Covid-19 vaccine patent legal battle heading to Court of Appeal
A multimillion-pound legal battle between rival developers of Covid-19 jabs over vaccine technology patents is set to continue at the Court of Appeal.
Bournemouth drownings inquest told of three previous ‘mass casualty rescues’
The beach where two youngsters drowned after being caught in a rip tide had experienced three “mass casualty rescues” during the two previous summers, an inquest has heard. Joe Abbess,…
Sydenham Bypass closure details as five-month resurfacing work to start tonight
A major resurfacing scheme will be rolled out on the Sydenham Bypass in east Belfast later this month, with diversions and lane closures expected to cause disruption. The £3.8m project…
Co Armagh woman charged with attempted drug smuggling after seizures at London airports
A Co Armagh woman has been charged with attempted drug smuggling as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) operation that saw more than 300 kilos of cannabis seized at…
How will Manchester City cope without key midfielder Rodri after injury blow?
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola begins life without key midfielder Rodri on Saturday when the Premier League champions head for Newcastle. Guardiola has admitted the Spain midfielder is facing “a…
Children’s Hospital ‘hostage in negotiations’ with construction firm, board says
The National Children’s Hospital is being held like a “hostage” in negotiations with lead contractor Bam, the chief officer of the development board has said. The National Paediatric Hospital Development…
‘Mortgage prisoner’ contracts not breached by different rates, judge rules
More than 2,000 people who claim they are “mortgage prisoners” did not have the “express” terms of their contracts breached by being charged different interest rates by a bank, a…
William urges action to safeguard natural world in video message
The Prince of Wales has called for action to save the world’s wildlife, habitat and natural resources “buckling under the pressure of our actions”. William said the issue was the…
Ontario’s largest school board under ministry probe for Toronto protest outing
Ontario’s education minister has asked for an investigation into a now controversial Toronto field trip that saw students involved with a downtown protest. Education Minister Jill Dunlop said in a…
Eamonn Holmes scoffs at Phillip Schofield after announcement of his new Cast Away show
Eamonn Holmes has scoffed at his former This Morning co-star Phillip Schofield after he announced his return to TV with a Channel 5 series. In the trailer for the show,…