Serving prisoner admits part in Kinahan gang arms cache plot
A serving prisoner has admitted his part in a plot to amass an arms cache to help the UK boss of the Kinahan organised crime gang. On Wednesday, Peter Keating,…
TikTok challenges Canadian government order to dissolve in the country
TikTok has challenged a Canadian government order to shut down the Chinese video-sharing app’s business operations in the country amid national security concerns.
Music legend Midge Ure on his history of gigging in Belfast: ‘I still remember my first bomb scare’
In a career spanning five decades, Midge Ure has enjoyed success with a variety of bands including Slik, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids and Visage.
Nightclub bouncer denies raping woman close to Heaven venue
A nightclub bouncer has denied raping a woman close to a popular venue. Morenikeji Adewole, 47, is accused of carrying out a “predatory” attack on the woman near the Heaven…
Therapy pony dressed as reindeer brings festive joy to children in hospital
A miniature pony wearing reindeer antlers has brought festive cheer to children on a hospital ward. Tinkerbell the Shetland pony arrived at Great Western Hospital in Swindon to visit young…
Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter
Harry Brook has taken over from England team-mate Joe Root at the top of the International Cricket Council’s Test batter world rankings. Brook scored his eighth Test century against New…
Death tax raid to slap 40% HMRC charge on 600,000 landlords: ‘Ticking timebomb!’
More than 600,000 British landlords face a “ticking timebomb” death tax due to the Government’s decision to keep allowances frozen, according to new research from RSM. The accountancy firm’s analysis…
Martin Breheny: Ranking Gaelic football’s best players since 2000
It’s time! Starting on February 13, 2000 with round 4 of the NFL (three rounds were played pre-Christmas back then) and finishing with the Armagh-Galway All-Ireland final on 28 July…
Corbyn and pro-Gaza ‘Independent Alliance’ to form ‘new political party’ in latest blow to Starmer
Jeremy Corbyn has reportedly been preparing the groundwork for the creation of a new left-wing party in a fresh challenge to his Labour successor Sir Keir Starmer. Corbyn, who was…
State pension age rise alert: Reeves to pocket extra £6bn a year from confirmed increase
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to cash in an additional £6billion annually for the Treasury by implementing planned increases to the state pension age, according to a new report published…