‘What’s Occur-Inn’: Barry Island hotel renamed in tribute to Gavin and Stacey finale
A hotel in Barry Island has rebranded itself as ‘What’s Occur-Inn’ in honour of the final episode of Gavin and Stacey, set to air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One…
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…
Tech lovers warned – ‘don’t be a Scrooge, get rid of risky old gadgets to avoid Christmas nightmare’
Tech lovers are being warned to avoid a nightmare before Christmas and get rid of old devices and safely bin knock-off chargers or risk seeing their homes go up in…
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…
Third of Brits expected to cancel Christmas catch-ups due to life’s demands, new research reveals
Have you ever spent weeks planning that once-a-year special catch-up, only to cancel at the last minute due to a work deadline, needing to attend a nativity play, or getting…
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…
Christmas films inspire romantic gestures across the nation as Brits share their favourite festive movie moments
Brits are not typically known for embracing romance, but new research reveals that almost half (45%) set aside their British reserve at Christmas, with 30% crediting festive films for inspiring…