44% of warm-water coral species facing extinction, conservationists warn
Almost half of warm-water reef-building coral species are at risk of extinction, conservationists have warned after a global assessment announced at the UN climate conference. The conservation status for all…
NI traffic alerts: Delays expected after crash on M2 motorway
Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland. Delays are expected after an earlier road traffic collision on the M2 motorway heading towards Belfast, despite the incident…
‘Trojan tax’ parking charges may cause ‘catastrophe’, warning issued
Townsfolk from Clevedon and Portishead have urged North Somerset Council to avoid a “catastrophe” by ditching its plans to end free parking in the towns. The council’s executive had voted…
Politics LIVE: Starmer told EU post-Brexit migrant return deal is ‘not going to happen’
Sir Keir Starmer has been told that a post-Brexit migrant return deal with the EU is “not going to happen”. Leading politicians in Hungary’s governing Fidesz party said they would…
Stellar line-up revealed for Band Aid 40th anniversary mix
A new 40th anniversary mix of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? will see the young and old voices of the charity single’s artists come together to create an…
DVLA warning for those taking any of these types of medication
The DVLA may advise drivers with certain health conditions to stop driving while taking certain medications. According to Greg Wilson, the founder of car insurance comparison site Quotezone.co.uk, DVLA officials…
Prince Harry’s peace offering to Royal Family costs Duke of Sussex amid disastrous week
Prince Harry’s paperback edition of Spare has failed to capture readers’ attention, reaching only 73rd place in the UK charts. The Duke of Sussex’s memoir sold just 3,000 copies in…
DVLA eye test police roadside test crackdown sees licences ‘revoked on spot’
Police have been carrying out a crackdown on a common health issue which could be a reason people lose their drivers licence instantly under DVLA rules. Starting last month and…
BBC will pick someone ‘young and beautiful’ to replace Gary Lineker, Reid claims
The BBC has sparked a fresh ageism row after it was confirmed that Gary Lineker is to step down from hosting Match of the Day. Lineker, who has fronted the…
Sir Elton John, 77, details major lifestyle change following recent health admission
Sir Elton John has shared a huge lifestyle change he has made in light of recent health scares. The legendary singer, 77, opened up earlier this year about his “mortality”…