London rally demands no more old soldiers tried over Northern Ireland offences

Hundreds of bikers rode through London with the support of veterans and even an MP as part of rally to prevent old soldiers being tried over historic offences committed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.   Sacked minister Johnny Mercer led the Respect Our Veterans march on Saturday after the trial against two paratroopers accused of murdering … Read more

London rally demands no more old soldiers tried over Northern Ireland offences

Hundreds of bikers rode through London with the support of veterans and even an MP as part of rally to prevent old soldiers being tried over historic offences committed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.   Sacked minister Johnny Mercer led the Respect Our Veterans march on Saturday after the trial against two paratroopers accused of murdering … Read more

UK Weather: Spring SNOW hits Scotland and Northern England after -5C freeze overnight

Snow chaos swept large parts of Scotland and northern England today after a -5C freeze overnight – though the wintry snap should subside by the weekend, when Britons are expected to be able to enjoy a drink or meal outside in 70F temperatures.  A band of snowy showers which gave the north of Scotland a … Read more

UK Weather: Spring SNOW hits Scotland and Northern England after -5C freeze overnight

Snow chaos swept large parts of Scotland and northern England today after a -5C freeze overnight – though the wintry snap should subside by the weekend, when Britons are expected to be able to enjoy a drink or meal outside in 70F temperatures.  A band of snowy showers which gave the north of Scotland a … Read more

Cases of at least 16 veterans who served in Northern Ireland to be reviewed after IRA trial fiasco

The government is reportedly planning to make British veterans and terrorists exempt from prosecution for actions in the Troubles following a landmark court ruling. Ministers are looking at putting in place a statute of limitations to stop soldiers being charged with incidents before the 1998 Good Friday agreement. Any actions involving war crimes, genocide or torture however … Read more

Cases of at least 16 veterans who served in Northern Ireland to be reviewed after IRA trial fiasco

The government is reportedly planning to make British veterans and terrorists exempt from prosecution for actions in the Troubles following a landmark court ruling. Ministers are looking at putting in place a statute of limitations to stop soldiers being charged with incidents before the 1998 Good Friday agreement. Any actions involving war crimes, genocide or torture however … Read more

Fishing holidays: Northern Scotland is angling heaven but it won’t matter if you don’t catch a thing

Day four and delirium has set in. I see fish in every shadowy corner of the River Findhorn — ghosts holding in the current. The water looks almost like the whisky made here in Scotland’s northeastern county of Moray, but it doesn’t have that dangerous glint. This is slick black tea, tannin-heavy and sickly. Closing … Read more

Northern Ireland’s shops, gyms, pubs, restaurants and cafés reopen today

Northern Ireland’s shops, gyms, pubs, restaurants and cafés reopen today for first time in four months as Stormont joins rest of UK governments in easing lockdown restrictions Premises in Northern Ireland can now serve customers outdoors in groups of six The rule changes bring it in line with those seen in England, Scotland and Wales  … Read more

Northern Ireland’s shops, gyms, pubs, restaurants and cafés reopen today

Northern Ireland’s shops, gyms, pubs, restaurants and cafés reopen today for first time in four months as Stormont joins rest of UK governments in easing lockdown restrictions Premises in Northern Ireland can now serve customers outdoors in groups of six The rule changes bring it in line with those seen in England, Scotland and Wales  … Read more

‘Several people feared dead and dozens more injured as stand collapses’ in northern Israel

‘Several people feared dead and dozens more injured as stand holding hundreds of worshippers collapses’ during celebration of Jewish festival Lag B’Omer in northern Israel By Katie Weston For Mailonline Published: 00:17 BST, 30 April 2021 | Updated: 00:34 BST, 30 April 2021 ‘Several people are feared dead and dozens more injured’ as a stand … Read more