McGahon candidacy opens FG up to political onslaught
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon is his party's main hope of retaining its seat in Louth but his candidacy has caused a problem for the party which has galvanised everybody else into attack mode, writes Sandra Hurley
Blyth TikTok user jailed for hateful rant in which he spoke about burning down Newcastle mosques
James Aspin, of Blyth, posted a video on social media during a time of high tension in society in August, when a number of riots were taking place across England
Tributes paid to young footballer killed in Kerry road crash
Sean Scanlon was in his 20s
Politician and close security among five people facing prosecution over election date betting scandal
A politician and a close protection guard are said to be among up to five people facing potential prosecution over bets placed on the date of the snap 2024 General Election.
Murder charge after death of Notts man Nikki Robinson outside Spanish nightclub
A trial is due to start in Spain to establish the circumstances of the incident, which took place on June 21
What is behind Starmer's meeting with China's president?
The PM wants to improve UK-Chinese relations but the re-election of Donald Trump could hinder his efforts.
Furious row at UN as Russia blocks Sudan ceasefire move
The UK calls vetoing a ceasefire plan a "disgrace" but Russia says Sudan's sovereignty is being ignored.
North East mayor pledges to save 'vital' buses and keep £1 fare for young people with £24m boost
The North East will be given a £23.8 million share of a package announced by transport secretary Louise Haigh over the weekend to protect bus services across the country
Car flips '30ft down embankment' into Scots river as cops hunt hit and run driver
Police have launched a probe after the incident on the A90, near the Lintmill Brae roundabout in Ellon, at around 6.45am on Tuesday November 12.
Killing of soldiers, Nnamdi Kanu-SSS ‘compromise’, other top stories from South-east
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria’s south-east within the past week
What long-range missile strikes in Russia could mean for Ukraine war
The US decision to authorise long-range Ukrainian strikes could help Kyiv defend the foothold in Russia's Kursk region but may come too late to change the course of the war, analysts say.
Trump ally says Biden is 'sabotaging peace in Ukraine' and says president-elect likely to reverse missile agreement
An ally of Donald Trump has told LBC that Joe Biden is "sabotaging" efforts to bring peace to Ukraine by allowing Kyiv to use long-range missiles against Russia.
No joint rallies by Cong, SP as campaigning for UP bypolls ends
The Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress's alliance in Uttar Pradesh came under scrutiny as both parties did not hold a single joint campaign for the bypolls to nine assembly seats. While both parties maintained that the alliance is strong, BJP ally Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) claimed a crack in the alliance. The Congress opted out of the bypolls and announced coordination committees for all nine seats to support the SP. However, the absence of joint rallies raised questions about the alliance's strength. The SP campaign was spearheaded by its chief Akhilesh Yadav, while the Congress cited its leaders' busy schedules in Maharashtra and Jharkhand for the lack of joint campaigns. The bypoll results will be announced on November 23.
Groom killed when telephone pole struck his head after car driven by best man crashed into ditch
Myles Harty was traveling as a front-seat passenger in a Skoda Octavia that was driven by his “best-man” and cousin, Shane Harty, when the car left the road and struck a wall and a ditch and a pole
Vaz says none can contest ‘Action Ann’
West Portland Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz says the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) will be hard-pressed to unseat his wife Ann-Marie Vaz, who is the MP for East Portland. Addressing a combine constituency conference for East and...
Hochstein Cancels Dog-and-Pony Show in Lebanon, Israel
Under the leaked proposal, Israeli forces would withdraw from the villages they occupied and where they are rooting out Hezbollah terrorists, weapons and infrastructure.
Pensioner thought to be Britain’s longest-serving blood donor calls on people to give blood
Hadley Racher, aged 85, has been giving blood for 67 years and could have personally saved more than 500 lives with his donations, and he's now urged others to donate ahead of Christmas
Woman Killed, More Israelis Wounded as Hezbollah Rocket Fire Scores Direct Hits in Shfar’am, Kiryat Shmona
One woman was killed and five other victims were wounded in the attack on Shfar'am.
Mother accused of 'squeezing her baby to death' found not guilty
Laura Langley, 38, was accused of killing her seven-week-old daughter Edith after she stopped breathing at their home in Blackpool on November 20, 2020.
PM under fire over Labour 'calling in' China 'super embassy' scheme
The PM told the Chinese President, as they met at the G20 summit in Brazil today, how Labour recently 'called in' China's application for a huge diplomatic HQ.
Downing Street insists Rachel Reeves has been 'straight with the public' amid CV row
The Chancellor has come under scrutiny
Pie empire heir who killed friend went to break into Buckingham Palace
A Cardiff court has heard how Dylan Thomas, the heir to a £230 million fortune, tried to scale the 14-foot perimeter fence around Buckingham Palace just a month before stabbing his best friend.
Jail for man who beat and taunted girlfriend in Patrick's Day assault saying 'look at you now b****'
Mark Hayes was described as having a 'serious streak of violence'
Sinn Fein calls for new anti-corruption commission to probe spending of public money
It blames the Government for recent scandals involving the cost of public structures, including a 336,000-euro bike shed
Murder trial jury shown 'upsetting' animal attack videos
A jury has viewed "upsetting and difficult" animal attack videos taken from the phone of a trespasser who was shot dead on a law professor's farm, which they also heard include footage of dogs being "trained" to attack a live kitten.
SP, BJP go all out for the OBC vote in U.P.’s Katehari
27-year-old recounts Mr. Verma's speech on employment issues, reservation, and OBC rights in Katehari constituency by-election.
Devastated family 'lose everything' after stray firework causes huge house fire
"They lost absolutely everything."
Police issue update as two men killed in double stabbing are named
The suspect remains in custody
Crime and policing minister says '13,000 officers' in local neighbourhoods hold the key to quashing anti-social behaviour
Labour minister Diana Johnson has told LBC that putting 13,000 police officers back into local communities could hold the key to tackling antisocial behaviour.
Muriwai residents create sculpture from homes destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle
Muriwai residents are creating a unique art piece using the remnants of their homes that were destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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