Absence rates at schools closest to the epicentre of the disorder in Ballymena have spiked amid the violence, the Stormont Education Minister has said. Paul Givan said 84 newcomer children at ...

A homeless man has admitted being at the scene of a fire at warehouse used in the Ukraine war effort – but told jurors he got “scared” when he learned it was linked to “Russian terrorism”. Around £1 ...

Ryland Headley is accused of forcing entry into the home of 75-year-old Louisa Dunne in Bristol in June 1967 before attacking her.

The McLaren team principal says the incident will have dented Norris’ confidence and he will need to show character to overcome it.

TV host Timmy Mallet has praised the “profoundly gorgeous” kindness of people after completing a cycle around the coastline of the island of Ireland. While on the 6,000km cycle of roads, paths and ...

No trainer has won the Coventry Stakes more than Aidan O’Brien and he sends two unbeaten colts for this year’s race in Gstaad and Warsaw. The Ballydoyle handler has won the premier Royal Ascot ...

Cheshire West and Chester's ruling Labour group has been dealt a body blow after two of its councillors sensationally quit the party, leaving it ...

Hundreds of medical students have voiced their opposition to an assisted dying law, as dozens of Labour MPs called for this week’s vote on the issue to be delayed.

Baroness Louise Casey’s findings on grooming gangs are set to be announced on Monday, as Sir Keir Starmer’s commitment to a statutory inquiry has gained mixed reaction. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is ...

Dan Evans celebrated the best win of his career on grass after beating world number 13 Frances Tiafoe in the first round of the HSBC Championships. The 35-year-old kept his cool on a sun-baked Andy ...

The Assembly Commission has described a technical Bill but the TUV and People Before Profit claim it is being done to secure an MLA pay increase.

Sir Keir Starmer has said France should do more to tackle a rise in small boat crossings in the English Channel, ahead of meeting Emmanuel Macron at a major global summit.