Nearly two million UK households ‘will not turn heating on this winter’
More than 15 million homes say they are worried about being cold this winter, a survey has found A new survey suggests 1.7 million households (5.7 per cent) do not…
Bryant attacks ‘irresponsible’ Stormont ministers over budget
Economics and business editor, BBC News NIPublished37 minutes agoThe Northern Ireland Secretary has accused the Stormont executive of having little “financial accountability” while also ruling out ‘front-loading’ extra money the…
One man dead and two missing as search goes on for fishing boat off Lewis
A major search is under way off the Western Isles for a fishing boat with three men onboard that has been reported missing. The alarm was raised at about 21:20…
One man dead and two missing as search goes on for fishing boat off Lewis
A major search is under way off the Western Isles for a fishing boat with three men onboard that has been reported missing. The alarm was raised at about 21:20…
Grammar school headteacher ‘mowed down by car and dragged for more than a mile’ to his death, trial hears
Michael Mullins was cycling home from Stretford Grammar School when he was hit by a car A grammar school headteacher was mowed down and dragged for more than a mile…
The ‘frustrating’ education limbo facing teenage asylum seekers
Education and arts correspondent, BBC News NIPublished2 hours agoIn war-torn Gaza, 16-year-old Mona was able to receive more education than she says she’s currently able to get in Northern Ireland.…
Inventor sues employers for £366m over work on ‘high-tech plaster’ that made billions
The case is set for a six-week trial in 2028 An inventor who says his work on a high-tech sticking plaster helped net billions for his bosses is suing for…
New MOT rules come into force for four types of vehicles today
Drivers will need to make sure they display a special sticker A new MOT rule has been introduced by the DVSA that affects four types of vehicles. Drivers will need…
Heavy rain and gales to batter UK as Met Office issue yellow weather warning
The Met Office has forecast gusts of 50 to 60 mph, with some exposed coastal and hilly locations predicted to see gusts of around 70 mph A yellow weather warning…
Russell Brand trial latest: Comedian to face sex offence allegations as court case starts today
Russell Brand is accused of groping women and forcing them into sexual acts, in allegations which date from 1999 to 2009 Russell Brand will go on trial today charged with…