What’s the big Deal? Town gets a brand new name
For one day only the little coastal town of Deal has been ‘renamed’ Great Deal. First mentioned in the 11th Century in the Domesday Book, Deal’s rebrand is being used…
MPs urged not to get ‘bogged down’ in process of assisted dying Bill
Commons Leader Lucy Powell has urged MPs not to get “bogged down” in the process of the assisted dying Bill. The Government will work to make Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s…
Best moustaches of 2024 as Movember comes to a close
This year, the moustache has dominated headlines and our social feeds. From A-listers showing theirs off at the Oscars, to the stars of Rivals hitting our screens with some serious…
Three PSNI officers hospitalised after police car rammed during car chase in Kilrea
Three PSNI officers were hospitalised after their vehicle was rammed during a car chase in Kilrea yesterday. Police reported that several items, including suspected Class A drugs, were seized from…
Travis Kelce admits love story with Taylor Swift song as brother Jason chimes in
Travis Kelce has revealed his all-time favourite Taylor Swift song during a bonus episode of his New Heights podcast. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 35, declared that “Blank Space”…
‘What’s Occur-Inn’: Barry Island hotel renamed in tribute to Gavin and Stacey finale
A hotel in Barry Island has rebranded itself as ‘What’s Occur-Inn’ in honour of the final episode of Gavin and Stacey, set to air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One…
More homeless families relying on Salvation Army in Dublin
A charity provided emergency accommodation for an extra 32 homeless families in Dublin last year, its annual report showed on Thursday. A record 205 families took refuge in The Salvation…
Five battery rules as a fire could cost you £420,000
The average cost of fire-related claims involving lithium batteries is £50,000, with fires caused by leaking and damaged batteries and overcharged e-vehicles combusting at home. The Greater London area alone…
‘Robot Rib’ drone boat tested by Royal Navy in UK waters for first time
A drone boat which could be deployed by the Royal Navy on reconnaissance and defence missions without endangering the lives of sailors has been operated remotely for the first time…
Tech lovers warned – ‘don’t be a Scrooge, get rid of risky old gadgets to avoid Christmas nightmare’
Tech lovers are being warned to avoid a nightmare before Christmas and get rid of old devices and safely bin knock-off chargers or risk seeing their homes go up in…