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March 3, 2026
Covid inquiry hears claim elderly woman was ‘denied chance of survival’
Glen Grundle from Coleraine was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
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March 3, 2026
Finance Minister: Stormont’s £390m boost recognises NI public service strains
John O’Dowd said the Executive would use the additional funding ‘wisely’ but it also serves as a ‘recognition of the pressures this Executiv...
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March 3, 2026
Paramotorist recalls moment her wing was ‘shredded’ in fatal crash
Dan Burton, 54, died in a mid-air paramotor collision with climate activist Sacha Dench in the Highlands in 2021.
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March 3, 2026
Amazon and eBay recall children toy due to asbestos contamination
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued an urgent warning about the popular kids toy loved by kids who love to craft
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March 3, 2026
Widow felt ‘completely betrayed by authorities breaking Covid rules’
Julie McMurray said she felt she ‘failed’ her husband Robert by not being by his side in hospital during the pandemic.
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March 3, 2026
UK mulls sending warship to Cyprus as Trump tells Iran 'it's too late to talk'
A final decision on whether to send HMS Duncan to the region has yet to be made
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March 3, 2026
'I got a call at 1am saying - "leave right now" - one British woman's dramatic escape from Dubai
‘It was such a surreal situation - like a movie to be honest’ says businesswoman who was caught in Iran conflict while on business in UAE
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March 3, 2026
Man charged over Edinburgh stabbing incident as police warn of ‘misinformation’
A 23-year-old is to face court on Wednesday after the incident at Cobbinshaw House in the Calder area of the city.
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March 3, 2026
London prison escapee who mocked authorities with social media posts arrested in France
London inmate Daniel Boakye, 21, who escaped from police custody twice in one week fled the UK in a lorry
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March 3, 2026
Noah Donohoe’s body found as ‘quickly and safely’ as possible, inquest told
A separate witness told Belfast Coroner’s Court there was ‘complete and utter darkness’ in the tunnel system where the schoolboy was discove...
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March 3, 2026
UK to send warship after Cyprus base hit by drone
Sir Keir Starmer confirmed the UK would be sending HMS Dragon after RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus was hit by a drone.
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March 3, 2026
Where to find the cheapest petrol stations as oil prices rise
A price comparison site analyses the cost of petrol across different petrol stations throughout London and beyond
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March 3, 2026
‘Too soon to know’ if Middle East war will affect small boat arrivals
Iranians have made up the largest group of small boat arrivals in the UK in recent years.
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March 3, 2026
Clarity sought on whether aircraft used in Iran operations stopped in Scotland
The Scottish Government is seeking clarity from the UK Government as some airports in the country are used as stopover points for air forces...
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March 3, 2026
Everything we know about the Al Quds march in London
The Home Secretary has been urged to put a stop to the upcoming march over accusations of anti-Semitism and extremism
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March 3, 2026
Cyclists consider legal action after being injured riding 'faulty' Lime e-bikes in London
Lime says 99.99 per cent of journeys end without incident and bikes undergo regular inspection and maintenance
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March 3, 2026
Covid Inquiry hears claim elderly woman was ‘denied chance of survival’
Glen Grundle from Coleraine was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
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March 3, 2026
Irish Government accused of ‘soft-pedalling’ response to US strikes on Iran
Taoiseach Micheal Martin is to meet US President Donald Trump on March 17.
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March 3, 2026
US still ‘staunch ally’ after Trump rebuke, No 10 says
US President Donald Trump said he was ‘very disappointed’ the UK had not allowed the US to launch initial strikes from its bases over the we...
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March 3, 2026
Sadiq Khan vs Donald Trump: The ongoing feud as London mayor calls US President 'racist and Islamophobic'
In the latest saga of Sadiq Khan and Donald Trump’s decade long feud, the US leader continued name calling at the London mayor
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March 3, 2026
Government flight to rescue Britons stranded in Oman
The conflict between Iran and the US and its allies has caused widespread airspace closures in the Middle East, sparking major disruption to...
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March 3, 2026
What is Donald Trump and Keir Starmer's relationship?
Tensions are rising between the UK and the US after the recent American attacks on Iran.... what will be left of the ‘special relationship’?
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March 3, 2026
M&S boosts store worker pay by 6.4%, but drops real living wage pledge
The retail giant is no longer offering pay in line with the voluntary real living wage levels.
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March 3, 2026
Unemployment to jump to 5.3% as UK economy faces slower growth, says OBR
UK gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 1.1% in 2026, as the OBR cut its previous prediction of 1.4% from last November.
