Trial of former London’s Burning actor for sex offences delayed
The trial of former London’s Burning actor John Alford for sex offences involving a girl under 16 has been delayed because he is in hospital. The 53-year-old, who first found…
Jeremy Clarkson wows fans as he shows off weight loss amid lifestyle overhaul after heart operation
Jeremy Clarkson has been inundated with compliments after he returned to social media in a video shared to his beer brand Hawkstone’s page. The 64-year-old has undergone quite the lifestyle…
Why a diverse workforce is good for business
Work environments are not always hospitable places for employees with neurodiverse conditions like ADHD or autism but Exploristics, a biotechnology company founded 15 years ago in Belfast, says it has…
Gerry Hutch’s popularity comes from the Pablo Escobar playbook rather than protest
When the dust settles on this Irish election, the big story will be that the centre has held – but the really big story will be Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch.
Darrell Clarke offers ‘angry’ verdict as Barnsley rue missed chances against Bristol Rovers
Former Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke admitted he was left “angry” by his Barnsley team’s wastefulness in front of goal as the Reds squandered numerous opportunities in their FA Cup…
Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI
Despite a defence budget 10 times Russia’s, new report lays bare how NATO is unable to turn spending power into firepower in a crisis. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by…
NI teacher who was ‘infatuated’ with pupil he sexually assaulted avoids jail
A Co Tyrone schoolteacher who was “completely obsessed” with a pupil who he sexually assaulted has avoided jail.
Fee hike for St Nick’s Market traders as council plans to take a slice of their income
Traders at St Nick’s Market face a fee hike as Bristol City Council is planning to take a slice of their income. The popular lunch destination for office workers and…
Germany’s Scholz pledges $680m in military aid on surprise Ukraine visit
German chancellor to hold talks with Zelenskyy before inauguration of Trump, who has pledged to end the war. German Chancellor Scholz visit to Ukraine is his second since Russia’s full-scale…
Monday Jury: Our experts assess a mixed month and predict how Simon Easterby’s Ireland will line out in Six Nations
Ireland finished an up-and-down November window with three wins from four Tests following Saturday’s narrow success against Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies.