What the papers say – December 1
A range of political stories and further developments in the scandal surrounding TV presenter Gregg Wallace occupy the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers. The Sunday Times says Cabinet ministers are…
‘I got what I deserved’: Mark Allen loses final frame decider to Barry Hawkins in UK Championship semi-final
A disappointed Mark Allen said he ‘got what I deserved’ in Saturday night’s UK Championship semi-final. The Antrim man lead 4-2 and 5-4 against Barry Hawkins, only to loss a…
Trump taps ally Kash Patel for FBI director
WASHINGTON — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the…
Letters to the Editor, Dec. 1, 2024
DAMAGE TRUDEAU HAS DONE We can only hope the majority of Canadians are not going to fall for Trudeau’s latest bribe in an attempt to buy votes as he watches…
Lethbridge-West candidates campaign ahead of Dec. 18 byelection
All three candidates in Lethbridge-West are ramping up efforts to ensure voters hit the polls in the Alberta riding’s upcoming byelection despite the ongoing postal strike. The race to the…
Brydon Carse bowls England closer to first Test victory
Brydon Carse bowled England to the brink of victory in the first Test against New Zealand, completing a 10-wicket match to leave his side chasing 104 in Christchurch. The Durham…
Toronto Sceptres open PWHL season with 3-1 comeback win over Boston Fleet
Hannah Miller scored a power-play goal with 1:38 remaining in the game, lifting the Toronto Sceptres to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Fleet in the Professional Women’s Hockey League…
Galal Yafai claims WBC interim flyweight crown as Sunny Edwards hangs up gloves
Galal Yafai overpowered Sunny Edwards in six rounds to claim the WBC interim flyweight title in his home city of Birmingham and send the former IBF champion into retirement. Yafai,…
Budget will set Scotland up to ‘win big’ in future, says Robison
This week’s Scottish Budget will set the country up to “win big” in the future, the Finance Secretary has said. Shona Robison will lay out the Scottish Government’s tax and…
Students from the King’s former school spend week on uninhabited island
Students from the King’s former school have lived off-grid on an uninhabited Scottish island to help restore its infrastructure after it was deserted 50 years ago. Sixth formers from Gordonstoun…