Northern Ireland

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

The NHS will be starting the Covid autumn vaccine programme this autumn.

Who is eligible for the Covid vaccine as cases of XEC variant rise

Members of the public relax on the beach in hot weather in Cleethorpes, north east England.

Watch: Temperatures could reach 34°C in UK in coming days

School's already out for summer for some UK students (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Summer holiday and school term dates across the UK

Covid tests are in demand as cases of the new Covid variant are on the rise. (Photo: ManuPadilla - stock.adobe.com)

Here is where you can get Covid tests as cases of new variant rise

Athletes reunited to launch new ‘Athlete Community’

Former Scottish Paralympian proud to be part of ParalympicsGB Athlete Community ...

Families enjoying 'Summer of Play' activities at National Trust's Attingham Park, Shropshire. Picture: National Trust Images/James Dobson

For affordable days out National Trust membership is our saviour

Lisa Thomson during a Scotland training session at Edinburgh's Oriam yesterday (Photo by Ross Parker/SNS Group/SRU)

Hawick’s Lana Skeldon and Lisa Thomson in Scotland’s starting XV v Irish in W6N

Morebattle's Rory McFadyen in equine action (Photo: Jamie Agnew)

Borderer Rory McFadyen to represent UK at tetrathlon

Gary Anderson looking as if he can't believe his eyes during his round-four loss to Brendan Dolan on Saturday at the latest World Darts Championship at London's Alexandra Palace (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

I was rotten, says former Borderer Gary Anderson after World Darts Championship ...

Schools across the UK are preparing to break up for the Christmas holidays (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

When do schools close for Christmas 2023? Date pupils are off for Xmas

Schools across the UK are preparing to break up ahead of the Christmas holidays

Sarah McCann

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Parts of the UK will experience highs of 26C this weekend, with experts describing the October autumn weather as "unusual". (Credit: Getty Images)

Scotland hit with amber flood warnings as 'heatwave' approaches south

BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell is retiring after 47 years.

‘Awful’ BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell retires

The RNLI has warned that conditions around coasts could be treacherous as Storm Agnes prepares to hit the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

Wetherspoons will introduce a much welcomed price slash on several items for a limited time in January.

Wetherspoons to make huge price change which will delight punters

A mother-of-four from Northern Ireland has become the latest person to die after undergoing a gastric sleeve operation in Turkey in order to lose weight.

Mum-of-four, 32, latest to die after Turkey’s gastric sleeve op

Scotland's Freddie Carcas winning the under-20 men's race the last time the home countries hill-running junior international was held at Cademuir Hill, in 2017 (Pic: Woodentops)

​Borders to host international junior hill-running event

A woman and her friend flew to Northern Ireland for a day trip - and it cost less than a train ticket to London. Rebecca Kellett, 37, surprised her pal Lauren Priest, 31, with the overseas trip, which included a picnic and a visit to the filming locations of “Game of Thrones.”

Woman plans overseas daytrip for £61 - here’s how she did it

Garry Pearson in action in his Volkwagen Polo GTi R5 at this month's Ulster Rally (Pic: JEP)

Duns driver Garry Pearson targeting back-to-back British Rally Championship podi...

Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd speaks to media about the data breach

Major data breach reveals retails of 10,000 police staff

Storm Antoni has caused high winds and rain across the UK this weekend

When will the rain stop?

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

Storm Antoni chaos as trains cancelled & houses evacuated

Storm Antoni is set to hit parts of the UK with 60mph gusts of wind in parts

‘Biggest storm of the year’ to hit UK today with 60mph winds

'Everyone should have access to affordable good food'. PIC: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos.

Urgent “do not eat” warning issued for supermarket salmon product

Pedestrian stand under umbrellas while looking at Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben from the Southbank by the River Thames, in central London, on July 31, 2023 on a gloomy and rainy summer day.

