Harsh weather as climate changes brings challenges to French wine country
French wine makers have warned the 2024 “millesime” – wine from a single year’s harvest – will be in short supply after one of the wettest years on record. Severe…
Politics LIVE: Tory chief issues grovelling apology after ‘giving Reform UK oxygen’ in election catastrophe
Tory Party chairman Richard Fuller will today admit to having “given Reform UK oxygen” in a grovelling apology following the Conservatives’ catastrophic 2024 General Election result. Fuller, who held onto…
‘Dismissive and uncaring’ police officer sacked for gross misconduct
A “dismissive and uncaring” police officer who failed to investigate two assaults in Bristol and then lied to bosses to cover her tracks has been sacked without notice for gross…
BBC Antiques Roadshow expert refuses to put value on historic artefact for heartfelt reason: ‘Not important!’
Antiques Roadshow guests usually look forward to the valuation of their cherished items as the experts share their opinions on them, but one classic episode – which airs once more…
Bangor woman pleads guilty to £75k theft from leading law firm
A woman has admitted stealing more than £75,000 from the solicitors’ office where she worked.
Dee Stitt eases Spain of race-hate court case with trip to the Murcia sunshine
Under-pressure loyalist Dee Stitt has jetted back to his Spanish holiday home to unwind after being charged with whipping up racial tension.
Group calls for extension of Defence Forces tribunal deadline
Fear, mistrust and a lack of psychological supports may contribute to Defence Forces personnel missing a deadline to provide statements to an inquiry, a representative group has said. The Women…
Eight-year-old mountaineer prepares for ’emotional’ climbs in Africa
An eight-year-old mountaineer from Cumbria is taking on an “emotional” expedition up the three highest peaks in north Africa with his mother to be “closer to his grandad in heaven”.…
Ex-election candidate for UDA political wing leads LCC charge against east Belfast Irish school
Loyalist opposition to the opening of an Irish language integrated primary school in east Belfast is being led by a former chairman of the UDA’s political wing.
Dissident-linked crime gang blamed for arson attack at Larne FC
An arson attack at Larne FC is being linked to a criminal gang with dissident republican connections.