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Belfast actress opens up on ‘frustration’ as she joins NI creatives issuing letter of no confidence in Gordon Lyons over arts funding

The protestors assembled because they feel the minister is failing to invest in the arts

NI creatives protest at Stormont to issue letter of no confidence in Minister Lyons over arts funding

The protestors assembled because they feel the minister is failing to invest in the arts

Scotland's most dog friendly pub revealed as popular Glasgow venue takes the crown

Scotland's most dog friendly pub has been named after owners and their pups trialled a number of taverns across the country

'I'm a health visitor and 1 detail in baby's behaviour should never be ignored'

The health visitor shared some important advice for parents who are concerned about one key detail in their baby's behaviour – and in some cases might require medical attention

Mapped: Two Yorkshire cities on list of England's worst murder hotspots

Smaller towns and cities record the highest murder rates per capita

North Tyneside Labour refutes Tory "disarray" claims after resignations and suspensions

North Tyneside Council's Labour administration has dismissed claims it's losing its grip amid resignations and suspensions

Neighbours arm themselves with shovel, plank of wood and baseball bat in violent scenes

Rowing neighbours armed themselves with a baseball bat, shovel and plank of wood after the argument turned violent

Stoke building up in flames again as latest probe launched

Not again!

Joe Root reacts to Kevin Pietersen’s appointment to England coaching role

Pietersen is returning to England’s ODI and T20 ranks as a batting mentor

DWP confirms £300 for state pensioners born before September 1946

The DWP has confirmed the payment to most state pensioners

Israeli settlers are committing ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, says Ed Miliband

The foreign secretary gave a statement in the House of Commons this afternoon.

'Emotional' true crime show viewers 'should take as a warning' is on TV tonight

True crime viewers may struggle to make it through the devastating new series

People who spread asylum seeker disinformation which led to fire at flats will be 'pursued' - Swinney

People who spread asylum seeker disinformation that led to a Glasgow tenement building being deliberately torched will be "pursued" by Police Scotland, John Swinney has vowed.

Alexis Mac Allister ‘very sad’ Liverpool have not offered him a new contract

Midfielder rejected chance to leave the club in summer ‘ I will give 100% until my last day’ says 27-year-old Alexis Mac Allister has said he feels “very sad” after Liverpool declined to offer him a new contract and adm…

Heroic lifeguard saves four British tourists from drowning in sea on holiday in Fuerteventura

The lifeguard has been praised for his heroic efforts in saving the family of four

Oasis Celtic Park gig rumours trigger 470% surge in Glasgow hotel prices

Searches for Oasis Celtic Park 2027 tickets have surged as fan speculation mounts.

Burnham promises ‘frank and constructive’ engagement with China in call with Xi

Traffic lights considered at ‘very dangerous’ Newtownabbey junction

Belfast man sentenced after dog escapes from home and attacks five-year-old

The incident took place in May 2026

Plan for social rent homes in Barrhead refused despite housing emergency

A councillor said inappropriate development cannot be shoehorned into any old space. Planners believed the scheme should go ahead.

Chinook helicopters seen flying low over East Kilbride in 'exciting' footage

The army helicopters were spotted flying low over the Lanarkshire town on Monday morning.

The best beauty Advent calendars in 2026, tested – yes, we know it’s early!

Christmas might be months away, but beauty Advent calendar waiting lists are filling up fast. From cult favourites to cruelty-free picks, here are the ones worth buying • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Si…

Barrhead social club among four council-owned sites set to be sold for housing

Barrhead Housing Association would take over the sites, including the former Arthurlie FC Social Club, to deliver housing.

M6 drink-driver fined £1,065 after claiming he didn't realise he was over limit

Beaven Gundu was found to be over the legal alcohol limit as he drove along the M6 near to J10 on the evening of Wednesday, July 29, and was banned from driving for 12 months