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Ireland’s premier hails Nicola Sturgeon as a ‘true European’

Ireland’s premier hails Nicola Sturgeon as a ‘true European’

Ireland’s premier hails Nicola Sturgeon as a ‘true European’

15 February 2023

Leo Varadkar paid tribute to the outgoing Scottish first minister in comments to the Dail parliament in Dublin.


Extra £25 million aid for Turkey earthquake victims announced by UK ministers

Extra £25 million aid for Turkey earthquake victims announced by UK ministers

Extra £25 million aid for Turkey earthquake victims announced by UK ministers

15 February 2023

UN officials have warned the number of people killed could exceed 50,000.


Protocol deal must address ‘democratic deficit’ in NI, DUP MP insists

Protocol deal must address ‘democratic deficit’ in NI, DUP MP insists

Protocol deal must address ‘democratic deficit’ in NI, DUP MP insists

15 February 2023

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill said the DUP had to stop holding people in Northern Ireland ‘to ransom’.


Man died after being restrained and coming into contact with police – family

Man died after being restrained and coming into contact with police – family

Man died after being restrained and coming into contact with police – family

15 February 2023

Joseph Sneddon, 37, died in April 2022 at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife.


People will be ‘aghast’ at unionist focus on centenary stone, says O’Neill

People will be ‘aghast’ at unionist focus on centenary stone, says O’Neill

People will be ‘aghast’ at unionist focus on centenary stone, says O’Neill

15 February 2023

The Assembly Commission granted permission for the installation of the commemorative stone this week following a row around it in 2021.


Eight men sentenced for ‘widespread violence’ before FA Cup match

Eight men sentenced for ‘widespread violence’ before FA Cup match

Eight men sentenced for ‘widespread violence’ before FA Cup match

15 February 2023

The judge said their behaviour was ‘disgraceful and ridiculous’.


Labour promises to recruit an extra 13,000 community police in crime crackdown

Labour promises to recruit an extra 13,000 community police in crime crackdown

Labour promises to recruit an extra 13,000 community police in crime crackdown

15 February 2023

The pledge would aim to assign named officers and PCSOs to every community and be backed up by new training and technology.


Radiotherapy optional for older breast cancer patients, study suggests

Radiotherapy optional for older breast cancer patients, study suggests

Radiotherapy optional for older breast cancer patients, study suggests

15 February 2023

The treatment was also found to not affect the risk of secondary tumours.


Police detail ‘persistent myths’ about Nicola Bulley’s disappearance

Police detail ‘persistent myths’ about Nicola Bulley’s disappearance

Police detail ‘persistent myths’ about Nicola Bulley’s disappearance

15 February 2023

Ms Bulley disappeared while walking her springer spaniel, Willow, in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre on January 27.


Man jailed for fifth time after leaving daughters in Libya loses sentence appeal

Man jailed for fifth time after leaving daughters in Libya loses sentence appeal

Man jailed for fifth time after leaving daughters in Libya loses sentence appeal

15 February 2023

Mohammed El Zubaidy was handed a 12-month jail term at a hearing in the Family Division of the High Court in London in December.


Boy, 15, detained for life for ‘senseless’ supermarket stabbing murder

Boy, 15, detained for life for ‘senseless’ supermarket stabbing murder

Boy, 15, detained for life for ‘senseless’ supermarket stabbing murder

15 February 2023

Ian Kirwan had only gone to buy a light switch when it was his ‘fatal misfortune’ to cross his attackers’ paths.


Lee Anderson declines delivery of 48,000 posters after asking Lib Dems to send them to him

Lee Anderson declines delivery of 48,000 posters after asking Lib Dems to send them to him

Lee Anderson declines delivery of 48,000 posters after asking Lib Dems to send them to him

15 February 2023

Mr Anderson was at Westminster when two Lib Dem councillors delivered the posters on Wednesday, and he said that they had ‘failed’.


Teachers’ union rejects new pay offer as ‘inadequate’ with strikes to continue

Teachers’ union rejects new pay offer as ‘inadequate’ with strikes to continue

Teachers’ union rejects new pay offer as ‘inadequate’ with strikes to continue

15 February 2023

The latest pay offer would see teachers’ pay rise by 6% from April 2022 with a further 5.5% to follow in 2023.


School buildings at risk of collapse must be made safe for pupils, unions say

School buildings at risk of collapse must be made safe for pupils, unions say

School buildings at risk of collapse must be made safe for pupils, unions say

15 February 2023

Action must be taken to address deteriorating estates to avoid ‘costing lives’, ministers are warned.


Energy customers could soon start shopping around for better deals, experts say

Energy customers could soon start shopping around for better deals, experts say

Energy customers could soon start shopping around for better deals, experts say

15 February 2023

An energy consultancy said it thinks the number of customers switching to a new supplier could skyrocket from the start of July.


Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Nicola Sturgeon

Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Nicola Sturgeon

Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Nicola Sturgeon

15 February 2023

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said she very much regrets the resignation of her friend and colleague.


McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

15 February 2023

The fast food chain said that increased food and energy costs mean it will introduce higher prices for the products from Wednesday.


Police launch inquiry into racial abuse aimed at Birmingham City star

Police launch inquiry into racial abuse aimed at Birmingham City star

Police launch inquiry into racial abuse aimed at Birmingham City star

15 February 2023

Officers are working with the club to review CCTV footage after Blues captain Troy Deeney was abused while leaving the pitch.


Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large

Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large

Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large

15 February 2023

The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill passed despite concerns from some quarters that the changes could impact on safe spaces for females,


Number of migrants crossing Channel this year passes 2,500

Number of migrants crossing Channel this year passes 2,500

Number of migrants crossing Channel this year passes 2,500

15 February 2023

Government figures show 204 people made the journey on Tuesday in five boats.


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