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Disruption at Belfast airport as plane’s nose wheel collapses in ‘hard landing’

Disruption at Belfast airport as plane’s nose wheel collapses in ‘hard landing’

The incident triggered emergency procedures at Belfast City Airport and has forced the runway to close for the rest of the day.

Police name 19-year-old stabbed to death in Hampshire

Police name 19-year-old stabbed to death in Hampshire

Tawana Choruma died following the incident in Netley, Hampshire, on Wednesday, December 18.

Flights and ferries to Scottish islands cancelled amid yellow warning for wind

Flights and ferries to Scottish islands cancelled amid yellow warning for wind

The Met Office has also issued a new yellow warning for ice in parts of north-east Scotland.

Shop staff ‘facing Christmas crime wave’ with more shoplifting cases unsolved

Shop staff ‘facing Christmas crime wave’ with more shoplifting cases unsolved

An average of 672 shoplifting offences a day went unsolved in the year to March 2024, according to analysis from the House of Commons Library.

Woman charged with murder of five-year-old boy

Woman charged with murder of five-year-old boy

Lincoln Button died after emergency services were called to an address in South Ockendon, Essex, on December 15.

Archbishop of York admits abuse case ‘could have been handled differently’

Archbishop of York admits abuse case ‘could have been handled differently’

Pressure on Stephen Cottrell has intensified after it emerged abuser David Tudor twice had his contract renewed.

King waves as he leaves Sandringham church service

King waves as he leaves Sandringham church service

Charles was spotted at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Sunday morning.

Mandelson must make his voice ‘the most important’ as ambassador to US – Darroch

Mandelson must make his voice ‘the most important’ as ambassador to US – Darroch

The former British ambassador in Washington also said life under a Donald Trump presidency will be ‘like a 24/7 bar-room brawl’.

Father who spent 16 weeks in hospital with fractured skull home for Christmas

Father who spent 16 weeks in hospital with fractured skull home for Christmas

Scott Gold was in an induced coma for five weeks after suffering a ‘significant skull fracture’ on a night out.

Final grants for pubs, pools and parks announced under community ownership fund

Final grants for pubs, pools and parks announced under community ownership fund

The scheme has closed early due to the state of the public finances.

In Pictures: Family, celebrities and charities join Kate at carol service

In Pictures: Family, celebrities and charities join Kate at carol service

The service will be broadcast as part of the programme Royal Carols: Together At Christmas.

Mark Burnett: Hollywood TV giant who was ‘formed’ in the British Army

Mark Burnett: Hollywood TV giant who was ‘formed’ in the British Army

Donald Trump has named Mr Burnett as his special envoy to the UK.

Premature baby boy who beat the odds set for Christmas dinner at home

Premature baby boy who beat the odds set for Christmas dinner at home

Iarla Ace spent 18 weeks in hospital and underwent five surgeries after being born at 25 weeks weighing just 1lb 10oz.

Lucy Powell says she understands public’s frustration with Labour in office

Lucy Powell says she understands public’s frustration with Labour in office

The Commons Leader said voters would judge Labour on whether they feel better off and have improved public services at the next election.

75mph gusts forecast as Christmas getaway disruption continues

75mph gusts forecast as Christmas getaway disruption continues

Met Office yellow warnings for wind remain in place across large parts of Britain.

Hollinrake backs Badenoch to win public trust by next general election

Hollinrake backs Badenoch to win public trust by next general election

The shadow housing secretary said: ‘I think over time, people will grow to really respect her.’

Car industry set to meet 2024 EV sales target, analysis finds

Car industry set to meet 2024 EV sales target, analysis finds

A think tank said this is because the zero-emission vehicle mandate takes into account credits from selling low-emission petrol and diesel cars.

Christmas gifts come with a deadly warning from emergency doctors

Christmas gifts come with a deadly warning from emergency doctors

Emergency doctors have warned that some popular stocking fillers come with ‘hidden hazards’.

Boy, 9, to join Brianna Ghey’s mother on mental health triathlon challenge

Boy, 9, to join Brianna Ghey’s mother on mental health triathlon challenge

Harvey Goodman, from Stockton Heath in Warrington, is no stranger to impressive challenges.

Former GB para-athlete over halfway through South Pole solo skiing expedition

Former GB para-athlete over halfway through South Pole solo skiing expedition

Jonny Huntington, who had a stroke in 2014, is aiming to become the first disabled person to succeed in the challenge.

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