Girl to tell Dail protest Ireland an embarrassment on child disability services
A 14-year-old activist will tell a protest at Leinster House on Thursday that Ireland is “an international embarrassment” on child disability issues. Cara Darmody, a disability rights campaigner from Ardfinnan…
Phillip Schofield TV comeback trailer: Should an affair absolutely destroy me?
Phillip Schofield acknowledged that not disclosing an affair with a younger colleague was “unwise”, but questioned whether it should “absolutely destroy someone” in a trailer showing his return to TV…
Two men deny murdering mother and three children in Bradford house fire
Two men have denied murdering a mother and her three children who were killed in a house fire in Bradford. Bryonie Gawith, 29; Denisty Birtle, nine; Oscar Birtle, five; and…
Woke university tells students to stop saying ‘husband and wife’ because it isn’t inclusive enough
A London university has encouraged students to stop saying husband and wife as the terms do not include all relationships. In a document published by the University of Greenwich in…
It’s a sign of respect – Eddie Hearn defends playing Saudi anthem at Wembley
Eddie Hearn has said he would play the Saudi anthem at every fight if the country bankrolling boxing asked him to. There was criticism over the decision to play the…
Marks & Spencer expands dine-in deal with more than 20 new items – feed two for £15
Marks & Spencer shoppers will be able to purchase new starters, mains and desserts as it expands its Gastropub range to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This will include meals made…
Amy Dowden says she is getting used to new normal on Strictly return
Amy Dowden says she is getting used to the “new normal” as she continues to make her Strictly Come Dancing return after going through cancer treatment. The Welsh professional dancer,…
New ‘mini moon’ set to enter Earth’s orbit
Earth is set to play host to a “mini-moon” this week, as a small asteroid – about the length of a double decker bus – enters the planet’s orbit. The…
Cop accused of inappropriately touching woman and aggression towards bouncers at Christmas social
A police officer was allegedly aggressive and intimidating towards bouncers and inappropriately touched a woman without consent at an off-duty social event just before Christmas. Former PC Connor Shefford, based…
Cost of Leinster House bike shed completely not acceptable – OPW chairman
The cost of the 336,000 euro infamous Leinster House bike shed is “completely not acceptable”, the chairman of the Office of Public Works (OPW) has said. John Conlon said the…