First look at ‘ingenious’ restoration plan for crumbling South Bristol brewery
A proposal to restore a crumbling South Bristol brewery tower and create a new home for student actors has been described as ‘ingenious’ by Bristol’s Civic Society. The proposal would…
Primark shoppers desperate for £14 ‘handbag of the season’ in every colour
Primark’s latest ‘must have’ handbag is being hailed as ‘bag of the season’ by shoppers. It’s a steal at less than £15 whilst offering ample space to ‘fit everything’. The…
‘Reckless’ teenager threw metal beer barrels at police during Bristol riot
A teenage boy launched beer barrels at a police car during the far-right protest that turned into a riot in Bristol in August. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named because…
Security hut at Department of Finance cost more than 1.4m euros, committee told
A security hut at the entrance to the Department of Finance cost more than 1.4 million euros, it has emerged. John Conlon, chairman of the Office of Public Works (OPW),…
Hospital inquiry told of concerns there were ‘systematic issues’ with water
A public health consultant said there were concerns of “systematic issues” with water at a major hospital, an inquiry was told. Dr Iain Kennedy, a public health consultant at NHS…
Zelensky urges world leaders against seeking ‘an out’ from war with Russia
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged global leaders to stand with his country and not seek “an out” instead of a “real, just peace” more than two years into Russia’s…
B.C. judge orders $1.2M home returned to victim in shocking case of elder abuse
A “predator” who has gone on the lam has been found to have committed elder abuse and ordered to pay punitive damages to his victim, who is now 88 years…
Zara Aleena’s murderer refuses to attend court over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Zara Aleena’s murderer has refused to appear in court for a hearing over an alleged “inappropriate relationship” with a prison workshop instructor. Jordan McSweeney, 31, failed to appear via video…
Jewel thief suspect used extendable tool to steal £4k diamond necklace from Cash Converters, court told
A Belfast man allegedly used an extendable tool to steal a £4,000 diamond necklace from a Cash Converters store, the High Court heard today.
Eight protesters deny blocking London road in Bibby Stockholm demonstration
Eight people have denied obstructing a road in London after protesters allegedly blocked a coach set to take asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge. Nonki Azariah, 36; Felix Jennings,…