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March 3, 2026
Spring statement 2026: Forecasts at-a-glance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she had the ‘right economic plan’ for the UK despite the budget watchdog slashing its forecast for growth this...
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March 3, 2026
‘Worm moon’ to be visible to skygazers in the UK on Tuesday
Clear skies are forecast in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, offering a chance to see the full moon.
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March 3, 2026
‘Human Swan’ paramotor flyer tells FAI: I was paranoid about other pilots
Dan Burton, 54, died in a mid-air paramotor collision with climate activist Sacha Dench in the Highlands in 2021.
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March 3, 2026
Police give update on Ian Huntley five days after Soham killer attacked by prison inmate with metal bar
After the attack, Huntley's only daughter said: ‘There's a special place in hell waiting for him’
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March 3, 2026
US still ‘staunch ally’ after Trump rebuke, No 10 says
US President Donald Trump said he was ‘very disappointed’ the UK had not allowed the US to launch initial strikes from its bases over the we...
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March 3, 2026
Spring statement 2026: Forecasts at-a-glance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she had the ‘right economic plan’ for the UK despite the budget watchdog slashing its forecast for growth this...
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March 3, 2026
Welsh billionaire seeks German passport due to antisemitism in the UK
‘Britain is an uncomfortable place for Jews today’, investor Sir Michael Moritz said
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March 3, 2026
‘Too soon to know’ if Middle East war will affect small boat arrivals
Iranians have made up the largest group of small boat arrivals in the UK in recent years.
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March 3, 2026
Government flight to rescue Britons stranded in Oman
The conflict between Iran and the US and its allies has caused widespread airspace closures in the Middle East, sparking major disruption to...
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March 3, 2026
Live: Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises growth in spring statement
The Chancellor’s speech comes just weeks after the Bank of England downgraded its growth rating for the UK economy.
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March 3, 2026
Spring Statement 2026: Key points from economic update announced by Rachel Reeves
The Chancellor told MPs of the latest projections for GDP, inflation, unemployment and borrowing
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March 3, 2026
Spring Statement 2026: UK growth forecast slashed as unemployment set to peak with young people hit hardest
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the ‘right economic plan’ for Britain despite the budget watchdog slashing its forecast for growth...
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March 3, 2026
UK government evacuation flight to bring British nationals home from Middle East ‘in coming days’
A Government charter flight is to bring Britons back to the UK from Oman amid the war in the Middle East.
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March 3, 2026
Rapper Ghetts 'drove at up 70mph and jumped six red lights' on London streets before fatal hit-and-run
Award-winning grime artist failed to stop after his BMW hit Nepalese national Yubin Tamang, 20, in Ilford
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March 3, 2026
No excuse for price rises at petrol pumps, says Micheal Martin
The Irish premier said he did not want to see ‘price gouging’ because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
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March 3, 2026
130,000 British nationals registered presence in Middle East
The conflict between Iran and the US and its allies has caused widespread airspace closures in the Middle East, sparking major disruption to...
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March 3, 2026
Live: Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers spring statement
The Chancellor’s speech comes just weeks after the Bank of England downgraded its growth rating for the UK economy.
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March 3, 2026
Rap star Ghetts in court for fatal hit-and-run sentencing
The grime artist, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, failed to stop after his BMW hit Nepalese national Yubin Tamang, 20, in north-eas...
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March 3, 2026
London travel news LIVE: King’s Cross services hit by major disruption after level crossing collision near Ely
Passengers travelling from King’s Cross towards Cambridge, Ely and King’s Lynn face cancellations and revised services after a collision clo...
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March 3, 2026
Live: Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers spring statement
The Chancellor’s speech comes just weeks after the Bank of England downgraded its growth rating for the UK economy.
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March 3, 2026
130,000 British nationals registered presence in Middle East
The conflict between Iran and the US and its allies has caused widespread airspace closures in the Middle East, sparking major disruption to...
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March 3, 2026
Parents must do more about social media ‘Red vs Blue school wars’, says London MP
Communities minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said ‘senseless acts of violence will not be tolerated’ following the online trend
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March 3, 2026
‘Complete and utter darkness’ in tunnel system where Noah Donohoe was found
The inquest into the death of the schoolboy at Belfast Coroner’s Court, which is being heard with a jury, is now in its sixth week.
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March 3, 2026
Cases continued for three facing terrorism charges over Palestine Action demo
Hearings for Yvonne Ridley, Moira McFarlane and Andrew Thomson took place in Edinburgh.
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March 3, 2026
NI ‘least energy secure’ part of UK, MLAs warned amid surging oil prices
The majority of households (61%) in Northern Ireland use oil as their primary method of household heating, compared to just 5% across the UK...
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March 3, 2026