The inquest into Noah Donohoe's death opened at Belfast Coroner's Court and is expected to run for about three months, with jurors sworn in after a multi-day selection process.
Alison Dixon, 65, knits seasonal toppers for a Seaham postbox and has raised more than £2,000 for charities through sales and auctions.
A book on the history of the Edinburgh Fire Brigade given to Queens Manor resident Betty Roy was found to be the family copy that had belonged to her father after her son recognised a letter tucked inside.
A neighbour says she saw signs of abuse at a Tewkesbury home where Amanda Wixon has been convicted on most charges relating to keeping a young woman at the property for about 25 years. Wixon was found guilty on multiple counts and is due to be sentenced on 12 March.
Reform councillors announced that several Lancashire care homes previously slated for closure would instead receive investment after months of public protest; officials have given differing accounts of the consultation status as officers prepare a report for cabinet in spring.
The Culbokie Inn has opened The Stable, a renovated dining space with floor-to-ceiling windows that look across the Cromarty Firth to Ben Wyvis; the family-run pub is known for generous portions, quality food and Highland hospitality.
Syrian government forces entered the al-Hawl detention camp after Kurdish guards withdrew, and residents reported riots, fires and attempts to breach the camp perimeter; NGOs and many staff pulled out and basic services were disrupted. The International Coalition announced plans to move more than 7,000 people with IS links to Iraq.
Wix introduced Harmony, pairing Aria AI with its drag-and-drop editor so designers can refine generated sites without breaking code.
Two Hertfordshire synagogues will each hold separate votes on 29 January on a proposed merger to form a single Progressive Judaism community while keeping two locations and avoiding redundancies.
Amy Dowden met judge Shirley Ballas and fellow pro Carlos Gu at a charity event held during the UK Open Dance Festival, and neither Amy nor Carlos will be part of this year’s Strictly live tour.
