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Fresh inquest ordered into the deaths of three men in Newry in 1971

Fresh inquest ordered into the deaths of three men in Newry in 1971

Fresh inquest ordered into the deaths of three men in Newry in 1971

30 June 2023

Former British soldier Robert Anderson along with Sean Ruddy and Thomas McLaughlin were shot by soldiers in October 1971.


Hoax devices wrapped in Pride flags left at home of Alliance representatives

Hoax devices wrapped in Pride flags left at home of Alliance representatives

Hoax devices wrapped in Pride flags left at home of Alliance representatives

30 June 2023

Police said they are treating the incident as a hate crime.


Police warning to water gun users not to ’cause alarm or distress’ to public

Police warning to water gun users not to ’cause alarm or distress’ to public

Police warning to water gun users not to ’cause alarm or distress’ to public

30 June 2023

Water gun users have been warned after anti-social behaviour incidents and after toys being mistaken for ‘viable weapons’.


Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey a ‘sexual bully’, court told

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey a ‘sexual bully’, court told

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey a ‘sexual bully’, court told

30 June 2023

The Hollywood star denies 12 charges, including sexual assault and indecent assault, and is on trial at Southwark Crown Court.


Gok Wan says Pride offers ‘chance for us to join hands and fight for equality’

Gok Wan says Pride offers ‘chance for us to join hands and fight for equality’

Gok Wan says Pride offers ‘chance for us to join hands and fight for equality’

30 June 2023

Gok Wan said Pride is a ‘time for us to join hands with our allies and fight for the remaining work that needs to be done for equality’.


Double murder probe launched as man and teenager stabbed to death

Double murder probe launched as man and teenager stabbed to death

Double murder probe launched as man and teenager stabbed to death

30 June 2023

A boy, believed to be aged 15, and a man aged 23 were both fatally stabbed while a third man was taken to hospital.


Less than 3% of students affected by university marking boycott, UCEA says

Less than 3% of students affected by university marking boycott, UCEA says

Less than 3% of students affected by university marking boycott, UCEA says

30 June 2023

UCU members have refused to mark exams or assessments since April 20 in a dispute over pay and conditions.


27% annual fall in house sales in May – HMRC figures

27% annual fall in house sales in May – HMRC figures

27% annual fall in house sales in May – HMRC figures

30 June 2023

The fall is partly due to a higher number of bank holidays in May 2023, as well as a recent decline in general market conditions, HMRC’s report said.


SNP to meet accounts deadline with audit ‘qualification’

SNP to meet accounts deadline with audit ‘qualification’

SNP to meet accounts deadline with audit ‘qualification’

30 June 2023

Members of the party’s national executive committee met on Thursday to approve the accounts.


Trial date set for man accused of murdering woman found dead in lay-by

Trial date set for man accused of murdering woman found dead in lay-by

Trial date set for man accused of murdering woman found dead in lay-by

30 June 2023

The body of Sarah Henshaw, 31, was found near the M1 in Derbyshire earlier this week.


Councils hit by ‘completely unsustainable’ annual bill for free bus passes

Councils hit by ‘completely unsustainable’ annual bill for free bus passes

Councils hit by ‘completely unsustainable’ annual bill for free bus passes

30 June 2023

The Local Government Association warned that the cost of the scheme is putting services at risk.


Lord Goldsmith resigns from Government, accusing Sunak of ‘apathy’ on climate

Lord Goldsmith resigns from Government, accusing Sunak of ‘apathy’ on climate

Lord Goldsmith resigns from Government, accusing Sunak of ‘apathy’ on climate

30 June 2023

In a letter to Rishi Sunak, he accused the Prime Minister directly of being ‘simply uninterested’ in climate commitments.


Energy giant Centrica boosts capacity at Rough gas storage site

Energy giant Centrica boosts capacity at Rough gas storage site

Energy giant Centrica boosts capacity at Rough gas storage site

30 June 2023

The facility had been mothballed from 2017 but was partially reopened last year.


High street iced coffees can contain more sugar than Coca-Cola, Which? finds

High street iced coffees can contain more sugar than Coca-Cola, Which? finds

High street iced coffees can contain more sugar than Coca-Cola, Which? finds

30 June 2023

Which? compared frappes and frappuccinos from Caffe Nero, Costa and Starbucks and found many had ‘exceptionally high’ amounts of sugar.


Energy bills to stay high but worst of crisis has passed, says British Gas owner

Energy bills to stay high but worst of crisis has passed, says British Gas owner

Energy bills to stay high but worst of crisis has passed, says British Gas owner

30 June 2023

It comes as British households are set to witness a drop in their bills from Saturday due to the new Ofgem price cap.


New images of Scotland’s Crown jewels released ahead of royal visit

New images of Scotland’s Crown jewels released ahead of royal visit

New images of Scotland’s Crown jewels released ahead of royal visit

30 June 2023

The Honours of Scotland comprise the Crown of Scotland, the Sceptre and the Sword of State and are believed to be the oldest Crown jewels in Britain.


Heathrow appoints Copenhagen airport’s Thomas Woldbye as new boss

Heathrow appoints Copenhagen airport’s Thomas Woldbye as new boss

Heathrow appoints Copenhagen airport’s Thomas Woldbye as new boss

30 June 2023

Mr Woldbye will replace John Holland-Kaye when he steps down later this year.


BBC Weather apologises for ‘technical issues’ showing low temperatures

BBC Weather apologises for ‘technical issues’ showing low temperatures

BBC Weather apologises for ‘technical issues’ showing low temperatures

30 June 2023

The inaccurate temperatures are showing on the BBC Weather app and website and were shown on the BBC News.


3.5% annual fall in house prices in June as mortgage costs rise – Nationwide

3.5% annual fall in house prices in June as mortgage costs rise – Nationwide

3.5% annual fall in house prices in June as mortgage costs rise – Nationwide

30 June 2023

The sharp increase in borrowing costs is likely to exert a significant drag on near term housing market activity, Nationwide Building Society said.


UK economy edged up in first quarter, official data confirms

UK economy edged up in first quarter, official data confirms

UK economy edged up in first quarter, official data confirms

30 June 2023

UK gross domestic product rose up by 0.1% between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said.


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