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AT 17:29:12 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police probe `death to IDF´ chant led by Bobby Vylan at Al Quds Day protest
The Met said 12 arrests were made amid a protest and counter-protest on Sunday.
AT 17:09:15 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Micheal Martin `reassured´ by Irish-US links after Philadelphia visit
Mr Martin took part in a St Patrick´s Day parade on Sunday.
AT 16:39:48 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
`She´s already a winner´: Kerry town beams with pride for Jessie Buckley
Ahead of the Oscars, locals pinned up posters in shop windows and shared their hopes for proud Kerry woman Jessie Buckley.
AT 16:39:21 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Falsely linking Shannon Airport to Gaza could do it `damage´, Taoiseach says
`We haven´t had any strong evidence that our airspace has been used for any attacks on Iran,´ Micheal Martin also said.
AT 15:54:09 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irish eyes smiling as thousands celebrate St Patrick´s Day in London
A parade form Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square included dancers and a giant model of the patron saint.
AT 15:14:13 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Three arrests made amid Al Quds Day demonstration and counter-protest
Al Quds Day demonstrators chanted `from the river to the sea´ and held pictures of the late leader of Iran at a static protest in London on Sunday.
AT 14:44:10 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
From TV talent show runner-up to Oscar favourite: Who is Jessie Buckley?
The Irish actress has already bagged a Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award for her role as the wife of William Shakespeare in Hamnet.
AT 13:49:09 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Appeal for information on Edinburgh crash as 18-year-old in critical condition
The 18-year-old male driver and his two 18-year-old male passengers were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
AT 13:24:08 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ed Davey calls for `new Magna Carta´ to protect British rights and commitments
Sir Ed also used his conference speech to say Britain should decouple its nuclear deterrent from dependence on American maintenance.
AT 11:39:27 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
DUP accused of pursuing `wrecker´s agenda´ in Executive by Sinn Fein chairman
Declan Kearney said Labour party´s `austerity´ approach to Northern Ireland was also having an effect on its people.
AT 11:39:12 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Little-Pengelly leads mission to showcase NI in Washington on St Patrick´s Day
The deputy First Minister will lead the mission for Northern Ireland in the US capital this week in First Minister Michelle O´Neill´s absence.
AT 11:34:08 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Northern Ireland´s answer to the Camino de Santiago hailed
The 82-mile St Patrick´s Way: The Pilgrim Walk has attracted visitors from across the world.
AT 11:24:40 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man in critical condition after being found unconscious in city centre
He was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition as of Sunday morning, police said.
AT 11:24:32 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man aged in his 20s dies in Co Westmeath crash
The man aged in his 20s, the driver of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene.
AT 11:24:20 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK Government needs to `stop dithering´ on energy help - Swinney
The First Minister has called on the UK Government to provide support following energy price rises because of the war in Iran.
AT 11:19:09 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Naomi Long `demonised´ by unionist politicians - Alliance deputy leader
Eoin Tennyson said he believed the balance was `still marginally in favour´ of Alliance remaining as part of the Executive.
AT 11:04:12 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irish premier `looking forward´ to featuring in Philadelphia St Patrick´s Day parade
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has hailed long-standing connections between Ireland and the United States during his visit.
AT 10:49:08 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Digital wallet `next step´ for social media age verification, Tanaiste says
Simon Harris believes that children under the age of 16 should not be on social media.
AT 10:29:25 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Government `standing by British people´ Miliband says amid fuel duty questions
Ministers have faced calls from their political rivals to U-turn on the planned 1p tax hike in light of the oil price spikes caused by the war.
AT 09:49:11 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Prince of Wales remembers Diana on Mother´s Day
The heir to the throne says he remembers his late mother `today and every day´.
AT 09:04:34 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK interest rate cut off the table amid Middle East conflict, economists say
It is expected the Bank of England will keep borrowing costs unchanged at 3.75% in March.
AT 09:04:24 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Mikel Arteta refuses to be drawn on future involvement of Max Dowman
Dowman first made Viktor Gyokeres´ 89th-minute breakthrough then scored himself.
AT 06:04:10 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Keir Starmer must decouple nuclear deterrent from US, says Ed Davey
The Lib Dem leader will call for a `genuinely, verifiably´ independent nuclear deterrent to replace Trident, as Donald Trump is not a dependable ally.
AT 02:49:07 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Jessie Buckley tipped for Oscar glory ahead of unpredictable ceremony
Many of the races are still wide open.
AT 00:04:23 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ministers accused of using `hugely inflated´ jobs figures for data centres
The Action to Protect Rural Scotland is demanding more scrutiny of such claims.
AT 00:04:13 on 15th March 2026 from PA Media:
People in Scotland facing `abominably long´ waits in A&E, Lib Dems say
More than 12,500 people waited in excess of 24 hours, according to a freedom of information request.
AT 23:34:08 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Military chiefs mulling use of minehunter drones amid Iran oil blockade
Donald Trump on Saturday urged the UK and other nations to send naval vessels to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
AT 22:59:07 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Former London´s Burning actor John Alford dies in prison
Alford, 54, was jailed for eight-and-a-half years in January.
AT 20:04:04 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tributes paid to `much-loved mother´ amid murder investigation
Karlie Sone, 28, from Ipswich, was declared dead on Tuesday morning.
AT 18:54:25 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Activists carry out shoplifting campaign to `liberate boxes of food´
Fifteen activists from Take Back Power were arrested earlier this month on suspicion of planning a mass shoplifting campaign.
AT 18:29:28 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Taoiseach pauses to remember the millions who died or emigrated during famine
Micheal Martin viewed the Irish Memorial in Philadelphia dedicated to those who died or emigrated to the United States.
AT 17:39:16 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Militaries involved in illegal wars `would be banned from independent Scotland´
The First Minister told the SNP conference Scotland can be a `voice for peace´.
AT 17:35:26 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
John Swinney promises `transformational´ help with childcare if SNP re-elected
The SNP leader also promised help for those seeking to buy their first home if his party wins the Scottish Parliament election in May.
AT 17:09:12 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Swinney announces £11m support for Glasgow fire impact
The Scottish Government is working with the local council to finalise the scheme.
AT 16:54:39 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after baby girl falls from property
The 43-year-old was arrested at the scene in Westminster, central London.
AT 16:39:24 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64 after `courageous battle´
Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell has died aged 64.
AT 15:59:12 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Taoiseach `reluctant´ to put timeframe on decision for fuel hike intervention
Micheal Martin has said high energy costs are still being kept `under active review´ by his government.
AT 15:34:04 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police investigating after reports laser shone at search-and-rescue helicopter
The incident occurred while the aircraft was assisting Glencoe mountain rescue team in the Glen Etive area of the Highlands.
AT 15:14:09 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Donald Trump urges UK to send warships to help secure Strait of Hormuz
Tehran is blockading the narrow sea passage out of the Persian Gulf.
AT 15:04:10 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Teachers´ leaders demand `stricter, stronger ringfencing´ of education funding
EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley stressed the importance of `protecting investment in education by ringfencing it´.
AT 14:44:07 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police Scotland tightens special sick pay arrangement over budget worries
The Chief Constable can extend sick pay to those who are not entitled to it.
AT 14:39:27 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Sir Jim Ratcliffe `not going there´ when asked about Michael Carrick´s future
Carrick has led United to six wins out of eight since replacing Ruben Amorim in January.
AT 14:09:09 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
I will not stand by as progress in Northern Ireland is frustrated - Naomi Long
The Alliance Party leader reflected on 25 years since she was first elected as well as criticising US President Donald Trump.
AT 11:29:09 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
SNP `within touching distance´ of winning Holyrood majority in May, Flynn says
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn made the claim as he addressed the party´s campaign conference in Edinburgh.
AT 11:04:06 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irish premier to mark 250 years of US independence during visit to Philadelpia
Taoiseach Micheal Martin will also meet Irish athletes studying in the city as well as visiting the famous Rocky steps.
AT 10:09:09 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle crash
The collision occurred on the B7024 Alloway to Maybole road in South Ayrshire on Friday evening.
AT 09:49:12 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Iranian regime `in its death throes´, says bishop who left after revolution
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Guli Francis-Dehqani, warned the Iranian regime `should not be underestimated´.
AT 09:39:07 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
New Labour era minister Phil Woolas dies aged 66, family announce
He was a minister under Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and was MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth between 1997 and 2010.
AT 09:29:09 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man dies after collision involving bus and pedestrian in Co Wicklow
The man, who was a pedestrian aged in his 80s, was pronounced dead on Friday evening.
AT 04:34:08 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Saturday´s briefing: Double celebration for James family and Tudor´s battle cry
Reece and Lauren James before signed new long-term contracts with Chelsea on Friday.
AT 02:49:07 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Oscars 2026: Who are the potential history-makers and record-breakers?
Jessie Buckley, star of Hamnet, looks likely to make history for her home nation of Ireland.
AT 00:05:19 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Public to vote on artists shortlisted to create work from Sycamore Gap tree wood
The six shortlisted artists have been unveiled and the public ballot is open.
AT 00:05:07 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scots don´t agree with Trump´s call to boost oil and gas extraction - think tank
A poll found 65% of Scots believe Britain should resist the US president´s drive and focus on renewables instead.
AT 00:04:57 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tories condemn `abuse of resource´ of spending public cash on independence plans
The party said its manifesto will commit to banning the practice.
AT 00:04:33 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Some 40% of Reform candidates are former Tories, Lord Offord says
The party will announce its slate of candidates for the Scottish Parliament elections next week.
AT 00:04:20 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Swinney signed off on `every disastrous decision´ of Government, says Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader was speaking ahead of the SNP´s conference on Saturday.
AT 00:04:10 on 14th March 2026 from PA Media:
Better future possible for Scotland away from Westminster, John Swinney to say
The First Minister will tell an SNP conference that Westminster´s economic model is `totally broken´.
AT 23:49:09 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Reeves drawing up plans to help with energy costs as Iran war continues
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will `take the necessary decisions to help families with the cost of living and protect the public finances´.
AT 22:34:16 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Reece James: Money not behind new Chelsea contract
The 26-year-oldhas agreed an extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2032.
AT 22:24:05 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Wrexham is most rewarding professional experience of my life - Ryan Reynolds
Reynolds and co-owner Rob Mac presented Live From Wrexham with Rob & Ryan during the club´s match against Swansea.
AT 22:19:17 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gardai investigate after woman found dead in unexplained circumstances
The woman, in her 30s, was found at a house in Ballincollig on Friday evening.
AT 22:09:04 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Migrants suspected of working illegally as delivery riders arrested in raid
A total of 18 people were arrested in Bromley on Thursday morning.
AT 21:04:07 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Queen told friend Meghan `brainwashed´ Harry, Tom Bower´s new book claims
A first extract from Tom Bower´s forthcoming book also appears to suggest Harry was `shocked´ by the downfall of Andrew-Mountbatten Windsor.
AT 19:34:13 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Assisted Dying Bill `bulletproof´ after marathon four-day debate, McArthur says
MSPs voted on nearly 200 amendments this week ahead of a final vote on Tuesday.
AT 18:14:10 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Fact check: No reliable data exist to compare incomes of homes with heat pumps
A 2024 evaluation asked heat pump grant recipients about their incomes.
AT 18:04:33 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Swinney to pledge end to `rent trap´ with £10,000 first time deposit support
SNP members will meet for the last time ahead of the election on Saturday.
AT 17:44:06 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Fact check: Fake `captured US forces´ images - and is Cyprus in Nato?
Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.
AT 17:29:26 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Natalie McNally murder trial jury shown police interview with accused
Ms McNally, 32, was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed at her home in Lurgan on December 18 2022.
AT 17:09:25 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ministers warn petrol retailers against `unfair practices´
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband called in forecourt operators in response to the Middle East crisis.
AT 16:14:15 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Flowers laid at graves of Dunblane victims as town marks 30 years since massacre
The Dunblane Centre has also put up a display of some of the tributes sent in after the incident, including cards, letters and blankets.
AT 16:04:20 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tanaiste increasingly `concerned´ about economic impact of Iran war
Simon Harris said his department is preparing an analysis of the potential impact on the Irish economy.
AT 15:54:37 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK agrees to disregard mother and baby home compensation in benefits access
Survivors living in the UK will not have social welfare payments influenced by payouts received under an Irish redress scheme.
AT 15:49:19 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Glasgow Central to stay closed until at least March 18 as demolition work starts
A fire broke out in a building near the station on Sunday.
AT 15:39:08 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ireland and UK enhance defence co-operation
A new defence agreement between the UK and Ireland could see British ships `responding to an issue´ in Irish waters, according to Dublin.
AT 15:34:20 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Petrol retailer group criticises `inflammatory language´ as staff face abuse
The Petrol Retailers Association had threatened to pull out of a meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
AT 15:34:10 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Safari park announces arrival of two chimpanzees
The mother and her three-year-old travelled through six countries to get to Blair Drummond Safari Park.
AT 15:29:18 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Schools strikes suspended after `landmark investment´ from Scottish Government
Councils will receive £40 million to help them prepare to cut the amount of time teachers spend in classes by 90 minutes a week.
AT 15:29:06 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Taoiseach rejects claims Irish Government `not providing´ Troubles information
Micheal Martin said he thought it was a generational opportunity to get the Legacy issue over the line.
AT 15:24:07 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ex-MI5 employee made `highly disturbing´ claims of rape and torture, court told
Juan Joseph is accused of breaching the Official Secrets and National Security Acts by repeatedly leaking information to a foreign power.
AT 15:09:24 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Assisted dying Bill contains `Trojan horse´ for upending NHS, says former chief
Lord Stevens told the House of Lords he does not believe assisted dying should be within the remit of the health service.
AT 14:34:06 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Natalie McNally considered breaking up with murder accused, court hears
The murder trial also heard that Stephen McCullagh made a 39-minute audio recording in Natalie´s parents´ home just weeks after her death.
AT 14:19:31 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Petrol retailer group accuses ministers of inciting abuse towards workers
The Petrol Retailers Association has withdrawn from the meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves over `inflammatory language´ concerns.
AT 14:19:09 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Reece James: I spoke with hierarchy to establish Chelsea´s plans before new deal
The 26-year-old had two years to run on his previous deal.
AT 14:14:12 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Andrew and Lord Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Jeffrey Epstein
It is believed to be the first unearthed picture of the two men with the paedophile.
AT 14:04:37 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Micheal Martin to discuss Middle East with Donald Trump
The Taoiseach expects to `discuss global matters´ including the Middle East when he meets US president for St Patrick´s Day.
AT 13:44:09 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Psychiatrists and pharmacists oppose assisted dying legislation
Bodies representing both professions said their opposition comes following the removal of a section of the Bill with employment protections.
AT 13:34:19 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions
No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing `maximum´ financial strain on Moscow.
AT 13:09:24 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Iran war increases need for good relations between UK and Ireland, says Starmer
Irish premier Micheal Martin said increased co-ordination between the two countries would help to guarantee economic security.
