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UK Government funding of £11.7 million has been awarded to a new university led scheme to accelerate pharmaceutical innovation in the north.

Fire services in England dealt with a record number of call-outs in 2025/26 where pets had to be rescued or helped, figures show.

An advert for Huel has been banned by the advertising watchdog for encouraging or condoning the replacement of conventional food with its products.

A 37-year old with an “extremely relevant domestic violence record” was jailed on Wednesday for an attack on a fifth ex-partner.

An Audi A3 in which three teenagers died after it plunged into the River Wear has been recovered from the water in a painstaking operation.

The TUV’s deputy leader has said he shared an AI-generated image of a Drumcree protest because he found it amusing rather than to mislead followers.

Pep Guardiola has offered his backing to Manchester City after they were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, stating: “We will get through this together.”

The boss of Greggs has said a major overhaul of its food manufacturing operations, which will cut around 740 jobs, will help “future-proof” the business.

Twelve largely unseen paintings, including works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne and Claude Monet are expected to fetch around 450 million US dollars (£338 million) at auction.

A fight between pilots on a commercial plane travelling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to two officials.

A DUP councillor has claimed the murder of three Catholic children at the height of the Drumcree protest 30 years ago “had nothing to do with the Orange”.

Orange Order concludes another round of Hillsborough talks

The Incredible Hulk fulfilled a childhood dream by meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday.

The Princess of Wales has helped pick up a 94-year-old rural minibus user as she celebrated the 50th anniversary of the service.

Jamie Donley admits he is not a natural striker but the 21-year-old believes playing in the role for Northern Ireland is aiding his development.

A rise in AI test security incidents has heightened the need for firms to brace for cyber attacks, the Bank of England said as it warned of increased threats to the UK’s financial stability.

Five African heads of state have attended a ground-breaking ceremony on a 16 billion dollars (£12 billion) oil refinery project in East Africa, following calls for the continent to boost its self-sufficiency in processing raw materials into finished produ…

A man is to stand trial accused of a pipe bomb attack on the Belfast Islamic Centre, a judge ordered today.

A Belfast tech company specialising in artificial intelligence (AI) has announced plans to create 40 jobs over the next three years.

Andy Burnham has left the door open to stopping a planned fuel duty rise in the new year, saying “every possible measure” is being considered to ease the cost of driving.

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Saga has said it is “significantly ahead” of its long-term growth plans as it revealed a jump in profits.

DESPITE the stress of the past week there are no fault lines in the Republic of Ireland squad and “the mood is good” says manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.

The NHS will treat violence against women and girls “as the epidemic it really is”, Yvette Cooper announced as the Labour Party conference drew to a close.

Police are investigating reports of anti-social behaviour in east Belfast, which saw young people riding scramblers dangerously and lighting fireworks.

Detectives investigating the Grenfell fire have passed files of evidence relating to 20 companies and 54 individuals to prosecutors, the Metropolitan Police said.

A National Geographic scientist has warned that “we’re at the end” of the road when it comes to wildlife loss across the African continent.

This week’s top pick has been longlisted for this year’s Booker Prize… Fiction 1.

A fresh appeal for information has been issued on the 36th anniversary of the murder of Co Tyrone bookmaker Dessie Fox.

Craigavon-headquartered food giant Moy Park cut more than 1,000 jobs across its European operation last year as it registered record profits.

The Government should make plans now to support all households with energy costs this winter due to the severity of forecast bill hikes, campaigners have said.

International paparazzi who were seen looking into the grounds of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s school have been branded “extraordinarily reckless” and accused of an “unacceptable intrusion into the privacy of children”, the Duke and Duchess of Sus…

The number of homes sold in August dipped by 2% compared with the same month a year earlier, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures.

One of JMW Turner’s best-known landscapes went on display in Rome on Tuesday ahead of a UK auction where it could fetch about 50 million euros (£42.7 million), potentially setting a new auction record for the British artist.

Peter Murrell’s legal aid has been withdrawn after he was jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP, it has been confirmed.

A commercial plane travelling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble warplanes.

At the age of 64, Susannah Constantine is feeling healthier and happier with her body than ever before.

Actor Rob Lowe’s niece Fiona has died at the age of 13, her family said in a statement.

The US military announced on Wednesday that it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the so-called Islamic State group.

TUV rep shares image that appears to have been altered with AI

BMW’s petrol-powered 3 Series has returned for a new generation to run alongside the recently-introduced electric i3.

The deputy leader of the TUV has posted an image from a rally in support of the Drumcree Orangemen that appears to have been altered using AI.

The Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park has said it is retiring its famous X2 rollercoaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injury caused by the ride.

Quavo has become a father as he confirmed the birth of his first child.

Vauxhall has unveiled a radical new look for its famous ‘Griffin’ logo.

Dolly Parton addressed fans from beyond the grave for the opening of the new museum about her life.

Household energy bills are forecast to see the biggest hike in four years as experts warned a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January due to the Iran war.

Burundi has agreed to accept people deported by the United States who have no previous connection to the East African country, a spokesperson for the country’s president has said.

Thomas Tuchel did not feel the need to look after his Manchester City players in the wake of a bombshell verdict that captain Harry Kane is confident will not impact the England team’s focus.

Greggs has said it plans to shut four factories with the loss of about 740 jobs as part of an overhaul of its food manufacturing operations.