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Killed journalist’s friends protest outside dissident republican group’s office
Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have defaced an office belonging to a dissident republican group by putting red handprints on the walls of its headquarters in Londonderry.
Theresa May could face unprecedented vote of confidence in her leadership
Theresa May could face an unprecedented vote of confidence in her leadership after 70 local association chiefs signed a petition supporting one, according to reports.
Cheers as David, 72, crosses World Coal Carrying Championships finish line
The oldest-ever competitor in the World Coal Carrying Championships was cheered as he carried his 50kg (7st 12lb) load in sweltering conditions for the traditional bank holiday event.
MSPs to vote on Greens’ bid to boost GP funding
MSPs will vote on a call by the Scottish Greens for a funding boost for GPs to help tackle recruitment and retention problems.
Climate change protest arrests top 1,000 as last roadblock finally cleared
More than 1,000 people have been arrested during a week of climate change protests in London as police cleared the roadblocks responsible for disruption in the capital.
Man hoping to beat speed record in souped-up tuk tuk bought on eBay
An Essex man who bought a Thai tuk tuk during a “boozy night on eBay” has souped the three-wheeled vehicle up to try to beat the current tuk tuk world land speed record of 68mph.
Man in court after Londonderry bomb hoax
A man has appeared in court charged with communicating false information causing a bomb hoax after suspect devices were found outside houses in Londonderry on Sunday morning.
Islamic extremists behind Easter terror attacks, Sri Lankan government says
A group of Islamic extremists were behind the Easter Sunday terror attacks which killed almost 300 people, senior Sri Lankan officials have said.
Older women being exploited by IVF clinics – fertility watchdog
IVF clinics have been warned against “trading on hope” after the fertility watchdog said older women were being exploited.
Sri Lanka bombings: what we know so far
Nearly 300 people, including eight Britons, have died after a series of bombings in Sri Lanka.
Armed forces to take part in ‘proud day’ to commemorate 75th D-Day anniversary
More than 4,000 armed forces personnel along with 11 Royal Naval vessels and 26 RAF aircraft are to join a “proud day” of commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Teenagers’ desire to rebel could help them eat less junk food – study
Harnessing the rebellious streak among teenagers may help efforts to get youngsters to cut down on junk food, a study suggests.
Climate protesters shift to political negotiations after nearly 1,000 arrests
Protests calling for the Government to declare a climate emergency are set to enter a second week after nearly 1,000 people were arrested during the first seven days of Extinction Rebellion demonstrations.
Prince Louis prepares to celebrate his first birthday
Prince Louis of Cambridge is about to celebrate his first birthday.
Man due in court charged with causing bomb hoax in Londonderry
A man is due in court charged with communicating false information causing a bomb hoax after suspect devices were found outside houses in Londonderry on Sunday morning.
What the papers say – April 22
Bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday which killed more than 200 people and injured many more make the headlines on Monday.
No hard knowledge about perpetrators behind Sri Lankan massacre – Jeremy Hunt
Police and security services in Sri Lanka are continuing to investigate the Easter massacre which killed nearly 300 people, with eight Britons feared to be among the dead.
Father of Stephen Lawrence no longer thinks of his son’s killers facing justice
The father of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence has said he no longer thinks about his son’s remaining killers being brought to justice.
British motorcyclist, 23, ‘youngest person to ride around the world’
A British motorcyclist is believed to have become the youngest person to ride around the world in a gruelling journey that saw him lose a third of his body weight.
Call to restore powersharing as pair held over Lyra McKee murder are released
The leader of the SDLP has called for talks to restore powersharing at Stormont to begin immediately following the murder of journalist Lyra McKee.
Leo Varadkar condemns republican group after Dublin parade
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has condemned the actions of a republican group that paraded down Dublin’s O’Connell Street after the murder of Lyra McKee.
Teenage climate activist addresses Extinction Rebellion supporters
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has issued a rallying cry to would-be protesters, saying “it’s never too late” to pioneer the fight for the planet.
Climate change protesters to ‘pause’ rebellion if politicians negotiate
Climate change protesters who have stopped traffic in a series of peaceful demonstrations across London are proposing to “pause” their rebellion if politicians agree to negotiate.
Two teenagers held over Lyra McKee’s murder released without charge
Two teenagers arrested over the murder of journalist Lyra McKee have been released without charge as her killers were urged to disband.
More than 200 dead including five Britons in Sri Lanka bombings
At least five Britons are among more than 200 people killed in a series of bombings which ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka.
French sailors pay tribute to Notre Dame by lining up in the cathedral’s shape
French sailors have paid tribute to the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral by lining up in the shape of it.
Children spending Easter holidays revising for Sats, says union
Young children are spending the Easter holidays in Sats revision classes at hundreds of primary schools, a union has said.
In Pictures: Aptly sunny day for Easter Sunday
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have each enjoyed their warmest Easter Sunday on record, the Met Office said.
Five Britons among more than 200 killed in Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka
At least five Britons are among more than 200 people killed in a series of bombings which ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka.
Lyra McKee’s dissident republican killers urged to disband
The killers of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have been urged to disband.
