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Community rallies as Paignton Larder plans 120 Christmas hampers for local families
Volunteers race to meet soaring winter demand, with Claire Carthy calling on Torbay to back this year’s reverse advent appeal Paignton Community Larder are again gearing up to put together over 120 Christmas hampers to deliver to disadvantaged families across Paignton and the wider Torbay are...
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Police in Derry investigating an assault on a male youth make specific witness appeal
Police in Derry investigating a report of an assault on a male youth in the Ebrington area of the city yesterday evening, Tuesday, December 2 Police in Derry investigating a report of an assault on a male youth in the Ebrington area of the city yesterday evening, Tuesday, December 2 are makin...
ALERT: Major recall issued in Kildare as popular children's product poses serious choking risk
Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a nationwide alert to parents in County Kildare and beyond amid a recall of a popular children's product over serious fears of choking. Ravensburger is carrying out...
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Okehampton gears up for Edwardian Evening as roads close and large crowds expected
Santa’s grotto, street acts and choir performances set the scene for Okehampton’s busiest festive night Okehampton is preparing for a large turnout at this year’s Edwardian Evening, with organisers confirming a full programme of music, street entertainment and late-night shopping across the t...
Okehampton gears up for Edwardian Evening as roads close and large crowds expected
Santa’s grotto, street acts and choir performances set the scene for Okehampton’s busiest festive night Okehampton is preparing for a large turnout at this year’s Edwardian Evening, with organisers confirming a full programme of music, street entertainment and late-night shopping across the t...
Community Champion Awards 2025: Nominations now open for Torbay’s unsung heroes
David Gledhill of Torbay Communities urges locals to nominate volunteers, carers and community champions by 4 January Nominations are already starting to come in for the prestigious Community Champion Awards 2025 and we are looking forward to receiving many, many more. Last year, we were deli...
Community Champion Awards 2025: Nominations now open for Torbay’s unsung heroes
David Gledhill of Torbay Communities urges locals to nominate volunteers, carers and community champions by 4 January Nominations are already starting to come in for the prestigious Community Champion Awards 2025 and we are looking forward to receiving many, many more. Last year, we were deli...
REACTION: 'Miracle' no one killed in Clonmel apartment fire as 25 evacuated
'People were waving and shouting onto the street,' witness account of Clonmel fire The Mayor of Clonmel Cllr Cllr Pat English said everybody was indebted to all of the emergency services that responded to the call last Thursday evening after a Clonmel apartment fire led to 25 people being eva...
Community Champion Awards 2025: Nominations now open for Torbay’s unsung heroes
David Gledhill of Torbay Communities urges locals to nominate volunteers, carers and community champions by 4 January Nominations are already starting to come in for the prestigious Community Champion Awards 2025 and we are looking forward to receiving many, many more. Last year, we were deli...
REUNITED! Tipperary dog reunited with family after extensive two-week search
Smudge has been found and is recovering by his family's side Smudge, a black and white terrier that had been reported missing since November 21, has been reunited with his family. Posting on Facebook, Smudge's owner shared a message saying "A miracle! HIS HOME!!!" READ MORE: BREAKING: Gardaí ...
BREAKING: Double decker bus crashes into brick wall in seaside village in Waterford
An Garda Siochana were at the scene this morning at 9:45am in the Ardmore area of Co. Waterford. A bus crashed into a wall in a seaside village in Waterford in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday December 3. Gardaí responded to the single-vehicle traffic collision involving a bus that...
REACTION: 'Miracle' no one killed in Clonmel apartment fire as 25 evacuated
'People were waving and shouting onto the street,' witness account of Clonmel fire The Mayor of Clonmel Cllr Cllr Pat English said everybody was indebted to all of the emergency services that responded to the call last Thursday evening after a Clonmel apartment fire led to 25 people being eva...
REUNITED! Tipperary dog reunited with family after extensive two-week search
Smudge has been found and is recovering by his family's side Smudge, a black and white terrier that had been reported missing since November 21, has been reunited with his family. Posting on Facebook, Smudge's owner shared a message saying "A miracle! HIS HOME!!!" READ MORE: BREAKING: Gardaí ...
IN PICTURES: Tipperary shines with four titles at successful Munster Scór na nÓg final
Tipperary had a successful representation last weekend Tipperary enjoyed a superb day at the Munster Scór na nÓg Final, bringing home four provincial titles and securing five acts for the All-Ireland Final in January. Click the >arrow> or 'Next' buttons to see the pictures from the event RE...
Tipperary N24 upgrades are in new transport plan as TDs plead for funds to revive one project
Deputies Mattie McGrath and Michael Murphy called on the Government to allocate funding next year to further progress the design of the N24 Cahir to Waterford upgrade which has stalled due to lack of funding The future of two long-awaited upgrades of the N24 in south Carrick-on-Suir received ...
‘Warrior’ Longford woman of Midlands Strength Gym triumphs in international event
Kirsty Smyth triumphed in the Clash of the Celts, featuring strongwomen from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales A hugely determined and Longford town-based strongwoman who only began entering competitions last year has won a prestigious international competition. Kirsty Smyth, a member of the local...
Leitrim teacher speaks out on report that 63% of Irish children have view extremist online content
Cllr James Gilmartin said that it was important that society trust children to make the right decision. "They have a critical role in creating the world that they want to live in as much as we do; it's not about us telling them what to do; you have to trust them to do the right thing." A Leit...
Labour Party plan will help end motorway misery for rural commuters – Kildare TD
Kildare South TD Mark Wall (LAB) was speaking this week Kildare South and Labour Party TD Mark Wall has called on government to implement Labour's plan to end the ongoing motorway misery being experienced by many rural commuters travelling to Dublin. Deputy Wall said: "Right across the countr...
Kilkenny GAA venue to provide Park and Stride facility - Council Highlights 2025
The news was confirmed at a meeting of the Kilkenny City Municipal District Kilkenny County Council has reached an agreement with the GAA and the Kilkenny County Board for the use of UPMC Nowlan Park as a Park and Stride facility. The service allows people to park their vehicles at a designat...
Labour Party plan will help end motorway misery for rural commuters – Kildare TD
Kildare South TD Mark Wall (LAB) was speaking this week Kildare South and Labour Party TD Mark Wall has called on government to implement Labour's plan to end the ongoing motorway misery being experienced by many rural commuters travelling to Dublin. Deputy Wall said: "Right across the countr...