Taoiseach leads tributes to Kathleen Watkins after her death at 90
The Taoiseach has led tributes to broadcaster, writer and musician Kathleen Watkins following her death at the age of 90. Watkins was the first continuity announcer to appear on Telefis Eireann (later ...
He told me he’d kill me – Conor McGregor rape accuser was ‘afraid for her life’
The mixed martial arts fighter is facing a civil damages claim by Nikita Hand, who alleges she was sexually assaulted in a hotel room.
York-based Environment Bank creates habitat at Ripon
York-based Environment Bank and RSK Biocensushave announced a collection of plots developers can support before they gain planning approval.
Biden speaks to the nation in first on-camera appearance since Trump’s victory
Joe Biden said he had spoken to Donald Trump and assured him he would direct his administration to ensure a ‘peaceful and orderly transition’.
Dean Court Hotel in York seeks 9 flats in its car park
Plans have been submitted to build nine flats in the hotel car park of the Dean Court Hotel in York city centre.
Bank says ‘gradual approach’ to interest rate cuts needed after Budget
The Bank of England has cautioned over a “gradual approach” to cutting interest rates, as it forecast tax rises in the Budget could push inflation higher than previously thought. The Bank’s Monetary ...
Why have interest rates been cut, and what does it mean?
The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.
New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
New DNA evidence suggests things were not as they seem, and these prevailing interpretations come from looking at the ancient world through ...
Rogue surgeon tells inquest he ‘fought hard for patient to have what she wanted’
Ian Paterson said he was an ‘advocate’ for Christine Baker, who died in 2015 after putting her trust in his advice to have a ...
Harry tells bereaved children he ‘understands’ losing parent at a young age
Prince Harry has told bereaved military children he ‘understands, perhaps more than most’ the weight of losing a parent at a young age.
Top NHS medic: I was terrified service would be overwhelmed during Covid
It comes as Sir Stephen Powis was asked about a document prioritising who should receive care in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power
Cuba was left reeling on Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking out the country’s power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure. No deaths were ...