Heathrow passengers ‘unlikely’ to receive compensation over protests
Passengers whose flights are cancelled or delayed as a result of environmental protests at Heathrow Airport have been warned they are unlikely to be able to get compensation.
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Cheshire moorland blaze brought under control by firefighters
A large moorland blaze on a National Trust estate in Cheshire has been brought under control by firefighters.
What do we know about the planned climate change protest at Heathrow?
The Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental protesters have identified Heathrow Airport as their next target, having spent four days camped out in central London.
Murder manhunt under way after fatal street shooting
A murder manhunt is under way after a fatal street shooting.
Extinction Rebellion climate protesters to target Heathrow Airport
Scotland Yard has warned environmental protesters will face a “robust response” if they target Heathrow Airport, ruining families’ Easter holiday breaks.
British couple killed on Greek island holiday named
A British couple killed in a buggy accident on the Greek island of Santorini have been named as teachers Milly and Toby Savill.
In Pictures: Police out in force as climate protests continue
Climate protests continued in London for a fourth day, with activists threatening to escalate their tactics if their demands are not met.
Millions embark on Easter getaway as temperatures set to hit 25C this weekend
Motorists are being warned to expect severe delays on popular tourist routes on Good Friday as millions of people embark on an Easter getaway.
Congressman Richard Neal receives honorary degree from Ulster University
A US Congressman has been given an honorary degree by Ulster University.
Prince Philip ‘spotted behind wheel for first time since giving up licence’
The Duke of Edinburgh has reportedly been spotted in the grounds of Windsor Castle driving for the first time since voluntarily surrendering his licence.
Extinction Rebellion climate protesters to target Heathrow Airport
Environmental activists plan to expand their protest to Heathrow as hundreds of thousands of passengers fly out from the airport over the Easter weekend.
Ulster Unionist Party confirms Danny Kennedy as its European candidate
The Ulster Unionist Party’s European candidate says he will be a voice for Unionists who voted to remain in the EU.
Premier League footballer Etienne Capoue banned from driving over speeding
Premier League footballer Etienne Capoue has been banned from driving after he was caught speeding at 116mph while “running late for a job”.
Murder probe launched after man shot in street
A murder probe has been launched after a man was shot in the street in the middle of the day.
London sewer blocked by 105-tonne ‘concreteberg’
A record-breaking ‘concreteberg’ as heavy as a blue whale has been discovered in a north London sewer.
Eugenie joins Queen at Maundy Thursday service
Princess Eugenie is believed to have taken part in her first official joint engagement with the Queen, supporting her grandmother as she distributed money to community stalwarts.
Heathrow ‘working with authorities’ amid protests disruption threat
Heathrow Airport has said it is “working with the authorities” to deal with the threat of protests which could disrupt flights over the Easter weekend.
Family’s dismay at judge’s ruling on man’s death
The family of a mentally ill man who died after a restraint belt was placed across his face while in police custody have spoken of their “dismay” after a judge ruled he could not be sure it contributed to his fatal cardiac arrest.
News quiz for Friday
1. Which social network has banned far-right groups including the British National Party (BNP) and the English Defence League (EDL)?
Rare Star Wars toy could ‘easily’ smash guide price, say auctioneers
A rare Star Wars toy which was stored in a loft for nearly 40 years could “easily” smash its guide price of £350, auctioneers have said.
Hundreds of people with learning disabilities ‘trapped in hospitals’
Hundreds of children and adults with learning disabilities remain “trapped” in hospitals far from home after an NHS target was missed, a charity has said.
Alliance leader announces she will run for European Parliament
The leader of the Alliance Party in Northern Ireland has announced she will run in the European elections.
Ukip’s controversial candidates cause chaotic scenes
A YouTube star-turned-Ukip candidate who said he “wouldn’t even rape” a female Labour MP has refused to apologise and insisted he was just treating women the same as men.
UK public ‘totally security blind’, warns mother of Manchester Arena bomb victim
The mother of a victim of the Manchester Arena bombing has called for a review of security measures at major venues.
US diplomat who brokered Belfast Agreement to be honoured
A US diplomat is set to receive an award in Belfast for brokering the 1998 peace accord.
Harry thanks London Marathon runners for hitting £1bn fundraising mark
The Duke of Sussex has thanked runners preparing to take part in the London Marathon, as total fundraising over the years hit £1 billion.
‘Positive power of disruption’ can bring about change, says Greens’ NI leader
The leader of the Green Party in Northern Ireland has pledged to use the “positive power of disruption” to bring about change.
Nationalists in Northern Ireland will not be discriminated against – Varadkar
Irish citizens in Northern Ireland will continue to be European in all circumstances, Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said.
Family’s dismay after judge rules cause of man’s death is unclear
A judge cannot be sure a restraint belt placed across the face of a mentally ill man while in police custody contributed to him suffering a fatal cardiac arrest, a court heard.
Three remanded in custody over Canary Wharf Extinction Rebellion train protest
Three environmental activists who are accused of obstructing the railway by gluing themselves to a DLR train as part of the Extinction Rebellion protests have been remanded in custody.
Bodmin Moor fires believed to have been started deliberately
Authorities suspect a series of large gorse fires on Bodmin Moor were started deliberately.
Batten says Ukip is ‘authentic party of Brexit’ ahead of Euro elections
Ukip leader Gerard Batten insisted his party is the “true” voice of Leave voters as he sought to counter the threat posed by Nigel Farage.