Belfast Mela returns with its most ambitious programme ever celebrating cultural diversity

Launching on Thursday, the 19th Belfast Mela was officially opened at Tetto – the Bullitt Hotel’s rooftop restaurant – by Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald. The event... Read more »

Welsh city centre named as the worst in the UK – but locals disagree

Newport was recently named as the worst city centre in the UK for empty shop units. Some have now hit back at the claims and have said things are moving forwards for... Read more »

John Swinney issues ‘freedom of speech’ warning at Festival

Mr Swinney was speaking at the Edinburgh International Festival’s headquarters days after Jewish performers claimed their Fringe shows had been cancelled by venues who cited safety concerns raised by staff. Read more: ... Read more »

Woman who lost a staggering 14 stone is unrecognisable to friends and family

Paige Vickers shed 14 stone after growing up struggling with her weight and being bullied by cruel classmates who branded her a ‘whale’. She says it’s like her partner has ‘a new... Read more »

UN posts video of hundreds of Palestinians swarming around their cars ‘and gunshots fired near crowds’ at Gaza aid site amid escalating Hamas-Israel war of words over ‘starvation’ crisis

The UN has released a video purporting to show gunfire inches away from civilians awaiting food at Israel and U.S.-backed food distribution centres in Gaza.  It comes amid an escalating war of words... Read more »

Doctors should earn more than train drivers, says boss of train drivers’ union

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email The leader of... Read more »

Minister rejects claim that recognition of Palestine state could breach international law | Politics News

A minister has denied claims that Sir Keir Starmer could risk breaching international law with his pledge to recognise Palestine as a state. Nearly 40 members of the House of Lords, including... Read more »

E.coli infections rise by 26% – as source of outbreaks and most vulnerable age groups revealed | UK News

Infections from a strain of E.coli that causes stomach issues rose by more than 25% last year – with toddlers most commonly affected, figures show. The UK Health Security Agency has said... Read more »

Cherry Vann becomes UK’s first female archbishop after election in Wales | Wales

The bishop of Monmouth, Cherry Vann, has been elected as the new archbishop of Wales, becoming the UK’s first female archbishop and first LGBTQ+ leader in the church in Wales in a... Read more »

Heritage coalition saves Scottish modernist ‘jewel’ in fiercely fought auction | Heritage

A coalition of design and conservation charities has won an auction to buy a threatened modernist building in the Scottish Borders after a fiercely contested bidding battle. The group, headed by the... Read more »