the new rule will apply from January 21.


Plans to tackle NHS waiting lists in Wales ‘will be delayed until spring’

Plans to tackle NHS waiting lists in Wales ‘will be delayed until spring’

Plans to tackle NHS waiting lists in Wales ‘will be delayed until spring’

19 January 2022

Eluned Morgan MS said it could be months before elective surgeries began again because of the ongoing pandemic.


Vote of no confidence in Johnson ‘getting closer and closer’ – Douglas Ross

Vote of no confidence in Johnson ‘getting closer and closer’ – Douglas Ross

Vote of no confidence in Johnson ‘getting closer and closer’ – Douglas Ross

19 January 2022

The Scottish Conservative leader said the situation is a ‘rollercoaster ride’.


Rockpool species will struggle to migrate to UK waters as sea temperatures rise

Rockpool species will struggle to migrate to UK waters as sea temperatures rise

Rockpool species will struggle to migrate to UK waters as sea temperatures rise

19 January 2022

Ecologists fear there will be nothing to replace native creatures pushed to extinction by climate change.


Anna Wintour remembers ‘magnificent, erudite, wickedly funny’ Andre Leon Talley

Anna Wintour remembers ‘magnificent, erudite, wickedly funny’ Andre Leon Talley

Anna Wintour remembers ‘magnificent, erudite, wickedly funny’ Andre Leon Talley

19 January 2022

The pair were close collaborators at Vogue.


Cocaine worth £5m seized at Kent port

Cocaine worth £5m seized at Kent port

Cocaine worth £5m seized at Kent port

19 January 2022

The discovery is the second haul of cocaine found at Sheerness Port within the last month.


Unilever says it will not raise offer for GSK division after £50bn bid rejected

Unilever says it will not raise offer for GSK division after £50bn bid rejected

Unilever says it will not raise offer for GSK division after £50bn bid rejected

19 January 2022

Analysts and investors had raised concerns over a potential deal after the bid was first confirmed.


New laws proposed to boost UK business cyber security

New laws proposed to boost UK business cyber security

New laws proposed to boost UK business cyber security

19 January 2022

Government proposals would see more firms required to put better cyber security measures in place.


Care home staff vacancy rate almost doubled since April, says regulator

Care home staff vacancy rate almost doubled since April, says regulator

Care home staff vacancy rate almost doubled since April, says regulator

19 January 2022

The Care Quality Commission warned last year of a ‘serious and deteriorating’ situation in terms of recruitment and staff retention in the sector.


No blame for hospital after Peaky Blinders and Emmerdale actor’s death – inquest

No blame for hospital after Peaky Blinders and Emmerdale actor’s death – inquest

No blame for hospital after Peaky Blinders and Emmerdale actor’s death – inquest

19 January 2022

The 48-year-old, who played a police sergeant in the BBC crime drama, died alone at home hours after being discharged, an inquest was told.


Taoiseach calls for zero-tolerance approach to violence against women

Taoiseach calls for zero-tolerance approach to violence against women

Taoiseach calls for zero-tolerance approach to violence against women

19 January 2022

In the wake of Ashling Murphy’s murder, Micheal Martin said a new strategy on gender-based violence would be before the Government in March.


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