2 h. ago UK ministers vow Scottish jobs boost as new defence plan unveiled

Five ‘Defence Growth Deals’ will be created across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Politics

6 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

8 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

9 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

20 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

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21 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...

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22 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

24 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...

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36 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

65 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...

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68 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

69 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

2 d. 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.

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3 d. 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

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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’.

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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

5 d. ago WWE superstars set to return to Scotland as part of Road to Royal Rumble tour

The tour will see WWE Superstars perform across the UK, Germany, Denmark, Poland and Northern Ireland as part of the Road to Royal Rumble

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