How the Belfast Giants were launched, 25 years on: ‘We felt like rock stars’
A former Belfast Giants record appearance holder has opened up about the early days of the hockey team in the city and his time in Belfast as the team celebrates…
One of UK’s largest cities to consider implementing 20mph blanket speed limits – ‘Reduce harmful emissions’
A major city is set to discuss plans for introducing 20mph speed limits across large parts of the region, in a drastic bid to improve road safety. The proposals from…
Cars smashed up in Bristol machete and hammer rampage
Police have arrested a man after a number of cars were vandalised in a ‘machete and hammer attack’. At least 11 vehicles were targeted in the Easton area, and had…
Syrian insurgents capture four towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian insurgents captured four new towns early on Tuesday, taking them closer to the central city of Hama, opposition activists said, while government forces retook some territory they lost last…
‘500-mile Artic blast’ to hit hit large parts of England tomorrow – see exact locations
Weather maps and charts have pinpointed the exact locations expected to be hit by a 500-mile snow blast from tomorrow. The UK is set for a downturn in weather this…
Threat of NI teacher strike escalates as pay rise request ‘not achievable’
The threat of further industrial action by teaching staff is increasing after the Education Minister said no money is available to meet demands for a new pay settlement. Teachers have…
Bristol man fined for damaging habitat of Britain’s rarest bee
A man from Bristol has been ordered to pay almost £16,000 in fines and costs after he damaged the habitat of Britain’s rarest bees. Darren Coles dug up a field…
‘Rooted in this land until death’: A Palestinian family’s olive harvest
How one family endured a violent harvest season amid settler attacks and army raids on their occupied West Bank village. Manal Tanatra (R) and her daughter Nagham transfer olives into…
Viral Northern Ireland pub returns with touching Christmas advert about grief
The co-owner of a Northern Ireland pub which went viral for its Christmas advert last year is back with a new one encouraging people to “cherish” their loved ones. Charlie’s…
BBC outrage as bosses refuse to pull MasterChef Christmas specials amid Gregg Wallace misconduct allegations
The BBC has defied mounting pressure to remove MasterChef from its schedule, airing the semi-final of The Professionals on Monday night despite serious misconduct allegations against presenter Gregg Wallace. The…