AT 12:49:17 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Piano John Lennon used to write Beatles songs fetches record amount at auction
It was sold as part of The Jim Irsay Collection: Hall of Fame on Thursday at Christie´s in New York.
AT 12:44:23 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Demolition of fire-damaged building near Glasgow Central begins
The blaze broke out on Sunday afternoon.
AT 11:49:07 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK-Ireland summit held in Cork
The high cost of fuel and energy is expected to dominate discussions which will focus on energy links between Britain and Ireland.
AT 11:04:24 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
`She never truly left us´: Brothers mark 50 years since IRA bomb killed mother
Yvonne Dunlop was 27 years old when she was killed by a provisional IRA bomb in the shop where she worked in Ballymena in 1976.
AT 10:39:25 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police at Holyrood informed after report reveals 84 cases of harassment
Staff working at Holyrood revealed their experiences in a survey conducted in January this year.
AT 10:39:14 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Sadiq Khan considers charges for driving SUVs in London
Transport for London´s Vision Zero action plan says there is a `pressing need for targeted safety interventions´.
AT 09:54:06 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Financial education accreditation for teachers being launched by Nationwide
Teachers will be able to access the accredited financial education training on Nationwide´s `money lessons´ webpage alongside ready-to-use materials.
AT 09:49:06 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Oil prices teeter above 100 dollars as US temporarily loosens Russian sanctions
Washington is temporarily allowing `permit countries´ to purchase Russian oil already in transit.
AT 09:19:12 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Woman charged over fatal crash in 2024
Scott McFadden, 38, was pronounced dead at the scene in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde.
AT 09:19:05 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Economy stagnates in January ahead of Iran war and fears over UK impact
Experts warned a prolonged Middle East conflict and an ongoing spike in oil prices could send the economy into reverse in 2026.
AT 09:04:30 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Viagogo to `double-down´ on UK in face of ticket resale crackdown
The ticket resale platform is hoping to gain traction with its `open distribution´ model it believes will benefit fans and event organisers alike.
AT 09:04:21 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Currys´ boss `quite concerned´ over impact of chip supply shortages
Alex Baldock said the pressures on supply for chips caused by the rapid growth of the AI sector could result in price inflation.
AT 09:04:11 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Russia and Iran trying to `hijack global economy´, says Cooper
Iran´s new supreme leader has vowed to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for ongoing US-Israeli strikes.
AT 07:34:07 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK economy flatlines unexpectedly in January
The Office for National Statistics said there was zero growth in gross domestic product in January.
AT 03:29:06 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Meghan surprises patients during children´s hospital visit
Meghan, 44, stopped by the hospital to meet patients in their rooms and take part in group art sessions.
AT 02:49:08 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Rare Friday sitting at Holyrood as MSPs debate assisted dying Bill amendments
MSPs are seeking to conclude debating more than 300 amendments lodged to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.
AT 00:07:41 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
VIP donor with ultra-rare blood says she feels `honoured´ to help sick patients
Staff at the NHS blood and transplant frozen blood bank in Liverpool said meeting Mina Stoddart-Stones was like `meeting royalty´.
AT 00:07:26 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
MPs criticise Fujitsu for not contributing `a penny´ to Post Office redress
The Business and Trade Committee said it had found `serious structural failings´ in the compensation process.
AT 00:07:18 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Rachel Reeves asks watchdog to `crack down´ on fuel `rip-offs´ amid Iran war
The Chancellor and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will hold a meeting at Downing Street with petrol retailers and energy suppliers.
AT 00:07:09 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
MPs fear loss of BBC World Service influence amid `hostile´ propaganda push
Committee calls for action on funding and protection for journalists as fears grow that viewer trust is being lost to Russia and China.
AT 00:07:00 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Yvette Cooper continues Saudi visit as Iran threatens to block key oil route
The Foreign Secretary arrived in the country on Thursday in a show of solidarity with Gulf states hit by Iran´s retaliation to US-Israeli strikes.
AT 00:06:49 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Drinks-related litter problem widespread on UK beaches, charity warns
The Marine Conservation Society said items like cans and bottles were found on 95% of beaches surveyed across the country.
AT 00:06:37 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scots have growing confidence in SNP, claims Swinney ahead of conference
SNP members will gather in Edinburgh on Saturday for the party´s final conference before May´s election.
AT 00:06:21 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Who were the 17 victims of the Dunblane massacre?
Thomas Hamilton killed 16 children and their teacher in his shooting rampage through the gym of Dunblane Primary School in 1996.
AT 00:06:10 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Dunblane residents to mark tragedy anniversary with `quiet dignity´ - minister
Rev Colin Renwick said the 16 children and their teacher who died `will never be forgotten´.
AT 00:06:04 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ambulance worker recalls `shellshock´ of emergency workers at Dunblane shooting
March 13 marks the 30th anniversary of the tragedy.
AT 00:05:22 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Sister of Dunblane victim says UK gun laws `at risk´
Ellie Crozier described the Dunblane community as `beautiful and resilient´.
AT 00:05:15 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Alexander vows to honour memory of Dunblane victims by upholding gun controls
The Scottish Secretary said the tragedy that unfolded 30 years ago `haunts many of us still to this day´.
AT 00:05:03 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
The deep links between Sir Andy Murray and Dunblane
Sir Andy became patron of the Dunblane Centre last year.
AT 00:04:52 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Swinney recalls contrast of son´s birth on day of Dunblane tragedy
The First Minister was speaking 30 years on from the murder of 16 children and their teacher at Dunblane Primary School.
AT 00:04:37 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Dunblane 30 years on: `It´s a wound that´s there forever´
On March 13 1996, 16 pupils and their teacher were shot dead at Dunblane Primary School in what remains the deadliest mass shooting in UK history.
AT 00:04:21 on 13th March 2026 from PA Media:
Warning Middle East conflict could worsen Scotland´s `costs crunch´
Total sales in Scotland last month were flat compared with February 2025 - a year-on-year decrease of 1.1% when adjusted for inflation.
AT 22:34:20 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
New Irish investment into UK part of `flourishing´ ties, Keir Starmer says
The £937 million in new investment from companies in Ireland is expected to create around 850 new jobs in the UK.
AT 22:34:10 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Boy, 15, charged with attempted murder after Norwich school stabbing
Police were called to Thorpe St Andrew School on Wednesday morning following reports that a teenage girl had been stabbed.
AT 22:04:52 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Failure to agree Stormont budget would be catastrophic, Naomi Long warns
The Justice Minister insisted she could not make any further cuts to justice without causing `structural damage´.
AT 22:04:37 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Alliance role in powersharing Executive `should not be taken for granted´
The Alliance Party currently has two ministers in the Executive, Naomi Long and Andrew Muir.
AT 22:04:24 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tories call on Starmer´s ethics adviser to investigate Mandelson `cover-up´
The Opposition has written to standards watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus calling for him to look into a `potential cover-up´.
AT 22:04:12 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
I still have passion and energy to lead Alliance Party - Naomi Long
Ms Long also hit back at suggestions support for her party had peaked,
AT 21:39:17 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
King shown `fantastic´ innovations at sustainability event
Charles walked through the exhibition, which took place in a marquee at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey, and spoke to innovators about their designs.
AT 20:39:09 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Heartbroken´ Kaye Adams denies misconduct allegations while at the BBC
The broadcaster addressed a number of the accusations in a statement shared on Instagram on Thursday.
AT 20:29:26 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Need for close Anglo-Irish ties has never been greater, Martin tells Starmer
The two leaders have undertaken a number of engagements in Cork on the first evening of the UK-Ireland summit in Cork.
AT 19:09:11 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Meghan and Harry-backed documentary acquired by independent production firm
Roadside Attractions now has the US rights to the film about the Girl Scout cookie-selling season.
AT 19:04:12 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man charged with murder of court bailiff
Former police officer Jeff Blair, 55, sustained serious injuries and died after being taken to James Cook University Hospital.
AT 18:49:06 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Report finds 84 cases of bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at Holyrood
The report has been considered by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.
AT 18:44:27 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Cillian Murphy says Helen McCrory `one of greatest actors´
Murphy said he appreciated how director Steven Knight had included nods to McCrory´s character in Peaky Blinders after her death.
AT 18:44:17 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Keir Starmer greeted by Micheal Martin as he arrives for Cork summit
The British Prime Minister said he was `pleased´ Anglo-Irish relations had improved.
AT 18:19:09 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Teenage girl released from hospital after school stabbing
The girl was taken to hospital with minor injuries after the attack at Thorpe St Andrew School on Wednesday morning.
AT 18:14:03 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Family pay tribute to `inspiring´ grime star Dot Rotten who died aged 37
The Brixton-born music producer died suddenly on March 8, according to a family statement.
AT 17:59:10 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Information Commissioner blasts `preposterous excuses´ from Scottish Government
Ministers have been accused of preventing legal advice linked to an ethics probe into former first minister Nicola Sturgeon from being released.
AT 17:04:28 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
BHA to continue investigation into De Boinville allegation
The governing body are gathering evidence after a complaint lodged against the rider, including allegations he strongly denies.
AT 16:49:49 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Government will miss child poverty goal under current plan, its projections say
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville published a new plan to tackle the issue on Thursday.
AT 16:29:11 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
British troops came under attack at Iraqi base on Wednesday - defence chiefs
RAF jets have also continued to fly in defence of Cyprus with European allies in the region.
AT 16:24:29 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
MSPs urged to `truly listen´ to affected Scots as vote on assisted dying looms
The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is due to come before Holyrood for a final vote on Tuesday March 17.
AT 16:19:14 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Donald Trump: Iran should not be at World Cup `for their own life and safety´
Iran´s sports minister appeared to rule out the possibility of the country playing at the finals on Wednesday.
AT 16:14:13 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Competition watchdog puts fuel retailers `on notice´ of price monitoring
The CMA said it will consider how quickly fuel prices rise and fall as wholesale costs change.
AT 16:04:05 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Not enough´ in new child poverty plan to meet 2030 target, warns charity
But Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville described the plan as a `catalyst´ to bring poverty rates down.
AT 15:44:47 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Fire-ravaged remains of historic Glasgow building will be demolished
The B-listed structure on Union Street has continued to collapse in the days since the blaze broke out on Sunday.
AT 15:44:39 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
More plumbers and plasterers should become MPs says Green in maiden speech
Hannah Spencer triumphed for the Greens in the Gorton and Denton by-election in February.
AT 15:09:08 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
What Kneecap stand for is completely intolerable, Keir Starmer says
The Prime Minister has reacted to a High Court judgment involving a member of the rap trio.
AT 15:05:04 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Putin´s `hidden hands´ may be behind Iran tactics - John Healey
John Healey visited the Northwood military headquarters in Hertfordshire.
AT 15:04:36 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Woman killed and teenage girl airlifted to hospital in Co Meath car crash
The woman who was killed was aged in her 40s and was a passenger in the car.
AT 14:49:28 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Service giving dedicated support to cancer patients to be rolled out nationwide
The Scottish Government has announced the single point of contact programme will be available across Scotland.
AT 14:49:16 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Keir Starmer `working to de-escalate the war´ as Iran vows to avenge its dead
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has also threatened to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices.
AT 14:44:07 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Treasury to work with NI Executive on heating oil support, Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer said he is determined to stop people `getting ripped off´ on their energy bills.
AT 14:34:23 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
We will support action against Iran for as long as it takes, says minister
Defence procurement minister Luke Pollard said the UK had made a "long-standing" commitment to protect its resources and allies in the region.
AT 14:29:43 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Keir Starmer says he is `pleased´ at improved Anglo-Irish relations
The British Prime Minister was speaking ahead of a gathering of UK and Irish ministers in Cork.
AT 14:29:16 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scotland´s political leaders pay tribute to Dunblane victims
First Minister John Swinney told MSPs his own son was born on the day of the tragedy - the deadliest mass shooting in UK history.
AT 14:24:49 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Prince and Princess of Wales best brewery founder in pint pulling contest
William and Kate visited the Southwark Brewing Company and Fabal Beerhall on London´s Bermondsey Beer Mile on Thursday.
AT 14:14:14 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Journalist donates kidney to girl, 16, after mother appeals to local newspaper
Maya Solecki was in need of a transplant after suffering severe damage to her kidneys following an e-coli infection in January 2024.
AT 14:09:06 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tories challenge John Swinney to discuss `pubs crisis´ over a pint
Conservative leader Russell Findlay urged the First Minister to join him and a publican who could be forced to close.
AT 14:04:53 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Starmer admits `mistake´ in Mandelson appointment as No 10 denies cover up
The Prime Minister faced media questions for the first time since the release of Government material related to the disgraced peer.
AT 13:59:10 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
MLAs´ 27% pay rise confirmed despite `overwhelmingly critical´ public response
The uplift comes alongside the introduction of new financial sanctions.
AT 13:44:32 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Mandelson should `do the right thing´ and return severance payment, says Sarwar
The disgraced peer was given £75,000 after being sacked as US ambassador over his ties to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
AT 13:39:10 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gerry Adams was `de facto leader´ of IRA, court told
Three men injured in IRA bombings are bringing legal action against Gerry Adams.
AT 13:34:49 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK asylum appeals backlog at new record high after almost doubling in a year
There were 80,333 cases in the system at the end of December, up from 41,987 at the same point in 2024.
AT 13:34:34 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Support for businesses affected by Glasgow fire to be outlined soon - Swinney
The First Minister said firms destroyed or forced to shut will be assisted, as will those impacted by ongoing access restrictions.
AT 13:14:05 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Mother-of-10 jailed for keeping `house slave´
Amanda Wixon, 56, subjected the woman to years of abuse at her squalid home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
AT 13:09:33 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tim Davie: It makes sense for BBC iPlayer to host other broadcasters´ shows
The corporation has suggested that iPlayer could be opened to other public service broadcasters.
AT 13:09:22 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Kate makes cappuccino for William during Borough Market visit
Kate was guided through the art of creating a cappuccino when the couple toured the foodie paradise meeting tourists and shoppers.
AT 13:09:06 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
On the Beach says bookings to popular resorts hit by Middle East conflict
The travel group said it was expecting a hit to its profits, sending shares down by more than a 10th.
AT 12:59:10 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man charged with murder of woman in Co Fermanagh `truly sorry´, court told
A solicitor representing Martin McCarney said he was asked to make a statement to the court.
AT 12:54:25 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Mould growth found in cancer ward at QEUH, Health Secretary confirms
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is currently subject to an inquiry amid deaths and infections linked to its water and ventilation systems.
AT 12:34:49 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Latest NHS hospital figures for England: Key numbers and trends
The number of people waiting more than a year for NHS treatment is at its lowest since August 2020.
AT 12:34:09 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Cooper flies to Gulf in show of solidarity amid Iranian bombardment
The Foreign Secretary´s visit is the first to the region by a UK minister since the outbreak of war at the end of February.
AT 12:24:19 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Charity urges action to address `silent epidemic´ of accidental deaths
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents said there are now more than 2,500 accidental deaths each year in Scotland.
AT 12:09:11 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Kemi Badenoch questions PM´s version of events on Mandelson appointment
The Tory leader alleged that notes had been removed from the files released.
