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Irish president pays tribute to ‘generosity and kindness’ of Thomas O’Halloran

Irish president pays tribute to ‘generosity and kindness’ of Thomas O’Halloran

A man charged with murder has been remanded in custody.

New smart glasses to help nurses maximise time with patients on home visits

New smart glasses to help nurses maximise time with patients on home visits

The virtual reality-style goggles will transcribe appointments directly to electronic records in a bid to reduce time-consuming administration tasks.

Mendy rape accuser ‘was in WhatsApp group with another alleged assault victim’

Mendy rape accuser ‘was in WhatsApp group with another alleged assault victim’

Benjamin Mendy denies eight counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against seven young women.

Cineworld ‘prepares to file for bankruptcy within weeks’

Cineworld ‘prepares to file for bankruptcy within weeks’

Shares dived by two-thirds within minutes of reports by the Wall Street Journal.

Man who died in hotel fire had cuts on hands from trying to escape, inquiry told

Man who died in hotel fire had cuts on hands from trying to escape, inquiry told

Richard Dyson, 38, died with his partner Simon Midgley, 32, during the blaze at the Cameron House hotel in December 2017.

Letter written by Giggs’ ex-partner days before alleged assault read to jurors

Letter written by Giggs’ ex-partner days before alleged assault read to jurors

Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs denies all the charges.

Sky told to write to TV customers whose minimum subscription is up

Sky told to write to TV customers whose minimum subscription is up

Ofcom said that the company has two months to appeal against its decision.

Bus services saved with new £130m funding

Bus services saved with new £130m funding

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the support will ensure ‘millions across the country can continue to use vital bus services’.

Blasts behind Russian lines had major psychological effect on Putin – officials

Blasts behind Russian lines had major psychological effect on Putin – officials

The explosions in Crimea last week put more than half of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet combat jets out of use.

Archie Battersbee’s mother seeks meeting with Health Secretary to discuss system

Archie Battersbee’s mother seeks meeting with Health Secretary to discuss system

Hollie Dance wants to discuss the implications of her 12-year-old son’s life-support treatment fight with Steve Barclay.

Heritage train company launches service in competition with Avanti West Coast

Heritage train company launches service in competition with Avanti West Coast

Crewe-based Locomotive Services Group will operate a first class-only charter service to and from London Euston on Fridays.

Sentencing for ex-Celtic player Anthony Stokes delayed after he catches Covid

Sentencing for ex-Celtic player Anthony Stokes delayed after he catches Covid

The footballer was due at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday but failed to attend after catching coronavirus.

Belfast councillors discuss naming bridge after tragic schoolboy Noah Donohoe

Belfast councillors discuss naming bridge after tragic schoolboy Noah Donohoe

The 14-year-old was found dead in a storm drain in June 2020, six days after he went missing.

Will Young remembers ‘courageous and gentle’ Darius

Will Young remembers ‘courageous and gentle’ Darius

The singer starred alongside Darius Campbell Danesh on the inaugural series of Pop Idol.

Government increases intervention in Liverpool after another critical report

Government increases intervention in Liverpool after another critical report

The moves comes after the publication of a report into the running of Liverpool City Council by four commissioners appointed to work with the council.

Sunak’s promise to protect farmland from solar farms criticised

Sunak’s promise to protect farmland from solar farms criticised

Renewable energy advocates said biofuels used 77 times the amount of arable land as solar farms.

Butterflies actor Bruce Montague dies aged 83

Butterflies actor Bruce Montague dies aged 83

He was described as a ‘gentleman’ by his talent agency

UK Covid-19 infections at lowest level for two months

UK Covid-19 infections at lowest level for two months

Prevalence of the virus has declined among most regions and age groups.

‘Bully’ who murdered new bride and hid her body in suitcase jailed for life

‘Bully’ who murdered new bride and hid her body in suitcase jailed for life

Thomas Nutt must serve at least 21 years for punching, strangling then descerating the body of Dawn Walker

Love Island star partners with Thames Valley Police for women’s safety campaign

Love Island star partners with Thames Valley Police for women’s safety campaign

Sharon Gaffka has teamed up with the force to help tackle violence against women and girls.

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