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Regions see jump in top A-level grades but experts warn inequalities remain

Every region in England saw an increase in top A-level grades this summer, but there are warnings that stark divides in achievement remain. There is still a “two-tier” system in A-level results, with students in London and the South East more likely ...

15 Aug 2024 at 12:38

Northern Ireland

Get off the fence on assisted dying issue, demands Dimbleby as MPs begin debate

Politicians must get off the fence on the issue of assisted dying, broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby has said as MPs began a lengthy debate on the law at Westminster. Campaigners both for and against legal reform gathered outside Parliament on Monday ...

29 Apr 2024 at 17:09

Northern Ireland

Supermarket reduced to ‘ashes’ amid Belfast disorder, says manager

A supermarket manager in Belfast said his business had been reduced to “ashes” after it was targeted during disorder in the city. Bashir criticised police for their response to the violence and said Muslim businesses were being deliberately ...

04 Aug 2024 at 13:31

Northern Ireland

Omagh bomb families urge minister to ‘make the right decision’ and order inquiry

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has been urged to “make the right decision” and call a public inquiry into the 1998 Omagh bomb. Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden was among those killed in the Real IRA attack, said the ...

03 Jan 2023 at 15:46

Local News

Call for water rates to be considered by Stormont to help algae-hit Lough Neagh

The introduction of water rates in Northern Ireland could be the key to addressing crumbling waste water infrastructure and the impact on waterways, it has been suggested. It comes as the Stormont Executive works to halt an ...

31 Dec 2024 at 11:56

Northern Ireland

Record gap in A-level top grades between London and north-east England

The gap between the proportion of A-level entries in London awarded the highest grades and those in north-east England is at its widest since the current system of grading was introduced, the 2025 exam figures show. Some ...

14 Aug 2025 at 11:49

Northern Ireland

Katie Amess says Kneecap’s response in ‘kill your MP’ row was ‘gaslighting’

The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has accused Kneecap of “gaslighting” in the rap group’s apology and said it would be “very dangerous” for the group to perform at Glastonbury. Video has emerged from a ...

29 Apr 2025 at 22:15

Northern Ireland

A-level grade percentages by nation and region

Every region of England has seen a year-on-year increase in the proportion of A-level entries awarded A and above, the 2024 exam figures show. All regions also saw a higher proportion of entries awarded A* or A ...

15 Aug 2024 at 10:53

Northern Ireland

Victims of Paul Dunleavy tell how abuse devastated their lives

Two victims of a paedophile former teacher and principal have told how they have never been able to get over the abuse they suffered. Paul Dunleavy, 89, a former Christian Brother, was sentenced at Belfast ...

28 Nov 2024 at 14:58

Northern Ireland

Highest number of new home registrations in 15 years recorded in 2022

Last year was the strongest for new home registrations since 2007, according to an industry body. The National House Building Council (NHBC), which released the figures, said the final three months of ...

23 Feb 2023 at 10:47

National News

Chief Medical officer says people without Covid booster jab gambling with their health

Northern Ireland’s Chief Medical Officer has urged those who have not yet had their Covid-19 booster jab that they are gambling unnecessarily with their health. Sir Michael McBride appealed ...

16 Jan 2022 at 13:48

Northern Ireland

King learns about cancer research as royal visit to Northern Ireland continues

The King has learnt about groundbreaking research into cancer therapies as he and the Queen continued their visit to Northern Ireland. During a packed day of engagements, Camilla hosted an ...

20 Mar 2025 at 19:38

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