Why alcohol ruins your sleep and things you can do to combat its effects
The Christmas period is often associated with socialising and overindulgence, but what impact does drinking alcohol have on our sleep?
Sadiq Khan’s knighthood is an insult. Here’s why – Steve Tuckwell
News that Sadiq Khan is set to receive a knighthood in the King’s New Year Honours List will surprise many Londoners, particularly those in Uxbridge & South Ruislip. As someone…
Labour set to strengthen anti-hunting laws with plan to issue huge fines to fox hunters
Labour is set to strengthen anti-hunting laws with plans to prosecute hunters if foxes are killed through “recklessness”, moving away from the current requirement to prove deliberate killing. The Government…
Syrian rebels and Assad’s supporters clash, leaving 2 fighters dead
Clashes between Islamists who took over Syria and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad’s government killed two Islamic fighters on Wednesday and wounded others, according to interim officials. The details…
Rural Labour MPs set to be targeted by farmers in new wave of protests
Rural Labour MPs are set to face a fresh wave of protests next month as farmers escalate their campaign against inheritance tax changes. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has announced…
Winner of Strictly Come Dancing’s Christmas special announced
Strictly Come Dancing’s first drag artist, Tayce, and professional dancer Kai Widdrington have been crowned winners of the show’s Christmas special.
Derriaghy’s Steel Cup goal hero Jordan Malone: I told my daughter I was going to win it for her
Derriaghy CC’s goalscoring hero Jordan Malone could hardly contain his emotions after inspiring the Seycon Park club to their first-ever Steel and Sons Cup triumph.
Starmer wishes Jews a happy Chanukah as festival coincides with Christmas
Sir Keir Starmer has wished British Jews a happy Chanukah, as the festival coincides with Christmas for the first time since 2005. “Chanukah is a time for family, community and…
Israel and Hamas accuse each other of complicating ceasefire efforts
Israel and Hamas have accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts as the two sides inch closer to a deal that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza. The…
On Christmas, Pope urges nations to silence arms, ‘overcome divisions’
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome…