Collaboration and philanthropy to be sought to boost ‘shoestring’ arts funding
Collaboration and philanthropy will be pursued to boost funding for the arts sector in Northern Ireland, which has been described as “operating on a shoestring”. The region continues to fall…
Labour’s head-in-the-sand on immigration will feed anger among millions of decent law-abiding Britons – Peter Bleksley
I’ve read the entire transcript of Yvette Cooper’s speech to the Labour Party Conference, primarily so that you don’t have to. It runs to over 1800 words, which makes it…
Jealous penguins, laughing seals: Meet the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photo finalists
From clingy bear cubs to smooching baby owls, the 2024 finalists of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are delivering a healthy dose of cute and quirky to brighten your…
Body found in search for Michael Wheeler after murder investigation launched
A body has been found in the search for Michael Wheeler, police have confirmed. Michael, 37 from Yeovil, was last seen on Saturday, August 24 and concerns were raised for…
Statue unveiled for extra-tall duck who became an internet sensation
A statue has been unveiled in tribute to a duck who became an online sensation due to his unusually tall stature. Long Boi arrived the University of York in 2019…
Israel’s Netanyahu appears to downplay hopes for a ceasefire as deadly strikes continue in Lebanon
TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli prime minister on Thursday appeared to downplay hopes of an imminent truce with Hezbollah after the United States and its allies called for an…
Snow Patrol frontman concern at few NI bands breaking international market
The lead singer of Snow Patrol has expressed his concern that no band from Northern Ireland has broken the international market this century. Gary Lightbody was speaking after attending a…
Helene is upgraded to Category 2 hurricane as it barrels toward Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Fast-moving Hurricane Helene was advancing Thursday across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, threatening an “unsurvivable” storm surge in northwestern parts of the state as well as…
Review of 17,000 cervical screenings come back as normal
In October 2023, the Southern Health Trust launched a precautionary cervical screening review for 17,543 women. The review was carried out in partnership with the Public Health Agency (PHA) to…
Homeowners won’t face mortgage stress test if renewing with new lender: OSFI
Canada’s banking regulator is easing the burden on homeowners trying to switch their lender when renewing their mortgage by dropping the need to reapply the stress test. The Office of…