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Crane worker praised for rescuing man from burning building

Crane worker praised for rescuing man from burning building

Crane worker praised for rescuing man from burning building

24 November 2023

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service chief fire officer Wayne Bowcock said Glen Edwards had carried out ‘an incredibly skilful rescue’.


Garda have ‘all resources necessary’ to keep people safe following Dublin riots

Garda have ‘all resources necessary’ to keep people safe following Dublin riots

Garda have ‘all resources necessary’ to keep people safe following Dublin riots

24 November 2023

Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee has dismissed a call for her resignation and pledged there would be further arrests following violence.


BBC has not upheld complaints about coverage of the Israel-Hamas war

BBC has not upheld complaints about coverage of the Israel-Hamas war

BBC has not upheld complaints about coverage of the Israel-Hamas war

24 November 2023

Concerns about a report on October 17 in relation to the blast at the al Ahli Hospital as well as other new bulletins were raised.


Boris Johnson links Dublin ‘race riots’ to immigration fears

Boris Johnson links Dublin ‘race riots’ to immigration fears

Boris Johnson links Dublin ‘race riots’ to immigration fears

24 November 2023

He suggested that ‘achingly liberal’ countries like Ireland now have concerns about the pace of immigration.


Boris Johnson adds voice to Tory calls for action to curb migration

Boris Johnson adds voice to Tory calls for action to curb migration

Boris Johnson adds voice to Tory calls for action to curb migration

24 November 2023

Rishi Sunak has conceded that net migration levels are ‘too high’.


Nearly 10,000 former Wilko staff paid £42m by Insolvency Service since collapse

Nearly 10,000 former Wilko staff paid £42m by Insolvency Service since collapse

Nearly 10,000 former Wilko staff paid £42m by Insolvency Service since collapse

24 November 2023

The Government’s Insolvency Service has covered redundancy pay and statutory notice pay owed to employees affected by the collapse of chain.


New Sky Christmas movie ‘a fairytale for our times’ – director

New Sky Christmas movie ‘a fairytale for our times’ – director

New Sky Christmas movie ‘a fairytale for our times’ – director

24 November 2023

The Heist At Christmas, starring James Nesbitt, has been described as ‘opening a window’ on those who struggle, but doing so with humour.


Brothers jailed after planning to travel to Afghanistan to join IS branch

Brothers jailed after planning to travel to Afghanistan to join IS branch

Brothers jailed after planning to travel to Afghanistan to join IS branch

24 November 2023

Both defendants were given extended sentences after a judge at Birmingham Crown Court found they posed a significant risk of further offences.


Police acted appropriately in case of man who died after arrest, watchdog finds

Police acted appropriately in case of man who died after arrest, watchdog finds

Police acted appropriately in case of man who died after arrest, watchdog finds

24 November 2023

Jaroslaw Kawala collapsed in Grantham Police Station last December and later died in hospital.


Four sentenced over death of friend after ‘racing’ at ‘simply stupid’ speeds

Four sentenced over death of friend after ‘racing’ at ‘simply stupid’ speeds

Four sentenced over death of friend after ‘racing’ at ‘simply stupid’ speeds

24 November 2023

Keelan Tuke, Josh Dobb, Keigan Launder and Riley Duncombe were all convicted of causing the death of Denii Reynolds and injuring another driver.


Ambulance drove off while Covid patient was ‘slumped’ over gate, inquiry told

Ambulance drove off while Covid patient was ‘slumped’ over gate, inquiry told

Ambulance drove off while Covid patient was ‘slumped’ over gate, inquiry told

24 November 2023

Caroleanne Stewart gave evidence about her brother and fiance dying within months in 2020.


Anaesthetist facing jail for stealing drugs from hospital ‘for sexual activity’

Anaesthetist facing jail for stealing drugs from hospital ‘for sexual activity’

Anaesthetist facing jail for stealing drugs from hospital ‘for sexual activity’

24 November 2023

Jonathon Dean, of Poplar, east London, stole the drugs from Whipps Cross Hospital in Leytonstone, east London.


Grenfell Inquiry says final report will not be published before April next year

Grenfell Inquiry says final report will not be published before April next year

Grenfell Inquiry says final report will not be published before April next year

24 November 2023

The inquiry’s panel said it hoped to be able to send its phase two report to the Prime Minister before the next anniversary of the fire on June 14.


Narrative of extremism must be challenged, Scottish First Minister says

Narrative of extremism must be challenged, Scottish First Minister says

Narrative of extremism must be challenged, Scottish First Minister says

24 November 2023

Humza Yousaf was speaking after rioting which followed a stabbing in Dublin city centre.


Ever-decreasing number of issues in post-Brexit trade impasse – Heaton-Harris

Ever-decreasing number of issues in post-Brexit trade impasse – Heaton-Harris

Ever-decreasing number of issues in post-Brexit trade impasse – Heaton-Harris

24 November 2023

Politicians gathered at Dublin Castle for a meeting of the British-Irish Council.


Irish government challenge to UK legacy laws would not derail relations – Gove

Irish government challenge to UK legacy laws would not derail relations – Gove

Irish government challenge to UK legacy laws would not derail relations – Gove

24 November 2023

Ministers in Dublin are deliberating on whether to mount an interstate case against the UK.


Tories demand clarity on Matheson ‘mistakes’ over iPad data roaming bill

Tories demand clarity on Matheson ‘mistakes’ over iPad data roaming bill

Tories demand clarity on Matheson ‘mistakes’ over iPad data roaming bill

24 November 2023

The Scottish Health Secretary has been under pressure after running up a near-£11,000 bill which was then covered by his expenses.


Monty Don ‘flattered’ by honorary degree

Monty Don ‘flattered’ by honorary degree

Monty Don ‘flattered’ by honorary degree

24 November 2023

The TV gardener received the accolade from the University of Stirling on Friday.


Ladbrokes owner Entain agrees to pay £585m after bribery investigation

Ladbrokes owner Entain agrees to pay £585m after bribery investigation

Ladbrokes owner Entain agrees to pay £585m after bribery investigation

24 November 2023

The business had in August told shareholders to expect a similar-sized penalty.


Riot damage could cost tens of millions of euros, Leo Varadkar says

Riot damage could cost tens of millions of euros, Leo Varadkar says

Riot damage could cost tens of millions of euros, Leo Varadkar says

24 November 2023

‘Those involved brought shame on Dublin, brought shame on Ireland,’ the Irish premier said in an address to the nation.


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