AT 12:04:10 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK ministers urge Scottish Government to match funding for defence colleges
The defence readiness minister and Scottish Secretary announced a £50 million growth deal in Paisley on Thursday.
AT 11:49:10 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
The Traitors and The Celebrity Traitors to air on BBC until 2030
The popular reality TV show has been a ratings hit for the broadcaster since it launched in 2022.
AT 11:44:42 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Speaker berates ministers for `unacceptable behaviour towards Commons staff´
MPs were accused of `pretending to be ill´ and refusing to move during a vote on Wednesday.
AT 11:44:30 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Elon Musk´s Tesla wins approval to supply electricity to British households
Tesla Energy Ventures has been granted a licence to provide electricity to households and businesses in England, Wales and Scotland.
AT 11:44:08 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Iran conflict creating `largest oil supply disruption in history´, says IEA
It came as oil prices lifted higher again on Thursday as Iran continued to strike key energy and shipping infrastructure in the Middle East.
AT 11:39:07 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Axing Winston Churchill from banknotes is `erasing our history´ - Kemi Badenoch
The Bank of England said the change to wildlife imagery creates an opportunity to celebrate another important aspect of the nation.
AT 11:34:04 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
MPs urge people to have their say on future of BBC
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee said it is inviting written submissions on the future of the BBC.
AT 11:29:07 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Starmer visit `raises expectations´ he will act on high fuel costs - Sinn Fein
`We´ve challenged the Prime Minister now to make an announcement,´ Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said.
AT 11:24:05 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Lloyds investigating after customers report seeing other people´s transactions
The bank is looking into reports that some customers using Bank of Scotland, Lloyds and Halifax apps were able to see other users´ transactions.
AT 11:14:04 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
MSPs back powers to withdraw free travel from badly-behaved bus passengers
The new rules will apply to anyone using concessionary travel schemes but come in the wake of pressure over youth behaviour.
AT 11:04:07 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Simon Harris says Government´s role to address `fractured social contract´
Simon Harris said it is the job of Government to assist and enable people to make their major life decisions.
AT 10:54:09 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Snow showers forecast in parts of Scotland after blustery conditions hit UK
An area north of Stirling to Fort William is subject to a yellow weather warning for snow and ice on Friday.
AT 10:49:17 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Google to start long-awaited move into Platform 37 London HQ this summer
The tech giant was originally due to move into the site in 2024, having first started construction in 2018.
AT 10:44:11 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
NHS waiting list for treatment continues to fall, figures show
NHS England said waiting lists were down despite the NHS seeing its busiest winter on record.
AT 10:04:49 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man killed in crash between truck and van on M3
The man, aged in his 40s, was driving the van when the incident occurred at Dunshaughlin shortly after 2am on Thursday.
AT 09:59:11 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Harry Redknapp keeping cool as The Jukebox Man prepares to play
`If we win I think me and Sandra will go home and have fish and chips!´.
AT 09:44:16 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
I´ve lost friends for joining Reform, says Scottish leader Malcolm Offord
The former Tory minister said it was a `sacrifice´ he had to make `if I believe in the cause of what I´m trying to do´.
AT 09:34:47 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Jack Osbourne welcomes child named Ozzy in tribute to late father
Ozzy is Osbourne´s second child with his wife Aree.
AT 09:19:06 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Shell boss Wael Sawan sees pay jump almost 60% to £13.8m despite profit fall
He received £1.9 million in fixed salary, pension and benefits for the year, but saw this heavily eclipsed by around £11.8 million of bonuses.
AT 09:09:18 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Peter Mandelson´s £75,000 payout after sacking was `value for money´ - minister
Nick Thomas-Symonds argued the peer should donate the money to charity.
AT 08:49:06 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Oil prices surge despite global action to boost reserves
Oil prices and financial markets remained under pressure after three more cargo vessels were hit in the Gulf.
AT 08:19:06 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Travel disruption amid strong winds with 70mph warning
Road, rail and ferry travel has been affected.
AT 07:49:07 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Welsh Water set to pay out £44.7m over sewage spills
Ofwat said it found "serious and unacceptable" breaches in Welsh Water´s sewage works systems and operations.
AT 07:09:05 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
John Lewis Partnership to hand staff bonus for first time in four years
The retailer will give staff a 2% bonus after improving profitability and indicating progress in its transformation plan.
AT 06:54:07 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Cillian Murphy says he will `never experience´ a role like Peaky Blinders again
The Cork-born actor fronted the award-winning series for almost a decade.
AT 05:19:30 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Bird numbers boosted on wetland farming sites, study finds
Raising water levels on lowland peat for `paludiculture´ can support nature recovery as well as store carbon, researchers say.
AT 02:49:27 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Transformative´ gift powers community centre set up after Dunblane tragedy
Ninety-six solar panels are now on the roof of the Dunblane Centre, thanks to local firm GreenPower and installers Lynx Sustainable Solutions.
AT 02:04:30 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tim Davie says trust in institutions like BBC in `full on crisis´
The BBC´s outgoing director-general, who will be replaced next month after resigning, was speaking on The Rest Is Entertainment podcast.
AT 01:29:27 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man charged with murder of woman in Co Fermanagh
The 45-year-old has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon, police said.
AT 00:59:29 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Starmer warns against profiteering as Trump vows to `finish the job´ in Iran
Threats from Tehran have choked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil and gas supplies.
AT 00:08:19 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Pat Sharp reflects on `nice memory´ hosting ´90s gameshow Fun House
Contestants competed for prizes including toys, games and holidays.
AT 00:07:47 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Hundreds of women get tech job support in £4m government-backed programme
The package also includes paid tech placements and support for those returning after career breaks to re-enter technology jobs.
AT 00:07:14 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Homebuyer demand falling but surveyors expect sales and prices to rise - survey
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said new buyer enquiries fell to their net lowest level since mid-2024 in February.
AT 00:06:43 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Starmer to face questions on Mandelson after files showed `risk´ warning
The Prime Minister will speak to journalists on a visit to Belfast.
AT 00:05:58 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Keir Starmer and Micheal Martin aim to `deepen´ ties at Cork summit
Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he was `delighted´ to welcome Sir Keir to his home county of Cork.
AT 00:05:22 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Voters can judge me in 2031 if I miss child poverty target - Swinney
The First Minister has made tackling poverty a key focus of his Government.
AT 00:04:51 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irresponsible ads for Brazilian butt lifts remain widespread, watchdog warns
Just 11.5% of more than 900 ads for non-surgical liquid BBLs between April and December last year adhered to the rules, a study found.
AT 00:04:21 on 12th March 2026 from PA Media:
Housing market `struggling for momentum amid global uncertainty´
Near-term expectations for the housing market have softened after an encouraging start to the year, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.
AT 23:19:49 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Liam Rosenior admits Chelsea paid price for `crazy´ end to first leg at PSG
A 5-2 defeat in the Parc des Princes leaves the Blues facing a likely last-16 exit.
AT 23:09:31 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Matt Bloomfield dedicates Oxford win to Amelia Aplin after death last weekend
Jamie Donley scored the winner as Bloomfield´s side secured a third successive victory.
AT 22:45:09 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Holyrood to sit on Friday as MSPs `way behind´ with assisted dying Bill
Parliamentary business minister Graeme Dey said Holyrood has to `crack on with this´.
AT 22:34:25 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
We will not tolerate companies profiteering from Middle East crisis - Starmer
The Prime Minister will visit Northern Ireland on Thursday.
AT 22:24:25 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Met Eireann issues warnings for wind and rain
Yellow wind and rain warnings will come into force on Thursday.
AT 21:29:26 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tinie Tempah asks King for duchy invite at royal event for Nigerian community
Charles was joined by hundreds of people celebrating Britain´s Nigerian diaspora.
AT 21:04:26 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Swinney intervenes as Holyrood debates amendments to assisted dying Bill
The First Minister said the Bill, introduced by Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur, `did not recognise´ some provisions are outside Holyrood´s powers.
AT 20:34:24 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Second government charter flight from the Middle East lands in Dublin
Almost 200 Irish citizens were on the flight from Abu Dhabi.
AT 19:24:21 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
AI has saved the health services over `a million hours´, says HSE boss
Damien McCallion was speaking as the Minister for Health launched Ireland´s AI for Care Strategy.
AT 19:14:19 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Further collapses at fire-ravaged Glasgow building, council says
The city council said what remains of the historic building is `seriously compromised´.
AT 18:29:53 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gerry Adams had `command role in IRA´ and `fiefdom´ in Belfast, court told
Gerry Adams denies being in the Provisional IRA and is defending the legal claim.
AT 17:49:22 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Boy, three, dies after being hit by car in Dublin shopping centre car park
The toddler was struck by a car in the underground car park of Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas.
AT 17:35:21 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Majborough will put it all together one day, says Mullins
Previous jumping frailties come to the fore to foil Champion Chase favourite.
AT 16:54:49 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Minister `disappointed´ at Children´s Hospital room completion rate
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said she has called a meeting with the CEO of BAM to be held at the hospital on Friday
AT 16:34:56 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tanaiste `open to spending more´ on defence
Simon Harris said he would be open to accessing EU loans for defence spending.
AT 16:30:36 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
PM was warned of `reputational risk´ from Mandelson ties to Epstein, files show
The Government has released the first batch of files relating to Lord Peter Mandelson´s appointment as ambassador to the US.
AT 16:29:57 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Warwick Davis backs social media ban for children to help them explore nature
The Harry Potter star described social media as destructive and said a lack of regulation for firms responsible for the platforms is frightening.
AT 16:24:52 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Further improvements in care required at Skye House, says minister
A BBC documentary last year alleged a `culture of cruelty´ at the Glasgow mental health unit for young people
AT 16:14:19 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scottish schools to shut as teachers strike in dispute over workload
All schools in Glasgow will close for two days this month, while five other councils are also likely to be affected.
AT 16:09:17 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK ticket-holder comes forward to claim £181 million EuroMillions prize
In the third biggest UK National Lottery win of all time, one lucky player matched all five category main numbers, plus the two lucky star numbers.
AT 15:54:57 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tanaiste welcomes release of oil reserves by International Energy Agency
Simon Harris said there should be `no lag´ in energy companies reducing rates if oil prices stabilise.
AT 15:54:22 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ex-Deliveroo driver charged with sexual assault of young girl in Dublin
The accused appeared in court on Wednesday after being arrested on Tuesday in relation to the alleged incident on February 15.
AT 15:26:08 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Boy, 16, arrested after teenage girl stabbed and school put into lockdown
Police said the incident in Norwich is not believed to be linked to a hate crime reported at the school last week.
AT 15:25:30 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
King welcomes 105-year-old last surviving Mosquito bomber pilot to Palace
The monarch held an audience with Flight Lieutenant Colin Bell, who presented Charles with a copy of his memoir.
AT 15:24:54 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
New David Hockney paintings depicting members of inner circle to go on display
Works by the Bradford-born artist will go on display at the Serpentine North Gallery.
AT 15:24:17 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Lord Mandelson handed £75,000 payout after contract as US ambassador terminated
Emails have suggested he initially requested more than £500,000.
AT 15:18:08 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gerry Adams `bears prize and burden´ of Provisional IRA leadership, court told
Gerry Adams denies being in the Provisional IRA and is defending the legal claim.
AT 15:17:38 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
International Energy Agency to release record oil reserves to calm markets
The conflict in Iran has halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and pushed the price of oil and gas sharply higher.
AT 15:08:38 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man, 58, charged over firearm death of father in North Lanarkshire
Jordan Gray, 26, was found dead at his home in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire.
AT 14:48:04 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Inmate appears in court charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley
Anthony Russell, 43, appeared by video-link at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates´ Court, County Durham, on Wednesday.
AT 14:38:05 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Unite to cut affiliation with Labour by more than £500k amid bin strike anger
Union members have been on all-out strike for exactly a year in protest at plans to reform Birmingham´s refuse collection service
AT 14:33:03 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Kitzbuhel climbs to the top of Brown Advisory mountain
Thrilling duel sees Harry Cobden-ridden grey just edge stablemate Final Demand.
AT 14:29:11 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Revolut launches UK bank after long-awaited all-clear from regulator
The fintech was granted a licence with restrictions in July 2024, having first applied to become a full bank in 2021.
AT 14:14:25 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Competition watchdog probes complaints over sudden heating oil price hikes
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it had kicked off a review after receiving `troubling reports´ from customers.
AT 14:13:57 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police appeal to public for help in finding missing police dog
Kilo, a black and white Spaniel, went missing from kennels near Huntly in Aberdeenshire on Monday.
AT 14:13:03 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
CPS lose appeal over Kneecap rapper terror case
The case against the rapper, who performs as Mo Chara, was thrown out in September 2025.
AT 14:03:13 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Starmer warned of `reputational risk´ over Mandelson´s links to Epstein
The due diligence report summarised what was known about Lord Peter Mandelson´s links with Jeffrey Epstein.
AT 13:53:08 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Static´ Al Quds Day protest could still cause serious disorder, Mahmood told
The Home Secretary approved a request on Tuesday from the Metropolitan Police to ban the annual march in London planned for Sunday.
AT 13:23:34 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
No apologies for devolved spending, says Starmer after leaked memo
The Prime Minister had sent the memo to ministers in December, telling them to be `confident´ in spending directly in devolved nations.
AT 13:18:36 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ex-partner of Natalie McNally tells court he did not kill her
Ms McNally, 32, was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed at her home in Lurgan on December 18 2022.
AT 13:13:02 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Reeves: `Valid´ to say national insurance hike should not have happened
However, the Chancellor insisted the move announced in 2024 was needed to put money into public services.
AT 13:08:12 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Belfast´s Commercial Court umbrellas returning `bigger and brighter´ than ever
The feature of many selfies at Commercial Court has undergone a major refurbishment.
AT 12:34:11 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Zoos call for changes to `misleading´ weather apps they say can deter visitors
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland said this could include splitting weather icons into day and night, or the addition of short text summaries.
AT 12:13:41 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Fitness fans swap cardio for weights to `feel and look strong´, gym boss says
Will Orr, chief executive of The Gym Group, said the company had seen `a kind of evolution in the direction of strength at the expense of cardio´.
AT 12:03:03 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Edinburgh International Festival to mark 250 years of American independence
This year will see the largest-ever cohort of American acts at the festival.
AT 11:58:01 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK couple dead after being pulled from water at Australian beach
Locals pulled a 66-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman from the water at Shell Cove, south of Sydney.
AT 11:18:02 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Roman Abramovich legal battle with UK government may be affected by Jersey probe
Abramovich´s UK assets were frozen after he was sanctioned following Russia´s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
AT 11:12:54 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Aviva´s Direct Line Group fined £10.6m for balance sheet reporting errors
The Prudential Regulation Authority said the firm´s main underwriter, UK Insurance Limited, miscalculated its balance sheet during 2023 and 2024.
AT 11:08:00 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Glastonbury Festival artist unveils exhibition of works made from junk materials
Joe Rush has brought pieces including Carhenge and Glastonbury-on-Sea to the festival over decades.
