Bail for man accused of trying to kill wife by setting home on fire after she says blaze was her fault
A man accused of trying to kill his wife by setting their home on fire is to be released from custody, a High Court judge ruled today.
I doubt I could have survived general election result – Yousaf
Humza Yousaf said he doubts his leadership could have survived the last general election, as he reflected on his fateful decision to end the SNP’s powersharing deal with the Scottish…
The Blues still rely on saying ‘We Are Linfield’: Northern Ireland legend Gareth McAuley
Northern Ireland legend Gareth McAuley joins Keith Bailie and Steven Beacom in the studio for this week’s edition of BelTel Football. The King of Lyon reflects on his incredible career…
Ninth phase of Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry to open next spring
The ninth phase of hearings in the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry (SCAI) is set to open in the spring with an investigation of residential care for children and young people…
Dreams of a white Christmas dashed with December 25 set to be grey and mild
Britons dreaming of a white Christmas are set to be “disappointed” by a mild and grey December 25, forecasters say. Christmas Day is likely to be settled, cloudy and dry…
UK interest rates set to be held at 4.75% after inflation rises again
UK interest rates are expected to remain at 4.75%, with rising inflation and wage growth persuading the Bank of England’s policymakers to keep rate cuts on pause, experts think.
Badenoch wants to replicate US-style government cost-cutting, spokesman suggests
Kemi Badenoch wants to see a British version of the soon-to-be set up US department of government efficiency, her spokesman has indicated. Businessman Elon Musk is expected to lead a…
Alzheimer Society short of financial goal ahead of fundraising deadline
The Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington is in need of donations. This time of year is the organization’s largest push for fundraising. Executive director Michelle Martin said the funds raised…
Groucho Club licence re-instated after fresh rules proposed for venue
The Groucho Club’s licence has been conditionally re-instated after police proposed new rules on members bringing guests and staff monitoring toilets. The London private members’ club had its licence temporarily…
Theodore Too, beloved Canadian tugboat, partially sinks in Ontario port
Theodore Too, the beloved life-sized replica of Theodore Tugboat, has partially sunk while in port, its owner says. The 20-metre vessel, which moved to the Port of Hamilton from Halifax…