AWARD: Peter Harper with the war memorial. A BARNSLEY College apprentice has been recognised for his work in restoring and relocating a local war memorial. Peter Harper, who is currently undertaking a level four corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner higher apprenticeship, coordinated the project with the support of other local …

Jessie, 35, who uses a wheelchair and needs help with all her personal care, was first admitted to Northampton General Hospital in April 2023 Hospital ward stock image (Image: Jeff Moore/PA Wire) A woman who was forced to live in a hospital bed for 18 months has been arrested and …

The seven-year-old is a half-sister to the Grade One winner Royale Pagaille, but since joining the yard from France in January 2023, she had been winless in 14 runs. Royale Margaux was in the process of running a career best in the Listed event at Warwick and when You Wear …

Matthew McKechnie, 39, of no fixed abode, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. He appeared in Swindon Magistrates’ Court on 7 February and was bailed to appear at Swindon Crown Court on 7 March for a plea hearing. The charge is in connection with an incident in …

The number of dog attacks on postal workers has soared in the past year, with 2,206 incidents reported in the year up to March 2024 The Royal Mail has issued a set of tips to help protect their postal workers ( Image: Getty Images) Dog owners are being urged to …

DERRY City and Strabane District Council today agreed its budget for the incoming 2025/26 financial year and set a district rates increase for ratepayers of 4.92 per cent. This will see an average rates bill increasing by £28.96 per annum or 56 pence per week. The regional rate, set by …

A retired Royal Navy officer died with ‘panic in his eyes’ in front of his horrified wife while scuba-diving in Indonesia, an inquest has heard. Robert Bolton had been on a dream cruise with his wife Michelle but got into difficulty underwater while exploring a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The …

JUSTICE Minister, Naomi Long, has condemned attacks on police officers at the weekend. Nine police officers were injured over a 48-hour period in the Derry City and Strabane policing district. Officers were punched in the face, kicked in the head, head-butted, spat at with blood and one officer was left …

Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) is making its first entry into the Saudi Arabian market through a strategic collaboration with iot squared, a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and national telecom company stc group. The partnership will leverage Skyports’ expertise in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) …

Speculation is rife within the industry that a new owner might close up to half of WHSmith’s 500 high street stores. The iconic bookseller and stationer has announced it is exploring different strategic options for its profitable and cash-generative high street business, which could involve divesting these branches. Do you …