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A dose of nostalgia may help combat pain, study suggests

A dose of nostalgia may help combat pain, study suggests

The research indicates nostalgia may be a drug-free way to alleviate low levels of pain like headaches.

Protocol has cast ‘long shadow’ over politics and life in Northern Ireland

Protocol has cast ‘long shadow’ over politics and life in Northern Ireland

A Bipa meeting was told that the Stormont Executive would only be restored when issues surrounding the NI Protocol were resolved.

Warning over Tube services ahead of strike

Warning over Tube services ahead of strike

Transport for London said there is likely to be no service on the London Underground network on Tuesday and Thursday.

Sturgeon calls for ban of Russian oil tanker due to dock in Orkney

Sturgeon calls for ban of Russian oil tanker due to dock in Orkney

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she is speaking to the UK Transport Secretary about stopping a Russian tanker docking at at Orkney port.

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has said its strategic nuclear weapons forces are on high alert, prompting fears over what could happen next.

Royal Mail celebrates FA Cup’s 150th anniversary with special stamps

Royal Mail celebrates FA Cup’s 150th anniversary with special stamps

The 10 stamps celebrate famous moments in the competition’s history.

Priti Patel rejects call for visa waiver for Ukrainians fleeing war zone

Priti Patel rejects call for visa waiver for Ukrainians fleeing war zone

The Home Secretary said Russian forces were ‘infiltrating’ Ukraine and she also warned that ‘extremist groups’ could threaten the UK.

Former police officer in Rotherham ‘failed to investigate abuse claims’

Former police officer in Rotherham ‘failed to investigate abuse claims’

Ex-Detective Sergeant David Walker was in charge of a unit tasked with investigating child abuse.

Set builder jailed for fraudulent claims from TV and film studio

Set builder jailed for fraudulent claims from TV and film studio

Liam Pattison worked on the set of Brave New World at Dragon Studios in Bridgend.

Ukrainian compares Kyiv shelling to the Blitz but says citizens stand ‘united’

Ukrainian compares Kyiv shelling to the Blitz but says citizens stand ‘united’

Vitaliy Rulyov has urged Britons to ‘close your eyes and imagine’ how it feels to experience bombs falling outside your home.

Why is my train ticket becoming more expensive?

Why is my train ticket becoming more expensive?

Key questions answered on rail fares.

Kremlin criticised for blaming Putin’s nuclear deterrent escalation on Liz Truss

A Kremlin spokesman said Vladimir Putin ordered the move over unspecified ‘absolutely unacceptable’ remarks from the Foreign Secretary.

Ex-primary school teacher to stand trial in October charged with kicking horse

Ex-primary school teacher to stand trial in October charged with kicking horse

Sarah Moulds entered a formal not guilty plea to the charge of causing unnecessary suffering to the animal on Monday.

Agent Willie McKay helped Emiliano Sala by arranging doomed flight, inquest told

Agent Willie McKay helped Emiliano Sala by arranging doomed flight, inquest told

Football agent was involved in brokering the transfer of the Argentinian striker from Nantes to Cardiff City for £15 million in 2019

Sinn Fein Stormont leader calls for expulsion of Russian diplomats

Sinn Fein Stormont leader calls for expulsion of Russian diplomats

Michelle O’Neill also urged the EU to take greater sanctions against Russian leader Vladimir Putin over his actions in Ukraine.

Family of catastrophically-injured rights activist pledge to get justice

Family of catastrophically-injured rights activist pledge to get justice

Sasha Johnson’s mother said she is ‘a fighter’ who will ‘tell the story of who did this to her’.

Teletext Holidays broke consumer law over pandemic refund delays, court rules

Teletext Holidays broke consumer law over pandemic refund delays, court rules

The legal action was launched by the Competition and Markets Authority.

Promotional claims on baby products ‘misleading’ parents – study

Promotional claims on baby products ‘misleading’ parents – study

Researchers looked at more than 700 different baby foods.

Realme creates the ‘world’s fastest charging smartphone’

Realme creates the ‘world’s fastest charging smartphone’

The Chinese manufacturer says its GT Neo3 phone, due to be released later this year, will charge 50% in five minutes.

Evening Standard owner Lebedev uses front page to urge Putin to halt invasion

Evening Standard owner Lebedev uses front page to urge Putin to halt invasion

Russian-born crossbench peer Lord Evgeny Lebedev wrote an open letter to the Russian leader.

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