Proper processes followed amid row over £710k funding for NI school after DUP meeting, officials insist
Education officials have insisted proper processes were followed amid a growing row over a £710k funding allocation to a school in Derry without a formal application being made. Earlier this…
Cash-strapped council starts ‘class war’ after asking residents about ‘guilt tax’ scheme
A local council has sent a letter to residents asking for thoughts on a proposal to introduce voluntary tax contributions to cover projects across the borough. Waverley Council leader Paul…
‘His poems went straight to the heart and soul’: Tributes at funeral of Michael Longley
The son of acclaimed Belfast poet Michael Longley said his family have been “overwhelmed” with the outpouring of love following his passing. He made an emotional address at Mr Longley’s…
Seventh heaven for Nottingham Forest as Chris Wood helps hammer sorry Brighton
Chris Wood’s magnificent vein of form continued as his hat-trick helped Nottingham Forest to their biggest top flight win in 34 years with a brutal 7-0 thrashing of Brighton at…
Three police officers injured in ‘violent struggle’ with man outside station
Three police officers have been injured after a “violent struggle” with a man outside a police station in Wales. A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, arson, and…
Man questioned over Conor McGregor voyeurism complaint denies involvement
A man questioned by police investigating the alleged voyeuristic filming of mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor engaging in an intimate act with his fiancee denies any involvement, his solicitor…
Two Quebec motorists die in separate overnight accidents, one man arrested
Two Quebec motorists died in separate accidents on the province’s roads Friday night and one man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving causing death, police said. The Sureté du…
England head coach Steve Borthwick given ‘minimum’ Six Nations requirement to avoid sacking
Steve Borthwick has been told he must win a ‘minimum’ of three games at this year’s Six Nations to relieve some of the pressure on his back. The England head…
Chris Wood manages Nigel Clough record as Nottingham Forest put seven past Brighton
Nottingham Forest bounced back from a Bournemouth battering last week to thrash Brighton 7-0 at the City Ground on Saturday lunch-time. Chris Wood scored a hat-trick along the way, making…
Thousands gather in support of Tommy Robinson and for counter-demonstration
Thousands of protesters have gathered in central London with a march in support of Tommy Robinson and a separate counter-demonstration. A protest organised under the name “Stop the Isolation” or…