Political parties now required to justify House of Lords appointments
Political parties will have to justify why they want to appoint someone to the House of Lords from now on, the Government has announced. The move comes after several of…
NHS ‘busier than ever’ heading into winter as flu cases soar
The number of people in hospital with flu has more than quadrupled compared with last year, new figures show as NHS leaders sounded the alarm over hospitals being “busier than…
Strong winds and heavy rain set to hit UK as Storm Darragh named
An amber warning for wind has been issued for parts of the UK with the arrival of the fourth named storm of the season. Storm Darragh is expected to bring…
Britain’s most expensive stamp collection being sold – and it could be worth a fortune
Britain’s most expensive stamp collection is being sold – and is expected to fetch up to £12M. The unique set includes the largest surviving block of unused Penny Blacks and…
A moment she’ll never forget: Dad’s praise for Man United’s Jonny Evans after star gave daughter his jersey
A dad from Belfast has expressed his gratitude to “humble” Man Utd star Jonny Evans for his thoughtful gesture which he said has given his daughter a “memory that will…
Amber weather warning for heavy winds and flooding issued for NI
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for Northern Ireland, as potentially damaging winds are set to hit Northern Ireland. A separate yellow weather warning for heavy rain…
Dog owners issued with Christmas ‘poisoning’ warning
Dog owners are being warned about the dangers of accidental chocolate poisoning over Christmas. New statistics released by The Kennel Club shows that dogs being treated for eating toxic chocolate…
Win a festive book bundle and get five must-reads of the season
If you’re a book lover, this competition is perfect for you – we’re giving away a festive book bundle packed with some top reads of the season. With something to…
Drinking water in specific way can ‘detox’ you and help you lose weight
It’s a well-known fact that staying hydrated is crucial for our health, but it appears the temperature of your water might be just as important. Health enthusiasts are suggesting that…
‘Mystery disease’ with flu-like symptoms kills at least 67 in Africa
A mysterious illness has killed more than 100 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the last few weeks. The outbreak emerged in the country’s southwestern province and…