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Wednesday’s briefing: Arsenal await opponents for Champions League final
Arsenal are into their first Champions League final in two decades after Bukayo Saka’s strike earned them a 1-0 semi-final second leg win over Atletico Madrid. A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence after abuse allegedly directed at Mancheste...
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Iran proxies carrying out antisemitic attacks could face 14 years in prison
The Government is reportedly planning to introduce new legislation which would see people convicted of antisemitic attacks orchestrated from Tehran face up to 14 years in prison. A report in The Times says legislation to be included in the King’s Speech next week will give the Home Secretary the p...
US to pause effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz to focus on Iran deal
President Donald Trump says the United States will pause efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz in order to try and finalise a deal with Iran. American forces had attempted to reopen the strait earlier this week, but Mr Trump confirmed a US blockade of Iranian ports would rema...
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Mikel Arteta thrilled as Arsenal ‘make history together’ in Champions League
Mikel Arteta hailed his “incredible” players for “making history” after Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League final with a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka delivered the decisive goal on the stroke of half-time to fire the Gunners to a 2-1 ag...
Mikel Arteta thrilled as Arsenal ‘make history together’ in Champions League
Mikel Arteta hailed his “incredible” players for “making history” after Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League final with a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka delivered the decisive goal on the stroke of half-time to fire the Gunners to a 2-1 ag...
IN PICTURES: County Tipperary Chamber jobs fair draws larcrowds at Semple Stadium Dome
Strong turnout at Tipperary Chamber & Skillnet jobs fair at Semple Stadium Dome A jobs fair organised by County Tipperary Chamber and Skillnet took place at the Dome in Semple Stadium on Friday 24, attracting a strong turnout of jobseekers and businesses from across the county. READ MORE: New...
100 extra officers to tackle antisemitism in London
The Metropolitan Police has announced a community protection team of 100 extra officers to help safeguard the Jewish community, despite the force’s chief previously saying 300 more officers were needed to tackle the rise in antisemitism across the capital. The force said in its initial phase, the ...
IN PICTURES: County Tipperary Chamber jobs fair draws larcrowds at Semple Stadium Dome
Strong turnout at Tipperary Chamber & Skillnet jobs fair at Semple Stadium Dome A jobs fair organised by County Tipperary Chamber and Skillnet took place at the Dome in Semple Stadium on Friday 24, attracting a strong turnout of jobseekers and businesses from across the county. READ MORE: New...
IN PICTURES: County Tipperary Chamber jobs fair draws larcrowds at Semple Stadium Dome
Strong turnout at Tipperary Chamber & Skillnet jobs fair at Semple Stadium Dome A jobs fair organised by County Tipperary Chamber and Skillnet took place at the Dome in Semple Stadium on Friday 24, attracting a strong turnout of jobseekers and businesses from across the county. READ MORE: New...
Tipperary screening for a short film that has been nominated for prestigious awards
The Fionn MacCumhaill Players A Tipperary film made by The Fionn MacCumhaill Players about Bridget Cleary is nominated for three awards in the Indie Short Film Festival in Los Angeles and will have its American premiere in the Regal LA at the end of May. READ NEXT: Tipperary students capture ...
First Drive: Aston Martin’s DB12 S sharpens up the experience
What is it? Aston Martin has a history of tweaking its cars. In fact, the ‘S’ badge that you’ll find on this new DB12 S has worked its way onto several Aston Martin icons, with a history stretching back to 1953 with the DB3S. More recently, the Vanquish S in 2016 showcased a sharper side to a ...
Keir Starmer vows to round off local election campaign ‘fighting for every vote’
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to go into polling day “fighting for every vote” but acknowledged Labour could be in for a “challenge”, as political leaders conclude their local election campaign trails. Wednesday marks the final full day of campaigning before polls open on Thursday across Englan...
First Drive: Aston Martin’s DB12 S sharpens up the experience
What is it? Aston Martin has a history of tweaking its cars. In fact, the ‘S’ badge that you’ll find on this new DB12 S has worked its way onto several Aston Martin icons, with a history stretching back to 1953 with the DB3S. More recently, the Vanquish S in 2016 showcased a sharper side to a ...
Vauxhall’s Corsa GSe brings the spirit of the old-school hot hatch
Vauxhall has launched its most powerful Corsa model to date with the new GSe. Built ‘with the sporty GSi genes of the Nova’, the new Corsa GSe has been designed as an electric hot hatch with a range of upgrades and tweaks over the standard Corsa Electric. At its core, you’ve got a single elect...
Majority on the island in favour of Irish unity as part of EU – poll
A majority of people on the island of Ireland would vote for Irish unity as part of the EU, according to a poll. An EU sentiment poll indicates that 73% in Northern Ireland would vote for the UK to rejoin the EU, while more than 70% of people both north and south believe the EU should become more in...
First project tracking hedgehogs in Northern Ireland to help protect their future
A new project using GPS to track hedgehogs in Northern Ireland has been launched, with the aim of protecting the species. The spiky garden visitors are becoming an increasingly rare sight in the region, and are now classified as near threatened across Europe. Conservation charity Ulster Wildlife is ...
Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Helen Mary (Moira) Alcorn, Elstree House, Limavady • Margaret De'ath (née McChrystal), Peterborough, England • Irene Ferson (née Marks), 30 Westland Road, Magherafelt • Jane Gribbin (née Joyce), 37 Broagh Ro...
Barclays invests £4m in StepChange to help digital transformation
Barclays has announced an investment of nearly £4 million in debt help charity StepChange. The bank said the announcement builds on its longstanding partnership with and regular financial contributions to the charity, backing its digital transformation to help more people across the UK access free ...
Opera singer who hid deafness for 30 years describes ‘life-changing’ surgery
An opera singer who hid her deafness for over 30 years has described “life-changing” surgery that has the potential to become the norm for thousands of NHS patients. Janine Roebuck, 72, from London, had double cochlear implants fitted to restore her hearing, a method now being trialled nationwid...
Majority on the island in favour of Irish unity as part of EU – poll
A majority of people on the island of Ireland would vote for Irish unity as part of the EU, according to a poll. An EU sentiment poll indicates that 73% in Northern Ireland would vote for the UK to rejoin the EU, while more than 70% of people both north and south believe the EU should become more in...