WASPI State Pension age change compensation update could come in days
Women born in the 1950s who have been affected by changes to their State Pension age could receive an update on compensation plans from the Department for Work and Pensions…
Lammy brands Assad rat of Damascus who fled to Russia with tail between his legs
David Lammy has branded Bashar Assad as the “rat of Damascus” who fled to Russia with his “tail between his legs”. The Foreign Secretary said the new Labour administration resisted…
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo miss out on FIFPRO World XI
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‘Cold Moon’ final full moon of 2024 to be visible on Sunday – best ways to see it
On Sunday, December 15, Brits will be able to look into the sky and see the final full moon of 2024, the Cold Moon. Parkdean Resorts has released a list…
Three projects secure funding to provide space technology for monitoring Lough Neagh algae
Three proposals have been selected for the first phase of a project that will use space technology to monitor levels of blue-green algae on Lough Neagh. The firms will use…
Pubs set for huge change in 2025 as drinkers may be asked for ‘digital ID cards’
The days of forgetting your driving licence when buying booze could soon be over. Government-backed digital ID cards are reportedly set to launch in 2025 as part of a push…
Ding’s comeback win over Gukesh ties World Chess Championship final
Chinese titleholder forces India’s teenaged challenger to resign in game 12 and tie the scores at six points each. China’s chess grandmaster Ding Liren (right) and India’s chess grandmaster Gukesh…
Family ‘devastated’ after death of woman in dog attack
The family of a woman who died after being attacked by a dog have said they are “devastated”. Michelle McLeod, 41, was attacked by the dog in a flat in…
NI beauty spot among attractions counting cost of Storm Darragh after ‘heart-breaking’ damage
A popular Co Down beauty spot is among the Northern Ireland attractions counting the cost of Storm Darragh as the clean-up continues. While Mount Stewart, the 19th-century house and garden…
Home Office pauses decisions on Syrian asylum claims after Assad’s fall
The UK has paused decisions on asylum applications from Syrians following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime. Millions of Syrians fled the country after the outbreak of civil war and…