AT 11:03:36 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Former senior police officer to lead commission on criminalising purchasing sex
Justice Secretary Angela Constance announced a new commission will look at how to criminalise the purchase of sex in an `effective, enforceable way´.
AT 11:03:01 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Full probe into sex claims against ex-officer `essential´ for public trust
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher welcomed the investigation being carried out by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.
AT 10:49:08 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Cheltenham reaffirms safety commitment after fight footage
No arrests were made following Festival scuffle.
AT 10:42:59 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Full list of confirmed top-tier council tax rises in England
Nearly one in five local authorities have decided not to raise tax by the maximum permitted amount of 4.99%.
AT 10:33:00 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ferguson Marine to expand apprentice programme after vessel announcement
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes last week outlined plans to directly award the shipyard contracts for four vessels.
AT 10:12:57 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Trade disruption from Iran war `not good for the British economy´, Reeves says
The Chancellor called for rapid de-escalation of the conflict to protect the UK economy.
AT 09:57:54 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
MP warns of `blatant profiteering´ among home heating oil suppliers
Sudden volatility in the global oil trade due to Middle East disruption has caused prices to immediately soar.
AT 09:48:08 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Issue `urgent moratorium´ on new salmon farms, Swinney urged
Campaigners staged a protest outside Holyrood to demand the First Minister takes action.
AT 09:27:57 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Weather warning forecasts gusts up to 80mph in north-west Scotland
The Met Office said the strong winds could bring travel disruption and power cuts.
AT 09:23:25 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Robert Walters hikes cost-cutting target after slumping to annual loss
The recruiter slashed its global workforce by around 15% as part of a cost savings drive to offset tougher trading.
AT 09:22:58 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Sales jump for Zara owner Inditex as it taps into AI for virtual changing rooms
Sales across all its fashion brands, including Massimo Dutti, Bershka and Stradivarius, grew year-on-year.
AT 09:13:30 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
William´s housing development plan approved despite `eyesore´ objections
Construction could begin in 2027/28 after the approval of a council in Kent, the Duchy of Cornwall said.
AT 09:13:02 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gardai investigating after man found dead in Cavan
Gardai said they were investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
AT 09:03:33 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Stars back campaign to end `unacceptably high levels of hunger´ in Scotland
It came as Trussell said it provided 218,838 emergency food parcels last year.
AT 08:43:41 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gatwick hit by drop in annual profits as short-haul passenger numbers decline
The West Sussex airport reported pre-tax profits of £422.9 million in 2025, down 7.3% from £456.4 million in the previous year.
AT 08:23:43 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Low-level train services resume at Glasgow Central station after fire
Glasgow Central high level remains shut.
AT 08:12:55 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK wildlife to replace historical figures on next series of banknotes
The Bank of England said the change creates an opportunity to celebrate another important aspect of the nation.
AT 08:03:03 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
National Grid to pay £20m for Cumbrian substation licence breach
National Grid admitted breaching the terms of its licence at the Harker substation, near Carlisle in Cumbria, between November 2016 and November 2021.
AT 07:58:28 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Heathrow records busiest February after `bumper half-term´
Some 5.8 million passengers travelled through its four terminals last month.
AT 07:57:58 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
First Peter Mandelson files to be published on Wednesday
Government documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson´s appointment and activity as ambassador to the US were ordered to be released by MPs.
AT 07:22:54 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Firefighters extinguish blaze in building at Peterhead harbour
There were no reports of any casualties from the incident on Tuesday evening.
AT 07:12:57 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Teacher barred for sending former pupil money and buying fast food for students
Roger Towersey admitted to a Teaching Regulation Agency panel that he was guilty of actions amounting to `unacceptable professional conduct´.
AT 03:32:54 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Meghan headlining women-only weekend during Australian visit
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are carrying out a number of engagements in Australia in April.
AT 00:04:01 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Young mother died from sepsis after being prescribed wrong antibiotics
Aleisha Rochester, a bank worker from Croydon, died leaving a son, Xavier, now aged eight.
AT 00:03:54 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK theatre `under growing pressure´ from rising production costs, report says
The Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre found that the costs of running and creating productions continues to pose a threat to the industry.
AT 00:03:39 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Queen praises book for teaching children about war generation´s sacrifices
Camilla wrote to author Victoria Panton Bacon after receiving a copy of her book Their Second World War.
AT 00:03:26 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Plans to cap ground rents `could bring estimated £8.7bn windfall for landlords´
A report commissioned by the Residential Freehold Association estimates the policy could wipe up to £18.7 billion from ground rent investment values.
AT 00:03:15 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Home Secretary grants police request to ban Al Quds Day march
It is the first time a protest march has been banned since 2012.
AT 00:03:07 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
McEntee expected to announce new laws boosting powers at sea for Defence Forces
The Minister for Defence is expected to announce the new legislation.
AT 00:02:50 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Market conditions for renters `best for six years´
There was `clear evidence´ of the rental market becoming more balanced after a peak in competition seen in 2022 and 2023, Zoopla said.
AT 00:02:42 on 11th March 2026 from PA Media:
Cameras which can detect drivers using mobile phones coming to Scottish roads
The largest survey of its kind to ever be undertaken in the UK will begin this week.
AT 23:52:36 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Cooper speaks to Rubio as US threatens `most intense day´ of Iran war
The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon is currently en route to the eastern Mediterranean.
AT 23:02:37 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Henrik Pedersen `very positive´ about potential Sheffield Wednesday takeover
David Storch and Tom Costin, who are heading up a bid to buy the stricken club, were in attendance for the draw with Watford.
AT 22:43:12 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK ticket-holder scoops £181 million jackpot in Tuesday´s EuroMillions draw
The prize is the third biggest UK National Lottery win of all time.
AT 22:42:53 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Hereditary peerages to go before next King´s Speech
The Lords on Tuesday accepted a final draft of the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill, clearing the way for it to be added to the statute book.
AT 22:07:41 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Michael Lowry says no charges over Moriarty Tribunal findings
The Independent TD described the report as `flawed´.
AT 21:43:07 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
First tranche of Mandelson papers set to be published on Wednesday
Parliamentary sources said Cabinet minister Darren Jones is expected to address MPs after Prime Minister´s Questions.
AT 21:27:40 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Public urged to avoid Peterhead Harbour after fire breaks out in building
A sign-making business said it would be closed until further notice due to the fire.
AT 20:37:48 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
King asked what British artwork might be `lurking in Australia´ in gallery tour
Soon after Tate Britain shut its doors on Tuesday, as the public flocked to the exit, staff hurriedly prepared for a visit from the King.
AT 19:32:33 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
David Lammy´s controversial court reforms supported by MPs despite criticisms
A significant number of Labour backbenchers criticised the reforms which propose to limit jury trials.
AT 19:27:26 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Three arrested following searches by police investigating UDA-linked criminality
Two men and a woman are in police custody after three properties in the Old Park area of north Belfast were searched.
AT 18:37:59 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Plans for William´s housing development set to be decided
The Duchy of Cornwall submitted its plans to create a new `garden´ neighbourhood, South East Faversham, in 2024.
AT 18:37:34 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Bombing victim suing Gerry Adams wants `justice and closure´
Barry Laycock, who was hurt in the 1996 Arndale shopping centre bombing, is suing the former Sinn Fein president.
AT 18:17:34 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tearful relatives of HMS Dragon crew speak of `scary and emotional´ farewell
Nicole Sewell and family waved off fiance Petty Officer Daniel Easter from Southsea seafront.
AT 18:17:24 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Pathologists find no evidence of `direct violence´ in Noah Donohoe´s death
Three experts, including the pathologist who conducted Noah´s post-mortem examination, agreed that his cause of death was likely drowning.
AT 17:57:50 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Digital ID build will not be outsourced to private firm, says minister
The responsibility for the design, build and running of it will be within Government, according to Darren Jones.
AT 17:42:35 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Glasgow Central high level closed for rest of week after building fire
Network Rail said the low level part of Glasgow Central will open on Wednesday.
AT 17:42:25 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Former IRA man gives evidence in Gerry Adams High Court case
The civil case against Mr Adams has been brought by victims of three bombings in the UK.
AT 17:33:08 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Camilla `stands in solidarity´ with survivors of abuse and violence
The Queen delivered her most significant speech to date on the issue of violence against women and girls.
AT 17:32:49 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Two teenagers arrested by gardai investigating serious assault in Dublin
Gardai said the two were arrested in connection with an alleged assault which took place on North Wall Quay in January.
AT 17:32:37 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Nurse suspended after `disgusting´ comment which he claimed was Gervais joke
James Murray said words to the effect of `if they can bleed, they can breed´, a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) tribunal ruling said.
AT 17:17:47 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Joey Barton appears in court charged with assault
He has been remanded in custody and the case sent to crown court.
AT 17:12:35 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Bill to limit trade with Israeli settlements could be ready by summer - Harris
The Tanaiste said a specific timeline for the progress of the Bill has yet to be determined.
AT 17:07:39 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Natalie McNally´s ex `lying and lying again to police to help himself´ - trial
The 32-year-old was killed at her home in Lurgan in 2022 and her partner Stephen McCullagh is on trial for her murder.
AT 16:58:00 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
David Lammy using victims of rape as `cudgel´ to drive court reforms - Labour MP
Charlotte Nichols hit out at the Deputy Prime Minister´s plans to curb access to jury trials.
AT 16:42:39 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irish deputy premier criticises fuel price `anomalies´
Big differences in prices at fuel pumps cannot `be blamed on Iran or what´s happening in the Gulf´, Ireland´s deputy premier has said.
AT 16:37:29 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon sets sail for eastern Mediterranean
The Type 45 destroyer has left Portsmouth to bolster the UK´s defences around Cyprus.
AT 16:07:56 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ireland `enthusiastic´ about second interconnector with France
Ireland is "enthusiastic" about a second interconnector with France, as Tanaiste Simon Harris said Europe needs to become more energy independent.
AT 16:07:30 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Former MP recited Shakespeare to get his voice back after stroke
Jonathan Ashworth was made a CBE in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
AT 16:02:29 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scottish Government launch next phase of drug response as Tories remain critical
The plan builds on the Scottish Government´s five-year National Mission on Drugs which ends in April.
AT 15:52:23 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
London Tube drivers to strike in dispute over hours
Members of the RMT union will stage a series of 24-hour walkouts in the coming months.
AT 15:47:38 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Executive `at risk´ of missing social housing commencement targets, Lyons says
Gordon Lyons said that 2,600 homes would need to commence construction next year to meet the Executive´s target.
AT 15:37:27 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Lammy pleads with MPs to back jury reforms as Labour rebels signal dissent
The Justice Secretary was calling for the restoration of `swift and fair justice´ under reforms.
AT 15:32:42 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Old Firm disorder appalling, says minister as action urged to prevent recurrence
Siobhian Brown said she had conversations with the SFA and SPFL following Sunday´s violent scenes at Ibrox.
AT 15:27:27 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
O´Dowd calls for direct support for customers hit by home heating oil price rise
The Finance Minister said the powersharing Executive does not have the financial `firepower´ to fund any relief scheme.
AT 15:02:36 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Energy spike from Iran war could add 1% to UK inflation this year, OBR says
Professor David Miles said the impact of conflict on UK prices could be `significant´ and `completely unwelcome´.
AT 14:47:46 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Reset of phone nothing to do with Natalie McNally death - ex-partner tells court
Ms McNally, 32, was pregnant when she was found dead at her home in Lurgan in December 2022.
AT 14:47:38 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Glasgow will flourish again, says Swinney, as he pledges fire rebuild support
The First Minister addressed MSPs for the first time since the fire.
AT 14:42:35 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Mike Ashley´s bid to buy Sheffield Wednesday is lowest of four on the table
The largest offer for the club is understood to have been made by American billionaire investor David Storch.
AT 14:42:25 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tens of thousands raised for businesses destroyed by Glasgow fire
GoFundMe said `dozens´ of appeals have been set up for firms affected by the blaze next to Central Station.
AT 13:27:33 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino `a fan of rich and powerful people´ - Michel Platini
Infantino has forged a close relationship with US President Donald Trump.
AT 13:27:21 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Government `not monitoring´ civil servants over return to office, MSPs told
Permanent Secretary Joe Griffin said they were not `taking a register style approach´ to check on staff.
AT 13:12:29 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Early referral of Noah case to specialist unit `unusual but justified´ - inquest
The inquest into the death of the 14-year-old schoolboy, which is being heard with a jury, is now in its seventh week.
AT 13:02:34 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden to chair Leeds maternity services investigation
The independent investigation into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust was ordered by Wes Streeting in October.
AT 13:02:24 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Unst residents to have first call on seats to view spaceport´s rocket launches
SaxaVord Spaceport on the Shetland island hopes to host its first test launch during the summer months.
AT 12:42:44 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Nicholls will be more than happy to see No Drama at all on day two
Turners Novices´ Hurdle favourite has yet to be topped this term.
AT 12:42:32 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Enoch Burke tells High Court moving him to Castlerea Prison has no basis in law
The Irish teacher was moved from Mountjoy Prison on March 1.
AT 12:32:29 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Reeves says she might raise mileage rates for drivers using cars for work
The Chancellor said the potential change would be in response to a `significant´ rise in driving costs.
AT 12:27:46 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Joey Barton and second man charged with assault near golf club
A man is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after the incident in Merseyside.
AT 12:07:36 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Careful consideration required before changing role of Lord Advocate - Constance
The Justice Secretary said a report looking into the functions of the law officers has been published.
AT 12:02:35 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Badenoch hits back at criticism of RAF `just hanging around´ remarks
The Tory leader insisted she was supportive of Britain´s armed forces and claimed the Government were using them as a `human shield´ for criticism.
AT 12:02:25 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Zara McDermott joins campaigners urging education on violence against women
The former Love Island star attended a protest outside Parliament as part of the Refuge charity´s Home Is Where the Hurt Is campaign.
AT 11:52:35 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Long A&E waits now the `shocking norm´ in Scotland, claim Tories
Figures released on Thursday show 62.6% of patients were seen within the four-hour target time at A&E.
AT 11:52:20 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ferry build bosses have `high confidence´ Glen Rosa will not face further delay
The Glen Rosa and its sister ship have been at the centre of a political storm due to being late and over-budget.
AT 11:42:26 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Assisted dying Bill would be most heavily safeguarded law of its kind, says MSP
Legislation introduced by Liam McArthur to allow terminally ill Scots to seek help to die is now in its final stages at Holyrood.
AT 11:37:34 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Snow showers expected in parts of the UK during `brief cooler spell´
A yellow weather alert for wind has also been issued for Wednesday.
AT 11:27:32 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Docklands bombing victim says he believes Gerry Adams played `major part´ in IRA
Jonathan Ganesh is giving evidence at the High Court in London in a civil case brought against the former Sinn Fein president.
AT 11:27:20 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Second British ship being prepared to respond to Middle East crisis
RFA Lyme Bay could be sent to the eastern Mediterranean if the crisis continues.
