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Mayo curse myth remains as Tyrone clinch All-Ireland victory

Mayo curse myth remains as Tyrone clinch All-Ireland victory

Mayo have not won the senior football title since 1951 with some blaming an alleged curse put on the team.

Plane banner protest as Cristiano Ronaldo makes Manchester United return

Plane banner protest as Cristiano Ronaldo makes Manchester United return

A feminist campaign group claimed responsibility for the stunt.

UK faces ‘winter of discontent’ in wake of Brexit, says Swinney

UK faces ‘winter of discontent’ in wake of Brexit, says Swinney

John Swinney claimed the UK Government ‘do not have the brains to match the brawn’ of their ‘muscular unionism’.

Former postman turned TikTok sea shanty star takes main stage at TRNSMT

Former postman turned TikTok sea shanty star takes main stage at TRNSMT

Up to 50,000 people a day are expected to attend the festival.

Northern Lights recreated in London skies

Northern Lights recreated in London skies

The spectacle was an art installation as part of the Greenwich and Docklands Intentional Festival.

Johnson set to announce winter Covid plan with focus on vaccinations

Johnson set to announce winter Covid plan with focus on vaccinations

Powers to lock down the economy under the Coronavirus Act are set to be repealed.

Selfridges hosts first ever wedding as couple opt for secret ceremony

Selfridges hosts first ever wedding as couple opt for secret ceremony

A couple became the first to get married at Selfridges on Saturday.

Minute’s silence held across Northern Ireland in memory of those killed on 9/11

Minute’s silence held across Northern Ireland in memory of those killed on 9/11

Firefighters at stations across the region stood in silence to recognise their colleagues in New York, 343 of whom lost their lives that day.

SNP members make fresh demand for state-owned energy firm for Scotland

SNP members make fresh demand for state-owned energy firm for Scotland

A motion calling for a national energy company to be set up was passed overwhelmingly by the SNP conference.

Twin Towers survivor living in hope for a better day

Twin Towers survivor living in hope for a better day

Janice Brooks was on the 84th floor in the South Tower when the terrorists struck.

Rejoining EU would put ‘rocket boosters’ on Scotland’s Covid recovery, MP says

Rejoining EU would put ‘rocket boosters’ on Scotland’s Covid recovery, MP says

Alyn Smith spoke out at the SNP national conference.

Acting US ambassador hails ‘crucial’ relationship with UK on 9/11 anniversary

Acting US ambassador hails ‘crucial’ relationship with UK on 9/11 anniversary

Philip T Reeker underlined the importance of unity between the countries.

Richard E Grant reveals late wife Joan Washington had lung cancer

Richard E Grant reveals late wife Joan Washington had lung cancer

The voice coach died earlier this month.

Royals ‘lucky’ to have had Duke of Edinburgh for nearly 100 years, says Charles

Royals ‘lucky’ to have had Duke of Edinburgh for nearly 100 years, says Charles

A new BBC trailer for Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers shows family members sharing fond memories of Philip who died in April.

Briton among six arrested over £160m cocaine haul off South West coast

Briton among six arrested over £160m cocaine haul off South West coast

The men, whose ages range from 24 to 49, were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking.

Leaders praise global resolve on 20th anniversary of 9/11

Leaders praise global resolve on 20th anniversary of 9/11

The Prime Minister said recent events in Afghanistan had only strengthened people’s belief in freedom and democracy.

What the papers say – September 11

What the papers say – September 11

The Saturday papers focus on a royal’s legal woes, prime ministerial machinations and gassy cows.

Man arrested over murder of Leicester teenager

Man arrested over murder of Leicester teenager

Abdirahim Mohamed, 18, was stabbed to death.

GPs in England ‘finding it challenging to maintain a safe service’

GPs in England ‘finding it challenging to maintain a safe service’

Prof Martin Marshall warned that GPs are finding it difficult to balance a rise in demand for care with a drop in staff levels.

Boris Johnson ‘aims to beat Thatcher’s 11 years in office’

Boris Johnson ‘aims to beat Thatcher’s 11 years in office’

The Times reported that Boris Johnson wanted to be Prime Minister for another 10 years.

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