4 h. ago Tens of thousands take to streets for annual July 12 Orange Order parades

The loyal order parades come after the burning of bonfires at hundreds of sites across the region as part of the annual festivities.

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7 h. ago Effigies of rap group Kneecap as well as Irish and Palestinian flags appear on loyalist bonfires in Northern Ireland

One sign read 'Kill Your Local Kneecap' - seemingly a response to a clip that emerged from a gig in 2023 that appeared to show a member telling people to murder their MP.

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8 h. ago Effigies of Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans top loyalist bonfires

The bonfires are set to be lit late on Friday night.

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11 h. ago Temperatures set to peak on Saturday as country bakes in summer’s third heatwave

Highs of 34C or more are possible in parts of the UK on Saturday as the summer’s third heatwave takes hold.

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14 h. ago 'We're just as important as England!' Wales look to go out of Euro 2025 with a bang

The Red Wall have been nothing short of exceptional in Switzerland, and the intensity of their support is set to go nuclear this weekend.

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15 h. ago Lionesses determined not to repeat France mistake as stars prepare for another must

England know exactly what they need to do against Wales in their final group game at the European Championships and won't be taking their feet off the gas against Wales

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16 h. ago Rory McIlroy handed assurances over wife Erica Stoll and 'give it hell' prediction made

Rory McIlroy will be supported by his wife, Erica Stoll, and his family at The Open Championship, with the major being hosted at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland

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16 h. ago Women's Euro 2025: How to watch England vs Wales, TV details, who could Lionesses play next, prize money

Here is everything you need to know about the Women’s Euros 2025 final group games - including how to watch England vs Wales.

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16 h. ago Women's Euro 2025: How to watch England vs Wales, TV details, who will Lionesses play next, prize money

Here is everything you need to know about the Women’s Euros 2025 final group games - including how to watch England vs Wales.

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17 h. ago PSNI investigating loyalist bonfire refugee effigies as hate incident

Burning of boat containing dark-skinned mannequins in lifejackets in Moygashel draws widespread condemnationPolice in Northern Ireland are investigating a loyalist bonfire that featured effigies of refugees sitting in a boat as a hate incident.Crowds in the County Tyrone village of Moygashel cheered on Thursday night when the towering pyre was lit and flames engulfed the vessel and a dozen dark-skinned, lifesize mannequins with lifejackets. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Northern Ireland police investigate burning of lifesize models of refugees

Burning of boat containing dark-skinned mannequins in lifejackets in Moygashel draws widespread condemnationPolice in Northern Ireland are investigating a loyalist bonfire that featured effigies of refugees sitting in a boat as a hate incident.Crowds in the County Tyrone village of Moygashel cheered on Thursday night when the towering pyre was lit and flames engulfed the vessel and a dozen dark-skinned, lifesize mannequins with lifejackets. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Funding boost for National Charity Support Dogs thanks to players of The Health Lottery

Support Dogs, the national charity trains and supports specialist assistance dogs for people across Scotland, England and Wales with epilepsy, autism, and physical disabilities. They've received a £15,000 grant from The Health Lottery Foundation, made possible by players of The Health Lottery.

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19 h. ago National Trust to cut 550 staff in bid to slash wage bill following tax hikes

The conservation charity said increasing costs were outstripping growth in visitors and donations.

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19 h. ago ‘Shameful’ that bonfire with migrant effigies was allowed to go ahead

The fire in Moygashel, Co Tyrone, was set alight on Thursday.

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20 h. ago Muir says controversial Belfast bonfire should not be set alight

Hundreds of loyalist bonfires are set to be lit on Friday night.

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20 h. ago Lauren Hemp vows England won’t be complacent in Women’s Euro 2025 ‘rivalry’ against Wales

England have only won consecutive games once in the past year but need to win to reach the quarter-finals

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20 h. ago Police launch hate crime investigation as 'vile and racist' effigy of small boat migrants is burned on top of Northern Ireland bonfire

Signs saying 'Stop the boats' and 'Veterans before refugees' were also attached to the pyre in the village of Moygashel, near Dungannon, County Tyrone, earlier this week.

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21 h. ago Further safety concerns over asbestos at site of Belfast bonfire

Hundreds of loyalist bonfires will be lit on Friday night ahead of traditional July 12 celebrations across Northern Ireland.

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25 h. ago The Beatles to Virginia Woolf: UK tree of the year shortlist is rooted in culture

Woodland Trust’s 10 nominees from across the country highlight how trees inspire creative minds A cedar tree climbed by the Beatles, an oak that may have inspired Virginia Woolf and a lime representing peace in Northern Ireland are among those shortlisted for tree of the year 2025.Voting opens on Friday for the Woodland Trust’s annual competition, which aims to celebrate and raise awareness of rare, ancient or at-risk trees across the UK. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago The Open at Royal Portrush: Golf’s memorable moments in Northern Ireland

Shane Lowry’s major championship dream came true on his home island when Royal Portrush last hosted the Open in 2019.

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