Appeal launched to bring back Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade
A campaign has begun to bring back one of South Bristol’s biggest community events this winter, two years after it was last held. Organisers of the Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade…
Olympics Sevens star handed chance to impress as three Ulstermen start for Emerging Ireland
Ulster’s Sevens star Zac Ward will get a chance to impress Ireland head coach Simon Easterby first-hand having been named in Emerging Ireland’s starting line-up for the opening game of…
Murphy unveils drive to bring regional balance to NI economy
A plan which aims to increase regional balance in Northern Ireland’s economy has been launched by Conor Murphy. Stormont’s Economy Minister said £45 million will be available for councils to…
‘Israel’s invasion of Lebanon was inevitable,’ claims Tobias Elwood
Tobias Elwood, speaking to GB News, has described Israel’s invasion of Lebanon as “inevitable” following recent airstrikes targeting Hezbollah leadership. The Conservative MP warned that despite Israel’s claims of a…
Tory policies drive wedge between young and old people, conference hears
Tory policies such as the national service scheme drive a wedge between the younger and older generations, the Conservative Party conference has heard. In its election manifesto, the party pledged…
Lammy warns Israel’s Lebanon assault risks leaving Britons with no quick escape
Britons in Lebanon have been warned the UK cannot guarantee getting them out quickly if the “febrile and fragile” situation deteriorates. Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged British nationals in the…
Dobbies set to shut 17 garden centres with 465 jobs at risk
Garden centre group Dobbies has revealed plans to shut 17 stores, in a move which will hit 465 jobs.
Wildlife lover attacked passers-by with mop and carton of milk after capturing baby seagull
A wildlife lover allegedly attacked passers-by with a mop as they tried to free a baby seagull she captured on a south Belfast street, a court heard today.
Rutte declares Ukraine ‘top priority’ as he takes over as NATO head
Former Dutch PM to lead military bloc amid increasing global tensions over wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan. Mark Rutte and Jens Stoltenberg give a press statement in Brussels NATO…
Trial date set for man accused of stabbing detective in maximum security jail
A trial date has been set for a man charged with stabbing a detective during an interview at a maximum security prison. David Taylor, 62, formerly of Willington, County Durham,…