5 h. ago Criminal barristers to strike indefinitely over justice system ‘crisis’

Barristers say fees for legally aided criminal work have not been increased since 2005, making them worth just 50% of their original value.

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11 h. ago Co Down traffic warden left with horror injuries in 'appalling assault'

The victim has sustained a number of facial injuries and a deep laceration after the horrific incident in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, police have said

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13 h. ago Snow forecast hits Scottish schools and cold health alerts in place for England

Flights cancelled and travel warnings issued with 30cm of snow expected on high ground in northern Scotland Transport delays, treacherous driving conditions and school closures will greet many people as they return to work and study after the Christmas break, with winter weather warnings in place across the UK.Four amber warnings for heavy snow in northern Scotland are in place until Monday morning, while yellow snow and ice warnings cover all of Northern Ireland, Wales and much of England. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago European leaders appear torn in face of new world order after Venezuela attack

Leaders try to focus on what comes next, as backing for ejection of Maduro mingles uncomfortably with voicing of support for international lawVenezuela crisis: latest updatesEuropean leaders emerged divided and torn as they tried to welcome the ejection of Venezuela’s authoritarian president, but still uphold the principles of international law that did not appear to allow Donald Trump to capture Nicolás Maduro, let alone declare that the US will run Venezuela and control its oil industry.Europe tried to focus on the principle of a democratic transition, pointing out that the continent had not recognised Maduro as the legitimate leader of Venezuela since what were widely regarded as fraudulent elections in June 2024. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Travel chaos and freezing temperatures as snow and ice warnings hit Scotland

Parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales face closures and cancellations, while sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow showers threaten roads, rail services, and power supplies.

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50 h. ago Bank holiday dates 2026 confirmed for UK but branded 'ludicrous'

Dates for people living in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have all been published with between eight and 10 days off depending where you live

Economics

62 h. ago London on snow warning as Arctic blast and blizzards are set to grip entire UK for a WEEK: Drivers crash on icy roads as temperatures plunge to

Yellow warnings for snow and ice were activated this morning for London, southern England, the Midlands and North West as well as Wales and Northern Ireland.

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65 h. ago The Traitors star causes a stir as they share fully naked photo to Instagram

The Traitors star, 35, from Northern Ireland, wants to win the show after being an advocate for equal marriage rights in Northern Ireland, making him the first on the show from the North

Culture

65 h. ago London on snow warning as Arctic blast set to grip entire UK for a WEEK with

Yellow warnings for snow and ice were activated this morning for London, southern England, the Midlands and North West as well as Wales and Northern Ireland.

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65 h. ago Freezing temperatures to persist with weather warnings extended into Monday

Daytime temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing in some places as forecasters warn of icy roads.

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65 h. ago Whole island of Ireland under weather warning as wintry conditions sweep in

Snow and ice is forecast throughout the weekend.

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67 h. ago Snow hits Britain as Arctic freeze sends temperatures plummeting to

Yellow warnings for snow and ice were activated this morning for London, southern England, the Midlands and North West as well as Wales and Northern Ireland.

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68 h. ago Snow hits London as Arctic freeze sends temperatures plummeting to

Yellow warnings for snow and ice were activated this morning for London, southern England, the Midlands and North West as well as Wales and Northern Ireland.

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69 h. ago Labour treating Northern Ireland veterans 'worse than terrorists' says its OWN Troubles advisor in attack on law allowing fresh probes into decades

David Johnstone said the new Troubles Bill was 'imbalanced' and was 'eating at the very fabric of the Armed Forces' amid a major campaign to get it halted.

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69 h. ago ‘Softer’ end to 2025 for UK housing market as prices fell by 0.4% month

Nationwide Building Society said it expects housing affordability to improve gradually, with income growth outpacing house price growth.

Economics

3 d. ago UK faces 'blizzard conditions' with 15 inches of snow as Met Office upgrades warning

Met Office issues amber weather warnings for Highlands and north-east Scotland with up to 40cm of snow forecast. Yellow warnings remain in place for England, Wales and Northern Ireland with travel disruption expected

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3 d. ago In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026

Inflatables, selfies and creative costumes helped take the edge off as swimmers gathered on UK beaches for the chilly tradition.

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3 d. ago Three UFO reports to PSNI in 2025 but true number of sightings ‘may be higher’

One expert said ‘strange phenomena’ is ‘undoubtedly being seen in Irish skies’.

Politics

3 d. ago Legacy of Troubles a ‘millstone round neck of police in Northern Ireland’

Police Federation chairman Liam Kelly said the legacy of the past needs to be ‘firmly gripped’ by the Government.

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3 d. ago Call to roll out Tasers across PSNI as attacks on officers spiral

Police Federation for Northern Ireland chief Liam Kelly said he wants to see officers able to better protect themselves.

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