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In Pictures: Giant ships and crashing waves as we headed to the beach in 2021

The waters around the United Kingdom experienced weather extremes during the 12 months of 2021. Storms Arwen and Barra wreaked havoc on many coastline areas as the year ended, but the summer heatwaves saw thousands flock to beaches in search of sand,...

03 Jan 2022 at 09:55

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Family call for public enquiry into Garda handling of father's death

The family of a Donegal man who was unlawfully killed in 2012 will ask for a full public enquiry regarding what they have called 'systemic failings' in the Garda investigation. Father-of-four Seamus Mr Doherty was aged 67 when he was found dead in ...

24 Nov 2022 at 10:33

Scotland

Fishermen in protest song comparing proposed ban to Highland Clearances

Two fishermen have written a protest song against plans to ban fishing in 10% of Scottish waters, saying they consider the move one of the biggest risks to rural life since the Highland Clearances. Donald MacNeil, 64, said fishing has been his ...

13 Apr 2023 at 21:30

Northern Ireland

Coroner will not fast-track Troubles inquests to ‘circumvent’ looming ban

A coroner has insisted he will not fast-track the hearing of Troubles inquests to circumvent a looming Government ban on such legacy probes. Joe McCrisken said it would not be proper to bring forward the start dates for planned inquests to ...

02 Sept 2022 at 15:59

Music fund set up in memory of Manchester Arena victim issues £50,000 in grants

More than 80 young musicians and arts groups will benefit from a fund set up in the memory of Manchester Arena bombing victim Eilidh MacLeod. A total of £53,400 is being made available for young musicians across Scotland from the Eilidh ...

15 Sept 2025 at 10:10

Scotland

‘Extremely lucky’ kayaker rescued by fishing boat after getting swept out to sea

An “extremely lucky” kayaker has been rescued by a passing fishing boat after getting swept out to sea off the isle of Barra. The woman had been kayaking off Traigh a Bhaigh beach on the Hebridean island when she fell out of her boat ...

09 Aug 2024 at 22:45

Northern Ireland

NI’s former top judge criticises Stormont parties for ‘doing nothing’ on legacy

Northern Ireland’s retired lord chief justice has accused Stormont parties of failing to address the legacy of the Troubles in heated clashes at a Westminster committee. Sir Declan Morgan claimed the parties had “done nothing” to ...

22 Jun 2022 at 19:21

Farmer Tony Martin, who shot and killed teenage burglar, dies aged 80

Farmer Tony Martin, who was jailed for shooting dead a teenage burglar, has died at the age of 80, a friend has confirmed. Martin served three years in prison after shooting Fred Barras, 16, at his home in Emneth Hungate, ...

02 Feb 2025 at 19:16

Scotland

Man rescued after yacht runs aground

A man has been rescued after his yacht began drifting and ran aground on an island in windy weather. The Coastguard picked up a mayday call at 8.41pm on Wednesday from the man, reporting he was adrift and that the ...

22 Aug 2024 at 07:10

SNP MP Angus MacNeil found guilty of careless driving after teenager hit

An SNP MP involved in a crash which saw a 17-year-old seriously hurt has been banned from the road for three months after being found guilty of careless driving. Angus MacNeil, 51, had been on trial at Lochmaddy ...

18 May 2022 at 18:23

Strike closes island airports for second time this week

Strikes close airports for second time in a week

Three island airports are closed for the second time this week as workers take strike action in a dispute over pay. Barra, Benbecula, and Sumburgh airports shut on Thursday after members of the Unite union ...

22 Dec 2022 at 14:48

World

China charges weigh on General Motors but profit and revenue top expectations

General Motors swung to a loss in the fourth quarter on huge charges related to China, but still topped profit and revenue expectations. Last month the vehicle manufacturing giant warned that the poor ...

28 Jan 2025 at 11:52

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