Veteran journalist Tommie Gorman has passed away at the age of 68. Gorman was a key part of Irish public broadcasting for over 40 years before retiring in April 2021. At the time of his retirement, he was serving as the Northern Editor on RTÉ News. In a statement, Gorman’s family expressed their sadness at… Continue reading Veteran RTÉ journalist Tommie Gorman has died
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Post Office: Wrongly jailed sub-postmistress Seema Misra rejects apology
Seema Misra, a former sub-postmistress, has refused to accept an apology from Gareth Jenkins, a former Fujitsu engineer, whose testimony was a key factor in her wrongful conviction. Mrs Misra was wrongly jailed in 2010 for two charges of theft and false accounting while she was eight weeks pregnant, due to data from the Post… Continue reading Post Office: Wrongly jailed sub-postmistress Seema Misra rejects apology
The Loop issues warnings over “super strength pills” ahead of Glastonbury
The Loop harm reduction organization has issued warnings about “super-strength pills” ahead of the Glastonbury Festival 2024 in the United Kingdom. The pills contain up to three times an average dose of MDMA and are said to be potentially fatal if taken. So far, The Loop has tested more than 150 products sold as MDMA… Continue reading The Loop issues warnings over “super strength pills” ahead of Glastonbury
Edinburgh shelves Taiwan friendship deal over China sanctions fear
The City of Edinburgh Council has put on hold its plans for a new partnership with a Taiwanese city due to concerns over potentially damaging relations with China. The five-year partnership aimed to strengthen cultural and commercial links with the Scottish capital and Kaohsiung. However, the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport, Essential Edinburgh and other… Continue reading Edinburgh shelves Taiwan friendship deal over China sanctions fear
King and Queen welcome Japanese Emperor to UK
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have started their three-day state visit to the UK by being welcomed by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The visit began with a ceremony at Horse Guards Parade, where the country’s most prestigious regiments were on display. The Japanese foreign ministry has expressed their hope that the visit… Continue reading King and Queen welcome Japanese Emperor to UK
Aer Lingus dispute: Family 'devastated' after holiday cancelled
A man from County Down has shared the disappointment of his children after their trip to Disney World was cancelled due to the ongoing pay dispute between Aer Lingus and its pilots. At least 220 flights have been cancelled as pilots prepare for industrial action, with an indefinite work-to-rule set to begin on Wednesday and… Continue reading Aer Lingus dispute: Family 'devastated' after holiday cancelled
Search for missing Jay Slater enters ninth day
Jay Slater, a 19-year-old from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire, has now been missing in Tenerife for nine days since attending the NRG festival on June 16th. Slater’s phone last pinged in the north of the Spanish island and he was attempting to return to his accommodation after missing the bus the following morning. He called a… Continue reading Search for missing Jay Slater enters ninth day
Tyrone Clark: Murdered teen's mum wants changes to parole system
Lorraine Fraser, the mother of Tyrone Clarke, has called for a reform of the parole system to stop repeated hearings for her son’s killers. Tyrone Clarke was 16 years old when he was stabbed to death by a gang in Beeston, Leeds in April 2004. Four men were sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, but… Continue reading Tyrone Clark: Murdered teen's mum wants changes to parole system
Government lost £1.4bn on PPE contract with Full Support Healthcare
A deal made with Full Support Healthcare, an NHS supplier from Northamptonshire, is said to have resulted in the most wasteful government purchase of the pandemic, with approximately £1.4 billion worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) destroyed or written off, despite being manufactured to the proper standard. The company agreed to a £1.78 billion deal… Continue reading Government lost £1.4bn on PPE contract with Full Support Healthcare
Japanese emperor to receive red-carpet treatment
The Emperor and Empress of Japan have arrived in the UK to begin a three-day state visit, during which they will be given the customary ceremonial welcome. King Charles III will host a state banquet in their honour at Buckingham Palace and they will also visit Westminster Abbey, Kew Gardens, the Francis Crick Institute and… Continue reading Japanese emperor to receive red-carpet treatment