Death toll from coal mine explosion in Iran rises to 50
The death toll from an explosion at a coal mine in eastern Iran rose to 50 on Wednesday after one of the miners who was injured in the weekend blast…
Jesse Kline: The pressing need to invest in, and protect, our Arctic territories
As southern Ontario’s hot, sticky summer starts to wind down, the last thing on most people’s minds is the vast, frozen tundra of Canada’s Far North. But on Sept. 18,…
Everyman cinemas target audience boost from Gladiator II and Wicked
Cinema group Everyman has revealed stronger audiences over the first half of 2024, which it hopes will be boosted by upcoming releases including Gladiator II and Wicked.
Maya Jama replaces Rita Ora on The Masked Singer judging panel
Maya Jama will join the judging panel of The Masked Singer on the upcoming series, ITV has announced. The Love Island host, 30, replaces singer Rita Ora on the reality…
Labour conference backs call to reverse winter fuel payment cut
The Government has been urged to reverse its controversial decision to cut winter fuel allowance for many pensioners after a strong message was sent from Labour’s annual conference. Delegates backed…
Man jailed for killing Rasharkin man with one punch
A man has been jailed after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of a man in Co Antrim.
This N.B. couple just lost their family doctor. They worry they’ll never find a new one
Family doctors — more specifically, a shortage of them — are shaping up to be a major election issue in New Brunswick. Alan Price and his wife, Carla, of Campbell…
Disabled man scared in his own home after neighbour’s ‘death threat’
A disabled man has said he is scared in his own home after receiving multiple threats from a neighbour. Richard Loader claims he received a death threat from one of…
Extra childcare places in new school-based nurseries available from next year
Bridget Phillipson has said extra childcare places in new school-based nurseries in England will be available to families from next year. The Education Secretary said the early years was her…
New cross-departmental strategy aims to crack down on domestic and sexual abuse
A new cross-departmental strategy is aiming to crack down on domestic and sexual abuse. The seven-year strategy, developed in consultation with stakeholders, comes with an action plan aimed to protect…