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The police ombudsman has concluded that an investigation into the murder of 10 men in County Armagh failed to arrest and interview 11 men identified by intelligence. Last year, an inquest determined that the attack in Kingsmills was an overtly sectarian attack carried out by the IRA. Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson highlighted the inadequacy of… Continue reading Kingsmills: RUC failed to arrest suspects over murders – report

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Catherine Doyle reported on the controversy surrounding the band Kneecap, amidst allegations of inciting violence against Members of Parliament. The husband of slain MP Jo Cox, Brendan Cox, called for a more sincere apology from the band after footage emerged of them supposedly advocating for the killing of MPs. Kneecap had previously issued a statement… Continue reading Jo Cox: Husband of murdered MP calls on Kneecap to give 'real apology'

Renowned Welsh rocker and cancer campaigner, Mike Peters, passed away at the age of 66. Peters, best known as the lead singer of The Alarm, emerged from the punk scene in 1981 and achieved success with hits like Sixty Eight Guns. Despite battling cancer for three decades after his initial lymphoma diagnosis in 1995, Peters… Continue reading Mike Peters: The Alarm singer dies aged 66

BBC Scotland Sports News Correspondent Chris McLaughlin reported that the Scottish FA is making changes to its gender policy to prohibit transgender women from participating in women’s football. As of next season, only individuals who were assigned female at birth will be eligible to compete in women’s matches. Previously, transgender women were able to play… Continue reading SFA bans trans women competing in women's football in Scotland

Marks & Spencer stores are facing significant challenges with empty food shelves due to an ongoing cyber attack affecting the retailer’s operations. Online orders have been halted on the company’s website and app since Friday, with issues also reported with contactless pay and Click & Collect services over the Easter weekend. While the extent of… Continue reading Some M&S stores left with empty shelves after cyber attack

In north-west London, a significant fire has erupted at an electricity substation, causing flames and dense smoke to fill the air. Over 100 firefighters are currently addressing the blaze at Aberdeen Place, close to Edgware Road. The fire originated from an electrical transformer igniting at approximately 05:30 BST, with the flames extending to the roof… Continue reading Large fire breaks out at Maida Vale electricity substation

Culture reporter Paul Glynn has shared the exciting news that the 2025 Art Fund Museum of the Year nominees have been unveiled. For the first time in four years, all five finalists are located outside of London. The finalists include Beamish, The Living Museum of the North in County Durham, Chapter in Cardiff, Compton Verney… Continue reading Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025: 'Inspiring' nominees all outside London

The warning of an impending crisis in Wales regarding the need for urgent environmental protection, poverty alleviation, and health improvements was issued by the country’s future generations commissioner. Established a decade ago, this unique position mandates that public bodies consider the long-term consequences of their decisions. Despite this, Derek Walker, appointed to the role in… Continue reading Wales' future generations commissioner warns of unrecognisable future

The Isle of Mull in Scotland is the location where the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay are celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary. William and Kate, who tied the knot at Westminster Abbey in 2011, will be touring the island and visiting community halls that are being refurbished with the help of their Royal Foundation. The… Continue reading William and Kate celebrate anniversary on Isle of Mull