Kim Leadbeater: ‘Proud Yorkshire woman’ determined to make a difference
Kim Leadbeater describes herself as a “proud Yorkshire woman” and someone who has always been “very driven and determined”. She is the sister of Jo Cox, who was Batley and…
‘Evil’ man jailed for Skye gun rampage which left one dead and three injured
An “evil and selfish” man has been jailed for a minimum of 28 years after being found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to kill three other people during…
Taylor Swift’s concerts saw spending in downtown Toronto go way up. Here’s where
Spending in downtown Toronto was up by 45 per cent, week-over-week, during Taylor Swift’s sold-out show run, according to data provided by Moneris. Over the 10-day period Swift was in…
‘Anne of Green Gables’ recognized as heritage document in United Nations register
The manuscript for the novel “Anne of Green Gables” has been added to a United Nations register that highlights Canadian heritage. The work by Lucy Maud Montgomery has been included…
Man charged with attempted murder after ‘business’ visit at Co Antrim property
A 58-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting incident in Crumlin. He has been further charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear…
The digital age of social media is creating an anti-social atmosphere and traditional chat is being deleted
I expect in a few hundred years from now humans will communicate with grunts and glances while our heads will have evolved to a new natural position, looking downwards as…
One woman killed, one hurt in armed robbery attempt at Quebec clothing store
SAINT-ANSELME, Que. — One woman was killed and another was badly injured following an alleged armed robbery attempt at a clothing store southeast of Quebec City. Quebec provincial police say…
“Urban sports centre” to take over ground floor of former Debenhams in Bristol
The former Debenhams department store in Bristol has been left vacant since 2021 and is set to be demolished for 500 new apartments. However, before the building vanishes from Broadmead,…
Opponents of assisted dying vow to fight on as Bill clears first hurdle
Opponents of assisted dying vowed to fight on after Kim Leadbeater’s Bill passed its first Commons hurdle on Friday. MPs voted in favour of Ms Leadbeater’s proposals by a margin…
NI traffic alerts: Three motorway incidents causing big delays leaving Belfast
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. Read more MPs vote in favour of legalising assisted dying in England and Wales – how did NI MPs…