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Louth Weather: A cloudier day overall with hazy spells of sunshine
Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in mainly light northerly or variable winds A cloudier day overall with hazy spells of sunshine. Scattered showers developing mainly inland during the morning, the odd shower may be heavy before easing and becoming isolated in the evening. Highest temp...
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Letterkenny woman pleads guilty to drug-dealing offence
The woman, who appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court, was charged with having cocaine for the purpose of selling or otherwise supplying it to another A Letterkenny woman has pleaded guilty to drug dealing in the town. Priscilla Connors appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court where she was f...
Derry Death Notices - Friday, May 8, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Ann Brown (née Hargan), 18 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle • James Howard Dixon, 74 Newbridge Road, Coleraine • Maura Herron (née McClelland), 10 Oakgrove, Lenamore • Martin (Ned) McElhinney, 1 Daisy Drive, Limav...
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Grandmother who lost sight aged 45 triumphs at international ballroom dancing competition: ‘I loved every second of it’
A grandmother who lost her sight aged 45 after being visually impaired her whole life has rediscovered her childhood love for ballroom dancing, competing at the international Freedom to Dance competition and walking away with seven medals. Deborah Impiazzi, 64, was “always long sighted with big, t...
Grandmother ‘trapped’ in own home after £13k rogue insulation job leaves her with £20k repair bill and unable to sell
A grandmother is “trapped” in her home after paying rogue builders more than £13,000 to remove spray foam insulation, leaving her with a leaking roof, a £20,000 repair bill, and no certification – meaning she is unable to sell. Patricia Salt, 76, who lives in Brentford, west London, said she...
Farage says Reform on course for general election win after early local gains
Nigel Farage suggested Reform UK was on course for a general election victory after taking council seats from Labour in early local election results. Sir Keir Starmer’s party was haemorrhaging seats as local authorities began declaring overnight, in a set of contests that could prove decisive for ...
Rory McIlroy’s major hunt continues at US PGA Championship in Pennsylvania
The second major of the year gets under way in Pennsylvania on May 14. After last month’s thrilling conclusion at Augusta, the sport’s top names are queuing up for more major glory. Here, the Press Association looks at what to expect. Can Rory do it again? Rory McIlroy defied underwhelming pre-M...
Rory McIlroy’s major hunt continues at US PGA Championship in Pennsylvania
The second major of the year gets under way in Pennsylvania on May 14. After last month’s thrilling conclusion at Augusta, the sport’s top names are queuing up for more major glory. Here, the Press Association looks at what to expect. Can Rory do it again? Rory McIlroy defied underwhelming pre-M...
A look at the main contenders for the US PGA Championship title
Rory McIlroy will look to continue his major-winning form as he bids for a third US PGA Championship title at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia. The contenders are queuing up to take a shot at McIlroy in the second major of the year and the Press Association takes a look at those likely to challen...
A look at the main contenders for the US PGA Championship title
Rory McIlroy will look to continue his major-winning form as he bids for a third US PGA Championship title at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia. The contenders are queuing up to take a shot at McIlroy in the second major of the year and the Press Association takes a look at those likely to challen...
Charli XCX releases new single called Rock Music
Singer Charli XCX has announced the release of a new single called Rock Music. The Brat hitmaker, 33, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, released the song on Friday with an accompanying music video. It is expected to be the lead single from her upcoming album. The official video for the song, d...
Charli XCX releases new single called Rock Music
Singer Charli XCX has announced the release of a new single called Rock Music. The Brat hitmaker, 33, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, released the song on Friday with an accompanying music video. It is expected to be the lead single from her upcoming album. The official video for the song, d...
May 2026 elections: Results in maps and charts
| Follow the outcome of the May 7 elections on the Press Association’s interactive maps and charts, which will update as the votes are counted and the winners declared. Refresh the page to see the latest results. |
Pedro Pascal did not ‘feel any pressure’ when joining Star Wars franchise
Pedro Pascal has said he did not “feel any pressure at all” as one of the newer faces of the globally successful Star Wars franchise because he was in “the best hands”. George Lucas’s sci-fi film series began in the 1970s, was revived in the 2010s with a new era of stories that included so...
Trump brands Iran’s leaders ‘lunatics’ after attacks on US warships in strait
Iran’s leadership has been branded “lunatics” by Donald Trump after three US destroyers were targeted by missiles, drones and small boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said the “unprovoked” attacks were successfully intercepted and none of the warships were hit. In response, str...
Friday’s briefing: European delight for Aston Villa and Crystal Palace
Aston Villa made it through to their first European final in 44 years after thrashing Nottingham Forest in the second leg of their all-English Europa League semi-final. Crystal Palace soared into their first European final with victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the second leg of their Conference Leag...
Friday’s briefing: European delight for Aston Villa and Crystal Palace
Aston Villa made it through to their first European final in 44 years after thrashing Nottingham Forest in the second leg of their all-English Europa League semi-final. Crystal Palace soared into their first European final with victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the second leg of their Conference Leag...
LIVE: Exeter City Council election results 2026
Votes are being counted across Exeter's wards tonight. We'll update this page as each result is declared. Labour has lost Exeter City Council, the fourth council of the night where the party has lost its majority. There are 39 seats on the council. Labour previously held 23 but lost five in t...
LIVE: Exeter City Council election results 2026
Votes are being counted across Exeter's wards tonight. We'll update this page as each result is declared. Labour has lost Exeter City Council, the fourth council of the night where the party has lost its majority. There are 39 seats on the council. Labour previously held 23 but lost five in t...
Pedro Pascal did not ‘feel any pressure’ when joining Star Wars franchise
Pedro Pascal has said he did not “feel any pressure at all” as one of the newer faces of the globally successful Star Wars franchise because he was in “the best hands”. George Lucas’s sci-fi film series began in the 1970s, was revived in the 2010s with a new era of stories that included so...