Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Low temperatures set to continue across Northern Ireland until weekend

Low temperatures set to continue across Northern Ireland until weekend

The early hours saw minus 9C recorded at Katesbridge in Co Down, the lowest temperature of the year so far.

Rail strikes to continue over Christmas after pay offer is rejected

Rail strikes to continue over Christmas after pay offer is rejected

The RMT said 63.6% voted to reject Network Rail’s offer on an 83% turnout.

Lord Advocate welcomes Lockerbie bombing arrest

Lord Advocate welcomes Lockerbie bombing arrest

In a rare statement about a live case, the Lord Advocate said the investigation into the Lockerbie bombing would continue.

Murderer bragged to inmates about killing wife, first public parole hearing told

Murderer bragged to inmates about killing wife, first public parole hearing told

Russell Causley was handed a life sentence for killing Carole Packman in 1985, but has never revealed where he hid her body.

Crufts-winning breeder faces jail over dog attack

Crufts-winning breeder faces jail over dog attack

Margaret Peacock, 69, was convicted by a jury of being in charge of the dog which was dangerously out of control, injuring a visitor.

Lake deaths of three boys ‘stark reminder’ of open water danger, says fire chief

Lake deaths of three boys ‘stark reminder’ of open water danger, says fire chief

The boys, aged eight, 10 and 11, died after falling through ice into a lake in Solihull in the West Midlands.

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

Half of all lines will be closed during strike action.

Uber driver cleared of injuring stop and search police officers

Uber driver cleared of injuring stop and search police officers

Harry Mackenney was pulled over in Penge, south-east London, on February 22 last year.

Military unlikely to drive ambulances in emergencies during strike – No 10

Military unlikely to drive ambulances in emergencies during strike – No 10

Armed forces will help alleviate pressures but strikes will cause ‘serious disruption’, PM’s spokesman says.

Ambulance strike called off as union members accept pay deal

Ambulance strike called off as union members accept pay deal

The vote does not end the threat of NHS strikes, with other unions still to make a decision on the new offer.

Charles watches on as college students play blind football

Charles watches on as college students play blind football

The King said the sport is ‘fantastic’.

National Grid stands down coal plants over energy supply plan

National Grid stands down coal plants over energy supply plan

It had asked the winter “contingency” plants to prepare for operation to “give the public confidence in Monday’s energy supply”.

Unite members accept pay offer and call off planned rail strike action

Unite members accept pay offer and call off planned rail strike action

Members of Unite at Network Rail were set to join members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union in taking action this week and again in January.

New £105m scheme aims to speed up diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in newborns

New £105m scheme aims to speed up diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in newborns

‘We want to be able to offer speedy diagnosis, quicker access to treatment, and better outcomes and quality of life,’ Dr Rich Scott said.

Snow and ice set to continue with potential for new coldest night of the year

Snow and ice set to continue with potential for new coldest night of the year

The Met Office issued a yellow snow and ice warning covering northern Scotland and north-east England from midnight on Tuesday until noon on Thursday.

Government’s approach to NHS pay row ‘disgusting’ – Labour

Government’s approach to NHS pay row ‘disgusting’ – Labour

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said ministers were ‘spoiling for a fight’ over the dispute.

Dowdall claims Hutch told him he and alleged Dublin criminal shot David Byrne

Dowdall claims Hutch told him he and alleged Dublin criminal shot David Byrne

The former Sinn Fein councillor gave evidence at the trial of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch in Dublin.

Genetic research ‘changed our son’s life’

Genetic research ‘changed our son’s life’

Thanks to the 100,000 Genomes Project, Owen’s health is much improved.

Woman’s life transformed after living kidney donation by mother and stranger

Woman’s life transformed after living kidney donation by mother and stranger

Research by Living Donation Scotland found that 80% of people were willing to donate a living kidney.

Writer and broadcaster Victor Lewis-Smith dies aged 65

Writer and broadcaster Victor Lewis-Smith dies aged 65

He worked on shows including Loose Ends and was a regular hoax caller of public figures including Diana.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More