UK weather: July 2023 ‘one of wettest on record’, Met Office say

The Northern Lights will be visible in parts of the UK tonight

UK stargazers can catch the Northern Lights tonight - here’s how

The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for the UK

Met Office issues multiple weather warnings as storms set to batter UK

The UK has been issued multiple yellow weather warnings by the Met Office as thunderstorms are set to batter Brits.

Charlotte Hawes

More than 60 locations are to open up ‘banking hubs’ in a bid to address the recent rapid closures of high street branches.

Banking hubs: Full list of 67 areas where new sites will open in UK

The Cloughmore Stone was hurled by the giant FinnMcCool, or so the legends say (Photo: Amber Allott)

Explainer County Down: embrace the outdoors where legends come to life

Lightning flashes in the night sky over south London. A weather warning is in place for thunderstorms today (Sunday, June 18) across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Thunderstorms set to sweep UK as Met Office warns of ‘flash flooding’

Summer Solstice 2023: what is it and when is it?

Upcoming UK bank holiday’s

Bank holidays 2023: When is the next UK bank holiday?

Warning as most common day to have severe heart attack revealed

The £50 polymer note from the Ulster Bank, which entered circulation in June 2022, features people and places in Northern Ireland.

Two UK banknotes among world’s most beautiful - full list of winners

The four MPs who claimed driving fines on expenses revealed

Unsealed FBI documents reveal IRA plot to kill the Queen

IRA plot to kill Queen in San Francisco in 1983 revealed by FBI

Met Office says when hot weather will hit after bank holiday washout

76 bank branches across the UK are set to close this month.

Full list of 76 bank branches to close across the UK in May

Here is the Met Office's weather forecast for Coronation weekend.

UK set for wet weather over coronation weekend - Met Office forecast

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O'Neill

Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill confirms she will attend coronation

Noel Hanna, who conquered Mount Everest numerous times has died in Nepal after returning from the Mount Annapurna summit point. Picture by Mourne Mountain Adventures Facebook

UK climber who scaled Everest 10 times dies in Nepal expedition

The emergency alert will show the same message on every device when it sounds later this month - Credit: Adobe

UK Emergency Alert: The exact message that will appear on your phone

How to find the pollen count near you

Jasmine Parker, 13, has delivered over 4000 Easter eggs to children hospitals since 2016

13-year-old girl delivers over 4,000 Easter eggs to kids in hospital

A heroic 13-year-old girl has delivered over 4,000 eggs to sick kids in hospitals since 2016.

Sam Johnson

A yellow warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office

Met Office weather warnings for wind: Stormy conditions on the way

​Bertie Ahern, Senator George Mitchell and Tony Blair after the signing of the agreement on April 10 1998

Good Friday Agreement - what is it?

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris speaking to the media at Hillsborough Castle after his meetings with Stormont leaders over Brexit and the Windsor Framework.

MI5 raises terror threat level in Northern Ireland to ‘severe’

The top 10 lucky charms in Ireland – including numbers and bracelets

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced 30 hours of free childcare for one and two year olds

Budget 2023: Free childcare for under 5s explained

US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak participate in a bilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. President Biden hosts British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego for an AUKUS meeting to discuss the procurement of nuclear-powered submarines under a pact between the three nations. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Joe Biden to visit NI for 25th anniversary of Belfast Agreement

The Met Office said the weather remains unsettled for the rest of the UK this week with more warnings likely to be issued. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Met Office extends weather warning for snow

Martin Lewis has given an update to households still waiting to receive a cost of living payment (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis warning to households about £200 energy support boost

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomes European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at the Fairmont Windsor Park hotel in Englefield Green, Windsor, Berkshire, ahead of a meeting to discuss a "range of complex challenges" around the Brexit treaty. Picture date: Monday February 27, 2023.

UK and EU agree on Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

King Charles will meet with Ursula von der Leyen, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Credit: Getty Images

King Charles criticised for decision to meet Ursula von der Leyen