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GAA official killed by loyalists was ‘fair-minded and treated everyone the same’

GAA official killed by loyalists was ‘fair-minded and treated everyone the same’

GAA official killed by loyalists was ‘fair-minded and treated everyone the same’

30 March 2023

An inquest has opened into the death of Sean Brown in Co Londonderry in 1997.


Three generations of family diagnosed with same brain tumour

Three generations of family diagnosed with same brain tumour

Three generations of family diagnosed with same brain tumour

30 March 2023

Three generations of one family have been diagnosed with deadly brain tumours, in what is thought to be a less than a one in a billion chance.


Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

Yousaf’s Cabinet appointments approved in vote by MSPs

30 March 2023

The new Scottish First Minister chose his ministers on Wednesday.


Broken social care system ‘cannot be tweaked’, warns Archbishop of Canterbury

Broken social care system ‘cannot be tweaked’, warns Archbishop of Canterbury

Broken social care system ‘cannot be tweaked’, warns Archbishop of Canterbury

30 March 2023

Justin Welby made his comments as the Government is expected to publish an adult social care reform plan.


Morrisons notches up first sales growth for two years

Morrisons notches up first sales growth for two years

Morrisons notches up first sales growth for two years

30 March 2023

The supermarket reported a 0.1% rise in like-for-like sales, excluding fuel and VAT, in the 13 weeks to January 29.


I’m praying for you, Charles tells Ukrainian refugees during visit to Germany

I’m praying for you, Charles tells Ukrainian refugees during visit to Germany

I’m praying for you, Charles tells Ukrainian refugees during visit to Germany

30 March 2023

Charles met families who escaped to Germany.


Yousaf accuses UK ministers of ‘relegating’ Scottish carbon capture project

Yousaf accuses UK ministers of ‘relegating’ Scottish carbon capture project

Yousaf accuses UK ministers of ‘relegating’ Scottish carbon capture project

30 March 2023

The British Government has set out a new energy strategy.


Schoolgirl, 14, took her life after being bullied, father tells hearing

Schoolgirl, 14, took her life after being bullied, father tells hearing

Schoolgirl, 14, took her life after being bullied, father tells hearing

30 March 2023

A pre-inquest review hearing into the death of Mia Janin in March 2021 heard her parents had raised concerns over bullying.


Mice playing VR games shed light on how long-term memories are stored in brain

Mice playing VR games shed light on how long-term memories are stored in brain

Mice playing VR games shed light on how long-term memories are stored in brain

30 March 2023

Researchers discovered the brain region linking short-term memory to long-term memory.


Brother of Phillip Schofield tells jury of tearful phone call with him

Brother of Phillip Schofield tells jury of tearful phone call with him

Brother of Phillip Schofield tells jury of tearful phone call with him

30 March 2023

Timothy Schofield is on trial at Exeter Crown Court.


Scientists observe ‘flattest’ explosion ever seen in space – study

Scientists observe ‘flattest’ explosion ever seen in space – study

Scientists observe ‘flattest’ explosion ever seen in space – study

30 March 2023

Astronomers recorded the explosion 180 million light years away.


Commons Leader tells MP to ‘check his behaviour’ over conspiracy claims

Commons Leader tells MP to ‘check his behaviour’ over conspiracy claims

Commons Leader tells MP to ‘check his behaviour’ over conspiracy claims

30 March 2023

Penny Mordaunt accused Andrew Bridgen of promoting ‘outrageous conspiracy theories’.


Government refuses to commit to blocking Rosebank oil and gas field

Government refuses to commit to blocking Rosebank oil and gas field

Government refuses to commit to blocking Rosebank oil and gas field

30 March 2023

The largest field in the North Sea area could produce more than 450 million barrels of oil between now and 2051 if the project gets the go-ahead.


Heaton-Harris: We must not take peace for granted in Northern Ireland

Heaton-Harris: We must not take peace for granted in Northern Ireland

Heaton-Harris: We must not take peace for granted in Northern Ireland

30 March 2023

The Northern Ireland Secretary’s remarks came as MPs held a debate ahead of the Good Friday Agreement’s 25th anniversary.


Olivia’s murder a ‘defining moment’ for community, police say

Olivia’s murder a ‘defining moment’ for community, police say

Olivia’s murder a ‘defining moment’ for community, police say

30 March 2023

It came on the 15th anniversary of the death of Rhys Jones, an 11-year-old who was shot in Croxteth, Liverpool.


New economic crime clampdown ‘just smoke and mirrors’ – Hodge

New economic crime clampdown ‘just smoke and mirrors’ – Hodge

New economic crime clampdown ‘just smoke and mirrors’ – Hodge

30 March 2023

The Economic Crime Plan 2, which had been originally set for launch last year, will see an extra 475 new financial crime investigators recruited.


Unacceptable behaviour found ‘in every fire and rescue service in England’

Unacceptable behaviour found ‘in every fire and rescue service in England’

Unacceptable behaviour found ‘in every fire and rescue service in England’

30 March 2023

Inspectors have uncovered evidence of bullying, harassment and discrimination in fire and rescue services across the country.


Ross Kemp helps launch immersive Mary Rose dive experience

Ross Kemp helps launch immersive Mary Rose dive experience

Ross Kemp helps launch immersive Mary Rose dive experience

30 March 2023

The new Dive The Mary Rose 4D cinema was being launched at The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.


Police ‘hunting down’ those who enabled Olivia’s murder

Police ‘hunting down’ those who enabled Olivia’s murder

Police ‘hunting down’ those who enabled Olivia’s murder

30 March 2023

Two guns were used in the shooting but neither has been recovered.


Legal advice on challenging block on gender reforms unlikely to be published

Legal advice on challenging block on gender reforms unlikely to be published

Legal advice on challenging block on gender reforms unlikely to be published

30 March 2023

The Scottish Government has until mid-April to contest the UK Government’s used of a Section 35 order.


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