Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.
Eight survivors of a 1992 UVF gun attack at a County Down pub have been awarded millions in compensation from the PSNI and MoD. One man died in the attack, which survivors alleged involved state collusion. The PSNI stated settlement terms are confidential.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey stated he resisted Nigel Farage's lobbying to drop a crypto policy potentially costly to Reform UK's backer, Christopher Harborne. This comes as Farage faces a parliamentary probe over undeclared payments and support, triggering a political crisis.
Adura's updated Environmental Impact Assessment states emissions from the controversial Jackdaw gas field will account for less than 0.02% of annual global greenhouse gases, asserting they "not materially influence" global warming. This report was mandated by regulators after a previous submission was deemed inadequate and following a legal challenge from environmental groups.
Sir Adrian Fulford, chairman of the Southport attack inquiry, opened its second phase, pledging to prevent future atrocities by examining "violence-fixated individuals" and agency failures. The inquiry follows the 2024 murders of three children and injuries to others by Axel Rudakubana, with the Home Secretary accepting recommendations.
A 68-year-old man died while participating in the 15-mile Fan Dance endurance event, used in SAS training, on Pen y Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Police are investigating but do not treat the death as suspicious.
Exclusive figures reveal one in five young market traders now hold postgraduate degrees, a significant shift from previous generations. This trend highlights a growing number of highly educated individuals pursuing entrepreneurial careers in markets, seeking autonomy and creative fulfillment over traditional employment.