AT 11:17:40 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Maxine Peake among 200 figures urging British Museum to support Palestine
The letter comes amid reports that the museum has removed the word `Palestine´ from several of its gallery displays.
AT 11:17:22 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scottish Covid inquiry to hear from ministers as hearings schedule slips to 2027
Chairman Lord Brailsford has issued an update on the next steps for the inquiry.
AT 11:02:45 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Nigel Farage vows to reverse fuel duty increase in Reform petrol station stunt
The party said it would slash net zero initiatives to save £13 billion a year.
AT 11:02:31 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
David Lammy defends plans to cut jury trials ahead of Commons showdown
He says the changes are necessary to keep the criminal justice system running.
AT 10:47:27 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Violence against women and girls deemed public health crisis by new alliance
Four rape crisis centres have split from Rape Crisis Scotland to form the Scottish Rape Crisis Alliance.
AT 10:47:17 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Inmate charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley
Huntley was reportedly attacked with a metal bar in a workshop at the maximum security jail on February 26.
AT 10:42:22 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
South West Water owner prepares to pay penalties after stormy weather
Pennon Group said power outages during Storm Goretti and Storm Chandra had a widespread impact to South West Water´s operations.
AT 10:37:26 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Southport families express alarm after `copycat´ teenager avoids custody
The court heard the boy described Rudakubana as a `hero´ with similar interests in `genocides and that´.
AT 10:12:27 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Domino´s orders fall after `difficult´ year for consumers and prices rise
The pizza delivery chain nonetheless said 2026 had got off to a good start and it was hoping for a boost from its newer chicken sub-brand.
AT 09:37:17 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scottish Lib Dem leader says he has been victim of `anti-English hate´
Alex Cole-Hamilton also said a man had gone door-to-door in the MSP´s neighbourhood to try and find where he lived.
AT 08:57:33 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Oil prices fall and stock markets rebound on hopes of end to Iran war
The price of Brent crude was more than 8% lower at just under 91 US dollars a barrel, having surged past 100 dollars a barrel on Monday.
AT 08:47:17 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
EU buying Russian oil would be `utterly despicable´ - Ireland´s deputy premier
Vladimir Putin has reportedly said his country is willing to work with European customers amid an energy crisis caused by the Iran war.
AT 08:22:15 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Persimmon flags worries over homebuyer confidence amid Iran conflict
A raft of mortgage lenders have begun increasing their rates because of soaring inflation expectations caused by the war.
AT 08:07:16 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Five water firms to hike customer bills by less than they wanted after ruling
Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water and Wessex Water will be allowed an average increase of 2.2% in customer bills.
AT 07:22:18 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Multiple potential victims of ex-police officer identified in sex offences probe
The former officer was arrested by ombudsman investigators in December 2025.
AT 02:47:28 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Assisted dying Bill reaches final stage at Holyrood
MSPs will this week debate more than 300 amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill, ahead of a final vote next week.
AT 02:47:16 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Glasgow Central to remain closed as rail disruption expected to continue
All services to and from the station have been suspended following the fire.
AT 00:07:14 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK faces inflation pressure as Iran conflict continues
Oil prices have soared since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran, exceeding 100 dollars per barrel on Monday.
AT 00:03:23 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK firms make progress on diversity targets but `significant improvement´ needed
The Government-backed Parker Review found ethnic diversity broadly improved across FTSE 350 boards and senior leadership in 2025.
AT 00:03:12 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Wet start to year causes surge in drivers hitting potholes hidden by puddles
The RAC said the daily average number of pothole reports it received from broken-down drivers last month was more than triple last February´s figure.
AT 00:03:02 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Wet February dampens retail sales amid Middle East conflict threat to confidence
Total UK retail sales increased by just 1.1% year on year, against already sluggish growth last February and well below the 12-month average of 2.3%.
AT 00:02:53 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Love Island star says cancer-linked pregnancy drug has impacted his health
Maxwell Samuda´s grandmother is believed to have taken diethylstilbestrol, known as DES, more than 50 years ago.
AT 00:02:45 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ireland `lagging considerably´ behind targets for heat pumps and retrofits
Projections indicated that targets for retrofitted properties were unlikely to be met, the Economic and Social Research Institute said.
AT 00:02:32 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irish Premier to meet Spanish leader Sanchez in Madrid
Mr Sanchez has emerged as the EU´s most vocal critic of a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran.
AT 00:02:21 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Finance Minister to meet French counterpart in Paris
Tanaiste Simon Harris is to meet the French finance minister and Secretary General of the OECD in Paris.
AT 00:02:09 on 10th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police Scotland `failing to take fingerprints of thousands of arrested people´
The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner found the force´s policy is to take fingerprints at the point where someone becomes `officially accused´.
AT 22:32:37 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK inflation `to be pushed higher´ by energy prices amid Iran conflict
The British Chambers of Commerce said the geopolitical situation could `change the economic outlook considerably´.
AT 22:07:11 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
MPs vote to reject social media ban for under-16s
MPs voted 307 to 173 against the proposed change to the Children´s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
AT 21:42:24 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Australia grants asylum to five Iran women players after Asian Cup controversy
Fears had been raised that the players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their opening game.
AT 19:37:12 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Kneecap call press conference as High Court to rule on rapper´s terror case
The High Court´s decision will be given on Wednesday, the group said.
AT 19:32:09 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Anti-Muslim hate definition will protect against unacceptable abuse, says Reed
The Government has unveiled its wider strategy on social cohesion.
AT 18:47:14 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Evan Williams could be jailed after attacking dog walker
Cheltenham Festival-winning trainer found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
AT 18:02:30 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Glasgow Central shut on Tuesday as city rallies round fire-hit businesses
Network Rail has confirmed the station will remain closed on Tuesday.
AT 17:37:46 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Former Spice Girl plants a kiss on the King at Commonwealth Day service
Geri Halliwell-Horner was speaking at the annual Westminster Abbey service celebrating the Commonwealth.
AT 17:37:35 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Reverend and the Makers frontman rules out Wrexham model for Sheffield FC
Jon McClure, the new chairman of the world´s oldest football club, claims: "That´s not what we´re trying to do here."
AT 17:32:18 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ireland to miss renewable energy targets up to 2030, Cabinet told
The overall ambition is a renewable energy share of 43% in 2030.
AT 17:32:10 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
More than £80,000 raised for Glasgow businesses destroyed by fire
The crowdfunding platform GoFundMe said the sum had been raised for six businesses.
AT 17:27:07 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Stock markets drop after spike in crude oil prices amid Iran conflict
On Monday morning, the FTSE 100 joined the other major financial markets with a firm slump, dipping by as much as 1.7%.
AT 17:22:22 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Government responds to President´s comments on international affairs
Catherine Connolly said Ireland had an obligation to `speak plainly´ about breaches of international law in the Middle East.
AT 17:17:10 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Review of Noah Donohoe search `raised concern over missing person fatigue´
The inquest into the death of the schoolboy has entered its seventh week.
AT 17:12:05 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Passer-by tried to tackle vape shop blaze which went on to destroy building
Lamin Kongira was forced back by an `explosion´ in the vape shop.
AT 16:52:08 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Rachel Reeves warns of `upward inflationary pressure´ caused by Iran war
The Chancellor said she was ready to support a `co-ordinated release´ of international oil reserves.
AT 16:42:16 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Student to be `first in queue´ as new brain tumour treatment approved for NHS
The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved a treatment for some low grade brain tumour patients.
AT 16:42:08 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
What changes are major mortgage lenders making to their loans?
Several lenders have increased their mortgage rates in recent days, with more signalling they are set to follow.
AT 16:22:14 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Competition watchdog warns suppliers over soaring heating oil costs
Sudden volatility in the global oil trade has caused prices to spike by up to £100 in the past week alone.
AT 16:22:03 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Activists protest outside Holyrood as guga hunt petition reaches 100,000 names
The protest is ahead of a Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting on Wednesday.
AT 16:07:12 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Boy, 11, dies in Belfast road tragedy
Mason Keilhauer died in hospital after the incident on the Shankill Road on Saturday.
AT 16:02:06 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gardai have not responded to requests from Reconciliation Commission: Robinson
The DUP leader said Irish police have `never´ responded to requests from the ICRIR
AT 15:57:08 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Omagh Bombing evidence can be given by former Irish ministers
Justice Minister Jim O´Callaghan secured Government approval for the Bill on Monday.
AT 15:52:31 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Almost 1,000 court cases affected by criminal barristers´ strike
Naomi Long said criminal barristers should return to work while they await the result of a review into outstanding issues.
AT 15:27:16 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Donald Trump calls for Australia to grant asylum to Iran women´s team
There have been fears players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their Asian Cup opener.
AT 15:27:03 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
King leads the country in celebrating the Commonwealth
Charles attended the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey with the Queen and Prince and Princess of Wales.
AT 15:22:18 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Woman killed and three injured in Sligo crash
The woman was a passenger in the car which crashed on Monday afternoon.
AT 15:07:19 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Enniskillen murder victim named as Ellie Flanagan
Ms Flanagan, 23, was found dead in the Corban Avenue area of Enniskillen.
AT 15:02:18 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Most expensive streets´ in Britain revealed by Rightmove
Britain´s priciest street has an average house price tag of around £12.5 million, Rightmove said.
AT 14:57:00 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Pat Finucane inquiry will seek to identify `all those involved´ in his murder
The terms of reference for an inquiry into the killing of the Belfast human rights lawyer have been published by the Government.
AT 14:42:51 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Bookmakers braced for JP McManus birthday bonanza with `best team ever´
Owner turns 75 on Tuesday, with a clutch of fancied runners primed to spark Cheltenham celebrations.
AT 14:42:38 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Firefighters´ `huge effort´ stopped blaze spreading to hotel, officer says
At the height of the incident 18 appliances and specialist resources were at the scene.
AT 14:42:23 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Let´s just run´ - Hairdresser tells of fleeing building which went up in flames
Joe Diaz is heartbroken after his hair salon, which he ran for five years, was destroyed.
AT 14:37:02 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Natalie was my best friend, you killed her´ - Ex-partner´s outburst in court
It came during the third week of the trial of Stephen McCullagh for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally in 2022.
AT 14:27:04 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Troubles´ deaths leave wounds that do not `heal with time´, families say
Pastor Stephen Thompson, who lost his aunt Yvonne Dunlop, killed by an IRA firebomb in Ballymena in 1976, spoke at an event at Stormont.
AT 14:17:03 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
SNP calls for emergency cost-of-living support as prices expected to rise
The price of oil rose over 100 dollars per barrel for the first time since 2022, while the FTSE 100 Index dropped 2% soon after opening on Monday.
AT 13:37:15 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Offer first-time drug offenders rehab, say Tories
The party announced its drugs policy in a paper on Monday.
AT 13:22:17 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Anti-Muslim hate definition will not restrict freedom of speech, vows Steve Reed
Critics have raised concerns that doing so could create backdoor blasphemy laws, and curtail speech about Islamic extremism.
AT 13:07:01 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Stop `non-essential´ car journeys to save fuel, drivers told
Motorists have also been encouraged to change their driving style to be more fuel efficient.
AT 12:42:11 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Assisted dying Bill MSP urges others not to `hunt for excuses´
MSPs will sit late into the night for three days this week to consider more than 300 amendments to the legislation.
AT 12:27:45 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Enormous damage and significant disruption after Glasgow Central fire - Swinney
Scotland´s First Minister also said the Scottish Government was willing to help the city council with the financial consequences.
AT 12:27:30 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Swinney´s response to QEUH families `shameful´, says Scottish Labour leader
Anas Sarwar´s comments came after the First Minister met families affected by the issues at the hospital in Glasgow.
AT 12:27:19 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Geraghty: Mighty Park could be something really special
Supreme occasion in prospect on day one at Cheltenham.
AT 12:27:09 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police `gripped´ seriousness of Noah Donohoe search at early stage, inquest told
The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner´s Court, which is being heard with a jury, has now entered its seventh week.
AT 12:26:59 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gerry Adams `directly responsible´ for England bomb decisions, High Court told
Three men are bringing legal action against the former Sinn Fein president.
AT 12:07:30 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
John Swinney hails `team Scotland effort´ to tackling child poverty
The First Minister spoke of his determination to eradicate child poverty "utterly and completely".
AT 12:07:20 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
What does war in the Middle East mean for my finances?
Here, the Press Association looks at how the conflict could impact people´s finances in different ways.
AT 11:52:42 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Flurry of mortgage rate hikes in more `unwelcome news´ for homeowners
Many lenders had moved to increase rates as market conditions had deteriorated, Moneyfacts said.
AT 11:37:20 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Glasgow Central likely to remain closed for second day after building fire
Network Rail said Scotland´s busiest railway station is unlikely to reopen on Tuesday.
AT 11:22:11 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Swinney announces £5.8m for child poverty groups
The funding announcement came on Monday.
AT 11:12:59 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
PM warns of politicians trying to divide ahead of social cohesion plan unveiling
Sir Keir Starmer insisted the UK is a diverse, tolerant country where people can live side by side.
AT 11:02:17 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Policing chief threatens legal action over no confidence motion after protest
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne is demanding for the formal criticism be withdrawn and for a public apology to be issued.
AT 10:47:09 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Murder victim´s family appeal for information after wrongful conviction
Diane Sindall was killed in Birkenhead, Merseyside, in August 1986.
AT 10:12:25 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Keir Starmer insists economy well placed to absorb `likely impact´ of Iran war
Oil prices have soared after the US and Israeli strike on Iran and Tehran´s retaliation against Gulf states.
AT 09:42:19 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gerry Adams arrives at High Court for bombings trial
Three men injured in Provisional IRA bombings are bringing legal action against the former Sinn Fein president and are seeking just £1 in damages.
AT 09:27:17 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Glasgow shocked as fire `like the Blitz´ guts building next to Central station
There is major travel disruption after the 19th century building partially collapsed following the blaze.
AT 09:17:19 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Nigel Farage takes stake in Bitcoin company led by Kwasi Kwarteng
The MP has invested £215,000 in Stack BTC alongside Blockchain.com as part of an equity fundraise.
AT 08:52:26 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Stock markets tumble further as oil prices soar above 100 dollars a barrel
Brent crude soared by 15% to 107 dollars a barrel, having at one stage reached nearly 120 dollars in levels not seen since the summer of 2022.
AT 08:02:19 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Oil prices race above 100 dollars a barrel as Iran conflict escalates
Brent crude soared by 17% to more than 108 dollars a barrel, having at one stage reached nearly 120 dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022.
AT 07:57:22 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Starmer acknowledges concerns as Iran war threatens to impact cost of living
Sir Keir Starmer said: `No matter the headwinds, supporting working people and their families with the cost of living is always top of my mind.´
AT 05:17:23 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Travel disruption to continue after blaze near Glasgow Central station
No trains will run to or from the high-level platforms at Scotland´s busiest station.
AT 02:47:10 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
High Court trial against Gerry Adams set to begin
Mr Adams denies that he had any role in the Provisional IRA and is opposing the claim.
