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Sturgeon attacks UK Government decision to refer Holyrood Bills to Supreme Court

Sturgeon attacks UK Government decision to refer Holyrood Bills to Supreme Court

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has described as ‘repugnant’ the UK’s Government’s decision to challenge legislation passed in the Scottish Parliament.

‘Buzz’ around city as businesses welcome people back

‘Buzz’ around city as businesses welcome people back

Non-essential retailers, hairdressers and food outlets opened in England on Monday.

Stormont ministers to keep pushing Government over scheme for Troubles victims

Stormont ministers to keep pushing Government over scheme for Troubles victims

The Court of Appeal in Belfast has accepted an undertaking from the Executive that it will provide the necessary funding for the scheme.

Harvie: Environmentalists owe debt to Philip – despite his love of blood sports

Harvie: Environmentalists owe debt to Philip – despite his love of blood sports

Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie said the Duke of Edinburgh had been a pioneer but had lived by different values to modern green campaigners.

Undergrowth searched in hunt for man who vanished in 1992

Undergrowth searched in hunt for man who vanished in 1992

Police believe Steven Clark came to harm 29 years ago, although they have never found a body.

Salmond: Duke of Edinburgh would not have wanted extended national mourning

Salmond: Duke of Edinburgh would not have wanted extended national mourning

Alex Salmond’s Alba party has continued campaigning despite political opponents calling a halt to mark the Duke’s death.

‘Tide has turned’ on vaccine hesitancy in black and Asian communities, says imam

‘Tide has turned’ on vaccine hesitancy in black and Asian communities, says imam

Qari Asim has urged households not to mix as Ramadan begins despite lockdown easing.

Per Mare, Per Terram – the Royal Marines slogan used by Harry in Philip tribute

Per Mare, Per Terram – the Royal Marines slogan used by Harry in Philip tribute

Both dukes have held the ceremonial title of Captain General of the Royal Marines.

HMV welcomes back ‘regulars’ as stores reopen after lockdown

HMV welcomes back ‘regulars’ as stores reopen after lockdown

Store manager Terry Boyle said it had been a ‘tough, challenging time’.

Philip had ‘real affinity’ with armed forces throughout his life

Philip had ‘real affinity’ with armed forces throughout his life

Admiral Tony Radakin paid tribute to Philip, who died aged 99 on April 9.

William hails duke’s kindness to Kate and presence during ‘hardest days’

William hails duke’s kindness to Kate and presence during ‘hardest days’

The Duke of Cambridge shared a heartfelt tribute to his grandfather.

‘Reality check needed’ with pandemic at critical point, warns WHO expert

‘Reality check needed’ with pandemic at critical point, warns WHO expert

It comes as shoppers returned to the high streets and drinkers were able to visit pubs as restrictions were eased in England on Monday.

Duke ‘remembered fondly’ on Mediterranean island he once called home

Duke ‘remembered fondly’ on Mediterranean island he once called home

Heritage Malta’s chief operating officer, Kenneth Gambin, said there was ‘a feeling of sadness’ on the island after Philip’s death.

City Hall to go dark for 80th anniversary of Belfast Blitz

City Hall to go dark for 80th anniversary of Belfast Blitz

Some 1,000 people died and around 100,000 were left homeless following the onslaught by Nazi bombers in April and May 1941.

Greensill Capital: Exploring the Cameron lobbying row as review announced

Greensill Capital: Exploring the Cameron lobbying row as review announced

The PA news agency looks at how the controversy unfolded and what happens next.

Duke of Sussex staying at Frogmore Cottage ahead of Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Duke of Sussex staying at Frogmore Cottage ahead of Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral

Harry is able to attend his grandfather’s funeral due to a provision in the law that allows mourners to leave quarantine on ‘compassionate’ grounds.

Kent virus variant ‘more transmissible, but does not increase disease severity’

Kent virus variant ‘more transmissible, but does not increase disease severity’

Two new studies found no evidence that people with the B117 variant have worse symptoms or a heightened risk of developing long Covid.

SDP founder and ‘true trailblazer’ Shirley Williams dies aged 90

SDP founder and ‘true trailblazer’ Shirley Williams dies aged 90

The former cabinet minister was one of the ‘Gang of Four’ who broke away from Labour to form a new party.

Palace shares photo of Prince George with ‘mischievous’ great-grandfather Philip

Palace shares photo of Prince George with ‘mischievous’ great-grandfather Philip

The picture of the then two-year-old with the Duke of Edinburgh was taken in Norfolk by the Duchess of Cambridge.

William and Harry’s special bond with the Duke of Edinburgh

William and Harry’s special bond with the Duke of Edinburgh

The brothers have paid tribute to their grandfather who died at the age of 99.

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