Bid to scrap 20mph rules in Wales rejected in Senedd
A bid to return the default speed limit in built-up areas in Wales to 30mph has been defeated in the Welsh Parliament. The Welsh Conservatives put forward a motion to…
Security hut at Government Buildings cost more than 1.4m euros, committee told
A “beautiful” security hut at an entrance to Government Buildings cost more than 1.4 million euros, it has emerged. John Conlon, chairman of the Office of Public Works (OPW), told…
Kelly McParland: A Liberal-Bloc deal to pad boomer incomes would be bad for federalism
Just how profligate is Justin Trudeau willing to be in his determination to eke out a few more months in office? Is the sky the limit, or does there exist…
Yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain across Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain across Northern Ireland on Wednesday evening. Outbreaks of downfalls will be consistent and are expected to persist through the…
‘Bionic Lord’ calls for better aftercare for sepsis patients
“Bionic” Craig Mackinlay has called for better aftercare for sepsis survivors. The former Conservative MP for South Thanet praised the NHS for its care when he was “very ill” but…
Prime Minister says he has ‘long believed in borrowing to invest’
Sir Keir Starmer said he has “long believed in borrowing to invest”, which can act as a “catalyst” for private investment.
Three teenagers charged over rioting in Belfast
Police have charged three teenagers following disorder which broke out in Belfast last month. The PSNI said there have now been 48 arrests and 38 charges since violence broke out…
Jonathan Rea preparing for Aragon comeback despite not feeling ‘100 per cent’ after thumb injury
Injury-hit Jonathan Rea will make his comeback this weekend at Aragon in Spain for the tenth round of the World Superbike Championship. The Pata Prometeon Yamaha rider says he is…
Joseph Eubank denies raping drunk teenage girl on Brighton beach, trial hears
A man has denied raping a drunk 16-year-old girl in a dark, secluded part of Brighton beach, instead saying the teenager was “completely happy” during the encounter, a trial has…
Final cost of Leinster House bike shed likely to rise to allow e-bike charging
The final cost of the Leinster House bike shed is likely to rise to allow for the completion of the power and charging facilities for electric bikes (e-bikes), a committee…