Furbank opens scoring for England at Murrayfield
George Furbank goes over for England’s opening try against Scotland in the Six Nations at Murrayfield. Source: BBC News
Tories suspend MP over criticism of London mayor
Lee Anderson suspended from Tory party over claims “Islamists” had “got control” of London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Source: BBC News
Man arrested in Craigavon over murder in Spain
A 22-year-old man is due to appear before an extradition court in Belfast on Sunday. Source: BBC News
Junior doctors strike for 10th time over pay
NHS bosses warn of significant disruption to services in England during the five-day walkout. Source: BBC News
First Minister Humza Yousaf backs Ukraine two years on since invasion
He added: “Ukrainians are fighting for freedom, the rule of law, and the right of countries across Europe to co-exist in peace and security. “As we mourn the sacrifices of the Ukrainian people, we also look ahead positively, hoping for a day soon when Ukraine can live in peace as a free, sovereign European nation.” […]
The disturbing background of Derrylin killer Allen
A County Fermanagh community continues to come to terms with the killings of four people in 2018. Source: BBC News
Ukraine war: UK reaffirms Ukraine support on war anniversary
In a joint statement on behalf of more than 50 governments, including the UK, Ukraine’s foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said: “We reiterate our demand to Russia to stop its war of aggression against Ukraine and to ensure the full, immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all Russian forces and military equipment from the territory of Ukraine […]
Ukraine says it downs second A-50 Russian spy plane
An A-50 radar detection aircraft is reportedly shot down over Russia, more than 200km from the front line. Source: BBC News
Gareth Edwards: The Creator director on shaking up Hollywood’s visual effects
Working with pioneering studio Industrial Light and Magic (ILM), which was founded in 1975 in order to create the visual effects for Star Wars, British-born Edwards took inspiration from his first film Monsters (2010), an indy made on a tiny budget with a small team. Source: BBC News
Dowden's cancer check finds no evidence of disease
Amy Dowden took to social media to reveal her good news after being diagnosed with cancer. Source: BBC News