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Body found on Brighton beach after Storm Noa that of 21-year-old man

Body found on Brighton beach after Storm Noa that of 21-year-old man

Body found on Brighton beach after Storm Noa that of 21-year-old man

14 April 2023

A rescue operation had been launched on Wednesday afternoon after a person was reported in the sea close to Brighton pier.


Commons ‘most unprofessional workplace I’ve ever been in’ – shadow minister

Commons ‘most unprofessional workplace I’ve ever been in’ – shadow minister

Commons ‘most unprofessional workplace I’ve ever been in’ – shadow minister

14 April 2023

Luke Pollard MP said victims are being let down as a ‘blind eye’ is turned to abuse in the heart of politics.


Biden remarks were an exhortation for all to work together – Martin

Biden remarks were an exhortation for all to work together – Martin

Biden remarks were an exhortation for all to work together – Martin

14 April 2023

The Tanaiste said he believed a speech in Belfast by the US president would help the political atmosphere in Northern Ireland.


Consideration of Ireland’s foreign policy stance should not be ‘binary issue’

Consideration of Ireland’s foreign policy stance should not be ‘binary issue’

Consideration of Ireland’s foreign policy stance should not be ‘binary issue’

14 April 2023

Micheal Martin’s comments came after US President Joe Biden referenced Ireland’s policy of military neutrality in a speech to the Dail.


Extra staff drafted in to handle new voter ID rules on polling day

Extra staff drafted in to handle new voter ID rules on polling day

Extra staff drafted in to handle new voter ID rules on polling day

14 April 2023

The Electoral Commission said there has been a huge training drive in order to prevent queues at polling stations.


Motorway drivers can take hands off wheel as self-driving system approved

Motorway drivers can take hands off wheel as self-driving system approved

Motorway drivers can take hands off wheel as self-driving system approved

14 April 2023

Ford said it has been given the go ahead by the Government to switch on its BlueCruise technology.


Refugee to run free Ukrainian walking tours of Liverpool during Eurovision

Refugee to run free Ukrainian walking tours of Liverpool during Eurovision

Refugee to run free Ukrainian walking tours of Liverpool during Eurovision

14 April 2023

‘There are 3,000 Ukrainians coming to Liverpool who are refugees, so I thought they will be looking for something to do,’ said Maria Romanenko.


Rail workers’ union leaders considering updated offer to resolve dispute

Rail workers’ union leaders considering updated offer to resolve dispute

Rail workers’ union leaders considering updated offer to resolve dispute

14 April 2023

The move by the Rail Delivery Group follows weeks of talks in a bid to break the deadlock.


Photographer’s runner during Queen’s coronation tells of power of printed images

Photographer’s runner during Queen’s coronation tells of power of printed images

Photographer’s runner during Queen’s coronation tells of power of printed images

14 April 2023

Alex Falk was working for the Press Association at the age of 17 on Coronation Day 70 years ago.


Football charity aims to raise £100,000 before Women’s World Cup to support 100 girls

Football charity aims to raise £100,000 before Women’s World Cup to support 100 girls

Football charity aims to raise £100,000 before Women’s World Cup to support 100 girls

14 April 2023

Football Beyond Borders (FBB) is an education and social inclusion charity which uses football to empower young people.


Children among people rescued from fire in Lewisham flats

Children among people rescued from fire in Lewisham flats

Children among people rescued from fire in Lewisham flats

14 April 2023

Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to the fire at 3.56am on Friday.


What the papers say – April 14

What the papers say – April 14

What the papers say – April 14

14 April 2023

A wide variety of stories feature on the front pages.


European Space Agency in second launch attempt to Jupiter and its moons

European Space Agency in second launch attempt to Jupiter and its moons

European Space Agency in second launch attempt to Jupiter and its moons

14 April 2023

Juice was due to launch on Thursday but weather conditions showed there was a risk of lightning.


Plan of Titanic tipped to sell for £200,000

Plan of Titanic tipped to sell for £200,000

Plan of Titanic tipped to sell for £200,000

14 April 2023

The 33ft (10m) cross-section plan was commissioned by the British Board of Trade to assist in the 36-day inquiry into the sinking of the ship.


Report shows ‘lack of trust’ in system for health assessments

Report shows ‘lack of trust’ in system for health assessments

Report shows ‘lack of trust’ in system for health assessments

14 April 2023

Thousands of people were surveyed in the report into the system for health assessments which the committee’s chair said has created a lack of trust.


Biden to conclude Ireland trip with visit to ancestors’ home town

Biden to conclude Ireland trip with visit to ancestors’ home town

Biden to conclude Ireland trip with visit to ancestors’ home town

13 April 2023

US President Joe Biden will end his visit to the island of Ireland by making a speech in Ballina, Co Mayo.


Nursing union to reveal pay ballot result as junior doctors remain on strike

Nursing union to reveal pay ballot result as junior doctors remain on strike

Nursing union to reveal pay ballot result as junior doctors remain on strike

13 April 2023

Junior doctors in England will strike again on Friday while the RCN is set to announce the result of a ballot over a proposed pay offer.


Pension system needs ‘big reform’ to ensure higher returns, says Hunt

Pension system needs ‘big reform’ to ensure higher returns, says Hunt

Pension system needs ‘big reform’ to ensure higher returns, says Hunt

13 April 2023

The Chancellor was speaking in Washington where met other finance ministers.


Joe Biden seeks to ‘make hope and history rhyme’ in Irish homecoming address

Joe Biden seeks to ‘make hope and history rhyme’ in Irish homecoming address

Joe Biden seeks to ‘make hope and history rhyme’ in Irish homecoming address

13 April 2023

The US president’s wide-ranging speech lasted for more than 30 minutes.


Irish premier fulfils pledge to roll out red carpet for Joe Biden

Irish premier fulfils pledge to roll out red carpet for Joe Biden

Irish premier fulfils pledge to roll out red carpet for Joe Biden

13 April 2023

Leo Varadkar hosted the US president for a banquet dinner at Dublin Castle.


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