Fair Furlong Primary praised by Ofsted despite no longer being ‘outstanding’
A primary school in south Bristol that is ‘steadfast in the way it serves families in its communities’ was praised by Ofsted after an inspection in January despite being downgraded.…
Portadown goalkeeper escapes ban for controversial social media post ‘borne out of frustration’
Aaron McCarey has escaped a ban for a controversial social media comment and the Portadown goalkeeper has apologised for his actions.
NI’s libel lawyer to the stars launches defamation action against academic over ‘UAE agent’ claims
Top libel lawyer Paul Tweed has launched a defamation action against a London-based academic and expert on the Middle East.
Emma Raducanu releases statement after terrifying fan ordeal at Dubai Tennis Championships
Emma Raducanu has released a statement after suffering a terrifying fan ordeal at the Dubai Tennis Championships this week. The tennis star lost to Karolina Muchova on Tuesday night as…
Watch: Grand Central Hotel makes Spicy Margarita ahead of Margarita Day
In preparations for National Margarita Day, Sarah Annett, Supervisor at the Seahorse Restaurant in the Grand Central Hotel shows us how to make a Spicy Margarita. This Margarita has a…
South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech amid dispute among coalition
The South African government’s annual presentation of its budget was abruptly cancelled on Wednesday and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalition. The finance…
Foreign Office whistleblower hopes tribunal win ‘establishes precedent’
A Foreign Office whistleblower sacked for making disclosures about the Afghanistan evacuation said she hoped winning an employment tribunal “establishes a precedent” protecting civil servants. Josie Stewart was sacked by…
Belfast Eurovision winner ‘approached by Irish political party to run for President’
Former Eurovision winner Linda Martin has said a political party has approached her to run for President of Ireland.
Councillor calls for action over bridge ‘women are scared to walk over’ after rape of young girl
A Council and a Stormont department have both denied being responsible for a Lagan footbridge in an area where women are afraid for their safety, a councillor has said. Lisburn…
Pete Doherty warned ‘toes could get amputated’ after gorging on two common foods
Pete Doherty’s struggles with drugs have been no secret – but he claims he is now unhealthier than ever before. The Libertines singer, 45, has type 2 diabetes, which causes…