AT 00:11:41 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Charities urge new MSPs to treat young refugees like any children requiring care
Aberlour and the Scottish Refugee Council said the treatment of unaccompanied young asylum seekers can vary between local authorities.
AT 00:11:11 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Women `dehumanised and diminished´ by inadequate care after miscarriage - report
Research by the Miscarriage Association included more than 1,000 people impacted by pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
AT 00:10:41 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Cherie Blair says women `not foolish´ to distrust AI but it can be better used
The barrister and wife of former prime minister Tony Blair said many businesswomen are currently just experimenting with AI.
AT 00:10:08 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Final residents of historic close honoured with grave marker after 100 years
Andrew and Margaret Chesney were the last people to work on Mary King´s Close, a historic location off the Royal Mile.
AT 00:09:46 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Alzheimer´s diagnosis at age 55 led to man setting up new dementia group
Gerry King found there were no groups at all for under-65s who have Alzheimer´s disease in Fife.
AT 00:09:12 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Internal polling convinced me to quit as first minister, Humza Yousaf says
Mr Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland´s leader in April 2024.
AT 00:08:35 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scotland leading local government adoption of AI, report finds
A report found almost a third of Scottish councils are piloting or using AI.
AT 00:08:08 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Swinney challenged to issue `immediate moratorium´ on hyperscale data centres
Environmental campaigners at Stop Climate Chaos Scotland have written to the First Minister, raising concerns about planned new data centres.
AT 00:07:34 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Time running out to rescue `forgotten forests´ under plantations, charity warns
Woodland Trust is calling on the Government to meet its targets to restore planted ancient woodlands before it is too late.
AT 00:06:59 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Windfall tax retains the support of the public, survey finds
It examined more than 2,000 people wide a wide range of demographics.
AT 00:06:26 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gender-affirming hormone treatment for children halted by NHS
The treatment has been available on the NHS for 16 and 17-year-olds with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria but is being paused from Monday.
AT 00:05:54 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
`We´d love to host Brit Awards for years´, says Co-op Live boss
The arena in Manchester hosted the Brits as part of a two-year contract and will also host the 50th anniversary edition next year.
AT 00:05:15 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Starmer to reassure public as Iran conflict enters tenth day
The Prime Minister will discuss the impact on people in the UK as he visits a London community centre on Monday.
AT 00:04:42 on 9th March 2026 from PA Media:
Call for information as UK `moves closer´ to agreement with EU on agrifood trade
The Government is aiming to cut red tape, increase choice for consumers and restrict food price inflation.
AT 23:04:35 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Woman dies after road collision in Tipperary
The woman, in her 20s, was a pedestrian involved in the collision in Templemore on Sunday.
AT 22:05:12 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Commonwealth a `precious´ institution in a `fragmented´ world - Charles
As head of the Commonwealth, The King issues an annual message to the 56 member nations who will hold their biennial Commonwealth meeting this year.
AT 21:59:32 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
John Swinney `deeply sorry´ for those affected by hospital dirty water scandal
More than 80 children developed infections because of dirty water at the hospital between 2017 and 2021.
AT 21:45:40 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Boy, 11, critically ill following Belfast road collision
A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene in the Shankill Road on Saturday evening, but has since been released on bail.
AT 21:44:34 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Kate hails `resilience and quiet strength´ of women on International Women´s Day
In a post signed `C´ on X, she said: `Today we celebrate the kindness, resilience and quiet strength of women in our families and communities.´
AT 21:29:37 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Clumber spaniel named Bruin crowned best in show at Crufts
Bruin, handled by Lee Cox, was the winner of the Gundog group earlier in the show.
AT 21:24:31 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ministry of Defence settles High Court legal claim against Ant Middleton
The department began legal action against the television presenter last October for an alleged breach of contract.
AT 20:39:34 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
James McAvoy `really proud´ of directorial debut California Schemin´
The actor and director was speaking on Sunday night at a red carpet event in Glasgow.
AT 19:54:58 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Dozens of trains cancelled after fire near Glasgow Central station
National Rail said part of the station will be closed until further notice.
AT 19:50:05 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police chief condemns `shameful´ Ibrox scenes which led to `a number of arrests´
Celtic manager Martin O´Neill gave his view of a `fracas´ between a spectator and a member of his staff.
AT 19:49:33 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Demonstrators gather outside Iranian embassy in support of war
Dozens of police officers were present at the demonstration and around the Iranian embassy on Sunday afternoon.
AT 16:39:38 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Maternity facilities must go on political radar amid Rotunda debacle
Labour led a protest at the site in Dublin following a `political football´ row in recent weeks.
AT 16:25:08 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Murder probe launched after discovery of woman´s body in Co Fermanagh
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
AT 16:24:33 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Keir Starmer speaks to Donald Trump after latest rebuke over Iran
A Downing Street spokeswoman said the two leaders spoke on Sunday afternoon.
AT 15:05:09 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Strictly star Ellie Goldstein back on the dancefloor by royal appointment
The actress and dance partner Vito Coppola performed at an afternoon tea hosted by the Duchess of Edinburgh at St James´s Palace.
AT 14:44:40 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Covid bereaved families `let down and abandoned´ on day of reflection
At a commemoration ceremony in central London on Sunday, bereaved families laid flowers and candles and observed a minute of silence.
AT 14:04:28 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Woman told FBI Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor massaged her - Epstein files
The woman told the FBI that she was `quite shocked to see him´.
AT 12:15:40 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Stormont Education Minister `sympathetic´ to social media ban
Paul Givan said he supports the concerns behind such a ban but questioned how it could be enforced.
AT 12:15:09 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
How Stormont departments are allocated budgets must change - Paul Givan
Education Minister Paul Givan said allocations should be made based on inescapable pressures such as staff costs.
AT 11:54:38 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scotland `should not be participating´ in US-Iran conflict, says peer
Lord Jeremy Purvis was speaking after John Swinney said he would consider blocking US forces from using Prestwick Airport.
AT 11:19:28 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ian Huntley´s daughter says `flush his ashes down the toilet´
The murderer of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman died in hospital after being attacked in the workshop of HMP Frankland, Durham, on February 26.
AT 11:06:48 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
European day of remembrance for terror victims to be marked at Westminster
The day has been marked with events at Stormont for a number of years.
AT 11:06:14 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irish charity working to empower Rwandan women
Challenges are exacerbated by the climate crisis, with communities at risk from extreme weather events like floods and landslides.
AT 11:05:41 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
More than one million euro funding for community groups on island of Ireland
The awards have been made by the Special EU Programmes Body.
AT 11:05:08 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Antidepressants linked to increased risk of death for dementia patients - study
Research conducted out of Queen´s University Belfast said some medications `may not always be appropriate´ for people with dementia.
AT 10:39:35 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Yvette Cooper says UK will not `outsource´ foreign policy amid row with Trump
Sir Keir Starmer´s decision not to grant permission for the first wave of military action prompted a raft of criticism from the US president.
AT 09:29:36 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Will John Lewis pay staff an annual bonus for first time in four years?
The John Lewis Partnership will also shed light on its recent trading and progress in its transformation strategy in an update next week.
AT 09:20:44 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Harry and Meghan to visit Australia next month
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex carried out an official royal tour to Australia in 2018, five months after their royal wedding.
AT 09:20:13 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man dies following road crash in Co Dublin
Two other people in the car were injured and have been taken to hospital.
AT 06:59:30 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight lands
Almost 200 people were on board the flight chartered by the Irish Government from Oman.
AT 00:07:44 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police attended almost 6,000 domestic abuse incidents over Christmas 2024 period
Figures released to the Scottish Lib Dems reflected the `terrifying´ scale of the issue, the party´s deputy leader said.
AT 00:07:10 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irish actress Jessie Buckley reveals battle with eating disorder and depression
The 36-year-old is up for best actress at the Academy Awards for her performance in Hamnet.
AT 00:06:38 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Late MSP `believed in women before they believed in themselves´
Christina McKelvie died from secondary breast cancer last year, and her work is being remembered on International Women´s Day.
AT 00:05:41 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
SNP neglecting women´s health amid years-long hysterectomy waits, Labour says
Figures obtained by the party showed one woman in NHS Lanarkshire faced a 1,564-day wait.
AT 00:05:05 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
70% of adults without a licence say learning to drive is unaffordable
The figure rises to 76% of 18 to 29-year-olds, the poll for car insurer Prima found.
AT 00:04:36 on 8th March 2026 from PA Media:
Jessie Buckley says passion for music and theatre helped her mental health
Buckley said her love for her craft helped her to overcome an eating disorder and depression during her school years.
AT 22:24:33 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Trump accuses Starmer of trying to `join´ Iran war `after we´ve already won´
The US president was referring to reports that the UK was preparing an aircraft carrier in response to the Middle East crisis.
AT 22:04:39 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Nations working together will ensure Commonwealth is `force for good´ - King
As head of the Commonwealth, Charles issues an annual message to the 56 member nations.
AT 18:34:33 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Thousands protest at US embassy in London calling for end to strikes on Iran
Protesters marched to the US embassy, many carrying Iranian and Palestinian flags and portraits of Iran´s late supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
AT 18:30:04 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
All-Ireland Fleadh to return to Belfast in 2027
It will be the second year in a row after the Northern Ireland capital hosts the event for the first time this summer.
AT 18:14:30 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police given more time to question four arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran
Detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing London have secured warrants of further detention.
AT 17:35:51 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Facts and figures on HMS Prince of Wales as it is prepared for action
The work being undertaken does not preclude it undertaking other planned missions.
AT 16:49:38 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Michael Skubala confirms Lincoln´s Tendayi Darikwa subject of racial allegation
The incident occurred as the Imps took the lead in the win at Cardiff.
AT 16:09:30 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Reporter who first interviewed Soham killer tells of why he went to police
Brian Farmer worked for the Press Association in East Anglia at the time.
AT 15:29:32 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Former Irish president condemns US `attacks on truth´ during women´s day rally
Mary Robinson said the current US administration is `flooding the atmosphere with lies to confuse´.
AT 14:15:00 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irish Government charter from Middle East to touch down in Dublin later
The charter flight to assist Irish citizens in the Gulf region departed Oman on Saturday.
AT 14:04:33 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Teaching union issues industrial action notice in workload dispute
Members of the EIS union could walk out in the dispute.
AT 13:24:31 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Badenoch says UK is `in this war whether Starmer likes it or not´
The Tory leader accused the Prime Minister of `sitting on the fence´ over the conflict in the Middle East.
AT 13:00:06 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
US bombers land in UK as Trump warns Iran will be `hit very hard´
The first B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening, with three more following on Saturday.
AT 11:14:30 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ian Huntley shocked the nation with murder of girls in Soham
The former school caretaker was serving life with a minimum term of 40 years for the murder of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.
AT 10:49:37 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Armed Forces chief rejects that military was unprepared for Iran war
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said this was `the most dangerous period´ over the last 30 years.
AT 10:09:27 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Soham killer Ian Huntley dies after attack in maximum security prison
His life support was reportedly switched off on Friday.
AT 02:44:15 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Canadian PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession
Mark Carney´s comments echo those of the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand.
AT 00:04:31 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
Public services performing significantly worse than before Covid, study finds
It said there are signs of improvement, but hospitals, schools and courts are performing much worse - despite a rise in funding.
AT 00:04:15 on 7th March 2026 from PA Media:
US bomber lands in UK as Iran war enters eighth day
A second Government charter flight carrying UK citizens from Oman is expected to arrive in Britain overnight.
AT 22:14:08 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Soham killer Ian Huntley´s `life-support machine switched off´
The Sun newspaper said the 52-year-old suffered severe brain trauma in the attack at HMP Frankland, Durham, on February 26.
AT 21:19:17 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Sycamore Gap sapling planted at eastern end of Hadrian´s Wall
The young tree was planted at Segedunum Roman Fort at Wallsend, North Tyneside.
AT 20:54:16 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Anti-immigration demonstration outside block of flats after Calder incident
It came in response to an incident on Monday, where a man was later charged with two counts of attempted murder
AT 20:19:17 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Taoiseach condemns `reckless strike´ on peacekeeping base in Lebanon
Micheal Martin said all Irish peacekeepers serving in Lebanon `remain safe and accounted for´.
AT 20:04:27 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Kurt Russell reflects on meeting Diana, Princess of Wales
The Hollywood star also discussed his 43-year relationship with actress Goldie Hawn on The Jonathan Ross Show, describing her as `amazing´.
AT 19:49:35 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Writing will `take you on adventures´, Queen tells competition finalists
Camilla presented the winners of the BBC 500 Words writing competition with medals at a Windsor Castle ceremony.
AT 19:49:20 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
US bomber that can carry 24 cruise missiles and hit 900mph lands in UK
The B-1 Lancer landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday.
AT 18:44:16 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Meghan´s lifestyle brand `ready to stand on its own´ as Netflix partnership ends
The streaming firm had partnered with Meghan´s jam-selling venture As ever when it launched last year.
AT 17:44:29 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Leeds urge fans to respect pause in play for Ramadan
A similar halt to play in Leeds´ recent defeat to Manchester City at Elland Road was met by boos.
AT 16:54:10 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Drug dealer admits killing vulnerable man who slept beside dogs
Bamidele Fawehinmi, from Wickford, Essex, admitted the manslaughter of Dimitrios Tsavdaris.
AT 16:44:23 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Fact check: Postal votes made up majority of ballots in one 2025 local election
There were 23 local elections held in England in May 2025.
AT 16:44:09 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
6,000 euro of heroin found sown into jeans left for prison inmate
The Irish Prison Service said it had invested in new technologies and beefed-up security measures at its sites.
AT 16:39:15 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irish Government´s chartered flight from Oman delayed until Saturday - minister
Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said overnight hotel costs for passengers in Oman would be met by the department.
AT 16:29:10 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Nasa robot returning to US for Mars trip after decade of research in Scotland
The University of Edinburgh´s Centre of Robotics has honed Valkyrie´s capabilities over the last 10 years.
AT 16:09:46 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Three women quizzed by police in Mohamed Al Fayed sex abuse investigation
More than 100 people have made allegations against the former Harrods boss.
AT 15:49:14 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Stock markets tumble as oil prices surge in biggest weekly gain since 2020
Benchmark Brent crude prices shot up by as much as another 7% to over 91 US dollars a barrel at one stage.
AT 15:19:29 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Stephen McCullagh´s ex-girlfriend tells court how he hit and threatened her
An ex-partner of a man accused of killing Natalie McNally told his murder trial about their `on and off´ relationship.
AT 15:14:40 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Evan Williams denies taking law into his own hands, court hears
Trial at Cardiff Crown Court has been adjourned until Monday.
AT 15:04:09 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Resolving police file redactions `key´ for progress, Katie Simpson inquest told
The showjumper´s death is due to be examined at an inquest by coroner Joe McCrisken.
AT 14:54:20 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Will John Lewis pay staff an annual bonus for first time four years?
The John Lewis Partnership will also shed light on its recent trading and progress in its transformation strategy in an update next week.
