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Vicky McClure’s dementia choir to release debut single

Vicky McClure’s dementia choir to release debut single

The making of new track What’s Your Story? will also be explored in the BBC’s Our Dementia Choir Sings Again.

William and Kate bring historic town of Carrickfergus to a standstill

William and Kate bring historic town of Carrickfergus to a standstill

Thousands turned out to greet the royal couple in the Co Antrim town.

Woman tells Kate ‘Ireland belongs to the Irish’ during Belfast walkabout

Woman tells Kate ‘Ireland belongs to the Irish’ during Belfast walkabout

The woman suggested the Princess of Wales was not visiting her own country.

Home Office branded ‘thoughtless’ over Hillsborough review

Home Office branded ‘thoughtless’ over Hillsborough review

The government department did not inform Hillsborough families before announcing a review into pathology at the original inquests.

William and Kate in royal cocktail race at Belfast market

William and Kate in royal cocktail race at Belfast market

The Prince of Wales triumphed over his wife, pipping her to the post in the race to make the quickest cocktail.

Proposed social rent cap could slow building safety works – housing associations

Proposed social rent cap could slow building safety works – housing associations

The Government is consulting on a proposed rent rise cap in a bid to protect social tenants during the cost-of-living crisis.

Barrister pleads not guilty to drugs offences

Barrister pleads not guilty to drugs offences

Barrister Henry Hendron pleaded not guilty to drugs offences at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday.

Banks call for more support on mortgages amid surging rates

Banks call for more support on mortgages amid surging rates

Lenders asked Kwasi Kwarteng to consider extending the Government’s mortgage guarantee scheme, the PA news agency understands.

Google unveils Pixel 7 smartphone range and new smartwatch

Google unveils Pixel 7 smartphone range and new smartwatch

The tech giant said the new phones would be powered by ‘personal intelligence’ to help users complete tasks.

Sir Keir Starmer says Liz Truss has driven UK economy ‘into a wall’

Sir Keir Starmer says Liz Truss has driven UK economy ‘into a wall’

The Labour leader hit back at suggestions from Liz Truss that his party is part of an ‘anti-growth coalition’.

‘Transphobic narratives fuelling hate’, charity claims, as recorded crimes soar

‘Transphobic narratives fuelling hate’, charity claims, as recorded crimes soar

Hate crimes motivated by transgender identity rose by 56% in a year, according to police figures.

Police recorded hate crime more than tripled over the last decade

Police recorded hate crime more than tripled over the last decade

The figures logged by forces in England and Wales have hit a new record high.

Taoiseach: Protocol deal will be difficult but there is good faith on all sides

Taoiseach: Protocol deal will be difficult but there is good faith on all sides

Micheal Martin was speaking as negotiations got under way between officials on Thursday afternoon.

What are blackouts and why might they happen this winter?

What are blackouts and why might they happen this winter?

National Grid has said blackouts could occur this winter but remains ‘ unlikely’.

Sir James Dyson in High Court libel battle against Channel 4

Sir James Dyson in High Court libel battle against Channel 4

He is suing the broadcaster and ITN over the allegations made during Channel 4’s news programme on February 10.

Just Stop Oil protesters glue themselves to roads around Trafalgar Square

Just Stop Oil protesters glue themselves to roads around Trafalgar Square

Specially trained police officers detached protesters from the road – they were then carried off to police vans.

Truss positions UK as key ally on Ukraine at European summit

Truss positions UK as key ally on Ukraine at European summit

The Prime Minister will speak to French President Emmanuel Macron and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte later.

Lotto ticket-holder yet to claim their £5 million jackpot prize

Lotto ticket-holder yet to claim their £5 million jackpot prize

The winning Lotto numbers in the September 28 draw were 3, 15, 20, 48, 57 and 58.

Butterfly numbers still ‘worryingly low’ in 2022 despite good weather

Butterfly numbers still ‘worryingly low’ in 2022 despite good weather

Warm weather saw some butterflies flourish in the summer but overall numbers are still showing decline, experts say.

University student died after mental health declined, inquest hears

University student died after mental health declined, inquest hears

Harry Armstrong Evans, 21, a third year physics and astrophysics student at the University of Exeter, died in June 2021.

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