Catherine Connolly has claimed “politics of fear” is being used against her after Heather Humphreys said she has “legitimate questions to answer”. Ms Humphreys accused Ms Connolly of insulting allies ...

Mr Rajoelina first came to prominence as the transitional leader of Madagascar following a 2009 coup. He was first elected president in 2018 and was reelected for a second term in 2023.

Chiedozie Ogbene has warned the Republic of Ireland that Tuesday night’s must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia will be just as difficult as their showdown with star-studded Portugal.

REFLECTIONS around St Helens were in the spotlight for members of our camera club. Each week, we ask our budding amateur photographers to take pictures based on a theme, and this week reflections was ...

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey and his wife Emily have one son John, who has severe disabilities, and a daughter named Ellie.

Bridget Phillipson warned there is no ‘cast-iron guarantee’ of enduring peace and international efforts must continue.

Universities have powers to “take action to prevent harassment and intimidation”, the Education Secretary said ahead of Bob Vylan’s gig at a venue associated with the University of Manchester. Bridget ...

The two Irish presidential candidates Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys are to go head-to-head in an on-air debate for the second time. Ms Connolly and Ms Humphreys are the only two candidates ...

Bridget Phillipson has said she is “confident” the Government will “do the right thing” over the two-child benefit cap, in the clearest sign yet that ministers could scrap the policy.

Nigel Farage has pledged to shake up the status quo in Wales if Reform wins next year’s Senedd election. The Reform UK leader said it is too early to make any specific policy commitments, but he ...

In Scotland, people begin to pay more income tax at around £30,000. Someone earning £50,000 per year would pay around £1,520 more a year compared to those in England, with that rising to £5,200 for ...

LEARN the stories behind local place names and surnames at an upcoming talk. Presented by genealogist and author Chris Eve, the event will delve into the origins of towns, villages, and surnames in ...