Strictly Come Dancing introduces icons week in celebration of music stars
Strictly Come Dancing is to introduce a week celebrating music “icons” from across the decades. On Wednesday evening, it was announced on spin-off show It Takes Two that icons week…
UN appoints former British diplomat Tom Fletcher as new humanitarian chief
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has appointed former British diplomat Tom Fletcher as the new humanitarian chief. Mr Fletcher, who is currently principal of Hertford College, Oxford, and vice chair of…
Current assisted dying law ‘not fit for purpose’ and ‘unbelievably cruel’
The current law on assisted dying is “not fit for purpose,” the MP leading proposals to change legislation has said. Campaigners who are terminally ill or have watched loved ones…
Princess Eugenie opens up about living in Portugal away from the Royal Family
Princess Eugenie has discussed her life in Portugal, miles away from the Royal Family in the UK. The 34-year-old alongside her husband Jack Brooksbank is currently spending the majority of…
Warnings to flee as Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida
Hurricane Milton is hurling rain and gusty winds at the Tampa Bay area on its steady and potentially catastrophic march toward the west coast of Florida, where officials sounded urgent…
PSNI issues warning after Co Fermanagh pensioner targeted by rogue trader cold caller who stole almost £70k
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Co Fermanagh after a pensioner was robbed of nearly £70,000 by a rogue trader who cold called at the property. An Enniskillen resident,…
Two women in 60s targeted in north Belfast burglary
Two women in their 60s have been targeted in a burglary in north Belfast. A man entered a property in the Evelyn Gardens area of the city at some time…
UUP councillor claims Derry will ‘miss out on well-paid jobs’ due to pro-Palestine protest
A pro-Palestinian protest which resulted in a city centre business being covered in red paint has sparked debate at Derry and Strabane Council. At the weekend pro-Palestinian activists sprayed red…
Jenna Fischer free of breast cancer after diagnosis last year
Jenna Fischer was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. The 50-year-old actress is now free of the disease after undergoing a lumpectomy followed by chemotherapy, a course of radiation treatment…
The changes GAA can make to add a little more shine to All-Star selections
In fairness to the GAA, there has been a lot of productivity lately as several matters are being tackled to try and make the sport of Gaelic football more enjoyable.