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Highs of 17C expected on Good Friday in boost for Britons on Easter weekend

Highs of 17C expected on Good Friday in boost for Britons on Easter weekend

Parts of the UK could enjoy highs of 17C on Good Friday and Easter Sunday could be the warmest day of 2023 so far – but rain is expected on Monday.

Events being held in Northern Ireland to reflect on Good Friday Agreement

Events being held in Northern Ireland to reflect on Good Friday Agreement

Victims of the Troubles are to gather in Co Down to watch the sunrise.

Labour doubles down amid criticism of ‘vile’ attack ad against Sunak

Labour doubles down amid criticism of ‘vile’ attack ad against Sunak

The opposition party was accused of ‘appalling’ and ‘debased’ politics after posting the ad on Twitter on Thursday.

Missing teenager’s body recovered from Warwickshire quarry

Missing teenager’s body recovered from Warwickshire quarry

Toby Burwell had been missing from his Newbold home since February 20.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fire at flats in east London

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fire at flats in east London

Emergency services are still at the scene of the fire on Tollgate Road in Beckton, east London.

MPs across political spectrum condemn Labour’s attack ad against Sunak

MPs across political spectrum condemn Labour’s attack ad against Sunak

The opposition party was accused of ‘cheapened and debased’ politics after posting the advert on Twitter.

Allow extra time at Port of Dover over Easter weekend, ferry operator warns

Allow extra time at Port of Dover over Easter weekend, ferry operator warns

DFDS asked travellers to ‘please allow 120 minutes to complete border controls and check-in’.

MP Scott Benton ‘said there were ways to keep corporate hospitality secret’

MP Scott Benton ‘said there were ways to keep corporate hospitality secret’

He reportedly laughed after telling undercover reporters there are ‘ways around’ parliamentary rules on the declaration of corporate hospitality.

Ireland’s opposition to UK legacy Bill made ‘very clear’ to Heaton-Harris

Ireland’s opposition to UK legacy Bill made ‘very clear’ to Heaton-Harris

Micheal Martin called on the UK Government to halt the progress of its legacy Bill and to engage with Stormont’s political parties.

Easter Sunday could be warmest day of 2023 so far with highs of 18C

Easter Sunday could be warmest day of 2023 so far with highs of 18C

The Met Office has said there will be fine weather for most through Good Friday, Saturday and much of Easter Sunday before rain sets in on Monday.

Irish deputy premier rejects suggestion that Biden is snubbing Northern Ireland

Irish deputy premier rejects suggestion that Biden is snubbing Northern Ireland

Micheal Martin said the US president would be in Northern Ireland on Tuesday night and spend ‘the bulk of Wednesday’ there.

Murderer Kashif Anwar ‘showed no remorse’ after killing his wife, court hears

Murderer Kashif Anwar ‘showed no remorse’ after killing his wife, court hears

Lord Beckett said the killing of Fawziyah Javed on Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh, in September 2021, was ‘intentional murder’.

Sister of disabled woman dropped by carers ‘feels sense of betrayal and anger’

Sister of disabled woman dropped by carers ‘feels sense of betrayal and anger’

Lyn Parker, 64, fractured her ribs and both arms after two care workers tried to lift her using a sling in January 2021 and died days later.

John Lydon’s wife Nora Forster dies aged 80

John Lydon’s wife Nora Forster dies aged 80

The former Sex Pistols frontman cared full-time for his wife following her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

We face lifetime of pain say family of woman murdered on Edinburgh landmark

We face lifetime of pain say family of woman murdered on Edinburgh landmark

Kashif Anwar, 29, was found guilty by a jury at the High Court in the city of murdering Fawziyah Javed, 31, in September 2021.

‘Sense of euphoria’ among Louth locals and relatives as Biden visit confirmed

‘Sense of euphoria’ among Louth locals and relatives as Biden visit confirmed

Joe Biden is the only person to be awarded the ‘freedom of Louth’.

PSNI warns dissidents may attempt attacks on police on Easter Monday

PSNI warns dissidents may attempt attacks on police on Easter Monday

Senior PSNI officers warned that the force had received ‘strong’ intelligence that an attack was possible in Londonderry on the bank holiday.

Babies and children under five to be offered Covid jab for the first time

Babies and children under five to be offered Covid jab for the first time

The JCVI has advised that clinically vulnerable children aged six months to four years should be offered the vaccincation.

Extra pregnancy scan could slash number of breech births and risk to babies

Extra pregnancy scan could slash number of breech births and risk to babies

Researchers hope their findings will lead to a change in National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.

Humza Yousaf: No conspiracy over timing of the arrest of Peter Murrell

Humza Yousaf: No conspiracy over timing of the arrest of Peter Murrell

The First Minister admitted the situation was ‘difficult and bruising’ for the SNP.

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