Mary Lou McDonald calls for by‑election backing to pressure Government thumbnail

Mary Lou McDonald calls for by‑election backing to pressure Government

April 25, 2026

Mary Lou McDonald has urged voters to “hit” Government parties “harder” by supporting Sinn Fein in upcoming by-elections in an address focused on cost-of-living measures. In her speech to party faithful at the Ard Fheis in Belfast, the Sinn Fein president said the Government needs to introduce an emergency budget after trying to “buy off” […]

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Government on ‘dangerous path’ over Legacy Bill changes, says John Finucane

April 25, 2026

The UK Government is taking a “dangerous path” with amendments to the Legacy Bill, John Finucane has said. The Sinn Fein MP for North Belfast said he has received “no assurances” on changes to the framework which risks becoming “veterans’ legislation”. On entering government in 2024, Labour pledged to repeal and replace the previous Conservative […]

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Influencer dies after Soho crash that left her in a coma

April 25, 2026

Noora Mykkanen Published April 25, 2026 4:52pm Updated April 25, 2026 5:05pm An influencer who was run over outside a nightclub in London’s Soho has died after fighting for her life for days. Klaudia Zakrzewska succumbed to her injuries today after being hit with two other people outside the Inca club on Argyll Street at […]

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London Marathon weather forecast revealed with bright weekend ahead

April 25, 2026

Runners and supporters alike joining the London Marathon tomorrow should not skimp on suncream as the race day will be bright. After Londoners endured sunny but brisk few days during the Tube strikes this week, the weather is finally turning milder – just in time for the 2026 edition of the London Marathon. Thousands of […]

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Mum of influencer run over by X Factor finalist says ‘doctors don’t think she’ll survive’

April 25, 2026

Sam Corbishley Published April 25, 2026 9:43am Updated April 25, 2026 4:59pm The mother of a social media influencer who was run over outside a nightclub in central London has revealed her daughter is still in a coma fighting for life. Klaudia Zakrzewska was hit with two other people outside the Inca nightclub in Argyll […]

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Only one Royal has ever run the London Marathon – who was it?

April 25, 2026

The 2026 London Marathon is set to kick off tomorrow, and the race is no stranger to famous faces. Actors, presenters, singers, sports stars and a fair few politicians have taken part over the years, but only one royal has run the race in its 39-year history. In 2010, at the age of 21, Princess […]

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Man, 18, extradited from Dubai and charged with murder of woman at £4,000,000 London home

April 25, 2026

Sam Corbishley Published April 25, 2026 8:37am Updated April 25, 2026 8:37am A man has been extradited from Dubai and charged with the murder of a woman in Westminster two years ago. Kamonnan Thiamphanit, known as Angela, was stabbed to death at a £4 million Airbnb near Hyde Park in April 2024. Enzo Bettamio, 18, […]

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O’Neill says she will work to reform Stormont to ‘end the blockage on progress’

April 24, 2026

Michelle O’Neill has pledged to work to reform the Stormont institutions to “end the blockage on progress”. Northern Ireland’s First Minister told the Sinn Fein Ard Fheis that the DUP “want to turn the clock back” and Westminster has “failed our people”. The Sinn Fein vice president delivered the keynote address on the first evening […]

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Rapist jailed for religiously aggravated attack on Sikh woman in her home

April 24, 2026

A sex attacker who raped a Sikh woman in a religiously aggravated attack has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years. A trial at Birmingham Crown Court heard John Ashby shouted racist and anti-Muslim abuse as he beat the victim with a stick after following her off a bus and into […]

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Dan Walker’s former Channel 5 co-host withdraws ‘bullying, sexism and misogyny’ claims against him

April 24, 2026

Dan Walker’s former Channel 5 News co-host has withdrawn bullying and misogyny claims against him after a “mutual agreement” was reached. The broadcaster, who denied all the allegations, said he hopes his former colleague Claudia–Liza Vanderpuije “finds peace” after the agreement was reached. He added: “I firmly feel that I should never have been pulled […]

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