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Bank issues scam warning to football fans

Bank issues scam warning to football fans

Many football ticket scams originate on social media and people aged 18 to 24 are particularly likely to fall victim, Lloyds Bank said.

Part of Duke of Sussex’s claim against The Sun’s publisher can go to trial

Part of Duke of Sussex’s claim against The Sun’s publisher can go to trial

Harry, 38, will not be able to pursue his claim against News Group Newspapers in relation to phone hacking, but the rest of his claims can be tried.

Post-mortem examinations planned as second stranded whale dies

Post-mortem examinations planned as second stranded whale dies

The animals were beached on the shoreline at Culross, Fife, on Tuesday evening.

Sinead O’Connor filmmaker reflects on enduring power of Nothing Compares 2 U

Sinead O’Connor filmmaker reflects on enduring power of Nothing Compares 2 U

The song propelled the Irish star to global fame.

Tributes paid to ‘cheeky’ and ‘loving’ teenager fatally stabbed in Warnham

Tributes paid to ‘cheeky’ and ‘loving’ teenager fatally stabbed in Warnham

The 17-year-old, who died after being stabbed multiple times, has been named as Charlie Cosser.

Retired miner killed wife to ‘liberate’ her from suffering, Cypriot court hears

Retired miner killed wife to ‘liberate’ her from suffering, Cypriot court hears

David Hunter, from Ashington, Northumberland, will be sentenced next week for the manslaughter of his spouse of 52 years.

Two more youths charged over assault on US tourist in Dublin

Two more youths charged over assault on US tourist in Dublin

The teenagers appeared before the children’s court on Thursday.

Port of Dover ‘extremely busy’ with holiday traffic

Port of Dover ‘extremely busy’ with holiday traffic

Bosses say nearly 15,000 people have set sail from the port so far today.

ITV Studios boss says production may be affected if US strike goes into autumn

ITV Studios boss says production may be affected if US strike goes into autumn

Julian Bellamy confirmed the US strikes are not expected to affect ITV’s financial results for 2023.

Man in court accused of murder of woman who died after cemetery assault

Man in court accused of murder of woman who died after cemetery assault

Ann Blackwood was pronounced dead by paramedics after the incident at Crofton Cemetery in Lychgate Green, Stubbington, Hampshire, on Monday.

ITV earnings tumble in ‘very tough’ advertising market

ITV earnings tumble in ‘very tough’ advertising market

The broadcaster posted underlying earnings down 52% to £152 million as total advertising revenues slumped 11% in the first half.

Car production up 11.7% in first half of year

Car production up 11.7% in first half of year

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 450,168 new cars were manufactured in the UK between January and June.

Irish singer Sinead O’Connor remembered as ‘powerful, passionate, determined’

Irish singer Sinead O’Connor remembered as ‘powerful, passionate, determined’

The star, best known for her 1990 smash hit Nothing Compares 2 U, has died aged 56, her family said.

Wizz Air to reassess rejected flight disruption cost claims

Wizz Air to reassess rejected flight disruption cost claims

Claims relating to flights scheduled from March 18 2022 will be automatically reviewed.

British Gas owner Centrica sees supply arm profits soar on price cap boost

British Gas owner Centrica sees supply arm profits soar on price cap boost

The energy giant said underlying earnings at its gas and electricity supply arm leaped 889% to £969m in the six months to June 30.

Shell misses expectations as earnings halve

Shell misses expectations as earnings halve

Adjusted earnings were just under 5.1bn US dollars (£3.9bn) in the three months to the end of June, down from 11.5bn dollars (£8.9bn) a year earlier.

Sinead O’Connor’s voice ‘was Ireland right down to the ground’

Sinead O’Connor’s voice ‘was Ireland right down to the ground’

Singer is remembered as ‘fearless’ and the ‘greatest voice of her generation’.

Sinead O’Connor used her fame ‘to break down stigma’

Sinead O’Connor used her fame ‘to break down stigma’

Women’s and HIV groups pay tribute to a ‘proud ally’ who ‘challenged’ Ireland.

Duke of Sussex to discover if claim against The Sun publisher can go to trial

Duke of Sussex to discover if claim against The Sun publisher can go to trial

Harry, 38, alleges he was targeted by journalists and private investigators working for News Group Newspapers titles The Sun and News of the World.

Gun fanatic to be sentenced for murdering Met custody sergeant Matt Ratana

Gun fanatic to be sentenced for murdering Met custody sergeant Matt Ratana

Louis De Zoysa, 26, was found guilty last month after attending his trial in a wheelchair due to brain damage caused when he shot himself.

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