‘Surprise’ house price jump in November as average values sit just 1% below peak
House prices made a surprisingly strong jump in November to sit just 1% below an all-time high, Britain’s biggest building society has reported.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting Ukraine for the first time in more than two years. His arrival comes just weeks after he was criticised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Elton John reveals he is unable to watch new musical after losing his eyesight
Sir Elton John has said he has “lost his eyesight”, which has prevented him from watching his new musical. The 77-year-old singer revealed in an Instagram post in September that…
Customers urged to ‘shop sustainably’ for their Christmas jumpers this sparkle season
With Christmas just around the corner and festive gatherings looming — attention turns to purchasing the best glitzy outfit for the time of year known as sparkle season. And this…
‘Shopping addict’ carer who went on £4k spree with bed-bound woman’s money barred from profession
A self-claimed shopping addict who stole from a bed-bound woman to go on a £4,000 spending spree has been barred from working as a professional carer.
‘I couldn’t be prouder:’ Derry man who survived Ukraine missile strike marks 300th aid delivery
A Derry man has told of how he’s “more than proud” to have organised his 300th load of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Peter Jennings is preparing to soon return to…
Time to quit: Seven bad money habits that are keeping you poor
It’s easy to become weary of pinching the pennies in the run-up to Christmas — it’s a season that can transform even the thriftiest among us to wanton shopaholics who’ll…
Warning over Derry paramilitaries pushing vulnerable people into ‘debt and poverty’ this Christmas
There is a warning people in Derry are being “pushed into debt and poverty” due to paramilitary organisations exploiting vulnerable people in the lead up to Christmas. It comes as…
Comedy couple’s new play full of festive gags and giggles opens at Opera House
Comedian Sean Hegarty reckons not many people love Christmas more than he and his wife, fellow stand-up star Diona Doherty.