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Traitors Rachel and Stephen make series history as dual-winners
The Traitors duo Rachel and Stephen have made series history after being the first pair of traitors to win the game together. The two were crowned the winners of the fourth series of the hit BBC reality gameshow on Friday night after voting out every faithful during the nail-biting finale. Rachel an...
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Traitors Rachel and Stephen make series history as dual-winners
The Traitors duo Rachel and Stephen have made series history after being the first pair of traitors to win the game together. The two were crowned the winners of the fourth series of the hit BBC reality gameshow on Friday night after voting out every faithful during the nail-biting finale. Rachel an...
Meghan backs Harry following Trump’s remarks about British troops
The Duchess of Sussex has backed her husband after he defended British troops in response to US President Donald Trump’s remarks about Nato forces in Afghanistan. In a Fox News interview, Mr Trump said Nato troops “stayed a little off the front lines” during the conflict and claimed the US had...
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VIDEO: Storm waves overwhelm Torquay seafront
Council urges public to avoid area as flooding and travel disruption continue Waves have been aggressively breaking over the sea wall along Torquay seafront as the impact of severe weather continues to be felt across Devon. The force of the storm has caused flooding on coastal roads, promptin...
VIDEO: Storm waves overwhelm Torquay seafront
Council urges public to avoid area as flooding and travel disruption continue Waves have been aggressively breaking over the sea wall along Torquay seafront as the impact of severe weather continues to be felt across Devon. The force of the storm has caused flooding on coastal roads, promptin...
VIDEO: Storm waves overwhelm Torquay seafront
Council urges public to avoid area as flooding and travel disruption continue Waves have been aggressively breaking over the sea wall along Torquay seafront as the impact of severe weather continues to be felt across Devon. The force of the storm has caused flooding on coastal roads, promptin...
BREAKING: Gunman robs two Laois filling stations
Armed Gardaí responded to the incident this evening Gardaí are investigating the armed robbery of two filling stations in Portarlington this evening. It’s understood the Maxol and Applegreen Filling stations on Main Street in Portlarlington were both targeted in armed robberies. The Leinster ...
VIDEO: Storm waves overwhelm Torquay seafront
Council urges public to avoid area as flooding and travel disruption continue Waves have been aggressively breaking over the sea wall along Torquay seafront as the impact of severe weather continues to be felt across Devon. The force of the storm has caused flooding on coastal roads, promptin...
Labour MPs to gather amid speculation over Burnham Westminster bid
Labour MPs will gather amid speculation that Andy Burnham could seek to stand for a Westminster by-election and challenge the Prime Minister’s authority. The conference of Labour’s north-west England MPs will see former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner tell colleagues she is supportive of all...
Derry Death Notices - Saturday, January 24, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Danny Campbell, 84 Shanreagh Park, Limavady • Martin Dixon, Ardmore Road, Derry • Thomas Finlay, Derry • Brian McErlean, Maidenhead, Berkshire (Formerly Carnaman, Lavey) • Mary McIntyre, Derry • Sarah Veron...
RHS unveils emergency plans to future-proof gardens for drought
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has unveiled emergency plans to protect its gardens from the potential for major water shortages in the future. The environmental charity, which owns and operates five renowned public gardens in England, said on Saturday it will invest in more water capture and ...
NHS England to develop ‘world-first’ database for genes linked to cancer
A NHS database for genes linked to cancer will enable tens of thousands of patients to check whether they could be at risk of developing the disease, NHS England has said. The health service said it is building a register of 120 genes known to increase the likelihood of getting cancer – the first ...
Eric Ramsay believes draw was least West Brom deserved as they end away day woe
West Brom boss Eric Ramsay was relieved after he claimed his first point in charge with a 1-1 draw against Derby courtesy of a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser. Baggies goalkeeper Max O’Leary made his debut after signing from Bristol City on Thursday but made an error for the opening goal after he...
Eric Ramsay believes draw was least West Brom deserved as they end away day woe
West Brom boss Eric Ramsay was relieved after he claimed his first point in charge with a 1-1 draw against Derby courtesy of a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser. Baggies goalkeeper Max O’Leary made his debut after signing from Bristol City on Thursday but made an error for the opening goal after he...
Local Tipperary badminton club experiences great success across different levels
Roscrea Badminton Club has achieved success across multiple disciplines The last two Sundays have seen trips to SETU Arena Waterford for a number of Roscrea Badminton players, and their supporters. Sunday, January 11 saw Fia Dooley and Allie Harding heading off to partake in the Munster Grade...
BREAKING: Appeal issued after popular Portlaoise shop burgled
It was the second Portlaoise business to be burgled in as many nights Appeals have been issued after a well known Portlaoise shop was burgled overnight and a second store was broken into in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Gardaí said a brick was thrown through the front window of Dowlin...
ICYMI: Kilkenny takeaway to close next month after almost half a century
The local takeaway took to social media to share the heartbreaking news A County Kilkenny takeaway has announced its impending closure with a 'heavy heart'. Central Takeaway, based on the Main Street in Thomastown, confirmed on social media that it would close for the final time on Saturday, ...
Kilkenny Down Memory Lane - Throwback Gallery
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Rachel reveals the truth about her ‘FBI training’ for The Traitors
Traitors winner Rachel has revealed the truth behind the “FBI training” she claimed to have received before joining The Traitors. Rachel, from Newry in Northern Ireland, won the fourth series of the BBC One reality gameshow alongside fellow traitor Stephen in a historic finale in which two trait...
Pres Kilkenny lose out as Crescent take home Under-19 Basketball crown
Crescent Comprehensive 50 Pres Kilkenny 33 There would be no Cup double for the Pres as Limerick’s Crescent Comprehensive took the under-19 A Girls’ Schools Cup spoils at the National Basketball Arena. The Kilkenny side chased hard, getting to within a point of the long-time leaders, but a st...