Home   News   National   Archive

National news

Man taken to hospital after suspected gas explosion

Man taken to hospital after suspected gas explosion

Buildings surrounding the flat have been evacuated as a precaution.

Both parents’ names to be included on marriage certificate

Both parents’ names to be included on marriage certificate

A new electronic system – which goes live on May 4 – will be introduced to modernise and speed up the process helping to support the backlog.

In Pictures: Britons brave the elements in bank holiday washout

In Pictures: Britons brave the elements in bank holiday washout

The rain couldn’t deter these hardy souls…

East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson endorses Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

East Belfast MP Gavin Robinson endorses Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

The Lagan Valley MP confirmed his bid for the leadership of the DUP on Monday against MLA Edwin Poots.

3D heart scans to give 100,000 patients faster treatment on NHS

3D heart scans to give 100,000 patients faster treatment on NHS

Patients will be treated five times faster than usual using the new technology.

PM insists UK doing ‘everything we can’ for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

PM insists UK doing ‘everything we can’ for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

The Prime Minister said on Monday there were ‘two entirely separate issues’ when asked about reports from Iranian state TV.

Rewild oceans to meet UK’s net zero goals, campaigners say

Rewild oceans to meet UK’s net zero goals, campaigners say

The huge carbon capture and storage potential of UK waters is being overlooked, according to the Marine Conservation Society and Rewilding Britain.

Two injured in suspected gas explosion

Two injured in suspected gas explosion

Buildings surrounding the flat have been evacuated as a precaution.

Salmond’s Alba Party says Scotland should leave UK without taking share of debt

Salmond’s Alba Party says Scotland should leave UK without taking share of debt

The Alba Party published a policy paper ahead of Thursday’s Scottish Parliament election.

Prime Minister ‘understands’ football fans’ ‘strength of feeling’

Prime Minister ‘understands’ football fans’ ‘strength of feeling’

Boris Johnson said he did not think it was a ‘good idea’ to have disruptive behaviour.

Good chance ‘one-metre plus’ rule can be ditched on June 21, says Johnson

Good chance ‘one-metre plus’ rule can be ditched on June 21, says Johnson

Boris Johnson said scrapping the rule will be dependent on the data.

Tories face ‘tough fight’ to win Hartlepool by-election, says Johnson

Tories face ‘tough fight’ to win Hartlepool by-election, says Johnson

The Prime Minister visited a seafront fish and chip restaurant in the constituency.

PM: Cautious approach to foreign travel needed to avoid influx of disease

PM: Cautious approach to foreign travel needed to avoid influx of disease

Boris Johnson said things must be done sensibly to ‘make sure that we don’t see the virus coming back in’.

Tributes paid to ‘innovator’ and ‘visionary’ Denis Lynn

Tributes paid to ‘innovator’ and ‘visionary’ Denis Lynn

The death of the Finnebrogue Artisan founder was announced on Monday.

Rain and 65mph gusts to batter parts of England

Rain and 65mph gusts to batter parts of England

A yellow weather warning for wind is in place until 9am on Tuesday.

Poll shows ‘widespread misunderstanding’ of economic facts, think tank says

Poll shows ‘widespread misunderstanding’ of economic facts, think tank says

Some 57% of independence supporters believed the annual GERS figures are ‘made up by Westminster’, a poll found.

Fisherman dies after falling from boat

Fisherman dies after falling from boat

The 64-year-old fell into the sea from his creel boat on Sunday afternoon.

UK must use G7 presidency to ensure equal access to Covid jabs – unions

UK must use G7 presidency to ensure equal access to Covid jabs – unions

The TUC urged leaders to act ‘quickly and decisively’.

British man among 45 killed in Israel stampede, says Foreign Office

British man among 45 killed in Israel stampede, says Foreign Office

The Briton has been named in reports as Moshe Bergman, from Manchester.

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered pygmy hippo calf

Zoo celebrates birth of endangered pygmy hippo calf

The youngster weighed just 11lb 14 oz (5.4kg) when she was born.

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More