Police officers in England and Wales: Latest numbers and trends
Police officer numbers in England and Wales have been rising for several years, though there are signs this trend may have levelled off, with a handful of forces recording a…
Coleraine snap up highly-rated former Scotland U-21 international
Coleraine’s signing spree has continued. The New Saints striker Declan McManus has joined the Showgrounds club for an undisclosed fee.
American women fearing further erosion of reproductive rights choosing sterilization
Many American women are opting for sterilization to ensure prevention of unwanted pregnancy amid ongoing concern about abortion access. Researchers looking at insurance claim data say around 4.8 million American…
The reasons behind Peterborough’s ‘difficult’ season so far ahead of trip to Bristol Rovers
Sky Sports’ decision to select Bristol Rovers’ home game against Peterborough United for coverage on the ‘Sky Sports Football’ channel back in November may now seem slightly misjudged with this…
Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations
UK, France and Germany reiterate ‘grave concern’ over Israeli law forbidding contact between its officials and UN agency. Israel’s forcible shutdown of the UN’s humanitarian work in the Palestinian territory…
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe set to settle argument with Man City to face Real Madrid in Champions League
With Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the twilight years of their respective careers, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are widely considered to be the greatest attacking players on the…
British Gas engineer issues warning over common radiator habit that could be dangerous
If you’re planning to dry your clothes on the radiator this weekend, you might want to think again. A British Gas engineer has warned that this common practice could lead…
‘Simple’ recount for final Trinity Seanad panel seat after request by Hazel Chu
A “simple” recount will take place for the final seat on the Trinity Seanad panel after 31 votes separated Green Party Councillor Hazel Chu and entrepreneur Aubrey McCarthy. Independent Senators…
Worried mum shares pictures of ‘tiny’ school meals that leave children hungry every day
A worried mum is calling for change after discovering what youngsters at her children’s primary school are being offered for lunch. Kay Webb took to social media where she showed…
Sloppy England drop seven catches as Australia pile on misery in Melbourne Test
England suffered more torment at the Women’s Ashes as they dropped seven catches to allow a dominant Australia to assume total control of the day/night Test in Melbourne. The ignominy…