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Northern Ireland secretary aware of Stormontgate ‘for months’, records reveal

Northern Ireland secretary aware of Stormontgate ‘for months’, records reveal

Stormontgate in 2002 led to the suspension of devolution and the reintroduction of direct rule in Northern Ireland.

Bloody Sunday inquiry was ‘cynical political move’, NI general claimed

Bloody Sunday inquiry was ‘cynical political move’, NI general claimed

Tony Blair established the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, following campaigns from the victims of the 1972 shootings on the streets of Londonderry.

NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms

NI tourism sector braced for hit as full rollout of visa waiver scheme looms

The industry is concerned that international tour operators will omit the region from all-island itineraries if they have to apply for the new ETAs.

Grey and mild conditions forecast as walkers and swimmers head out on Boxing Day

Grey and mild conditions forecast as walkers and swimmers head out on Boxing Day

Temperatures are expected to reach up to 14C with widely cloudy conditions and patchy rain in some areas, the Met Office said.

Victims and survivors of Boxing Day tsunami remembered 20 years on

Victims and survivors of Boxing Day tsunami remembered 20 years on

A 9.1 magnitude earthquake beneath the Indian Ocean on December 26 2004 triggered the tsunami.

UK’s chief scout calls for annual leave allowance for volunteering

UK’s chief scout calls for annual leave allowance for volunteering

Dwayne Fields said allowing people 35 hours a year for volunteering would make ‘a huge difference’ in happiness and productivity at organisations.

Poor stops put people off bus travel – report

Poor stops put people off bus travel – report

Campaign for Better Transport is calling for a national standard to be implemented across the UK’s 400,000 bus stops.

In Pictures: Sun, snow and storms among the best weather shots of 2024

In Pictures: Sun, snow and storms among the best weather shots of 2024

Climate change has led to extremes including a summer heatwave as well as snowfall and several storms this year.

Shoppers predicted to spend average of £236 each in Boxing Day sales

Shoppers predicted to spend average of £236 each in Boxing Day sales

Barclays Consumer Spend researchers forecast a total of £4.6 billion will be spent and the vast majority of sales will be online.

Man charged with murder of missing woman after body discovered

Man charged with murder of missing woman after body discovered

Mariann Borocz had been missing since December 14.

Two in five rear seat car passengers killed in crashes not wearing seat belt

Two in five rear seat car passengers killed in crashes not wearing seat belt

Motoring research charity the RAC Foundation called for parents to ensure buckling up becomes ‘second nature for their children’.

Willy’s Chocolate Experience: The Unknown teenager remembers ‘crazy’ Wonka event

Willy’s Chocolate Experience: The Unknown teenager remembers ‘crazy’ Wonka event

Felicia Dawkins captivated the internet as Willy Wonka’s masked rival.

Royal family sets sights on return to normality with more overseas tours in 2025

Royal family sets sights on return to normality with more overseas tours in 2025

The King and Queen and other members of the royal family are also expected to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day – and welcome a new royal baby.

Make it easier for those with lung cancer symptoms to get tests, experts say

Make it easier for those with lung cancer symptoms to get tests, experts say

Researchers called for the widespread adoption of services that allow patients to self-refer without a GP consultation.

Man, 31, donates stem cells twice to help two different people

Man, 31, donates stem cells twice to help two different people

Brad Green, from Sheffield, said he would make a third donation if he could.

Charities to get cash from £15m fund to redistribute surplus farm food

Charities to get cash from £15m fund to redistribute surplus farm food

The scheme will give grants of £20,000 or more to the not-for-profit food redistribution sector in England.

Reeves faces spending wrangles and a search for growth in 2025

Reeves faces spending wrangles and a search for growth in 2025

Rachel Reeves faces an unenviable situation as the new year begins.

Wildlife faces ‘blurring seasons’ as 2024’s weather brings mixed fortunes

Wildlife faces ‘blurring seasons’ as 2024’s weather brings mixed fortunes

The National Trust’s review of the year’s wildlife and weather sees past drought give way to wet, mild conditions in 2024.

Polar trailblazer who wants to inspire people

Polar trailblazer who wants to inspire people

Preet Chandi reached the South Pole in 2022 and now wants to be the first woman to travel solo and unsupported to the North Pole.

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024

How Elon Musk’s influence has grown both online and offline in 2024

The billionaire’s control of X, formerly Twitter, has helped him expand his impact offline over the last 12 months.

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