New ‘mini moon’ set to enter Earth’s orbit
Earth is set to play host to a “mini-moon” this week, as a small asteroid – about the length of a double decker bus – enters the planet’s orbit. The…
Cop accused of inappropriately touching woman and aggression towards bouncers at Christmas social
A police officer was allegedly aggressive and intimidating towards bouncers and inappropriately touched a woman without consent at an off-duty social event just before Christmas. Former PC Connor Shefford, based…
Cost of Leinster House bike shed completely not acceptable – OPW chairman
The cost of the 336,000 euro infamous Leinster House bike shed is “completely not acceptable”, the chairman of the Office of Public Works (OPW) has said. John Conlon said the…
Nationwide customers to get new £50 update within weeks
Nationwide Building Society is introducing a £50 interest-free buffer in November, removing charges for people who dip into their overdraft by only a small amount. The buffer will apply, subject…
Man dies after collapsing at Sainsbury’s store in Co Down
A man has passed away at the scene after falling ill at a Sainsbury’s store in Co Down. It’s understood he collapsed in the supermarket on Balloo Link in Bangor…
Amanda Owen sends Our Yorkshire Farm fans into frenzy as she shares snap with daughters in social media update
Our Yorkshire Farm star and Shepherdess Amanda Owen returned to her social media after 12 weeks and sent her fans into a frenzy after sharing an image with her daughter…
Winter Fuel Payment overhaul sparks outrage as 10 million pensioners face cuts
Keir Starmer could find himself in a difficult position due to the proposed cuts to Winter Fuel Payments, potentially impacting over 10 million pensioners. The Labour Party conference is set…
Canada denies son of ex-Putin ally permission to sail yacht through Northwest Passage
When the son of one of Vladimir Putin’s former close allies sought to travel through the Northwest Passage to Alaska, the Canada Border Services Agency instead demanded he sail 1,000…
Nick Knowles health update as star still in sling ahead of Strictly meeting
Strictly Come Dancing’s Nick Knowles’ future in the BBC competition remains uncertain after he was spotted still sporting a sling just days before Saturday’s show. He was seen looking relaxed…
Petrol prices drop to three-year low in welcome boost for motorists
Petrol prices have reached a three-year low due to a fall in oil prices and the strength of the pound. The average price of a litre of the fuel at…