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Imitation firearms and explosive devices recovered: Two arrested after east Belfast security alert

Downpatrick set for major night-time boost with top award ambitions

Local councillors have raised concerns over dwindling footfall in the town centre as people now have an 'appetite to go out a wee bit earlier'

Harry and Meghan move children to new school over 'security concerns'

Prince Harry and Meghan have moved their children to a new school just days after the start of term due to security concerns, Sky News understands.

Oasis hotel prices in Glasgow surge by 538 percent after Celtic Park announcement

Oasis fans are being asked to pay hotel prices which have risen by 538 percent since their Celtic Park tour announcement.

Ministers seek law change to make £72m donations to Reform illegal

Plans to strengthen legislation already going through parliament might mean donors having to meet stricter UK residence requirements Andy Burnham’s government could thwart Reform’s unprecedented £72m donations with retr…

Bid to change Widnes pub's premises licence as part of refurbishment

Punch Taverns has applied to Halton Council to vary the pub's layout and to allow licensable activity in the external area

Prolific offender caught as part of Newport city centre clampdown that has seen 241 arrests

Police in the city say they have been targeting repeat offenders like Arnis Nassa

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'becoming the Sir Alex Ferguson of the Premier League' after furious outburst

Arsenal boss did not hold back when discussing penalty controversy against Sunderland

From influencers to brutal finishes, US Open 2026 was worst grand slam in recent memory | Tumaini Carayol

Despite the drama on the court, the poor condition of Arthur Ashe Stadium was just one problem among many At the end of another comically late night and early morning in Flushing Meadows, when the remaining spectators w…

Pietersen has England players ‘buzzing’ but McCullum delivers Carse warning

Former England batter starts role with white-ball teams Fleming also ‘right person’ to take Test team forward Brendon McCullum has revealed that he was the driving force behind the recruitment of Kevin Pietersen as a sp…

Newry farmer accused to cruelty and neglect of animals claims cattle died of botulism

From the witness box, the 71-year old - who is representing himself - claimed photographs shown to the jury had been 'altered' and 'touched up'

Who will replace Declan Devine as Glentoran manager?

BBC Sport NI explores some of the options of who may replace Declan Devine as Glentoran manager.

Will AI really kill us all? And how do we stop it?

One researcher says ‘we are already past the point where AI can destroy the world’. Anthony Cuthbertson looks at how it might happen, and if we should be worried

'He made a terrible decision that night and paid for it with his life'

An inquest into the death of Will Place has got underway where jurors were told of the family's concerns over a police chase shortly before the crash that claimed his life

North East family banned from keeping animals after leaving three neglected dogs with skin diseases

Irene Pallent, 65, her partner Derek Lane, 61, and Irene's son Stuart Pallent, 40, have been given suspended prison sentences

If my husband hadn't seen how poorly I was, I wouldn't be here today

Rachel Powell was fit and healthy - until a routine illness spiralled into something far more serious

Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada

In the midst of a trade war with the US, the prime minister leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investors to Canada.

Two Jack Russells put down and family banned from keeping dogs after horror neglect

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Irene Pallent, 65, her partner Derek Lane, 61, and Irene's son Stuart Pallent, 40, have been given suspended prison sentences and animal bans

Could Oldham Council finally be turning a corner?

After months without a leader, there could be hope for a semblance of normality for the crisis-ridden council.

Man hospitalised after metal bar and knife attack in Lurgan property

The victim was attacked by two men dressed in dark clothes with their faces covered

Noel Gallagher speaks out on 'new Oasis music' after band confirms 2027 tour

His comments come as the band confirms a world tour next year, including five nights at Celtic Park

‘Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like’: female athletes lead backlash against viral advert

American actor accused of sexualising women’s sports British sprinter Amy Hunt leads storm of protest The US actor Sydney Sweeney is facing a backlash from female Olympians and other athletes, who have accused her of de…

Forever Home on Channel 5: What's it about, full cast and where you've seen them before

The series is based on the book by BBC presenter Graham Norton

MP criticises £99.9m given to Royal Family while ‘millions experience intense suffering’

The Sovereign Grant for 2027-28 was unanimously approved by MPs on Monday