The head of the policing operation for next month’s G8 summit said that attacks from dissident republicans were likely to continue in Northern Ireland despite thousands of extra police officers being brought in.

Miles-long fence and roadside checkpoints among measures to protect world leaders

What is believed to be a bomb found by police investigating the attempt to murder three officers in West Belfast has been taken away, police said.

Opponents say changing the law could put vulnerable people under pressure 'not to be a burden on others'

Security sources say they would not be surprised if dissidents were to stage an incident during G8 summit

MPs have been asked to hand back almost £500,000 worth of profits from taxpayer-funded homes, it was revealed today.

Britain has basked in glorious sunshine but is facing winds of up to 60mph and driving rain today, according to forecasters.

But enjoy it while it lasts, because temperatures are expected to tail off into the week

Sappers Mark Quinsey and Patrick Azimkar were gunned down by two masked gunmen as they collected pizzas outside the gates in 2009

Northern Ireland's first shared education campus for Catholic and Protestant schoolchildren has been granted planning approval.

Multiple sclerosis sufferers are being denied drugs if they live in the “wrong” regions, a charity has warned, after a damning report found that as many as 60 per cent of patients are not receiving life-improving drugs for the incurable autoimmune disease.

The heat is being turned up on tax avoiders and it was only a matter of time before the  accountancy profession was caught in the line of fire.

The sides meet at Twickenham on Sunday

Temperatures in the South West, South East and East Anglia could break hit the 20C (68F) mark on Wednesday