Labour describes Fine Gael transfer push as ‘desperation’
Fine Gael has been dealt a blow in the final hours of campaigning after the Labour Party described a push by Simon Harris to transfer votes to parties like Fianna…
Qatar ‘compromised’ High Court case ahead of hosting 2022 World Cup, court told
The state of Qatar orchestrated a “criminal conspiracy” to interfere with the outcome of a High Court case ahead of its hosting of the 2022 World Cup, a court has…
Local government workers accept pay offer, says Unison
Local government workers have voted to accept a revised offer from council employers after strike action earlier in the autumn, Unison has said.
Former priest and headmaster handed 10-year sentence for litany of child abuse
A former teacher and school principal convicted of historical child sex abuse has been handed a further 10 years in prison. Former Christian Brother Paul Dunleavy, 89, with an address…
Police officers served with misconduct notices after death of 17-year-old on M5
Two police officers have been served with misconduct notices after a 17-year-old girl escaped from a police car and died on the M5. Tamzin Ellen Hall, from Wellington, Somerset, was…
Typhoo Tea tumbles into administration after 120 years
Typhoo Tea has fallen into administration after more than 120 years.
Home Secretary signs ‘world-first’ deal with Iraq to tackle people smuggling
The Home Secretary has signed a “landmark” deal with Iraq to crack down on people smuggling and boost border security. Yvette Cooper made the “world-first security” agreement with Federal Government…
Victims of Paul Dunleavy tell how abuse devastated their lives
Two victims of a paedophile former teacher and principal have told how they have never been able to get over the abuse they suffered. Paul Dunleavy, 89, a former Christian…
Liverpool hero on Conor Bradley, Mbappe tackle and ‘one of best full-back displays I’ve ever seen’
Liverpool star Andrew Robertson says that Conor Bradley has a habit of making ‘coming of age’ performances on the big stage.
Ex-NI primary school headmaster ‘may die in prison’ after 10-year sentence for historic sex offences
A former Christian Brother has had a further 10-year jail sentence imposed for historic sex offences against young school boys.