AT 14:54:12 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Probe into Russian-backed parcel bomb plot identifies 22 suspects
The suspected perpetrators were recruited from Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Ukraine.
AT 14:44:08 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Criticism of forecourt workers for fuel price hikes `unacceptable´ - minister
Fuels for Ireland said that instead of making money, some suppliers were losing money on the fuel they are selling.
AT 14:39:09 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Apprentice star Baroness Brady calls for faster action to close gender pay gap
The difference between what men and women are paid last year stood at 6.9%.
AT 14:14:38 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
It´s easy as Eins, Zwei, Drei for UK´s Eurovision entry
Look Mum No Computer, aka Sam Battle, will take to the stage in Austria in May to perform the song.
AT 14:09:15 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Who is Axel Springer, the German media group buying The Telegraph?
Axel Springer was founded 80 years ago by its namesake in post-war Hamburg, Germany.
AT 13:19:24 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Lord Mandelson gets passport back as police change release conditions
Sir Keir Starmer´s former ambassador to Washington was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
AT 13:14:27 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Van driver jailed for eight years for killing university student in crash
Aalia Mahomed died at the scene of the collision in central London on March 18 last year.
AT 13:14:20 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man, 44, and boy, 16, who died after Fort William crash named
Kai Mathieson and David Allan Mackay were found by emergency services in the car, which went on fire after the collision.
AT 13:14:12 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Trial date set for pair accused of assaulting girls in Dundee
Ilia Belov, 22, and Nadjedzha Belova, 20, are alleged to have carried out the attack in the Lochee area of the city in August last year.
AT 12:59:18 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Anti-immigration protest organiser fined for threatening police officer
The incident happened at a protest in Falkirk in December.
AT 12:54:09 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man who killed his ex´s sister and her children in fire given whole life order
Sharaz Ali `wanted to inflict maximum pain´ when he set fire to the home of Bryonie Gawith and her three small children.
AT 12:39:09 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
German media group Axel Springer to buy Telegraph for £575m
It comes after Daily Mail and General Trust had previously agreed a deal to buy the Telegraph last year.
AT 12:34:21 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Tim Davie says the BBC `profoundly regrets´ racial slur incident at Baftas
The incident happened during the award ceremony on February 22.
AT 12:29:07 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Driver who failed to stop after fatal e-scooter crash warned she may face jail
Roman Casselden, 16, and his sister Darcie, nine, were pronounced dead at the scene in Ashlyns, Pitsea, Essex, on February 1 last year.
AT 12:14:18 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Soham killer Ian Huntley `blind´ and unlikely to survive prison attack - report
The former school caretaker murdered 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002.
AT 12:04:51 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Oil prices head for biggest weekly gain since 2020 as shipping nears standstill
The price of Brent crude oil was rising on Friday to surpass 87.5 US dollars a barrel on Friday morning.
AT 11:59:09 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Offord: It´s a great shame groups have to patrol Glasgow streets at night
The Reform UK Scottish leader also announced his plans to stand for the Inverclyde seat at May´s Holyrood election.
AT 11:54:11 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
First-class stamp price to rise to £1.80 next month
The cost of a first-class stamp has now more than doubled in the past six years after eight rises.
AT 11:44:18 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
England find new location for women´s training camp due to Middle East crisis
The England and Wales Cricket Board scrapped plans to head to Abu Dhabi amid safety concerns and travel disruption in the region.
AT 11:34:10 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man escapes through window after arson attack at Downpatrick home
A wheelie bin was set alight and placed at the front door of a property in the Galhaun area on Friday morning.
AT 11:29:15 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
McCoy sees Ryanair defence as perfect fit for Fact To File
`I´d like to have a short-priced one on my side in the Ryanair´.
AT 11:19:14 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Cars set alight in Co Armagh arson attack
Police were alerted to the incident on the Killyleagh Road early on Friday morning.
AT 11:04:21 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
First Minister: Hilary Benn´s `disgraceful´ approach failing NI voluntary sector
Michelle O´Neill said the secretary of state had `taken funding off´ community groups.
AT 11:04:10 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Michelle O´Neill: `Gendered lens´ applied to her and Emma Little-Pengelly
The First Minister was speaking ahead of International Women´s Day.
AT 10:39:10 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Three Scots who had Post Office convictions quashed yet to be traced
Some 65 people have been cleared after the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Act came into force in June 2024.
AT 10:09:16 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man dies after falling from tower block window during fire
He was pronounced dead at the scene in Shields Drive, Motherwell, on Thursday night.
AT 10:04:16 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Late Queen´s private rooms at Scottish palace to open to visitors for first time
The public will able to tour Elizabeth II´s Dressing Room, Sitting Room and Royal Breakfast Room at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
AT 09:19:16 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Energy markets `in turmoil´, says Octopus Energy boss
The UK´s largest household energy supplier said it has increased fixed-price tariffs and introduced exit fees amid higher wholesale prices.
AT 09:14:20 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Sarwar `is his own man´ after his call for Starmer to quit, says Streeting
The Scottish Labour leader has stuck by his calls for the Prime Minister to step down.
AT 09:09:16 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Jessie Buckley says she is `lover of cats´ as actress clarifies earlier comments
The Oscar-nominated actress told The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that she once auditioned to be a cat.
AT 09:04:23 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Ruth Jones and Freida McFadden among British Book Award nominees
Gavin And Stacey star Jones has received a nod in two categories.
AT 08:24:17 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Lammy: RAF jets could legally strike Iran´s missile bases
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy´s comments came after Defence Secretary John Healey refused to rule out expanding the RAF´s role.
AT 08:19:09 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Four arrested on suspicion of spying on Jewish community for Iran
The suspects were taken into custody following the arrests shortly after 1am on Friday.
AT 08:09:12 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Restaurant firm Various Eateries to snap up pubs for £11.25m and change name
The group, which runs Coppa Club and Noci venues, said it will change its name to the Coppa Collective.
AT 07:59:09 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Average UK house price reached a new high in February, says Halifax
Looking ahead, geopolitical uncertainties seem set to influence the outlook for inflation and the wider economy, Halifax cautioned.
AT 03:59:14 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
British couple sheltered in car park under hotel before catching flight home
The first Government chartered plane touched down at London Stansted just before 1am on Friday, carrying mostly families with young children.
AT 00:05:54 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
John Lewis to expand insurance business after becoming broker
John Lewis Money has become an insurance broker, regulated and authorised by the UK´s Financial Conduct Authority.
AT 00:05:41 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Milestone´ first UK remote robotic surgery
Surgeons in London operated on Briton Paul Buxton who was in Gibraltar.
AT 00:05:28 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Dame Prue Leith and Delia Smith call for cooking in primary schools
Actor Stanley Tucci is also part of the campaign, and said children are being failed by leaving school without the skills to make healthy meals.
AT 00:05:16 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Trailblazing mother who founded Mencap honoured with blue plaque
The campaigner has been described by her granddaughter as an ordinary woman who `did something extraordinary from her dining room table´.
AT 00:05:09 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Bereaved family implores NHS to approve new treatment for aggressive cancer
Patients say the National Institute for Health and Care Excellent should revise its recommendation.
AT 00:04:57 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
`No evidence ADHD is overdiagnosed in the UK´
A team of experts have said the condition could even be underdiagnosed.
AT 00:04:45 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Iran war enters seventh day as first Government flight brings Britons home
More than 140,000 Britons have registered their presence in the Middle East with the Foreign Office and 4,000 have returned home so far.
AT 00:04:33 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
Wet February leads to plunge in shopping trips
Total UK footfall dropped 4.7% year on year, down from January´s 0.6% decrease, according to British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Sensormatic data.
AT 00:04:12 on 6th March 2026 from PA Media:
John Swinney hails growth in Scotland´s `entrepreneurial ecosystem´
The First Minister spoke out as Techscaler´s annual report showed the programme has helped tech founders increase investment.
AT 22:34:08 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Extra 53,000 households on disability benefits to receive water bill help
The WaterSure scheme caps the bills of certain households who use high amounts of water.
AT 22:29:30 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Elderly man dies in Co Louth road crash
The man, in his 80s, died after the incident in Ardee on Thursday.
AT 20:54:13 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
`So happy to be home´: Passengers of second plane from Dubai return to Ireland
Hundreds have touched down in Dublin on the first two flights to land on Irish soil since the escalated conflict between Iran and Israel and the US.
AT 20:19:16 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Labour MP suspended after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Joani Reid´s husband has also been suspended from the party pending an investigation.
AT 19:34:15 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
US legislator hits out at UK after arrests over alleged spying for China
David Taylor, the husband of Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid, and two other men were arrested by counter-terrorism officers in London and Wales.
AT 18:29:12 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Healey declines to rule out UK aircraft taking part in future strikes on Iran
The Defence Secretary John Healey said `you´ve got to be willing to adapt the action you take´ as he was pressed on the issue.
AT 18:24:10 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Fourth arrest made by detectives probing disappearance of Lisa Dorrian
The 25-year-old was last seen alive on February 27 2005 after attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park.
AT 17:49:22 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Christie´s auction house unveils new rostrum to celebrate 260th anniversary
British-born designer Sir Jony Ive and his design firm LoveFrom collaborated with Christie´s for the project.
AT 17:44:35 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Fact check: AI-generated and miscaptioned Middle East war imagery
Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.
AT 17:39:09 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Irish foreign minister pressed on whether US and Israel broke international law
Helen McEntee was asked repeatedly if the two countries broke international law when they targeted Iran at the weekend.
AT 17:19:28 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Michelle O´Neill says DUP acting as `cheerleaders´ for war amid rising oil costs
The First Minister said the parties can work `together whilst having a very different approach to what´s happening internationally´.
AT 16:59:24 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Kate joins Hindu worshippers in dance during visit to temple
The Princess of Wales also visited a dance company during a day in Leicester.
AT 16:49:23 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Britney Spears arrested for `driving under the influence `
The singer was held on March 5, according to arrest records.
AT 16:44:11 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
William jokes with customer while taking Cornish pasty order on St Piran´s Day
The royal helped make pasties while stopping off inside the bakery at Gear Farm Pasty Company in Helston.
AT 16:24:28 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Temperatures hit record high so far this year
The record temperature for 2026 recorded by the Met Office surpasses the 18.7C reached at nearby Kew Gardens last week.
AT 15:49:25 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Britney Spears arrested on reported `driving under the influence´ charge
The singer was held on March 5, according to arrest records.
AT 15:19:14 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
There should not have been PSNI examination of ex-BBC journalist, says Boutcher
The PSNI chief constable was speaking to the policing board on Thursday.
AT 15:09:12 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Spice girl: Kate proves partial to a chilli chutney as she meets restaurant team
The Princess of Wales was visiting the Golden Mile in Leicester.
AT 15:05:55 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
O´Sullivan tribute provided poignant start to 2026 Festival
From a Champion Hurdle shock to a Gold Cup barnstormer, six memorable moments from the 2026 Festival.
AT 15:05:23 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Landmark Festival anniversaries aplenty for masterly Morris
Forty years since Buck House and 20 since War Or Attrition for Fethard trainer with a CV most can only envy.
AT 15:05:14 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Townend: Enjoy the highs and dust yourself off to go again after disappointment
Ruby´s record might be a step too far - but history beckons in the Gold Cup.
AT 14:49:07 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Households on heating oil already grappling with soaring prices
The problem is particularly acute in Northern Ireland, where 62.5% of homes rely on it, compared to the UK average of just over 5%.
AT 14:34:22 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Everyone loves a trier, says William after making `passable´ Cornish pasty
The prince, who is the Duke of Cornwall, visited Gear Farm Pasty Company in Helston, run by Dave and Ann Webb and their children Jemma and Michael.
AT 14:34:09 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police search team lead gave 5% chance Noah Donohoe was in culvert, inquest told
Sergeant Hastings was the lead police search adviser in the search for the 14-year-old in Belfast in 2020.
AT 14:29:15 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scots Iranians rally at US consulate to show `gratitude´ for strikes
The crowd waved US, Israeli and Iranian monarchy flags as they thanked Donald Trump.
AT 14:24:15 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Extra British fighter jets will deploy to Middle East, Keir Starmer announces
Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street, the Prime Minister also announced that a delayed chartered flight from Oman has now taken off.
AT 14:10:17 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Aviva flags potential for Iran conflict to send claims costs rising
Chief executive Amanda Blanc said supply chains could suffer if the conflict is prolonged.
AT 14:09:46 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Outrageous´ fuel price hikes in Ireland amid Middle East conflict, Dail told
Reports of dramatic increases to fuel costs, such as home heating oil and motor fuel, have been sent to TDs.
AT 14:09:24 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
In Pictures: Pawsitively fetching display as dogs arrive for day one at Crufts
Owners from all over the globe are assembling with breeds of all shapes and sizes for the world-famous dog show.
AT 14:04:12 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
PSNI can increase Catholic recruits without return to 50:50, says Jon Boutcher
Jon Boutcher said there is a `collective responsibility´ in improving representation in the police, but accepted the PSNI `need to do a lot more´.
AT 13:54:12 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
John Swinney `concerned´ about Scots trapped in Middle East as conflict rages
The First Minister said the Scottish Government is working with UK ministers to bring people home `as quickly as it is safe to do so´.
AT 13:49:14 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Arrest of Scottish Labour MP´s husband `deeply concerning´, Sarwar says
David Taylor, 39, has been accused of assisting a foreign intelligence service.
AT 13:44:21 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Welsh election is referendum on Starmer´s premiership, says Farage
Speaking at Reform´s Welsh manifesto launch on Thursday, the party leader said the vote in May would `end Labour dominance´ in Wales.
AT 13:44:12 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
PSNI chief vows to `relentlessly pursue´ officers who sexually exploit women
Jon Boutcher said the organisation `will do everything necessary to deal with such issues´.
AT 13:34:14 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Cancer ward alert level upgraded to red, Swinney says
The First Minister said the alert at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow had been raised due to `heightened public anxiety´.
AT 13:29:27 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Foreign Office and British Chambers of Commerce brief firms impacted by conflict
More than 600 business have already been briefed on the situation in the Middle East by the Diplomatic Advisory Hub.
AT 13:19:24 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Spitfire flights around UK announced to mark 90th anniversary of famous aircraft
On March 5 1936, Captain Joseph `Mutt´ Summers piloted the first Supermarine Spitfire prototype.
AT 13:14:15 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Mahmood says Labour should not become `more Green or more Reform´ on migration
The Home Secretary faces a backbench revolt over her asylum system reforms.
AT 13:04:35 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus
Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.
AT 12:54:12 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Lewis Hamilton calls on African countries to `take back´ their continent
The seven-time Formula One champion also outlined his ambition to compete in a grand prix on African soil before the end of his career.
AT 12:44:18 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Couple back in UK after being stranded in Dubai tell of `absolute chaos´
A commercial flight from Muscat, Oman, landed at London´s Heathrow Airport on Thursday morning.
AT 12:44:09 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Benefits probe into SNP candidate shows system is working, Swinney claims
Sally Donald stepped down as the candidate for Edinburgh Southern on Wednesday.
