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Derry Death Notices - Sunday, November 30, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Margaret (Peggy) McCool (née Bell), Derry • Patrick (Paddy) McCrossan, 19 Glenbrook House, Derry Margaret (Peggy) McCool (née Bell), Derry It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Margaret (Peggy) McCool...
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Derry Death Notices - Sunday, November 30, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Margaret (Peggy) McCool (née Bell), Derry • Patrick (Paddy) McCrossan, 19 Glenbrook House, Derry Margaret (Peggy) McCool (née Bell), Derry It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Margaret (Peggy) McCool...
Sunday’s briefing: Farke questions Man City tactics and Lionesses hit eight
Daniel Farke suggested Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma went down with a “fake injury” during Leeds’ defeat at the Etihad Stadium. Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick as England made a triumphant return to Wembley with a 8-0 thrashing of China. Mikel Arteta has revealed the onlin...
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Sunday’s briefing: Farke questions Man City tactics and Lionesses hit eight
Daniel Farke suggested Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma went down with a “fake injury” during Leeds’ defeat at the Etihad Stadium. Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick as England made a triumphant return to Wembley with a 8-0 thrashing of China. Mikel Arteta has revealed the onlin...
Fire claims caused by candles costing more than £25,000 on average, says insurer
Fire damage related to candles typically costs more than £25,000 to put right, according to data from an insurer, which is urging households to take care over Christmas. Aviva, which looked at home insurance claims from 2021 to 2024, said that candle-related fires peak in the month of December, wit...
Alex Scott says she will not stay on in Australia after I’m A Celebrity eviction
Former footballer Alex Scott said she will quickly leave Australia following her eviction from I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in order to support her partner Jess Glynne after the singer’s mother suffered a major stroke. Scott, 41, was the first campmate to be evicted from the reality sh...
Alex Scott says she will not stay on in Australia after I’m A Celebrity eviction
Former footballer Alex Scott said she will quickly leave Australia following her eviction from I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! in order to support her partner Jess Glynne after the singer’s mother suffered a major stroke. Scott, 41, was the first campmate to be evicted from the reality sh...
They can’t be true Tottenham fans – Thomas Frank angry at Guglielmo Vicario boos
Under-fire Thomas Frank branded Tottenham fans “unacceptable” for booing Guglielmo Vicario during a damaging 2-1 home loss to Fulham. Frank watched Spurs suffer a third consecutive defeat in a horror week – following heavy losses at Arsenal and Paris St Germain – after they conceded twice in...
They can’t be true Tottenham fans – Thomas Frank angry at Guglielmo Vicario boos
Under-fire Thomas Frank branded Tottenham fans “unacceptable” for booing Guglielmo Vicario during a damaging 2-1 home loss to Fulham. Frank watched Spurs suffer a third consecutive defeat in a horror week – following heavy losses at Arsenal and Paris St Germain – after they conceded twice in...
Starmer to back Budget amid row over Reeves’ deficit claims
Sir Keir Starmer will back the Budget while acknowledging the Government must go “further and faster” on growth, as Downing Street dismissed claims Rachel Reeves misled voters over the scale of the fiscal challenge as “categorically untrue”. The Chancellor will face fresh scrutiny on Sunday...
Saltire is ‘proud symbol’ of Scotland’s peaceful and inclusive values – Swinney
The Saltire is a “proud symbol” of Scotland’s peaceful and inclusive values, John Swinney has said as he marked St Andrew’s Day. The First Minister said Scotland should take pride in its “world-famous” reputation as a welcoming country. The SNP leader said the nation’s people are at th...
Gaelic and Scots gain official status on St Andrew’s Day
The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in a “historic milestone” as people across Scotland mark St Andrew’s Day. It is one of a range of measures which come into force on November 30 through the Scottish Languages Act. The Act also empowers parents to ask for a Gaelic schoo...
First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation
The first suspected bluetongue virus outbreak in Northern Ireland is under investigation. The disease is believed to be affecting two cows near Bangor, Co Down. On Saturday the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) introduced a 20km temporary control zone (TCZ) and moving ...
Never say die’: McDermott hails Burt’s grit after last-puck London drama
"Five points down and we still come back - it just shows you what these boys are about" Burt manager Enda McDermott could finally breathe again by the time he made his way off the sodden pitch at McGovern Park - but only just. His team had survived a bruising, frantic All-Ireland Junior Club ...
First suspected bluetongue outbreak in Northern Ireland under investigation
The first suspected bluetongue virus outbreak in Northern Ireland is under investigation. The disease is believed to be affecting two cows near Bangor, Co Down. On Saturday the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) introduced a 20km temporary control zone (TCZ) and moving ...
Louth County Hospital would 'suffer' without almost 60 non-national staff
Nationally, 12,000 non-nationals are working in HSE-run hospitals all around the country, according to figures obtained by Iconic Media under the Freedom of Information Act. The number of foreign nationals working at Louth County Hospital has been revealed, with most being nurses or midwives....
Daniel Farke says ‘fake injury’ gave Pep Guardiola chance for Man City team talk
Daniel Farke suggested Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma went down with a “fake injury” that allowed Pep Guardiola to give his players a team talk before they rallied to snatch a 3-2 Premier League win over Leeds. After City bossed the first half at the Etihad Stadium, leading thro...
Sarina Wiegman defends call not to hand out England debuts in China thrashing
Sarina Wiegman defended her decision not to give some new faces a chance during England’s 8-0 drubbing of China. Some familiar names were on the scoresheet in a one-sided Wembley friendly, with Georgia Stanway notching a hat-trick, Beth Mead hitting a quickfire double and Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone a...
Three Limerick clubs record precious men's All-Ireland League wins
UL-Bohemian continue excellent run in Women's Division of the All-Ireland League THERE were Limerick wins for Shannon, Old Crescent and Bruff on a dramatic day of action in the men's energia All-Ireland League on Saturday. In the energia All-Ireland League Women's Division, high-flying UL-Boh...
A spectacular night of country music will kick off the festive season at Tipperary venue
An array of stars on the bill at the Talbot Hotel in Clonmel Country music fans are in for a real Christmas treat as the hugely popular Christmas Country With the Stars Show arrives at the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. This much-anticipated festive concert brings toget...