Banbridge rower Philip Doyle and partner Daire Lynch take Olympic rowing bronze for Ireland
Banbridge rower Philip Doyle and his partner Daire Lynch claimed Double Sculls bronze for Ireland on the Seine. The Romanian duo of Cornea and Enache claimed gold in a thrilling…
Tom Daley makes retirement admission after diving star won silver at Paris Olympics
Tom Daley has revealed he’s not decided on retirement just yet, though admits the prospect of competing at the next Olympics in 2028 is tempting. The 30-year-old has been on…
Emma Thompson’s daughter takes brutal swipe at mum’s cheating ex Kenneth Branagh
Emma Thompson’s daughter has taken a brutal swipe at Kenneth Branagh – her mum’s ex. Thompson and Branagh were married for six years – from 1989 until 1995 – after…
Andy Murray called a ‘cry baby’ as former doubles partner suffers backlash online for Olympics message
Andy Murray has been jokingly called a ‘cry baby’ by Liam Broady after he cried following his victory at the Olympics on Tuesday. The 37-year-old and Dan Evans produced another…
Teenager appears in court charged with murder of girls killed in Southport
A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of three girls who were stabbed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. The teenager, from Banks in Lancashire, appeared…
Ageing cars blamed on rise in breakdowns
Britain’s ageing cars have been blamed for an increase in breakdowns. The claim was made by breakdown rescue service Green Flag, which urged motorists to maintain their vehicles properly to…
Harland and Wolff reveals ex-CEO has left as company closes service to focus on ‘core functions’
A former chief executive of Harland & Wolff has left the company. It had been announced that John Wood was taking a leave of absence following the failure to secure…
Store closures in August 2024: Full list of Tesco, Wickes and M&S shops shutting down
High street retailers are continuing to close stores throughout August 2024 in a blow to Britain’s economy. Among the retailers taking part in store closures this summer are Tesco, Boots…
South Korea offers humanitarian aid to flood-hit North
South Korea has offered to send aid supplies to North Korea to help the country recover from heavy rains and floods that submerged thousands of homes and huge swathes of…
Paris Olympics Day Six: Northern Irish athletes in action today
It could be another golden morning for Northern Irish athletes in Paris as rowers Philip Doyle and Rebecca Shorten chase Olympic titles in the Seine. Banbridge man Doyle and his…