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Unrest in Newtownabbey amid fears of another night of violence in NI

Unrest in Newtownabbey amid fears of another night of violence in NI

Unrest in Newtownabbey amid fears of another night of violence in NI

03 April 2021

Police are responding to reports of disturbances in the O’Neill’s Road area of Newtownabbey.


Spring-like Easter Sunday to be followed by chillier Monday

Spring-like Easter Sunday to be followed by chillier Monday

Spring-like Easter Sunday to be followed by chillier Monday

03 April 2021

Parts of the UK saw the mercury reach nearly 24C (75.2F) on Wednesday – a balmy high unlikely to be repeated on Easter Sunday.


‘Kill the Bill’ protesters take to the streets across England

‘Kill the Bill’ protesters take to the streets across England

‘Kill the Bill’ protesters take to the streets across England

03 April 2021

Some angry clashes took place between a minority of protesters and police during the demonstrations


Johnson hails ‘milestone’ as second doses of Covid jab pass five million

Johnson hails ‘milestone’ as second doses of Covid jab pass five million

Johnson hails ‘milestone’ as second doses of Covid jab pass five million

03 April 2021

Experts said the controversy over the AstraZeneca vaccine has not affected take-up in the UK.


Teachers have been treated with contempt by Government, union leader will say

Teachers have been treated with contempt by Government, union leader will say

Teachers have been treated with contempt by Government, union leader will say

03 April 2021

Dr Patrick Roach, general secretary of the NASUWT teaching union, will say teachers must not be ‘coerced into working longer hours’.


Johnson says Britain can look forward to ‘brighter days ahead’

Johnson says Britain can look forward to ‘brighter days ahead’

Johnson says Britain can look forward to ‘brighter days ahead’

03 April 2021

In his Easter message, the PM praises Christians for their support to others during the pandemic .


Starmer criticised by LGBT+ campaigners for controversial church visit

Starmer criticised by LGBT+ campaigners for controversial church visit

Starmer criticised by LGBT+ campaigners for controversial church visit

03 April 2021

Campaigners said they received an ‘unreserved apology’ after Sir Keir posted a video of his visit to Jesus House.


‘Kill the Bill’ protests held across England

‘Kill the Bill’ protests held across England

‘Kill the Bill’ protests held across England

03 April 2021

The demonstrations are against the proposed crime bill which could give police in England and Wales more powers over non-violent protests.


Family of great-grandmother killed in dog attack will ‘miss her dearly’

Family of great-grandmother killed in dog attack will ‘miss her dearly’

Family of great-grandmother killed in dog attack will ‘miss her dearly’

03 April 2021

Lucille Downer was killed by two dogs in her garden on Friday afternoon.


Teachers subjected to abuse by parents interrupting online lessons – union

Teachers subjected to abuse by parents interrupting online lessons – union

Teachers subjected to abuse by parents interrupting online lessons – union

03 April 2021

More than one in four teachers have been criticised by parents or carers in the past year, a survey suggests.


27 police officers injured in Northern Ireland unrest

27 police officers injured in Northern Ireland unrest

27 police officers injured in Northern Ireland unrest

03 April 2021

Political leaders have called for calm for the remainder of the Easter weekend.


EuroMillions player claims £122m jackpot

EuroMillions player claims £122m jackpot

EuroMillions player claims £122m jackpot

03 April 2021

If validated, the ticket-holder will be the fifth biggest winner in UK National Lottery history.


Eight arrested and 15 officers injured after Belfast riot

Eight arrested and 15 officers injured after Belfast riot

Eight arrested and 15 officers injured after Belfast riot

03 April 2021

Police and political leaders have called for calm over the Easter weekend over fears of further street violence.


Government’s record on child poverty has been ‘shameful’ – Labour

Government’s record on child poverty has been ‘shameful’ – Labour

Government’s record on child poverty has been ‘shameful’ – Labour

03 April 2021

Kate Green spoke at the NASUWT teaching union’s annual conference.


Stormont First Minister appeals for calm following Belfast rioting

Stormont First Minister appeals for calm following Belfast rioting

Stormont First Minister appeals for calm following Belfast rioting

03 April 2021

Eight police officers were injured on Friday evening after being targeted in Sandy Row by a crowd of mostly young people.


School abuse victims urged to share stories to help ‘eradicate rape culture’

School abuse victims urged to share stories to help ‘eradicate rape culture’

School abuse victims urged to share stories to help ‘eradicate rape culture’

03 April 2021

An NSPCC helpline and an Ofsted review were launched this week following thousands of allegations from students.


Pensioner killed in ‘sustained’ garden attack after dogs escaped through fence

Pensioner killed in ‘sustained’ garden attack after dogs escaped through fence

Pensioner killed in ‘sustained’ garden attack after dogs escaped through fence

03 April 2021

The 85-year-old suffered multiple injuries as a result of the incident in Rowley Regis on Friday.


The lucky players who won the UK’s biggest lottery jackpots

The lucky players who won the UK’s biggest lottery jackpots

The lucky players who won the UK’s biggest lottery jackpots

03 April 2021

A single ticket has scooped Friday’s jackpot prize of £122 million in the EuroMillions draw.


Northern Ireland Secretary appeals for calm after rioting in Belfast

Northern Ireland Secretary appeals for calm after rioting in Belfast

Northern Ireland Secretary appeals for calm after rioting in Belfast

03 April 2021

Eight police officers were injured on Friday after being targeted in Sandy Row by a crowd of mostly young people throwing bricks and fireworks.


Teachers subjected to sexualised language as well as violence and threats: union

Teachers subjected to sexualised language as well as violence and threats: union

Teachers subjected to sexualised language as well as violence and threats: union

03 April 2021

The NASUWT union’s annual conference heard that many teachers are ‘struggling alone’ with extreme behaviour in the classroom.


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