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Northern Ireland tourism at risk from electronic travel scheme – civil servant

Northern Ireland tourism at risk from electronic travel scheme – civil servant

Ian Snowden, of Northern Ireland’s Department for the Economy, sounded the warning at a tourism event on Thursday.

New dinosaur species may be closest known relative of T. rex, study suggests

New dinosaur species may be closest known relative of T. rex, study suggests

Researchers have identified the newly discovered subspecies of tyrannosaur known as Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis.

Veteran Labour MP says he is suffering from ‘untreatable’ leukaemia

Veteran Labour MP says he is suffering from ‘untreatable’ leukaemia

The Rochdale MP, who has represented the constituency since 2017 and has been an MP since 1983, had been receiving chemotherapy for a form of cancer.

Zac Goldsmith temporarily banned from driving after speeding four times

Zac Goldsmith temporarily banned from driving after speeding four times

The former environment minister cannot drive until March 18.

Scotland to ‘replicate’ rules banning unlicensed XL bully dogs, says Yousaf

Scotland to ‘replicate’ rules banning unlicensed XL bully dogs, says Yousaf

The First Minister said there has been ‘a flow’ of the breed into Scotland since measures came into force south of the border.

Study describes oldest known evidence of fossilised skin

Study describes oldest known evidence of fossilised skin

The skin, which has a pebbled surface and most closely resembles crocodile skin, belonged to an early species of Palaeozoic reptile.

Petrol prices down to lowest level since October 2021

Petrol prices down to lowest level since October 2021

The AA said the average price for a litre of the fuel on Wednesday was 140.0p.

Police investigate poison pen letter criticising family’s Birmingham accents

Police investigate poison pen letter criticising family’s Birmingham accents

The note was left at a home in Aberystwyth.

Government plans to tweak how small bank failures dealt with after SVB collapse

Government plans to tweak how small bank failures dealt with after SVB collapse

The Treasury said it could be in the ‘public interest’ to alter the rules to instil more confidence in the UK financial system.

Government remains committed to Sizewell C timetable before a general election

Government remains committed to Sizewell C timetable before a general election

Energy minister Andrew Bowie faced calls from Labour to reveal the timetable for a final investment decision.

Labour leader quizzed by NHS staff over plans for health service

Labour leader quizzed by NHS staff over plans for health service

Visiting Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool on Thursday, Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted to turn around the health of children.

Lord Advocate urged to face MSPs on Horizon scandal

Lord Advocate urged to face MSPs on Horizon scandal

The issue was raised during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

Three accidentally cleared over Waterloo stabbing after jury forewoman ‘mistake’

Three accidentally cleared over Waterloo stabbing after jury forewoman ‘mistake’

The family of 32-year-old Adrian Keise left court tearful and shaken after three men were acquitted over his death.

Takeaway chef gives evidence at nut allergy sufferer’s inquest

Takeaway chef gives evidence at nut allergy sufferer’s inquest

James Atkinson died after eating less than a slice of a chicken tikka masala pizza he ordered on Deliveroo.

Misogynistic comments putting women and girls off sports, Labour says

Misogynistic comments putting women and girls off sports, Labour says

Shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire said every sports organisation should have a strategy to tackle sexual harassment and abuse.

Londonderry’s Halloween festival inspires tourism plan to grow visitor numbers

Londonderry’s Halloween festival inspires tourism plan to grow visitor numbers

Tourism Ireland is set to push for increased visitor numbers to Northern Ireland outside the peak summer season.

More freezing nights and some snow forecast for coming days, says Met Office

More freezing nights and some snow forecast for coming days, says Met Office

Tyndrum in Perthshire, Scotland, saw the lowest temperature recorded in the UK at minus 7C.

Climate change affecting Scotland’s bird population, report finds

Climate change affecting Scotland’s bird population, report finds

NatureScot said some species populations have increased while others have declined over the past 30 years.

Rise in patients with winter viruses puts further pressure on hospitals

Rise in patients with winter viruses puts further pressure on hospitals

Flu levels have risen for six weeks in a row.

Resolution of infected blood payments will not require ITV drama, minister says

Resolution of infected blood payments will not require ITV drama, minister says

Thousands died in what is widely recognised as the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS.

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