Unions ‘hopeful’ bin strikes can be averted with Cosla considering new pay offer
Union leaders are “hopeful” bin strikes can be averted after Scottish ministers put additional funding on the table.
Divided local opinion over creation of new south Belfast private path
A proposal for the creation of a new public path in South Belfast has produced “passionate advocating and lobbying from both sides,” a councillor has said. Elected representatives at City…
Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard suffers huge new setback ‘irregularities’ in her trademark application
The Duchess of Sussex had suffered a blow after her soon-to-launch lifestyle brand suffered a trademark setback. Meghan Markle has sought to trademark the name of her service, American Riviera…
Politics LIVE: Sadiq Khan says he’s not safe as a Muslim as he takes aim at Reform UK
Sadiq Khan has taken aim at Reform UK as the London Mayor claims he does not feel safe as a Muslim in Britain. Khan made the comments after participating in…
Meera Syal to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for South Asian Heritage Month
The Kumars star Meera Syal is to read the CBeebies Bedtime Story to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month. On Friday, Syal, 63, will read Amma’s Sari, a story about connection…
Belfast foodies given ‘sneak peek’ of The Ivy ahead of its opening next month
The Ivy in Belfast has given the public a “sneak peak” of their new restaurant just a few weeks before it is set to open in the city. The London…
PSNI appeals to public after violent disorder
Police in Northern Ireland have appealed to the public to not allow criminals to hide in their communities, following another night of disorder. The PSNI said it responded to several…
DR Congo military court sentences 26 armed group members to death
The Congolese government in March had lifted a moratorium on the death penalty that was in place since 2003. A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has…
Race-related hate crimes and PSNI officers attacked during fifth night of Belfast disorder
Police dealt with a fifth night of disorder across Belfast on Thursday. Officers responded to a series of race-related hate crimes. There were reports of criminal damage to property including…
Racist rioters eroding the Christian culture they claim to protect
Our Christian culture has been eroded over recent days – by the very rioters who masquerade as its protectors.