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O’Neill seeks ‘thought-out’ response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland

O’Neill seeks ‘thought-out’ response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland

O’Neill seeks ‘thought-out’ response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland

28 April 2024

The Irish Government said there has been an increase in asylum seekers arriving in Ireland after crossing the NI border.


What happens next as Humza Yousaf faces no confidence votes at Holyrood?

What happens next as Humza Yousaf faces no confidence votes at Holyrood?

What happens next as Humza Yousaf faces no confidence votes at Holyrood?

28 April 2024

The make-up of the Scottish Parliament means the First Minister faces a tough fight for his political future.


Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu ‘couldn’t have done things worse’ in Gaza conflict

Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu ‘couldn’t have done things worse’ in Gaza conflict

Nancy Pelosi: Netanyahu ‘couldn’t have done things worse’ in Gaza conflict

28 April 2024

The former speaker of the US House of Representatives said she is ‘not a big fan’ of the Israeli prime minister.


Nancy Pelosi dismisses Johnson and Truss’s claims world was ‘safer’ under Trump

Nancy Pelosi dismisses Johnson and Truss’s claims world was ‘safer’ under Trump

Nancy Pelosi dismisses Johnson and Truss’s claims world was ‘safer’ under Trump

28 April 2024

Ms Pelosi suggested that Mr Trump’s time in office had instead improved the safety of those who ‘dislike people of colour and LGBTQ and women’.


Tributes paid following death of veteran journalist Stephen Grimason

Tributes paid following death of veteran journalist Stephen Grimason

Tributes paid following death of veteran journalist Stephen Grimason

28 April 2024

The 67-year-old died following an illness.


Alba can help Humza Yousaf out of ‘pretty tight corner’ – Alex Salmond

Alba can help Humza Yousaf out of ‘pretty tight corner’ – Alex Salmond

Alba can help Humza Yousaf out of ‘pretty tight corner’ – Alex Salmond

28 April 2024

Mr Salmond’s comments came as the Scottish Greens indicated they would not back down from supporting the no confidence motion.


Second man dies after ‘unusually strong’ heroin circulates in Devon

Second man dies after ‘unusually strong’ heroin circulates in Devon

Second man dies after ‘unusually strong’ heroin circulates in Devon

28 April 2024

His death is believed to be as a result of taking the same substance which circulated across Westward Ho!, Bideford and Barnstaple.


More crimes scenes opened after ‘further breakthroughs’ in torso murder probe

More crimes scenes opened after ‘further breakthroughs’ in torso murder probe

More crimes scenes opened after ‘further breakthroughs’ in torso murder probe

28 April 2024

Two men, aged 42 and 68 from Salford, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday and remain in police custody.


Minister defends Government’s NHS record after Tory MP’s defection to Labour

Minister defends Government’s NHS record after Tory MP’s defection to Labour

Minister defends Government’s NHS record after Tory MP’s defection to Labour

28 April 2024

Dr Dan Poulter, a former health minister and working medic, quit the Tory Party on Saturday in anger over the NHS crisis.


Border Force workers to strike over new rosters

Border Force workers to strike over new rosters

Border Force workers to strike over new rosters

28 April 2024

Members of the PCS union based at Heathrow airport will walk out for four days.


Performer injured in fall during circus act at Blackpool Tower

Performer injured in fall during circus act at Blackpool Tower

Performer injured in fall during circus act at Blackpool Tower

28 April 2024

A spokesperson said the audience was evacuated after the incident as a precaution but the performer is ‘recovering well’.


Harry returning to UK next month for Invictus Games 10th anniversary

Harry returning to UK next month for Invictus Games 10th anniversary

Harry returning to UK next month for Invictus Games 10th anniversary

28 April 2024

The Duke of Sussex will be at the service of thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8.


Philp: Asking if Rwanda and Congo are different nations was rhetorical question

Philp: Asking if Rwanda and Congo are different nations was rhetorical question

Philp: Asking if Rwanda and Congo are different nations was rhetorical question

28 April 2024

The policing minister appeared to confuse the countries during Question Time earlier this week.


Man dies following parachuting incident in Co Durham

Man dies following parachuting incident in Co Durham

Man dies following parachuting incident in Co Durham

28 April 2024

Police were called to an industrial estate near Peterlee on Saturday following concerns for the welfare of a man.


Village ‘taken over’ by E.T. and Daleks for scarecrow festival

Village ‘taken over’ by E.T. and Daleks for scarecrow festival

Village ‘taken over’ by E.T. and Daleks for scarecrow festival

28 April 2024

Wray Scarecrow Festival in Lancashire runs until May 6.


Calls to clear up ‘environmental disaster’ beauty spot in Kent

Calls to clear up ‘environmental disaster’ beauty spot in Kent

Calls to clear up ‘environmental disaster’ beauty spot in Kent

28 April 2024

A local community is urging the government body to secure funding to get rid of an estimated 27,000 tonnes of illegal waste.


Alba’s Ash Regan says price of support will be higher as Humza Yousaf ‘dithers’

Alba’s Ash Regan says price of support will be higher as Humza Yousaf ‘dithers’

Alba’s Ash Regan says price of support will be higher as Humza Yousaf ‘dithers’

28 April 2024

The SNP leader has written to the other parties in an attempt to build bridges and establish how they can work with his minority government.


What the papers say – April 28

What the papers say – April 28

What the papers say – April 28

28 April 2024

A variety of stories lead the nation’s papers on Sunday.


Robert Jenrick calls for cap on net immigration

Robert Jenrick calls for cap on net immigration

Robert Jenrick calls for cap on net immigration

28 April 2024

The former immigration minister said legal migration is ‘a bigger scandal’ than illegal migration.


William and Kate prepare to mark 13th wedding anniversary

William and Kate prepare to mark 13th wedding anniversary

William and Kate prepare to mark 13th wedding anniversary

28 April 2024

The prince and princess wed in a grand ceremony in Westminster Abbey in 2011.


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