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Train passengers to be warned about busy services

Train passengers to be warned about busy services

Online journey planners will alert travellers about trains with high demand.

Three arrested after largest drug seizure ever made by NCA in Northern Ireland

Three arrested after largest drug seizure ever made by NCA in Northern Ireland

An estimated 600 kilos of herbal cannabis was discovered among vegetables on a lorry stopped in Co Antrim.

Man arrested after taxi driver subjected to tirade in viral video

Man arrested after taxi driver subjected to tirade in viral video

The rant went on for more than a minute.

HSBC feels heat from MPs after support for controversial Hong Kong law

HSBC feels heat from MPs after support for controversial Hong Kong law

HSBC said it supports ‘laws and regulations that will enable (Hong Kong) to recover and rebuild the economy’.

PM may have to self-isolate if Sharma tests positive for Covid-19, No 10 says

PM may have to self-isolate if Sharma tests positive for Covid-19, No 10 says

The PM and Chancellor Rishi Sunak held a 45-minute socially distanced meeting on the economy with Business Secretary Alok Sharma on Tuesday.

Virgin Atlantic to resume passenger flights on July 20

Virgin Atlantic to resume passenger flights on July 20

The airline will initially operate London Heathrow flights to Orlando, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York and Los Angeles.

Losses from Covid-19 scams ‘pass £5m mark’

Losses from Covid-19 scams ‘pass £5m mark’

Action Fraud figures show £5,142,265-worth of fraud has been reported since February, with the number of reports totalling more than 2,100.

German prosecutors believe Madeleine McCann is dead

German prosecutors believe Madeleine McCann is dead

The suspect is reportedly serving a seven-year prison sentence for the rape of a 72-year-old American woman in Portugal in 2005.

Labour MP contributes to abortion debate with her baby in her arms

Labour MP contributes to abortion debate with her baby in her arms

Labour’s Stella Creasy was targeted by anti-abortion campaigners during her pregnancy last year.

Sophie’s tribute to volunteers for Kate’s photographic project

Sophie’s tribute to volunteers for Kate’s photographic project

The Duchess of Cambridge’s Hold Still photographic initiative aims to capture the ‘spirit of the nation’ during the coronavirus outbreak.

Westminster warns against ‘unnecessary’ delays to Troubles compensation scheme

Westminster warns against ‘unnecessary’ delays to Troubles compensation scheme

Labour echoed the Government’s message on the scheme.

Quarantine plan under fire as expert questions scientific basis

Quarantine plan under fire as expert questions scientific basis

Questioning of the scheme continued as Boris Johnson prepared to urge world leaders to ‘unite humanity in the fight against disease’.

Meghan’s speech ‘very powerful’ despite royal exit

Meghan’s speech ‘very powerful’ despite royal exit

The Duchess of Sussex is no longer a senior working royal, but is still part of the Windsor family.

Minister insists Britain ‘one of the best countries to be a black person’

Minister insists Britain ‘one of the best countries to be a black person’

Kemi Badenoch said it was ‘absolutely imperative that we understand the key drivers of these disparities’ shown in the recent PHE review.

Stormont must accept new abortion rules made in Westminster, minister says

Stormont must accept new abortion rules made in Westminster, minister says

Northern Ireland minister Robin Walker was responding to an urgent question in the Commons from the DUP.

Debenhams to reopen 50 stores in England on June 15

Debenhams to reopen 50 stores in England on June 15

The retailer said it will open three stores in Northern Ireland on June 8.

Scenes made from Lego help teach children about social distancing

Scenes made from Lego help teach children about social distancing

Cat Cook came up with the idea to teach her two children as lockdown restrictions start to ease.

Man charged in connection with image of George Floyd death

Man charged in connection with image of George Floyd death

Police said the 26-year-old was arrested on Tuesday and has now been charged.

Fall in number of Scots worried about paying bills, survey suggests

Fall in number of Scots worried about paying bills, survey suggests

The ScotPulse poll for Citizens Advice Scotland found people are less worried than they were earlier in the coronavirus pandemic.

David Lloyd health clubs launch socially-distanced outdoor fitness classes

David Lloyd health clubs launch socially-distanced outdoor fitness classes

The chain said the activities will be rolled out at 50 of its health clubs for up to six adults at a time.

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