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Representing the people who sought spiritual guidance from Pope Francis, First Minister Michelle O’Neill expressed her deep honor at being present at his funeral. The decision to cut short a family holiday in order to attend was significant for O’Neill, who described the event as a momentous occasion in history. She paid tribute to the… Continue reading Michelle O'Neill: 'Huge honour' to represent at Pope Francis funeral

The funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square was a somber event attended by world leaders, including the Prince of Wales and Sir Keir Starmer. Representing King Charles III, Prince William stood alongside the prime minister for a moment of silence in front of the Pope’s coffin. Dressed in a dark blue… Continue reading Prince William and Keir Starmer join mourners at Pope's funeral

Yuzu and pear combination takes the top spot at the prestigious World Marmalade Awards. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event held at Dalemain near Penrith in Cumbria, where thousands of entries from across the globe participate in the competition. Hitomi Wakamura, hailing from Tokyo, expressed her gratitude at being selected as the… Continue reading World Marmalade Awards won by Japanese yuzu and pear preserve

As YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary, it’s astounding to see how the platform has evolved from its modest beginnings to now boasting billions of video views daily. The question arises – can posting videos on YouTube truly provide a sustainable career? To delve into this, we spoke with some of South Yorkshire’s beloved creators to… Continue reading YouTube at 20: Creators talk about the impact of the platform

Technology reporters Tom Gerken & Graham Fraser report that Marks & Spencer (M&S) has ceased taking online orders due to a cyber attack that the company is currently grappling with. The retailer acknowledged the cyber incident on Tuesday after customers began experiencing issues over the weekend. As a result, M&S has decided to halt all… Continue reading M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack

The recent guidance issued by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) sheds light on how organizations should apply the UK Supreme Court’s decision that legally defines a woman based on biological sex. According to the new guidance, trans women (biological men) should not be allowed to use women’s facilities in settings like hospitals, shops,… Continue reading EHRC issues interim guidance on single-sex spaces

Philip Waugh, a gangland boss from Liverpool, is set to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 27 June for his involvement in a heinous acid attack orchestrated by hitman-for-hire Jonathan Gordon, a member of the Deli Mob. The incident, which nearly resulted in permanent blindness for the victim, Lee Deakin, highlights the extent of… Continue reading Warrington gangster who ordered acid attacks caught after five years

Growing up in Oxfordshire, Florence Pugh’s journey to becoming one of Hollywood’s brightest stars began in the picturesque countryside of England. Claire Hooper, who taught Pugh during her time at Cokethorpe School in Witney, described her as someone who possessed natural star quality. Pugh’s talent was evident from a young age, with Ms. Hooper recalling… Continue reading Florence Pugh 'always had star quality', says former teacher

Music Correspondent Mark Savage reported that Remember Monday, the UK’s hopefuls for Eurovision, decided to cover a song from Will Ferrell’s cult movie about the contest as the finals approach. They traveled to Iceland in recent weeks to film their version of Húsavík (My Hometown), originally performed by Rachel McAdams’ character Sigrit in the Netflix… Continue reading Remember Monday: UK Eurovision act recreate Fire Saga song, as contest looms

British Paralympic gold medallist Tully Kearney has filed a formal complaint with World Para Swimming, alleging that the classification process she underwent was handled in a manner that was inappropriate, insulting, and potentially discriminatory. Kearney, a 26-year-old swimmer and 10-time world champion, expressed her dismay at the treatment she received during the assessment, stating that… Continue reading Tully Kearney: Paralympic champion makes formal complaint over classification process