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Residents tell of pride over Bangor’s city status award to mark Platinum Jubilee

Residents tell of pride over Bangor’s city status award to mark Platinum Jubilee

Bangor in Co Down is one of eight places across the UK and beyond that triumphed in a competition to receive civic honours.

Cost of living fears just an ‘excuse’ to delay tackling obesity – Jamie Oliver

Cost of living fears just an ‘excuse’ to delay tackling obesity – Jamie Oliver

The British chef presented an Eton Mess dessert to a crowd of around 200 supporters in the pouring rain outside Downing Street.

Nancy Pelosi comments slammed by DUP leader as ‘unhelpful’

Nancy Pelosi comments slammed by DUP leader as ‘unhelpful’

In a strongly-worded intervention, the US Speaker urged the UK and the EU to continue negotiations to uphold peace in Northern Ireland.

Simon Coveney urges British Government to get back to talks with EU

Simon Coveney urges British Government to get back to talks with EU

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister spoke following a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.

Friends to traverse length of UK on seven-person bike in record charity attempt

Friends to traverse length of UK on seven-person bike in record charity attempt

The university friends are aiming to raise £50,000 for Cyclists Fighting Cancer.

Two boys with Ava White on night of killing had ‘Rambo-style knife’, court hears

Two boys with Ava White on night of killing had ‘Rambo-style knife’, court hears

A boy denies murder and an alternative count of manslaughter.

Boris Johnson insists No 10 will not block names from Sue Gray report

Boris Johnson insists No 10 will not block names from Sue Gray report

The Prime Minister said he was ‘very grateful’ for the Met Police’s investigation, which resulted in him being fined once for a lockdown breach.

DUP not interested in ‘sticking plaster’ approach to NI Protocol: Donaldson

DUP not interested in ‘sticking plaster’ approach to NI Protocol: Donaldson

Taoiseach Micheal Martin is meeting political leaders in Belfast amid ongoing deadlock at Stormont.

Jacob Rees-Mogg warns against raiding ‘honey pot’ with oil and gas windfall tax

Jacob Rees-Mogg warns against raiding ‘honey pot’ with oil and gas windfall tax

Boris Johnson has not ruled out the move and Downing Street hinted that a decision would be coming ‘soon’.

Rich List: Ed Sheeran could become first British billionaire musician

Rich List: Ed Sheeran could become first British billionaire musician

The singer places 10th on the annual rankings.

Two in hospital after ‘hazardous substances incident’ at supermarket

Two in hospital after ‘hazardous substances incident’ at supermarket

Around 150 people were evacuated from the store.

‘UK’s youngest terrorist’, 14, avoids being locked up after admitting charges

‘UK’s youngest terrorist’, 14, avoids being locked up after admitting charges

The boy shared extreme right-wing views online.

DfE looking ‘closely’ at rising food and energy costs faced by schools

DfE looking ‘closely’ at rising food and energy costs faced by schools

Nadhim Zahawi said money from the spending review could be used to alleviate the problem.

Central banks drove inflation by printing money, says former Bank boss King

Central banks drove inflation by printing money, says former Bank boss King

Mervyn King was governor of the Bank during the 2008 financial crisis.

Supermarkets push forward with curbs on unhealthy food despite Government delays

Supermarkets push forward with curbs on unhealthy food despite Government delays

Tesco said it will remove multi-buy promotions food which are high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS products) by the end of October.

Police investigate altercation between Patrick Vieira and Everton fan

Police investigate altercation between Patrick Vieira and Everton fan

Footage appeared to show the football manager aim a kick at a supporter after he was approached on the pitch at Goodison Park.

Covid-19 infections in UK at lowest level for five months

Covid-19 infections in UK at lowest level for five months

Prevalence of the virus continues to decline in all four nations.

Police ‘no further ahead’ in death probe after baby found in canal a year ago

Police ‘no further ahead’ in death probe after baby found in canal a year ago

The infant was likely to have been in the water for ‘several days’, West Midlands Police said.

Police officer shoulder-charged Sheku Bayoh during arrest, inquiry told

Police officer shoulder-charged Sheku Bayoh during arrest, inquiry told

Pc Craig Walker said he had seen the 31-year-old stamp on another officer.

Monkeypox: 20 cases now confirmed in the UK

Monkeypox: 20 cases now confirmed in the UK

Sajid Javid has updated G7 health ministers on what is known about the spread of the virus.

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