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Police had councillor's fingerprints on hate mail - but dropped case

Gerard Woodhouse's fingerprints were found on an offensive letter before he targeted another victim.

Wallabies veterans miss out as Les Kiss selects new face for Springboks Test

James O’Connor and Bernard Foley told to focus on Super Rugby Harry McLaughlin-Phillips named for South Africa clash in Perth Wallabies coach Les Kiss has praised the potential impact of veteran flyhalves James O’Connor…

Popular foods banned from school dinners in major rule change

It comes after a huge change in who qualifies for free meals

UK rent crisis deepens as soaring mortgage rates trap aspiring homeowners

Supply of available properties entering the market has lagged behind the levels seen in 2025 over recent months

‘There is a certain majesty about connecting with something 2,000 years old’: Woman who runs online education business tutoring Classics

In This Working Life, Helen McVeigh, originally from Co Down but now living in Belfast, speaks with Kyle Frazer about why she packed up her job as a classroom assistant to pursue her true passion, by opening an online t…

Photo call or 'pivotal moment' - How significant is leaders summit?

The first minister will meet the leaders of Plaid Cymru and Sinn Fein in Cardiff on Monday.

‘Blown away’: Pete Snodden hails support as Cool FM charity cycle tops £200k for disadvantaged children

Dentists to be trained to spot signs of Motor Neurone Disease

Healthcare professionals will be taught to look for early signs of the illness

Microsoft invests in STEM skills and AI future as Dream Space reaches 70,000 NI school users

Tech giant’s innovative programme enables pupils to engage in a digital skills experience

Prince William warns ‘inch-by-inch’ action is not enough to stop climate change

‘Devastating’ UK forest fires show urgent action is needed by 2030 to save the planet, he says

The Papers: 'Compulsory lentils' and 'Boris flees Vlad drone blitz'

New school food rules for England and ex-PM Boris Johnson "flees Vlad drone blitz" are the top stories in Monday's papers.

From ‘living nightmare’ to floodlit joy: Boy makes return to football after life-saving transplant

My son was jailed indefinitely for stealing a mobile - we've waited 21 years to see him released

Leroy Douglas has spent almost as long in prison as one of Wales' most notorious murderers.

Two men aged 25 died during the Great North Run

Two men died taking part in the Great North Run, race organisers have said.

HMRC confirms working parents could be set for boost of up to £2,000 per child

The Labour Party government's tax arm runs a scheme through which many of those earning below £100,000 may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare.

Regulator ‘very sorry’ after NI nurse’s reputation was ‘torn to shreds’ by a botched tribunal

Mildred Wylie receives apology from Nursing and Midwifery Council after 14-year fight to prove her innocence

Government announces new scheme to help stranded rail passengers get free trains on 17 operators

The new scheme to help passengers left stranded by cancelled trains will start on September 20

Binman cautions rubbish 'won't be taken away' if 3 items are found in recycling

A binman has shared important advice on what to avoid putting in your recycling bin. He cautioned rubbish may not be taken away if some common items are found inside

£1.1m collected from Edinburgh bus lane fines in first six months of 2026

Edinburgh ranks asecond in Scotland and ninth in the UK for revenue collected from PNCs so far this year

Scottish mum who was 'locked in' her own body by rare condition calls for better access to rehabilitation

Lynsey Macdonald has described being “locked in” her own body, unable to move, after falling ill with Guillain-Barre syndrome

DUP, UUP and TUV could all claim victory in next Assembly election yet still leave unionism weaker

It's a Royal Sort Your Life Out: Trash, treasure, or perhaps a bit of both

We should guard against hoarding - but also keep hold of some reminders of days gone by

Leadership hopeful Michael Marra says Scottish Labour is still a significant force despite election results

Mr Marra has played down the importance of next year’s local elections.

Calls to stop women and girls being 'missed' from ADHD diagnoses in Scotland

A study found that ADHD in females has been historically under-recognised, underdiagnosed and undertreated.