Conservative MP Alex Burghart has defended not visiting Northern Ireland during his time as shadow secretary.

Northern Ireland needs to have "the protections that are in the protocol" says SDLP MLA.

The new procedure will allow members to vote in the NI Assembly without physically being there.

JJ Magee is suspended from the party after an allegation that inappropriate online messages were exchanged between him and a minor.

A DUP MP said flight cancellations between Belfast and London were "fast becoming a norm".

Under co-option, parties can fill vacancies in the assembly and councils without holding a by-election.

The technology allows people to scan a code and get information on navigating buildings.

Figures show 137,691 fewer people visited the island in the summer compared to 2019.

Policy and Resources will review infrastructure projects after deputies rejected income tax plans.

More than 30 public toilets in Ceredigion could close to cut costs.

University of Wales Trinity St David plans to move its humanities department more than 20 miles.

Reports have suggested the plan was at risk after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's comments.

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".

VW Finance showed "a lack of empathy", according to the Financial Conduct Authority.

The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments.

Its chair says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

The city council says a group of people camping there have accepted help from a charity.

A Nottingham theologian says the resignation of Justin Welby is "unprecedented".

The abandoned vehicle is now listed as a "historical landmark" - with a near perfect rating.

Morocco-born Abdelatif Benazzi wants to be new man in charge of global rugby, promising to tear up the sport's old order and tap into new markets.

Hospital waiting times hit record levels this year raising concerns about the NHS during winter.

Staff faced anxiety and extreme pressure at Wales' oldest NHS hospital, the UK Covid inquiry hears.

Despite raising £70,000, a group against second home planning permission cannot launch appeal.

Registered childcare providers in Wales won't have to pay business rates, says the Welsh government.

Plans to legalise assisted dying are likely to need the approval of the Welsh Parliament, BBC told.

New recorded messages activated by a buzzer may shame smokers into putting out their cigarette.

Off-spinner Amar Virdi leaves Surrey after 15 years at the club.

The plans for London Road had the aim of encouraging more people to take up cycling and walking.

The General Medical Council says there are interim conditions on the doctor's registration.

Runnymede Borough Council says it plans solar panels and insulation for 169 properties.

A series of sessions are being held to explain how a Business Improvement District (BID) could work.

Surrey County Council says suitable footwear should be worn as a field on the route can flood.

Jenni Norey says activities like origami are beneficial for mental wellbeing.

BBC Radio Northampton is bringing wellbeing professionals together for 'Headfest'.

The land is located adjacent to two of Northampton Saints' existing training pitches.

Emmy says the Madame Tussauds design is "so realistic".

Northampton Town boss Jon Brady says he is having to "box clever" after side reach the last 32 of the EFL Trophy despite losing 5-2 to Burton Albion.

Residents say the two-storey home would cause parking issues.

The local Wildlife Trust says "extreme flooding" has meant a setback to the project.

Lucy Rigby says the soldier's story "resonates with people in Northampton and far beyond".

People can attend a virtual meeting to ask questions about the firm and its £1.9m five-year plan.

Bishop Barry Hill included the seagull from the Brighton crest on his cope when he was consecrated.

The fire in Hailsham is being treated as suspected deliberate ignition, police say.

Sark Dairy is looking for new tenants as their current farmers return home

More sites arriving in Suffolk soon

George Burley was diagnosed with cancer after feeling unwell for a few months

Residents raise concerns about the plans in an east Suffolk village.

"I am just glad officers were able to identify this madness," a crime commissioner says.

Ian Staves was found dead at his home in Cherry Lane, Wootton, in September 2022.

Community groups say they are being asked to put plans in place for terrorism, bombs and drones.