More homeless families relying on Salvation Army in Dublin
A charity provided emergency accommodation for an extra 32 homeless families in Dublin last year, its annual report showed on Thursday. A record 205 families took refuge in The Salvation…
Five battery rules as a fire could cost you £420,000
The average cost of fire-related claims involving lithium batteries is £50,000, with fires caused by leaking and damaged batteries and overcharged e-vehicles combusting at home. The Greater London area alone…
‘Robot Rib’ drone boat tested by Royal Navy in UK waters for first time
A drone boat which could be deployed by the Royal Navy on reconnaissance and defence missions without endangering the lives of sailors has been operated remotely for the first time…
Acting Devon and Cornwall Police chief suspended
The acting chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police has been suspended pending an investigation into allegations of breaching professional standards. Devon and Cornwall police and crime commissioner Alison Hernandez…
Canadian soldier dies of medical complications in Belgium
A Canadian soldier deployed to Europe has died of medical complications. The Canadian Armed Forces says Lt.-Col. Kent Miller was serving in Casteau, Belgium, when he died Monday. It says…
NI traffic alerts: Diversions in place after crash on Glenshane Road
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. Read more Aldi ‘open to exploring’ opportunities for supermarkets in Northern Ireland The £5,000 per week NI Airbnb Conor…
Kretinsky’s UK gas power plants made bumper profit after energy crisis
The Czech billionaire planning to buy Royal Mail saw a second year of large profit from his gas-fired power stations in England, after a period of soaring energy prices caused…
Australian Senate passes social media ban for children under 16
The Australian Senate passed a social media ban for young children on Thursday that will soon become a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit,…
Government announces plans for first men’s health strategy
The Government will address the biggest health issues facing men, such as prostate cancer, poor mental health and suicide, as part of the first men’s health strategy. Announcing the plans…
Politicians and broadcasters among mourners at funeral of former UTV political editor Ken Reid
Mourners gathered on Thursday morning for the funeral of former UTV political editor, Ken Reid. The veteran journalist passed away in hospital last week, aged 69, after a long illness.…