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Garda Commissioner says no failure in response to ‘unprecedented’ Dublin riots

Garda Commissioner says no failure in response to ‘unprecedented’ Dublin riots

Garda Commissioner says no failure in response to ‘unprecedented’ Dublin riots

29 November 2023

Drew Harris said that some people involved in the Dublin riots were ‘a danger to society’.


Acute behavioural disturbance cases rose as legal highs emerged, inquiry told

Acute behavioural disturbance cases rose as legal highs emerged, inquiry told

Acute behavioural disturbance cases rose as legal highs emerged, inquiry told

29 November 2023

The Sheku Bayoh heard from emergency medicine consultant Dr Richard Stevenson on Wednesday.


Bill Nighy among stars urging PM to commit climate funds to poorer countries

Bill Nighy among stars urging PM to commit climate funds to poorer countries

Bill Nighy among stars urging PM to commit climate funds to poorer countries

29 November 2023

Stella McCartney, Brian Cox and Annie Lennox have signed a letter to Rishi Sunak ahead of Cop28.


Murder accused threatened to ‘batter’ teenager before her death, trial hears

Murder accused threatened to ‘batter’ teenager before her death, trial hears

Murder accused threatened to ‘batter’ teenager before her death, trial hears

29 November 2023

Caroline Glachan’s body was found in the river Leven in August 1996.


No 10 rejects von der Leyen claim UK on ‘direction of travel’ back to EU

No 10 rejects von der Leyen claim UK on ‘direction of travel’ back to EU

No 10 rejects von der Leyen claim UK on ‘direction of travel’ back to EU

29 November 2023

Downing Street said Rishi Sunak was focused on using the freedoms offered by Brexit.


Portrait of Diana by David Bailey graces Tatler cover

Portrait of Diana by David Bailey graces Tatler cover

Portrait of Diana by David Bailey graces Tatler cover

29 November 2023

The black and white image was taken of the princess in 1988.


Quarter of young drivers put off vehicle repairs to save money – survey

Quarter of young drivers put off vehicle repairs to save money – survey

Quarter of young drivers put off vehicle repairs to save money – survey

29 November 2023

The RAC said young motorists ‘are being affected by rising prices’.


Ballet teacher accused of abuse touched pupils to make dance safe, court told

Ballet teacher accused of abuse touched pupils to make dance safe, court told

Ballet teacher accused of abuse touched pupils to make dance safe, court told

29 November 2023

Jonathan Barton, 41, denies allegations from nine complainants, spanning 2004 until 2019 at a ballet school in Argyll.


Girl accused of killing Brianna Ghey ‘watched Sweeney Todd night before murder’

Girl accused of killing Brianna Ghey ‘watched Sweeney Todd night before murder’

Girl accused of killing Brianna Ghey ‘watched Sweeney Todd night before murder’

29 November 2023

Two 16-year-olds are charged with the murder of transgender girl Brianna Ghey.


PM praises Sir Elton John’s contribution to fight against HIV

PM praises Sir Elton John’s contribution to fight against HIV

PM praises Sir Elton John’s contribution to fight against HIV

29 November 2023

Sir Elton is expected to visit Parliament on Wednesday.


Royals involved in race row named in Dutch version of controversial book

Royals involved in race row named in Dutch version of controversial book

Royals involved in race row named in Dutch version of controversial book

29 November 2023

The Dutch version of Endgame by Omid Scobie was pulled from shelves on Tuesday, the day of publication.


Grandmother died when boy she was fostering stole her car and ran her over

Grandmother died when boy she was fostering stole her car and ran her over

Grandmother died when boy she was fostering stole her car and ran her over

29 November 2023

Marcia Grant, 60, suffered catastrophic injuries as she and her husband tried to stop the 12-year-old taking their vehicle.


Johnson said ‘malingering’ people should get back to work, Covid inquiry hears

Johnson said ‘malingering’ people should get back to work, Covid inquiry hears

Johnson said ‘malingering’ people should get back to work, Covid inquiry hears

29 November 2023

More extracts from Professor Sir Patrick Vallance’s diaries have been shown at the inquiry.


Deadly infection risk in newborns ‘could be higher than previously thought’

Deadly infection risk in newborns ‘could be higher than previously thought’

Deadly infection risk in newborns ‘could be higher than previously thought’

29 November 2023

A team from the University of Cambridge and Rosie Hospital reanalysed data from its previous research.


Irish premier travels to Dubai for ‘consequential’ Cop28

Irish premier travels to Dubai for ‘consequential’ Cop28

Irish premier travels to Dubai for ‘consequential’ Cop28

29 November 2023

Leo Varadkar said the conference is ‘a crucial opportunity’.


Having ‘inexperienced’ Cabinet gave power to Cummings, Covid inquiry told

Having ‘inexperienced’ Cabinet gave power to Cummings, Covid inquiry told

Having ‘inexperienced’ Cabinet gave power to Cummings, Covid inquiry told

29 November 2023

Former chancellor Sajid Javid has described a ‘dysfunctional’ and ‘toxic’ culture in Number 10 as the pandemic began to take hold.


Irish government accused of ‘water-weak defence’ over claims riots unpredictable

Irish government accused of ‘water-weak defence’ over claims riots unpredictable

Irish government accused of ‘water-weak defence’ over claims riots unpredictable

29 November 2023

Justice minister Helen McEntee said lessons would be learned after the disorder in Dublin last week but accused Sinn Fein of politicising the issue.


Preacher convicted of fraud over bogus Covid cure loses appeal

Preacher convicted of fraud over bogus Covid cure loses appeal

Preacher convicted of fraud over bogus Covid cure loses appeal

29 November 2023

Climate Wiseman was found guilty after selling ‘plague protection oil’ to his followers.


Rishi Sunak denies saying it was ‘OK’ to ‘just let people die’ of Covid

Rishi Sunak denies saying it was ‘OK’ to ‘just let people die’ of Covid

Rishi Sunak denies saying it was ‘OK’ to ‘just let people die’ of Covid

29 November 2023

The suggestion appeared in pandemic diaries shared with the Covid inquiry by former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.


Ofsted inspector ‘sniggered’ in meeting with headteacher Ruth Perry – inquest

Ofsted inspector ‘sniggered’ in meeting with headteacher Ruth Perry – inquest

Ofsted inspector ‘sniggered’ in meeting with headteacher Ruth Perry – inquest

29 November 2023

Ms Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from the watchdog downgraded the rating of her Caversham Primary School in Reading.


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