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Two teenagers and a child among 10 killed in Irish petrol station explosion

Two teenagers and a child among 10 killed in Irish petrol station explosion

The blast happened in Creeslough, Co Donegal on Friday afternoon.

Full extent of Peter Tobin’s violence may never be known

Full extent of Peter Tobin’s violence may never be known

Detectives believe Tobin, serving life for three murders, will have killed others.

Brown: No ‘vendetta’ against justice system as funding warning issued

Brown: No ‘vendetta’ against justice system as funding warning issued

Scottish Police Federation general secretary Calum Steele said the service was in a ‘dire financial situation’.

A Eurovision ‘covered in sequins’ with a message of peace planned for Liverpool

A Eurovision ‘covered in sequins’ with a message of peace planned for Liverpool

The Merseyside city was chosen to host the 2023 contest on behalf of this year’s winners Ukraine.

Buchanan clan crowns chief for first time since 1681

Buchanan clan crowns chief for first time since 1681

John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan was surrounded by representatives from across the world at the historic inauguration in Scotland.

Donaldson: No powersharing for DUP while Irish Sea border remains

Donaldson: No powersharing for DUP while Irish Sea border remains

The party leader told his annual conference changes must be secured to the controversial Northern Ireland Protocol.

Serial killer Peter Tobin dies after falling ill in prison

Serial killer Peter Tobin dies after falling ill in prison

He was serving three life sentences.

Truss hails ‘milestone’ as UK exports lamb to US for first time since 1989

Truss hails ‘milestone’ as UK exports lamb to US for first time since 1989

The market is worth an estimated £37 million in the first five years of trade.

Irish premier pledges support for community after service station blast

Irish premier pledges support for community after service station blast

Micheal Martin said whatever is required will be provided.

Raising benefits in line with wages ‘would push 200,000 children into poverty’

Raising benefits in line with wages ‘would push 200,000 children into poverty’

Campaigners have warned ministers ‘U-turning on children’s futures cannot be an option’.

Birdkeepers to be legally required to keep birds indoors in parts of England

Birdkeepers to be legally required to keep birds indoors in parts of England

The UK’s chief veterinary officer said keepers should use the next few days to prepare for Wednesday.

Third rail strike in a week leaves 20% of regular services running

Third rail strike in a week leaves 20% of regular services running

More than 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union have walked out in a long-running dispute.

Death of man ‘restrained’ by officers investigated by police watchdog

Death of man ‘restrained’ by officers investigated by police watchdog

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the death of a man in Hertfordshire in the early hours of Saturday morning.

TV cosmetic doctor under investigation by watchdog after allegations

TV cosmetic doctor under investigation by watchdog after allegations

Dr Tijion Esho, who has a host of celebrities among his clientele, has had restrictions placed on his practice while an inquiry is conducted.

Stunned silence after explosion rips through heart of small Co Donegal community

Stunned silence after explosion rips through heart of small Co Donegal community

The scale of the devastation in Creeslough will take time to sink in, local representatives have said.

SNP depute leader tells delegates ‘be ready for fight about to come’

SNP depute leader tells delegates ‘be ready for fight about to come’

The SNP met in Aberdeen for the first time since before the pandemic.

Labour criticises Tories for failing to scrap ‘outrageous’ non-dom status

Labour criticises Tories for failing to scrap ‘outrageous’ non-dom status

Rachel Reeves also claims the Conservatives have ‘unleashed a strategy for sleepless nights’ rather than a plan for growth.

Death toll from Irish petrol station blast rises to nine

Death toll from Irish petrol station blast rises to nine

A search and recovery operation is continuing in the village of Creeslough, Co Donegal.

‘Cheeky’ and ‘affectionate’ long-term RSPCA residents looking for new homes

‘Cheeky’ and ‘affectionate’ long-term RSPCA residents looking for new homes

The animal welfare charity has launched its annual Adoptober campaign, which hopes to find owners for 11 of its longest-stay residents.

Camilla meets writer Sebastian Faulks at literary festival

Camilla meets writer Sebastian Faulks at literary festival

The pair were pictured chatting at the event in Braemar on Friday night.

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