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Voter registrations jump as deadline nears for May elections

Voter registrations jump as deadline nears for May elections

Boris Johnson faces his first big test at the ballot box since the ‘partygate’ scandal.

Jody Keenan will be ‘deeply missed’ by all who knew her – priest

Jody Keenan will be ‘deeply missed’ by all who knew her – priest

Jody Keenan, 39, died in Newry at the weekend while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

Grieving son hits out at Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic

Grieving son hits out at Boris Johnson’s handling of the pandemic

Jacqueline Anne Lyons, 57, was rushed to hospital less than 72 hours after catching Covid-19 from a carer and died six days later.

Chris Mason to replace Laura Kuenssberg as BBC News political editor

Chris Mason to replace Laura Kuenssberg as BBC News political editor

He will take up the role in May.

Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit inspires garden initiative marking anniversary

Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit inspires garden initiative marking anniversary

Grow With Peter Rabbit will see three community garden makeovers between now and 2024.

Jubilee souvenirs inspired by Queen’s famous postage stamp portrait on sale

Jubilee souvenirs inspired by Queen’s famous postage stamp portrait on sale

The Royal Collection range includes a coffee mug, an apron, a cushion and a luxury silk scarf.

Hate-related motive considered by gardai investigating murders of men in Sligo

Hate-related motive considered by gardai investigating murders of men in Sligo

Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee were found dead in their own homes this week having suffered extensive injuries.

Diverse life forms existed on Earth much earlier than previously thought – study

Diverse life forms existed on Earth much earlier than previously thought – study

Researchers analysed a fist-sized rock from Quebec, Canada, estimated to be between 3.75 and 4.28 billion years old.

Competition watchdog welcomes Sony and Nintendo subscription changes

Competition watchdog welcomes Sony and Nintendo subscription changes

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had previously raised concerns about people becoming locked into online gaming subscription services.

MP’s killer to die in prison after getting whole-life term

MP’s killer to die in prison after getting whole-life term

Unrepentant Ali Harbi Ali was handed the punishment for the murder of Sir David Amess.

Minister describes ‘profound pressure’ after being targeted by terrorist

Minister describes ‘profound pressure’ after being targeted by terrorist

Michael Gove described how he had been visited by counter-terrorism police officers four days after the murder last October.

Sir David Amess aide shares ‘helpless and hopeless’ feelings after attack

Sir David Amess aide shares ‘helpless and hopeless’ feelings after attack

Julie Cushion recalled ‘feeling helpless and hopeless’ after Sir David was fatally attacked last October.

Campaigner who delivered free meals to frontline workers honoured by city

Campaigner who delivered free meals to frontline workers honoured by city

‘It’s unbelievable for someone who started around 20 years back as a shepherd in a remote part of Pakistan,’ Arif Anis said of the recognition.

Job advert for Britain’s most senior police officer goes live

Job advert for Britain’s most senior police officer goes live

The next Metropolitan Police Commissioner is expected to be appointed in the summer

One third of Spend Local card funds spent in businesses not forced to close

One third of Spend Local card funds spent in businesses not forced to close

Almost £137 million was spent following the issuing of vouchers designed to stimulate the high street following the lockdown.

Osprey lays first egg of season at nature reserve

Osprey lays first egg of season at nature reserve

The bird is expected to lay more eggs in the coming days.

We will never get over this tragedy, say family of Sir David Amess

We will never get over this tragedy, say family of Sir David Amess

The family released an emotional statement following the sentencing of his killer on Wednesday.

All you need to know about the patients waiting years for care

All you need to know about the patients waiting years for care

More than 23,000 people have been waiting for more than two years for pre-planned hospital care.

Daughter of British-US national jailed in Iran urges Liz Truss to get him home

Daughter of British-US national jailed in Iran urges Liz Truss to get him home

Roxanne Tahbaz says her father, who is back in prison after a brief furlough, feels abandoned by the UK Government.

UK targets separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine with sanctions

UK targets separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine with sanctions

The import of Russian iron and steel will also be banned, the Foreign Secretary has announced.

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