Adult-only Christmas and New Year hotel breaks in the UK now on offer
With Christmas fast approaching, provider of UK adults-only short break experiences, Warner Hotels is offering themed festive breaks – with roaring fires, carol singing, and platefuls of mince pies. Guests…
Former cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka’s head coach
Jayasuriya takes on the role permanently after overseeing the men’s national team’s recent Test and one-day series wins. Sanath Jayasuriya represented Sri Lanka 586 times across the three formats of…
Heart of Government has become ‘lightning rod for criticism’ – Cabinet minister
The heart of the new Government became a “lightning conductor for criticism” within months of entering power, a Cabinet minister conceded, as he said a “strong team” has been appointed…
Paula Badosa issues grovelling apology after photo with chopsticks sparks racism backlash
Paula Badosa has apologised after a photo of her holding chopsticks to her face sparked outrage online. The Spanish tennis star was competing in the China Open last week where…
Bristol named among best places to live and work in the UK
Bristol has been named among the best places to live and work in the UK, according to the PwC 2024 Good Growth for Cities Index. The Index named Plymouth as…
‘I was once offered a meeting with Vladimir Putin and invited to stay at luxury hotel in Moscow’ – Aontú leader
The leader of Aontú has revealed he was offered a trip to Moscow, accommodation in a five-star hotel and a meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Smart meter warning: Units to be forced on thousands of households or they risk higher bills
Nearly one million UK households are facing a critical deadline to replace their energy meters before a major network shutdown next summer. The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), which controls energy…
Princess Kate ‘continues to inspire Meghan Markle’ as duchess sends powerful message
Princess Kate “continues to inspire Meghan Markle” as the Duchess of Sussex sent a powerful message of sustainability during her recent outing. The Duchess of Sussex attended the LA Children’s…
Explosion tears through Scottish flat, leaving one man dead and three injured
An explosion has ripped through a block of flats in Scotland, leaving one man dead and several others injured. Fire and emergency crews were called to Alloa in Clackmannanshire at…
Projectiles from Gaza trigger sirens in Tel Aviv on October 7 anniversary
The Israeli military has said projectiles fired from Gaza have set off sirens in central Tel Aviv, as Israel marks a year since Hamas’ October 7 attack. There were no…