A REPORT by an ex-top cop today calls for non-crime hate incidents to be abolished. Former Met Detective Chief Inspector David Spencer warns that probes into social media messages are having a “chilling effect” on free speech. 2 Essex Police last week announced it was dropping a probe into a …
Read More »Wind warnings in place in several counties across island of Ireland
A car is driven past a flooded road at Passage West, Co Cork (Noel Sweeney/PA) Wind warnings are in place for several counties on the island of Ireland on Sunday as Storm Bert continues to cause challenging conditions. The storm, which landed overnight on Friday, flooded villages and roads, and …
Read More »14 spirits off the beaten track to try this Christmas
Christmas is a great time for sharing tipples – but why not take a chance on something a little different this year. There are the concoctions that defy conventional categorization, the rare brews that intrigue with their exotic ingredients or unexpected flavors. From distillations crafted in remote corners of the …
Read More »Rachel Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today
RACHEL Reeves’ Budget is squeezing profits and killing off growth, business chiefs will warn today. At the annual Confederation of Business Industry conference, the Chancellor will be told she “must never again” unleash a tidal wave of taxes on hardworking traders. 2 CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith is set to caution …
Read More »Northern Ireland braced for another weather warning after Storm Bert floods
After Storm Bert brought severe flooding and disruptive weather across Northern Ireland, another alert has been issued for Sunday. The Met Office says from 11am today, November 24, a yellow weather warning will kick in. The warning covers the whole region, and is set to last several hours, until 6pm. …
Read More »Major drink-spiking crackdown as it will become a specific criminal offence with predators more likely to be jailed
DRINK-spiking is to become a specific criminal offence, with predators more likely to be jailed, PM Sir Keir Starmer will announce today. The aim is to simplify the current system where spiking comes either under assault, or part of the Offences Against the Person Act. 3 Keir Starmer will announce …
Read More »Storm Bert: Wind warnings in place in several counties across island of Ireland
Wind warnings are in place for several counties on the island of Ireland on Sunday as Storm Bert continues to cause challenging conditions. The storm, which landed overnight on Friday, flooded villages and roads, and disrupted travel. In Co Donegal, Bridge Street in Killybegs was dramatically flooded, with homes and …
Read More »Storm Bert: Wind warnings in place in several counties across island of Ireland
The worst of the storm has passed but there is still a risk of fallen trees and travel disruption in some counties. Wind warnings are in place for several counties on the island of Ireland on Sunday as Storm Bert continues to cause challenging conditions. The storm, which landed overnight …
Read More »Our entire tower block is a no-go zone for the Royal Mail – they’ve banned posties from delivering
FUMING residents have slammed Royal Mail for banning deliveries to their tower block over an alleged thug tenant and his dog. Hundreds of locals are being forced to walk more than a mile to pick up their mail after posties were ordered not to enter the building. 4 The tenant …
Read More »Prince Harry’s ‘Californian accent’: Royal fans note the Duke of Sussex using American slang in latest clip to promote the Invictus Games
It has been more than four years since Prince Harry stepped down as a senior working royal and bid farewell to London in favour of sunnier days in Montecito with his wife, Meghan Markle. Although he was educated at Eton and was taught to speak the King’s English, it appears …
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