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Four held in murder probe after man stabbed on Boxing Day

Four held in murder probe after man stabbed on Boxing Day

Two men aged 49 and 42 and two women aged 35 and 44 have been arrested on suspicion of murder in Hackney.

A Sinn Fein-led Irish government would deliver ‘step change’ in Irish unity push

A Sinn Fein-led Irish government would deliver ‘step change’ in Irish unity push

Party president Mary Lou McDonald insisted a border poll was a possibility within the lifetime of the next Dail.

Ahmadiyya Muslim community donates 750 gift baskets to the vulnerable

Ahmadiyya Muslim community donates 750 gift baskets to the vulnerable

Baskets were distributed in 40 UK towns and cities.

Alex Batty ‘loved cold weather and rain’ on first Christmas back in England

Alex Batty ‘loved cold weather and rain’ on first Christmas back in England

The teenager went missing aged 11 in 2017 after his mother, who was not his legal guardian, took him to Spain with his grandfather.

‘Absurd’ rail ticketing system needs overhauled, charity says

‘Absurd’ rail ticketing system needs overhauled, charity says

The Campaign for Better Transport said a fairer model is ‘long overdue’.

Shoppers hit the high street for Boxing Day sales

Shoppers hit the high street for Boxing Day sales

Queues formed outside stores on Oxford Street in London in the early hours of Tuesday.

Police appeal after 17-year-old girl seriously injured in car crash

Police appeal after 17-year-old girl seriously injured in car crash

The collision between a black Mercedes and a grey BMW happened in Poole on Boxing Day morning.

AI to make ‘seismic change’ in all industries within four years, expert predicts

AI to make ‘seismic change’ in all industries within four years, expert predicts

An AI-powered robot called Ai-Da will help to deliver the Royal Institution’s annual Christmas lectures on Boxing Day.

Clinton and Adams had ‘circular’ decommissioning row in White House

Clinton and Adams had ‘circular’ decommissioning row in White House

Despite the encounter being painted as a positive for Sinn Fein at the time, a disagreement ensued about disabling arsenal in Northern Ireland.

Diana showed ‘ignorance of, or disregard for’ NI constitutional state

Diana showed ‘ignorance of, or disregard for’ NI constitutional state

A briefing note from the Irish ambassador stated that the late princess had referred to Northern Ireland as part of Ireland.

Finucane family ‘appalled by Blair’s ignorance’ of case details in 2000 meeting

Finucane family ‘appalled by Blair’s ignorance’ of case details in 2000 meeting

The meeting was set up after a pledge from taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

New NI police force ‘needed face-saving name’ for Trimble – records

New NI police force ‘needed face-saving name’ for Trimble – records

It was noted that ‘the unionists did not want their faces rubbed’ in the fact that there would not be a dual name for the police force.

How Irish President refused invite to Charles and Diana’s wedding

How Irish President refused invite to Charles and Diana’s wedding

It was noted that the ‘appropriate diplomatic excuse’ would need to be given by Patrick Hillery.

British official had concerns about Mary McAleese at Omagh event without Queen

British official had concerns about Mary McAleese at Omagh event without Queen

An Irish diplomat said then-prime minister and Tony Blair and Queen Elizabeth II could face ’embarrassment’ by not attending the memorial.

Clinton and Blair ‘taken aback’ that decommissioning would miss GFA deadline

Clinton and Blair ‘taken aback’ that decommissioning would miss GFA deadline

All paramilitary groups were to decommission by May 2000 under the Good Friday Agreement.

David Trimble ‘extraordinarily rude’ as he accused Tony Blair of ‘crude trick’

David Trimble ‘extraordinarily rude’ as he accused Tony Blair of ‘crude trick’

The UUP delegation raised concerns about the phrasing of the timing of decommissioning in the summer of 1999.

Former Wilko shops witness ‘amazing’ sales after reopening, says Poundland boss

Former Wilko shops witness ‘amazing’ sales after reopening, says Poundland boss

Poundland has opened 64 shops under its branding since agreeing a deal to buy up to 71 former Wilko shops from administrators.

Author Hanif Kureishi on life-changing injuries: My privacy is gone

Author Hanif Kureishi on life-changing injuries: My privacy is gone

Kureishi is reportedly still unable to use his arms or legs and has spent the last year in five different hospitals.

In Pictures: A wild year of weather across the UK

In Pictures: A wild year of weather across the UK

Temperatures soared and dipped during 2023 as the weather created some extreme conditions.

HS2 chief pledges ‘no let-up’ in building high-speed railway

HS2 chief pledges ‘no let-up’ in building high-speed railway

HS2 Ltd executive chair Sir Jon Thompson said the transition towards installing railway systems will ‘edge us ever closer’ to completion.

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