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Biden declares US and Ireland ‘united by history’ as he ends island tour

Biden declares US and Ireland ‘united by history’ as he ends island tour

Biden declares US and Ireland ‘united by history’ as he ends island tour

14 April 2023

The president made a speech to thousands in Ballina, Co Mayo.


Nurses to strike over bank holiday as action escalates

Nurses to strike over bank holiday as action escalates

Nurses to strike over bank holiday as action escalates

14 April 2023

Members of the Royal College of Nursing will walk out for 48 hours from 8pm on April 30.


Fewer than a quarter of car thefts attended by police, figures show

Fewer than a quarter of car thefts attended by police, figures show

Fewer than a quarter of car thefts attended by police, figures show

14 April 2023

The statistics were revealed through freedom of information (FOIs) requests to police forces submitted by the Liberal Democrats.


Hundreds of activists set to disrupt Grand National

Hundreds of activists set to disrupt Grand National

Hundreds of activists set to disrupt Grand National

14 April 2023

Members of Animal Rising intend to prevent the race from starting.


Biden ends emotional final day in Ireland with speech on ‘fierce’ ancestry pride

Biden ends emotional final day in Ireland with speech on ‘fierce’ ancestry pride

Biden ends emotional final day in Ireland with speech on ‘fierce’ ancestry pride

14 April 2023

The president spoke passionately of his Irish heritage during a public speech in the town of Ballina, Co Mayo, on Friday evening.


Mayo gets presidential approval as Biden signs-off visit in style

Mayo gets presidential approval as Biden signs-off visit in style

Mayo gets presidential approval as Biden signs-off visit in style

14 April 2023

Mr Biden will return to the US now with plenty of memories of Mayo and his Irish visit.


Irish president pays tribute to The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan

Irish president pays tribute to The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan

Irish president pays tribute to The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan

14 April 2023

Mark Sheehan, guitarist for Irish pop band The Script, has died after a brief illness.


In Pictures: Ballina puts on a show as Biden enjoys emotional trip to Mayo

In Pictures: Ballina puts on a show as Biden enjoys emotional trip to Mayo

In Pictures: Ballina puts on a show as Biden enjoys emotional trip to Mayo

14 April 2023

US president Joe Biden visited Knock Shrine, explored his ancestry and gave a speech in Ballina.


Biden says ‘everything between Ireland and US runs deep’ as he ends island tour

Biden says ‘everything between Ireland and US runs deep’ as he ends island tour

Biden says ‘everything between Ireland and US runs deep’ as he ends island tour

14 April 2023

The president spoke of his fondness for the US and Ireland relationship throughout his speech in Ballina, Co Mayo.


Biden presented with brick from his family’s ancestral home in Co Mayo

Biden presented with brick from his family’s ancestral home in Co Mayo

Biden presented with brick from his family’s ancestral home in Co Mayo

14 April 2023

The object was presented during his visit to the North Mayo Heritage and Genealogical Centre.


The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan dies after brief illness

The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan dies after brief illness

The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan dies after brief illness

14 April 2023

He was a member of the Irish band alongside frontman Danny O’Donoghue and drummer Glen Power.


Nadine Dorries ‘will not miss being an MP’ as she becomes Daily Mail columnist

Nadine Dorries ‘will not miss being an MP’ as she becomes Daily Mail columnist

Nadine Dorries ‘will not miss being an MP’ as she becomes Daily Mail columnist

14 April 2023

Nadine Dorries said the problem with some MPs is they don’t know when to let go and they can carry on long after they should.


Rare anteater birth at Chester Zoo ‘incredibly positive news’ for species

Rare anteater birth at Chester Zoo ‘incredibly positive news’ for species

Rare anteater birth at Chester Zoo ‘incredibly positive news’ for species

14 April 2023

The pup, who is yet to be named, is just the third to be born at the Cheshire wildlife centre since it opened in 1931.


Transport minister Ryan defends Biden over use of motorcade during Irish visit

Transport minister Ryan defends Biden over use of motorcade during Irish visit

Transport minister Ryan defends Biden over use of motorcade during Irish visit

14 April 2023

Eamon Ryan said he believed the US president was looking towards more green alternatives.


Irish town hopes for Biden bounce after presidential speech

Irish town hopes for Biden bounce after presidential speech

Irish town hopes for Biden bounce after presidential speech

14 April 2023

Mr Biden visited Mayo as vice-president in 2016 and some locals did not believe he would come back again so soon.


Use of stop and search will be ‘intelligence-led’ under new Met policing plan

Use of stop and search will be ‘intelligence-led’ under new Met policing plan

Use of stop and search will be ‘intelligence-led’ under new Met policing plan

14 April 2023

The Met’s Operation Nightingale will use the controversial technique as part of its new plan to reduce neighbourhood crime in London


Biden brought to tears after meeting priest who performed last rites for his son

Biden brought to tears after meeting priest who performed last rites for his son

Biden brought to tears after meeting priest who performed last rites for his son

14 April 2023

US president Joe Biden was brought to tears after an emotional meeting with the priest who performed the last rites sacrament for his son, Beau.


Met apologises to Katie and Harvey Price after two officers sacked over messages

Met apologises to Katie and Harvey Price after two officers sacked over messages

Met apologises to Katie and Harvey Price after two officers sacked over messages

14 April 2023

Metropolitan Police Commander Jon Savell apologised on behalf of the force.


Nicola Bulley coroner warns against speculation about new police river searches

Nicola Bulley coroner warns against speculation about new police river searches

Nicola Bulley coroner warns against speculation about new police river searches

14 April 2023

A Lancashire police spokesman said divers were assessing the riverbanks.


Judi Dench voices trailer for Camilla’s first Reading Room literary festival

Judi Dench voices trailer for Camilla’s first Reading Room literary festival

Judi Dench voices trailer for Camilla’s first Reading Room literary festival

14 April 2023

The Queen Consort’scharity will hold its one-day event at Hampton Court Palace in June.


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