AT 12:34:23 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man´s `disbelief´ after five-year quest for rare book ends in local Oxfam shop
Paul Dixon had trawled bookshops and specialist sellers across the UK, and had even contacted shops on the island of Iona.
AT 12:34:15 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Jenny Gilruth `determined to find a resolution´ to stop teachers from striking
The Education Secretary said there would be `additional new investment´ to help with the costs of employing more teachers.
AT 12:24:11 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
More than 9,000 new social homes built last year, Housing Minister says
But Labour housing spokesman Conor Sheehan said the 9,089 figure was `beneath the target´ set by the government.
AT 12:19:24 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Sir Chris Whitty warns `too many´ non-experts involved in puberty blocker debate
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch and Harry Potter author JK Rowling have expressed concern over a trial going ahead.
AT 12:19:16 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Primark appoints new permanent boss as parent firm reviews spin-off
Eoin Tonge has been named permanent boss of Primark after predecessor Paul Marchant resigned over an allegation of inappropriate behaviour last year.
AT 12:09:12 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Raver nicknamed Nasty guilty of killing deaf woman with single punch
Duane Owusu, 36, threw Zahwa Mukhtar out of an overcrowded Mercedes car and felled her with a single strike after attending a rave in east London.
AT 12:04:12 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
BBC `willing to consider radical options´ for future funding
The corporation has said the current licence fee model is not sustainable and needs reform.
AT 11:59:14 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Pedestrian dies of injuries following crash in Kerry
A man in his 30s died following a crash in Kerry on Monday night after which the driver left the scene
AT 11:49:19 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Risks from Chinese spying `not receding´, Speaker warns parliamentary staff
Sir Lindsay Hoyle´s warning comes as three men were released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of espionage.
AT 11:49:08 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Shoplifter who killed supermarket security guard jailed for more than five years
Alun Harris-Richards suffered a heart attack and died following a struggle at Asda in Arbroath in 2024.
AT 11:34:47 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Disease controls imposed as suspected bird flu case flagged in Omagh
Measures included the `humane culling of all poultry on the site and the introduction of temporary control zones´.
AT 11:34:34 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Saharan dust to bring colourful sunsets and `blood rain´ to UK
It comes as temperatures on Thursday in some parts of the country could reach as high as 20C.
AT 11:34:19 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
SNP one seat short of majority, poll suggests
The SNP would win 64 seats if the result was replicated in May´s election.
AT 11:24:40 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK construction slump deepens as rainy weather dampens hopes of recovery
The industry has been grappling with a more than year-long decline.
AT 11:24:18 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Support group founder wants endometriosis recognised as chronic condition
Fay Cartwright has launched InverEndo Support as a `safe space´ for women with endometriosis.
AT 11:09:14 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Championship play-offs increased to six teams from next season
A vote was held at an EFL all-clubs meeting on Thursday.
AT 10:54:56 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Defence Secretary arrives in Cyprus amid tensions over drone attacks
John Healey´s arrival comes as Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.
AT 10:39:21 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
February demand for new cars hit 22-year high
Some 90,100 new cars were registered last month, latest figures suggest.
AT 10:39:12 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Fix `frictions´ in different north-south systems to benefit economies, SDLP says
The SDLP has launched a policy paper to create a `more resilient´ all-island economy.
AT 09:44:10 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Husband of Labour MP and two other men bailed over alleged spying for China
David Taylor, who is married to MP Joani Reid, was arrested on Wednesday.
AT 09:39:14 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
ITV remains in talks over Sky TV deal as profits slip
The UK TV giant first confirmed talks in November but said on Thursday there was still `no certainty´ over an agreement.
AT 09:34:31 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
BBC charter fixed end date leaves it open to `political football´ - Tim Davie
The outgoing director-general was speaking ahead of the corporation´s response to the Government´s consultation on its future.
AT 09:29:26 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Decision on whether to move Finalissima away from Qatar to be made next week
No alternative venues are currently being considered, UEFA has said.
AT 09:04:11 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Problems `getting passengers on board´ caused UK rescue flight to be delayed
Home Office minister Alex Norris said the Government-chartered plane would now leave Oman for the UK on Thursday.
AT 08:04:19 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Murder suspect charged after stabbing near Birmingham primary school
Mahmood Ibrahim, 32, of no fixed address, is due before magistrates in the city on Thursday.
AT 08:04:10 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Private dentist market review launched by watchdog after Chancellor´s plea
Rachel Reeves urged the CMA last November to launch a review of private dentistry in a bid to ease the cost of living.
AT 07:49:08 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Review finds evidence of `fatal physical harm´ caused to boy who had surgery
Nine-year-old Jack Moate was operated on by Kuldeep Stohr at Addenbrooke´s Hospital in Cambridge in 2015.
AT 07:34:10 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Watchdog set to fine South East Water £22m over water supply failures
Ofwat said it was consulting over the fine after homes in Kent and Sussex were hit by multiple supply interruptions over the years.
AT 01:14:37 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis touches down
Passengers described seeing missiles overhead in the UAE city as they arrived at Dublin Airport.
AT 00:08:24 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Michael Morpurgo says children learn best by getting lost in a story
The former children´s laureate has published an original legend set in a Cornish harbour, The Miracle Dolphin Of Mevagissey.
AT 00:07:47 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
BBC to publish response to Government´s consultation on its future
The corporation is expected to say the review is a key moment to make bold choices.
AT 00:07:09 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Iran war enters sixth day as flights due to bring Britons home from Middle East
The first Government rescue flight and British Airways commercial flight from Muscat were expected to land in the UK early on Thursday.
AT 00:06:33 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Husband of Labour MP questioned after arrest on suspicion of spying for China
The arrests of the three men - aged 39, 43 and 68 - were carried out by counter-terrorism officers at addresses in London and Wales on March 4.
AT 00:06:01 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has `no interest in body positivity´
The Irish actress, 39, known for starring in the regency series as Penelope Bridgerton, said she finds it `boring´ when people talk about her size.
AT 00:05:32 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
10% cut to gas prices for Firmus Energy customers in Ten Towns area
It follows a review of the regulated gas tariff for Firmus Energy by the Utility Regulator.
AT 00:04:59 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Emma Thompson among stars backing funding appeal to tackle gender-based violence
Over 60 stars, including Chappell Roan and Gillian Anderson, have joined The Circle in calling for greater support for women´s rights organisations.
AT 00:04:26 on 5th March 2026 from PA Media:
Psychiatry in Scotland will remain under strain without investment, study shows
A report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists shows concerns for the profession.
AT 23:19:26 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
`I thought I was a goner´ - Scots who were trapped in Dubai return home safe
More than 300 Scots touched down at Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday evening.
AT 23:09:30 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Vigil held for Iran´s Khamenei as counter-protesters gather nearby
The two sides were separated by a heavy uniformed police presence in Sidney Street.
AT 20:59:26 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Novelist Claire Lynch `shell-shocked´ at winning The Nero Gold Prize
Published in May last year, A Family Matter was inspired by real-life child custody cases from the 1980s.
AT 19:49:26 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Claire Lynch first debut novelist to win The Nero Gold Prize
The chairman of judges, Nick Hornby, said he believed Lynch´s novel, A Family Matter, would be `read and thought about for years to come´.
AT 18:54:26 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Campaigner´s hail `milestone´ as Anne´s Law is passed by Holyrood
New regulations have been passed giving those in care homes improved rights over visits from loved ones.
AT 18:35:33 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Energy ministers meet over rising price of fuel
Stormont Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said she spoke with UK minister Michael Shanks and Irish minister Darragh O´Brien.
AT 18:34:27 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scottish teachers in `overwhelming´ vote for strike action in row over workload
A total of 85% of members of the EIS union who took part in the ballot backed strike action.
AT 18:29:27 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Fact check: At least four ships have been sunk by torpedoes since 1945
The US sunk an Iranian vessel on Tuesday.
AT 17:39:31 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Stock markets rebound and energy prices ease but fears remain over Iran war
Global financial markets are largely being led by the movement of wholesale energy prices.
AT 17:30:05 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Police chief `absolutely determined´ to learn lessons from Maccabi away fans ban
The head of West Midlands Police, Scott Green, said an AI tool remains switched off after innacuracies were submitted to a safety advisory group.
AT 17:27:00 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Brechin Castle defies long absence at Naas
The horse had been out of action for over two years.
AT 17:21:04 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Neighbours heard screams and noises on night Natalie McNally died, trial hears
A neighbour of Natalie McNally said she saw a shadow on the night she died.
AT 17:05:46 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Insurance industry has more to do to gain people´s trust, ABI boss tells MPs
The Treasury Committee held an evidence session into financial inclusion with representatives from the insurance and banking sectors.
AT 16:49:29 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Bereaved to keep up justice fight as UK Covid-19 Inquiry witness evidence ends
Hearings in the inquiry´s 10th and final module, examining the pandemic´s impact on society, will conclude on Thursday.
AT 16:30:42 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Evan Williams seen hitting dog walker `with force´, jury told
The case is being heard in Cardiff Crown Court.
AT 16:30:04 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Support needs for institutional abuse survivors will rise as they age, MLAs told
In 2017, the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry revealed abuse in religious and secular institutions from 1922 to 1995.
AT 16:29:32 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Man in court on attempted murder charge after Edinburgh incident
Mustafa Kokoneh, 23, appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
AT 16:25:08 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Edinburgh SNP candidate quits race amid benefits probe
Sally Donald had been selected to run in Edinburgh Southern, but told local members on Wednesday she had `regrettably´ decided to stand down.
AT 16:20:01 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Gorton by-election revealed `chasm´ between politics and people, Burnham warns
The Labour mayor of Greater Manchester suggested the result demonstrated Westminster was not focused on the priorities of ordinary people.
AT 16:15:37 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Second flight to Ireland from Middle East expected on Thursday - McEntee
The Minister for Foreign Affairs said she is in `constant engagement´ with airlines.
AT 16:15:02 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Jury cannot be reassured over officer´s Noah Donohoe search claims, inquest told
The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner´s Court, which is being heard with a jury, is now in its sixth week.
AT 15:59:56 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Royal Marines line street to pay tribute to Second World War veteran
A church service saw Royal Marines servicemen pay tribute to a veteran who was one of the first to fight the Japanese in the Second World War.
AT 15:29:25 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Millions face longer wait for payouts under motor finance redress scheme plans
The FCA is set to give lenders a three-month implementation period to make redress, with up to five months for older agreements.
AT 15:15:13 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
New rent rules incentivising evictions, Social Democrats say
However, Housing Minister James Browne said rent reforms increase protections for renters.
AT 15:00:43 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Elliott and owners to make late call on Romeo Coolio target
Arkle entry has multiple options, but stablemate El Cairos is firmly on the Supreme trail.
AT 15:00:12 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Thursday could be warmest day of year so far with temperatures of 19C forecast
The Met Office said it will be 16-17C more widely.
AT 14:49:57 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Enoch Burke challenges his move to Castlerea Prison in court
Enoch Burke said his move to the Roscommon Prison from Mountjoy Prison in Dublin breached an earlier court order
AT 14:44:56 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Energy credits currently `highly unlikely´, Irish minister says
Consumers have seen hikes in home heating oil and motor fuel in the wake of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
AT 14:44:27 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Starmer says UK-US relationship does not mean `hanging on to Trump´s words´
Sir Keir Starmer has been the subject of personal attacks from Donald Trump over the initial refusal to allow British bases to be used to bomb Iran.
AT 14:40:00 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Energy bills forecast to rise 10% from July as Middle East war drives up prices
Analysts Cornwall Insight said forecasts for Ofgem´s price cap for July to September had surged to £1,801 a year for a typical dual fuel household.
AT 14:25:02 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
HMS Dragon not set to sail until next week to protect Cyprus
The warship is being reloaded with ammunition in Portsmouth before departing for the Mediterranean.
AT 14:00:44 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Labour sees four-point bounce in latest poll while SNP on track for election win
The Ipsos Scotland poll spoke to 1,096 people between February 19 and 25.
AT 13:55:27 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Reeves to stress commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses
The Chancellor is meeting figures from BP, TotalEnergies and Serica in Downing Street.
AT 13:40:27 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
McNally murder accused told family at wake about finding her body, court told
Natalie McNally´s mother, father and two brothers gave evidence in the trial of Stephen McCullagh.
AT 13:39:58 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Executive must help fill growth fund shortfall, Northern Ireland Secretary says
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund will be replaced by the Local Growth Fund next year.
AT 13:36:35 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Fear of death consumes me´: Emotional pleas and warnings over assisted dying
Campaigners from both sides of the argument gathered outside Holyrood ahead of a crucial vote on assisted dying in Scotland.
AT 13:36:02 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Angela Rippon and Alex Kingston among Strictly stars teaching MPs to cha-cha-cha
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and new Green Party MP Hannah Spencer were among the parliamentarians practising their footwork.
AT 13:35:29 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Family of Natalie McNally said murder accused was welcomed into their home
Natalie McNally´s father Noel told the court that Stephen McCullagh was treated `with the greatest respect´.
AT 13:34:25 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Partner of Labour MP among three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Chinese officials in the UK and Beijing have been given a dressing down, a minister told MPs.
AT 13:20:38 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK interest rates could go back above 4% if energy shock persists, Niesr warns
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the Bank of England will have to contend with a `shock´ to energy costs.
AT 13:19:29 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
More evacuation flights announced for Britons stranded in Middle East
British Airways said it will run two flights, departing from Muscat, Oman, to London Heathrow, on Friday and Saturday.
AT 13:04:27 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Noah Donohoe investigation looked at known sex offenders in area, inquest hears
The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner´s Court, which is being heard with a jury, is now in its sixth week.
AT 12:54:53 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Three people arrested as police investigate suspected fraud offences
Searches at a number of properties are ongoing.
AT 12:50:45 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Scrapping windfall tax on oil and gas is `utterly essential´, Swinney insists
The Scottish First Minister spoke out ahead of a meeting between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and North Sea leaders.
AT 12:50:11 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
We need `hard conversation with ourselves´ on prison sentences - Constance
It came as a Holyrood committee backed plans to reduce the automatic release point for short-term prisoners to 30%.
AT 12:35:55 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
UK service personnel facing `acute security threats´ in Middle East - Swinney
Scotland´s First Minister said he is `deeply concerned´ about the situation.
AT 12:34:46 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Mother and sister of Enoch Burke jailed for contempt of court
A High Court judge has sentenced Ammi and Martina Burke to two weeks in prison.
AT 12:31:34 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China
All three suspects remain in custody, the Metropolitan Police said.
AT 12:31:05 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
`Absolutely foreseeable´ that wildfires will affect communities, MSPs warned
Holyrood´s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee heard from various organisations dealing with the increasing risk.
AT 12:25:40 on 4th March 2026 from PA Media:
Kaye Adams not returning to BBC Radio Scotland: `It´s been a brutal five months´
The broadcaster, 63, who also appears on ITV´s Loose Women, was taken off air from her morning radio programme, Mornings With, in October.