A paramedic, a doctor and other NHS staff have been honoured for their role in responding to the Southport attacks.

Borders Book Festival Director, Alistair Moffat is among the Borderers to have their achievements recognised in the King’s Birthday list.

Zaheera Nanabawa said Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hannaa Vorajee and their four-year-old daughter Sara Nanabawa would be missed ‘tremendously’.

Police have come under attack for a fifth consecutive night in Northern Ireland, in what has been dubbed a ‘week of shame’ for the region.

The Scottish Conservative leader is to give his keynote speak to his party conference in Edinburgh on Saturday.