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Unionists back first triggering of Stormont Brake

Unionists back first triggering of Stormont Brake

The mechanism allows a minimum of 30 Stormont MLAs from at least two parties to refer a proposed law change to the UK Government.

Irish and Welsh leaders pledge to review progress on Holyhead port in new year

Irish and Welsh leaders pledge to review progress on Holyhead port in new year

The usually busy ferry port in Anglesey is not set to reopen until January 15 at the earliest following storm damage.

Lord Mandelson: ‘Dark lord’ of New Labour strikes back as UK ambassador to US

Lord Mandelson: ‘Dark lord’ of New Labour strikes back as UK ambassador to US

The peer’s ability to manipulate the levers of power from the shadows earned him monikers such as ‘the Prince of Darkness’.

Police release images of potential witnesses after fatal drive-by shooting

Police release images of potential witnesses after fatal drive-by shooting

Michelle Sadio was killed while standing with mourners outside a church after a wake.

Trial of alleged Lockerbie bombmaker will restore faith in justice, says Bain

Trial of alleged Lockerbie bombmaker will restore faith in justice, says Bain

The downing of Pan Am Flight 103, on December 21 1988, remains the worst terrorist atrocity to have taken place on British soil.

D-Day veteran receives card from King and Queen at surprise 100th birthday party

D-Day veteran receives card from King and Queen at surprise 100th birthday party

Mervyn Kersh arrived in Normandy aged 19, three days after the start of the D-Day invasion in June 1944, acting for the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

Father who deliberately drove into motorcyclist who was pursuing son is jailed

Father who deliberately drove into motorcyclist who was pursuing son is jailed

Murat Karakas left his home armed with a rounders bat when he heard his son was being chased by a motorcyclist and crashed into him head-on.

Mandelson says it is ‘great honour’ to be named UK ambassador to US

Mandelson says it is ‘great honour’ to be named UK ambassador to US

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was ‘delighted’ to appoint Lord Mandelson to the post.

Fact check: Nigel Farage praised Donald Trump for having ‘courage and guts’

Fact check: Nigel Farage praised Donald Trump for having ‘courage and guts’

A clip of the Reform UK politician shows his opinion of the US president rather than his thoughts on former EDL leader Tommy Robinson.

Pair deny IS-inspired plot for gun attack on UK Jewish community

Pair deny IS-inspired plot for gun attack on UK Jewish community

Walid Saadaoui, 37, and Amar Hussein, 51, pleaded not guilty to preparing acts of terrorism.

Flyover concerns lead to transport disruption on Tyneside

Flyover concerns lead to transport disruption on Tyneside

The Gateshead Highway, which carries traffic to and from the Tyne Bridge, had to close following an inspection.

Academy Trust apologises following ‘desperately sad death’ of student

Academy Trust apologises following ‘desperately sad death’ of student

Owen Garnett died two days after choking on a paper towel at Welcombe Hills School in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Weather warnings issued as Christmas getaway begins

Weather warnings issued as Christmas getaway begins

Roads and public transport could be disrupted by strong winds over the weekend.

Fact check: Man was arrested after aggressively wielding windscreen wiper

Fact check: Man was arrested after aggressively wielding windscreen wiper

Police said claims the man had a machete were inaccurate.

Co Tyrone man detained in Dubai arrives home in ‘Christmas miracle’

Co Tyrone man detained in Dubai arrives home in ‘Christmas miracle’

Craig Ballentine, 33, from Cookstown, was arrested in the UAE in October over an online review he posted.

Wham! make chart history as Last Christmas takes second festive number one crown

Wham! make chart history as Last Christmas takes second festive number one crown

The Christmas classic first secured the coveted title last year after it was originally released in December 1984.

Children’s charity rejects Christmas donation from Archbishop Justin Welby

Children’s charity rejects Christmas donation from Archbishop Justin Welby

The Children’s Society said it is committed to supporting survivors of abuse and accepting the donation would not be consistent with its principles.

Man denies attempted murder after girl and father hurt in double shooting

Man denies attempted murder after girl and father hurt in double shooting

The pair were injured in a shooting in Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove, west London, on November 24.

UK and Mauritius want to finalise Chagos treaty ‘as quickly as possible’

UK and Mauritius want to finalise Chagos treaty ‘as quickly as possible’

It comes after the new Mauritian prime minister rejected an initial draft deal.

Lawyer improperly attempted to restrict discussion of ex-chancellor’s taxes

Lawyer improperly attempted to restrict discussion of ex-chancellor’s taxes

A solicitors disciplinary tribunal ruled that the allegation was proven on the facts.

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