NI traffic alerts: Major Belfast road closed
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. Read more Anger as Belfast shopping centre security staff clamp down on workers using car park ‘I’ve only myself…
Trump taps hawkish former Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China
US president-elect says ex-Georgia senator will help maintain a ‘productive working relationship with China’. David Perdue speaks to supporters at an event for his 2022 Georgia gubernatorial campaign on May…
National World edges towards £61.5m takeover deal
Newspaper group National World has moved closer to a takeover by its largest shareholder.
‘Tough to read’ – What Bristol Rovers can expect from Bolton and ex-Gas favourite Aaron Collins
Bristol Rovers kick off an incredibly tough trio of fixtures in the run up to Christmas with a home clash against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon with the Whites seemingly…
Biden mulls preemptive pardons for US officials in Trump’s firing line
Outgoing US administration fears revenge attacks against critics like former Republican legislator Liz Cheney. President Joe Biden is considering issuing pardons to officials at risk of legal retribution from the…
Thames Water receives buyout offer from investment group Covalis Capital
Investment firm Covalis Capital has made an offer for Thames Water, in a plan which could see the embattled utility giant broken up into smaller businesses.
Hyman scores a pair to help Oilers to 6-3 victory over Blue Jackets
It didn’t take long for Oilers forward Zach Hyman to make his presence known in his return from injury. Hyman, who missed the last five games with an injury, scored…
Britons face major train delays as ‘nationwide fault’ causes rush hour commuter chaos
A national fault is impacting railway services, causing misery for commuters. National Rail said the issue relates to the communication system used between train drivers and signallers. A spokesman said:…
Geminid meteor shower set to shine over UK as best day revealed to see it
The Geminid Meteor Shower is making its annual December return amid hopes it could light up the night sky for the next few weeks until December 24. However, the shower…
‘Don’t get caught up’: Crypto warning as entrepreneur points out Bitcoin’s ‘only legitimate use’ after historic milestone
Bitcoin has surged past $100,000 for the first time, but a prominent entrepreneur has issued a stark warning about the cryptocurrency’s legitimacy. The world’s largest cryptocurrency reached the historic milestone…