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Chief medical officer denies straying into political issues during pandemic

Chief medical officer denies straying into political issues during pandemic

Chief medical officer denies straying into political issues during pandemic

10 May 2024

Sir Michael McBride was giving evidence to the Covid-19 Inquiry in Belfast.


London Mayor Sadiq Khan shook rival Susan Hall’s hand after election result

London Mayor Sadiq Khan shook rival Susan Hall’s hand after election result

London Mayor Sadiq Khan shook rival Susan Hall’s hand after election result

10 May 2024

Labour’s victorious mayoral candidate appeared at first not to see the Conservative candidate’s outstretched hand, before shaking it.


Dell confirms data breach affecting customer personal details

Dell confirms data breach affecting customer personal details

Dell confirms data breach affecting customer personal details

10 May 2024

The computing giant said it was investigating a data breach which compromised ‘limited’ customer information such as name and physical address.


Swinney: SNP has had ‘rough time’ but I’m sorting that out

Swinney: SNP has had ‘rough time’ but I’m sorting that out

Swinney: SNP has had ‘rough time’ but I’m sorting that out

10 May 2024

The First Minister said there was no need for a minister for independence because everyone in his Government would be making the case.


Irish deputy premier ‘proud’ of role in UN vote on Palestine

Irish deputy premier ‘proud’ of role in UN vote on Palestine

Irish deputy premier ‘proud’ of role in UN vote on Palestine

10 May 2024

It comes as Ireland moves closer to formally recognising the state of Palestine.


Storey funeral had potential to undermine public health message – McBride

Storey funeral had potential to undermine public health message – McBride

Storey funeral had potential to undermine public health message – McBride

10 May 2024

The funeral in June 2020 sparked political controversy after then deputy first minister Michelle O’Neill and other Sinn Fein ministers attended.


Thousands of council workers expected to be consulted on strike action

Thousands of council workers expected to be consulted on strike action

Thousands of council workers expected to be consulted on strike action

10 May 2024

Unison said pay rates offered were ‘nowhere near’ the expectations of its members.


Just Stop Oil activists found guilty over protest at World Snooker Championships

Just Stop Oil activists found guilty over protest at World Snooker Championships

Just Stop Oil activists found guilty over protest at World Snooker Championships

10 May 2024

Eddie Whittingham climbed on a table and showered it with orange powder during a match at the 2023 event at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.


Greta Thunberg: Israel is trying to ‘artwash’ Eurovision

Greta Thunberg: Israel is trying to ‘artwash’ Eurovision

Greta Thunberg: Israel is trying to ‘artwash’ Eurovision

10 May 2024

The Swedish environmental campaigner joined pro-Palestinian protesters.


Coastguards win worker status after ‘historic’ legal battle

Coastguards win worker status after ‘historic’ legal battle

Coastguards win worker status after ‘historic’ legal battle

10 May 2024

The GMB said the outcome of the case has potential implications for the voluntary sector.


Events offering gateway into Billy Connolly’s world of art to be held across UK

Events offering gateway into Billy Connolly’s world of art to be held across UK

Events offering gateway into Billy Connolly’s world of art to be held across UK

10 May 2024

The gatherings will feature the comedian and artist discussing his latest work, And On Monday God Made The World, in a short film.


Killing of popular accordion player ‘horrified’ community

Killing of popular accordion player ‘horrified’ community

Killing of popular accordion player ‘horrified’ community

10 May 2024

Lee Byer has been handed an indefinite hospital order after admitting the manslaughter of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran.


Poots approach on Peter Corry drive-in concert was ‘unusual’, says CMO

Poots approach on Peter Corry drive-in concert was ‘unusual’, says CMO

Poots approach on Peter Corry drive-in concert was ‘unusual’, says CMO

10 May 2024

The Covid-19 Inquiry heard evidence that former agriculture minister Edwin Poots contacted him in June 2020 about the potential concert.


Former prisoner locked up indefinitely for killing mobility scooter rider

Former prisoner locked up indefinitely for killing mobility scooter rider

Former prisoner locked up indefinitely for killing mobility scooter rider

10 May 2024

Lee Byer stabbed Thomas O’Halloran in the neck and chest in August 2022.


Artists facing ‘cost-of-touring crisis’, warn MPs in call for more support

Artists facing ‘cost-of-touring crisis’, warn MPs in call for more support

Artists facing ‘cost-of-touring crisis’, warn MPs in call for more support

10 May 2024

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has recommended a voluntary levy on arena tickets, which it said should not be passed on to music fans.


School teacher took my virginity, teenager tells court

School teacher took my virginity, teenager tells court

School teacher took my virginity, teenager tells court

10 May 2024

Rebecca Joynes, 30, denies sexual activity with two teenagers.


Edward hails gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award winners at palace celebration

Edward hails gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award winners at palace celebration

Edward hails gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award winners at palace celebration

10 May 2024

The Duke of Edinburgh received his own gold award from his father Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, at St James’s Palace in 1986.


Fraudsters jailed after being found guilty in trial without a jury

Fraudsters jailed after being found guilty in trial without a jury

Fraudsters jailed after being found guilty in trial without a jury

10 May 2024

The Court of Appeal ruled in January that the trial could continue after the jury was discharged following reports of tampering.


Research hub to receive £4m to tackle pests and pathogens threatening trees

Research hub to receive £4m to tackle pests and pathogens threatening trees

Research hub to receive £4m to tackle pests and pathogens threatening trees

10 May 2024

Defra said the funding will pay for a new facility at the UK’s Forest Research Alice Holt Research Station in Surrey.


Arrest after ‘barbaric’ incident in which man was nailed to fence

Arrest after ‘barbaric’ incident in which man was nailed to fence

Arrest after ‘barbaric’ incident in which man was nailed to fence

10 May 2024

The victim was left with potentially life-changing injuries after the attack in Bushmills in the early hours of Sunday morning.


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