2 h. ago Cornwall should be made the UK's fifth nation, petition demands

A petition campaigning for Cornwall to have devolved powers and exist alongside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has ben backed by the council.

Politics

4 h. ago O’Neill insists Executive disagreements are not a sign of Stormont instability

The First Minister said there was a lot of common ground uniting the four parties in Northern Ireland’s devolved mandatory coalition government.

Events

5 h. ago Michael O’Neill rues mistakes in Northern Ireland’s defence after Germany defeat

A superb strike from Isaac Price cancelled out Serge Gnabry’s early goal for Germany.

Politics

13 h. ago England Lionesses star says 'I don't want to do that again' in candid Euros admission

England star Georgia Stanway has recalled the 'stress' of the Lionesses' incredible run to Euro 2025 glory in Switzerland, which saw them constantly pluck victory from the jaws of defeat

Events

16 h. ago 'I ordered egg burger at local chippy and can't believe what I was handed'

A man from Northern Ireland was left baffled after his chippy order didn't turn out the way he had planned, and it's left people divided over who was in the wrong

Politics

17 h. ago Anderson eyes England World Cup place, Germany v Northern Ireland, WSL and more – matchday live

Football news, WSL and World Cup qualifiers buildupGet in touch! Email Matchday live hereInteresting friendly being played later today: Qatar v Russia.Time waits for no man, unless you are Cristiano Ronaldo. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago What time Sunday's emergency alert test happens and how to turn it off

The Government has used the system to issue real warnings five times, including in January during Storm Eowyn to warn people in Scotland and Northern Ireland about severe weather

Events

20 h. ago Merseyside derby in WSL, England reaction and Germany v Northern Ireland – matchday live

Football news, WSL and World Cup qualifiers buildupGet in touch! Email Matchday live hereBarney Ronay was impressed with Andorra’s aptitude at spoiling.Jacob Steinberg made Elliott Anderson his man of the match. Continue reading...

Politics

32 h. ago Britons encouraged to ‘keep their cool’ for test of emergency alert system

It will mark the second test of the system – after the first in 2023.

Events

61 h. ago Tottenham’s new era, England latest, Russo signs contract as WSL kicks off: football news – live

Football news and World Cup qualifiers buildupGet in touch! Email BarryThursday’s World Cup qualifiers. Great win for Northern Ireland, a rather difficult night for Germany and Newcastle’s new boy, Nick Woltemade.It’s time to go off to the England camp, and hear from Elliott Anderson. Continue reading...

Politics

61 h. ago Arsenal’s Beth Mead: ‘Chelsea are lethal but we can play better football than them’

After lifting European titles with Arsenal and England this year, forward aims to knock WSL champions off their perchBeth Mead leans back slightly in her seat, the wall behind her displaying iterations of the Arsenal crest through decades of change and says: “It’s a tough club to walk away from.”After a year of gossip, wondering, and a summer of speculation, the transfer window has shut and Mead is heading, hungrier than ever, into her ninth full season at the club she joined at 21. Continue reading...

Sport

64 h. ago Stones ruled out for England, Tottenham latest, Russo’s new deal as WSL kicks off: football news – live

Football news and World Cup qualifiers buildupGet in touch! Email LukeThursday’s World Cup qualifiers. Great win for Northern Ireland, a rather difficult night for Germany and Newcastle’s new boy, Nick Woltemade.It’s time to go off to the England camp, and hear from Elliott Anderson. Continue reading...

Economics

65 h. ago 'Queen of the con' is guilty of stealing more than £100,000 from friends before fleeing to US as fake £28million Irish heiress on the run from IRA

Marianne 'Mair' Smyth stole the six-figure sum from friends and customers while working as a mortgage adviser between 2008 and 2010 - then fled overseas.

Economics

66 h. ago Pollution awareness swim by Olympians in the Thames is interrupted... by raw sewage in the waters

Athletes from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland set off on the Thames Swim Against Sewage on Monday in a bid to highlight the crisis affecting the UK's waterways.

Events

68 h. ago Average UK house price hits new record high of £299,331 in August, says Halifax

The bank said house prices recorded the third month-on-month rise in a row.

Economics

3 d. ago Michael O’Neill says Northern Ireland players ‘got the message’ at half time

Shea Charles and Justin Devenny hit second-half goals.

Sport

3 d. ago Assessment of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services ordered

Stormont Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he wants to see a holistic approach to care.

Politics

3 d. ago A weekend break in Northern Ireland: what to do, see and eat

Explore Belfast, drive the scenic Causeway coastal route and visit the Giant’s Causeway on this three-day Northern Ireland itinerary

Politics

4 d. ago Government ‘close’ to fresh agreement on Northern Ireland’s troubled past – Benn

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said he believes they’re ‘close to being in a position to announce an agreement’.

Politics

5 d. ago Landlord describes ‘campaign of hate’ after racist burning of cars

Police are investigating the burning of six cars in Ballymena on Sunday.

Events