Calls for Unionists to back devolved policing

Ulster: Pressure was mounting on the Ulster Unionists today to drop their opposition to the deal to devolve policing powers to Northern Ireland after a new government poll indicated sizeable public support for the move.

Three quarters of the region wanted law and order functions transferred to Stormont.

Kent: Detectives are using another time extension to quiz a man on suspicion of attempting to murder his pregnant wife after she was seriously injured in a car blast.

Victoria Fabian, 32, suffered terrible leg injuries in the explosion in Vigo on Friday.

Nicholas Fabian is in custody.