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Belfast man alleged to have been British Army’s IRA mole Stakeknife dies

Belfast man alleged to have been British Army’s IRA mole Stakeknife dies

Belfast man alleged to have been British Army’s IRA mole Stakeknife dies

11 April 2023

Freddie Scappaticci always denied the allegation that he was the agent known as Stakeknife.


People Before Profit to boycott Biden’s Dail address

People Before Profit to boycott Biden’s Dail address

People Before Profit to boycott Biden’s Dail address

11 April 2023

The party will hold a protest outside the General Post Office in Dublin on Wednesday.


Four suspected pipe bombs found at cemetery following republican Easter event

Four suspected pipe bombs found at cemetery following republican Easter event

Four suspected pipe bombs found at cemetery following republican Easter event

11 April 2023

A senior police officer said the discovery was a ‘sinister and worrying’ development.


Father and children mourn British-Israeli woman killed in West Bank attack

Father and children mourn British-Israeli woman killed in West Bank attack

Father and children mourn British-Israeli woman killed in West Bank attack

11 April 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak describes the shooting as ‘abhorrent’ as hundreds attend funeral.


Union steps up search for information over construction work blacklisting

Union steps up search for information over construction work blacklisting

Union steps up search for information over construction work blacklisting

11 April 2023

Unite said ‘no stone will be left unturned’.


What are the priorities for the new director of GCHQ?

What are the priorities for the new director of GCHQ?

What are the priorities for the new director of GCHQ?

11 April 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the threat posed by China and fighting cyber attacks will all be high on a complex to-do list.


Henley MP latest Tory to announce exit at next general election

Henley MP latest Tory to announce exit at next general election

Henley MP latest Tory to announce exit at next general election

11 April 2023

There has been speculation that Boris Johnson considered running for the Oxfordshire seat he represented between 2001 and 2008.


One in four state school teachers may quit sector in next year, survey finds

One in four state school teachers may quit sector in next year, survey finds

One in four state school teachers may quit sector in next year, survey finds

11 April 2023

The Government report also found more than two in five school leaders work 60 hours a week or more in term time.


Sunak and Biden must discuss Troubles legacy Bill, says Amnesty International

Sunak and Biden must discuss Troubles legacy Bill, says Amnesty International

Sunak and Biden must discuss Troubles legacy Bill, says Amnesty International

11 April 2023

Campaigners said Government plans to deal with the legacy of the Troubles should be on the agenda when Rishi Sunak meets Joe Biden.


Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Tina Turner outfits to star in Diva exhibition

Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Tina Turner outfits to star in Diva exhibition

Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Tina Turner outfits to star in Diva exhibition

11 April 2023

The V&A display will include Sir Elton’s Louis XIV inspired look worn for his 50th birthday celebration.


Biden says visit is to ‘keep the peace’ ahead of Belfast arrival

Biden says visit is to ‘keep the peace’ ahead of Belfast arrival

Biden says visit is to ‘keep the peace’ ahead of Belfast arrival

11 April 2023

The US President invoked the importance of the Good Friday Agreement and the recently negotiated Windsor Framework as he prepared to set off.


Poultry allowed outside again after risk of bird flu lowers

Poultry allowed outside again after risk of bird flu lowers

Poultry allowed outside again after risk of bird flu lowers

11 April 2023

Strict biosecurity measures, such as preventing contact between wild and captive birds, are to remain in place.


Government rules out raising age of sale of cigarettes

Government rules out raising age of sale of cigarettes

Government rules out raising age of sale of cigarettes

11 April 2023

Health minister Neil O’Brien said the introduction of legal restrictions would be ‘too big a departure’ from the current policy.


Queen told head of army her grandsons could fight on front line – documentary

Queen told head of army her grandsons could fight on front line – documentary

Queen told head of army her grandsons could fight on front line – documentary

11 April 2023

The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor is a five-part series which will be screened from April 20.


Barclay slams ‘regrettable’ four-day strike by junior doctors in bitter pay row

Barclay slams ‘regrettable’ four-day strike by junior doctors in bitter pay row

Barclay slams ‘regrettable’ four-day strike by junior doctors in bitter pay row

11 April 2023

The Health Secretary said the walkouts have ‘clearly been timed to have an impact on patients’.


Man injured woman, 82, before killing stranger in knife attack, court told

Man injured woman, 82, before killing stranger in knife attack, court told

Man injured woman, 82, before killing stranger in knife attack, court told

11 April 2023

Norris Henry is said to have stabbed Elizabeth Walsh in the back before knifing 20-year-old Ali Abucar Ali fatally in the chest on November 12 2021.


SNP’s auditors resigned ’round about October’, reveals Humza Yousaf

SNP’s auditors resigned ’round about October’, reveals Humza Yousaf

SNP’s auditors resigned ’round about October’, reveals Humza Yousaf

11 April 2023

The First Minister and SNP leader said the party was ‘working very hard’ to bring in new accountants to oversee the party’s books.


Labour to launch five-point plan to breathe new life into high streets

Labour to launch five-point plan to breathe new life into high streets

Labour to launch five-point plan to breathe new life into high streets

11 April 2023

Cutting business rates is among the measures to be announced by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves.


All-terrain vehicle once owned by Jeremy Clarkson to be sold at auction

All-terrain vehicle once owned by Jeremy Clarkson to be sold at auction

All-terrain vehicle once owned by Jeremy Clarkson to be sold at auction

11 April 2023

The 2005 Argo Avenger 8×8 was bought new by the former Top Gear host, before it was sold around 2010, according to Cheffins.


Parents’ help with schoolwork does little for children’s progress – study

Parents’ help with schoolwork does little for children’s progress – study

Parents’ help with schoolwork does little for children’s progress – study

11 April 2023

Research suggests having parents from a high socio-economic class approximately doubles the chance of a child being rated ‘above average’ by teachers.


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