Tropical Storm Helene strengthens amid hurricane warnings for Florida and Mexico
Tropical Storm Helene was rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and expected to become a hurricane on Wednesday while moving north along Mexico’s coast toward the US. It prompted residents…
More heavy rain on way as Met Office issues more weather warnings
Weather warnings have been issued for more heavy rain as flooding forced 43 people to evacuate from a holiday park. Firefighters and police worked to evacuate residents until late on…
Sister-in-law admits stealing £25k from Omagh bomb survivor
A woman has admitted stealing £25,000 from her sister-in-law employer who was seriously injured in the Omagh bomb.
I tried cheap supermarket butter and found one as ‘moreish’ as Lurpak
On a day-to-day basis, we like to have a tub of spreadable butter in the fridge. It tastes 100 per cent better than margarine but is generally cheaper and easier…
Will Jacks feels England ODI team making progress despite lack of 50-over games
Will Jacks admits England’s new-look one-day side need time to get to grips with an unfamiliar format but says a lack of 50-over experience is “out of our control”. Jacks…
Met Office issues 17-hour ‘danger to life’ rain warning with more flooding possible
The Met Office has warned of a ‘danger to life’ as another barrage of heavy rain is set to strike the region. Up to 60mm of rain could fall across…
Tipping In The USA
As the US presidential candidates fight for votes, the American culture of tipping has become an election issue. But will the proposals favour service workers, as intended, or create loopholes…
Priceless artwork on display in gallery DESTROYED after being targeted by vandal
A piece of priceless artwork was smashed at an exhibition’s opening, in an act of vandalism that the show’s curator described as a “reckless and senseless act”. The sculpture by…
Almost 1,000 spare places in reception means closing primary schools ‘unavoidable’
Closing primary schools in Bristol could be “unavoidable” as almost 1,000 spare places in reception this September were left empty. Over the past decade the number of babies born in…
Cutting speed limit to 20mph in residential areas should be considered – O’Dowd
Reducing the speed limit to 20 miles per hour in residential areas in Northern Ireland should be considered, a Stormont minister has said. Infrastructure minister John O’Dowd said while an…