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Almost 600 Ukrainian refugees granted visas to come to Northern Ireland

Almost 600 Ukrainian refugees granted visas to come to Northern Ireland

The total number of refugees who have arrived in Northern Ireland is not known, with many arriving at Dublin Airport.

Tory Neil Parish to continue ‘duties’ as MP despite ‘watching porn in Commons’

Tory Neil Parish to continue ‘duties’ as MP despite ‘watching porn in Commons’

The Tiverton and Honiton MP says he will be ‘cooperating fully’ with investigators.

British ‘Beatle’ terrorist given life sentence over deaths of Western hostages

British ‘Beatle’ terrorist given life sentence over deaths of Western hostages

Alexanda Kotey was one of four so-called Islamic State militants nicknamed The Beatles by their captives due to their British accents.

Starmer says ‘stark contrast’ between his beer and Johnson’s Covid fine

Starmer says ‘stark contrast’ between his beer and Johnson’s Covid fine

The Labour leader said it makes ‘absolutely no difference’ if deputy Angela Rayner was present at the time.

Dry weather expected over bank holiday weekend as rain passes

Dry weather expected over bank holiday weekend as rain passes

Forecasters have said temperatures could reach as high as 18C on Monday.

Neil Parish MP: a former farmer with a passion for the countryside

Neil Parish MP: a former farmer with a passion for the countryside

Devon MP Neil Parish, 65, takes a strong interest in farming, the countryside and animal welfare issues.

Father, 93, convicted of allowing the ‘horrific’ death of immobile daughter

Father, 93, convicted of allowing the ‘horrific’ death of immobile daughter

Jurors at Leicester Crown Court also found the Julie Burdett’s brother Philip guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence.

Man accused of woman’s 1987 murder had raped teenagers, court told

Man accused of woman’s 1987 murder had raped teenagers, court told

Donald Robertson, 66, denies the false imprisonment, indecent assault and murder of Shani Warren 35 years ago.

Duke of Cambridge praises first responders who helped in Australian floods

Duke of Cambridge praises first responders who helped in Australian floods

William expressed shock at the extent of the flooding, saying: ‘It’s just incredible the amount of water you guys must have put up with’.

Ex-Tory MP ‘considering building site work’ to repay £35,000 in court costs

Ex-Tory MP ‘considering building site work’ to repay £35,000 in court costs

Charlie Elphicke told the court he had been living on ‘a hand-to-mouth basis’ on welfare since his release from jail.

Former P&O workers block entrance at Larne Port

Former P&O workers block entrance at Larne Port

Darren Proctor, from the RMT union, said workers are ramping up their protest at both Larne Port and Cairnryan.

Charity trustees can choose planet over profit, High Court rules

Charity trustees can choose planet over profit, High Court rules

The Charity Commission has welcomed the decision.

Keir Starmer condemns Scottish and UK Governments over ‘pittance’ of help

Keir Starmer condemns Scottish and UK Governments over ‘pittance’ of help

The Labour leader insisted Governments in Edinburgh and London could do more to tackle the cost of living crisis.

Wimbledon star Boris Becker jailed for two-and-a-half years over bankruptcy

Wimbledon star Boris Becker jailed for two-and-a-half years over bankruptcy

The former world number one, 54, was declared bankrupt in 2017.

MP Neil Parish has Tory whip suspended over porn watching in Commons claims

MP Neil Parish has Tory whip suspended over porn watching in Commons claims

The select committee chair is suspended while under investigation.

British aid workers believed to have been detained by Russians in Ukraine named

British aid workers believed to have been detained by Russians in Ukraine named

Both men are said to have been captured by Russian forces early on Monday morning at a checkpoint south of the city of Zaporizhzhia.

‘Sexual predator’ ex-police officer jailed for misconduct in public office

‘Sexual predator’ ex-police officer jailed for misconduct in public office

Oliver Perry-Smith was prolific in the abuse of his position over a five-year period, the police watchdog said.

Julius Czapla killing: Father admits lying when he said he could not remember

Julius Czapla killing: Father admits lying when he said he could not remember

Lukasz Czapla told the High Court in Edinburgh he was lying when he said he could not recall the incident in which his toddler son died.

War in Ukraine shows ‘no substitute for credible defence’ – Prince of Wales

War in Ukraine shows ‘no substitute for credible defence’ – Prince of Wales

Charles attended a Combined Graduation parade for RAF aviators at Cranwell, Lincolnshire.

Father handed 14-year jail term for manslaughter of his infant daughter

Father handed 14-year jail term for manslaughter of his infant daughter

Eleanor Easey, who was just 14 weeks, was found by pathologists to have sustained a catastrophic brain injury.

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