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Luke Littler kicks off World Championship title defence with comfortable win
Luke Littler returned to the scene of his greatest moment in style as he eased through the opening round at the World Championship. Littler created history in January when he became the youngest world champion, reigning supreme on the Alexandra Palace stage as a 17-year-old. He has set his sights on...
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Behind the scenes documentary on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to launch on Disney+
A new six-part documentary series on US singer Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is to launch on Disney+. The first two episodes of The End Of An Era will be released on the streaming platform at 8am on Friday, and will feature behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the singer, 35, famous friends an...
Behind the scenes documentary on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour to launch on Disney+
A new six-part documentary series on US singer Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is to launch on Disney+. The first two episodes of The End Of An Era will be released on the streaming platform at 8am on Friday, and will feature behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the singer, 35, famous friends an...
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Tipperary man named as Arts Council Writer in Residence at University College Cork
Dean Browne is one of 12 artists across seven universities to benefit from flagship programme Dean Browne has been announced as the Arts Council Writer in Residence at University College Cork. The Tipperary Town man received the Geoffrey Dearmer Prize in 2020 and his pamphlet, Kitchens at Nig...
Charles set to give recovery update in cancer campaign video message
The King has recorded a video message in support of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign and it is thought will give an update about his own recovery journey. Charles’s pre-recorded message, which will stress the importance of cancer screening programmes to help early diagnosis, will be broadcast on Fr...
Oliver Glasner impressed by Crystal Palace’s attitude in win at Shelbourne
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner praised the efficiency of his side in breaking down Shelbourne with a ruthless first-half display in their 3-0 win at the Tallaght Stadium which keeps them on course for a top-eight finish in the Conference League standings. Christantus Uche marked his first Palace...
Streeting: Christmas strikes could be the ‘Jenga piece’ that collapses NHS
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned resident doctors that strikes at Christmas could be “the Jenga piece” that forces the NHS to collapse. Writing in The Times, Mr Streeting said a huge jump in flu cases has left the NHS facing a “challenge unlike any it has seen since the pandemic” an...
Charles set to give recovery update in cancer campaign video message
The King has recorded a video message in support of the Stand Up To Cancer campaign and it is thought will give an update about his own recovery journey. Charles’s pre-recorded message, which will stress the importance of cancer screening programmes to help early diagnosis, will be broadcast on Fr...
Irish economy at risk from ‘global shocks’, ESRI report warns
Ireland’s reliance on multinationals and international exports means “global shocks” pose “a great challenge for the Irish economy”, a new report has claimed. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) study looked at what might happen with the Irish economy over the next decade. Th...
Long summer, Oasis and cost of living dominated 2025 sales trends – John Lewis
The long, hot summer, the Oasis reunion tour and ongoing cost-of-living pressures dominated shopping trends this year, according to John Lewis. The UK’s warmest summer on record saw the usual spikes of fans, ice cream and outdoor furniture at the department store and its supermarket chain Waitrose...
Shoppers turning to alternative payments such as buy now pay later – BRC report
Shoppers increasingly turned to “alternative” ways to pay in 2024, such as buy now pay later methods, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Its annual payments report found that alternative payments, which include buy now pay later (BNPL) schemes, accounted for 3.8% of transactions i...
Irish economy at risk from ‘global shocks’, ESRI report warns
Ireland’s reliance on multinationals and international exports means “global shocks” pose “a great challenge for the Irish economy”, a new report has claimed. The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) study looked at what might happen with the Irish economy over the next decade. Th...
14 areas to share £280m to boost ‘pride in communities’
Fourteen neighbourhoods in Scotland are to benefit from up to £280 million of cash which the UK Government says will bolster “pride in communities”. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said the Pride in Place programme funding will help the “most in need communities”. The 14 neighbourhoods...
Derry Death Notices - Friday, December 12, 2025
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Rosemary Calvin (née Sutherland), 31 Liffock Park, Castlerock • Briege Carlin (née McGilloway), 60 Foyle Road, Derry • Monica Doherty (née Coyle), 33 Florence Streetc, Derry • Dinah Gillespie (née Montgomer...
LIVE: Plans lodged to carry out works on protected structure near castle in Tipperary
The structure contains an artifact of historical significance which dates back to the 15th Century. A planning application has been submitted to Tipperary County Council for proposed works to a protected structure close to Cahir Castle. The owners of the protected structure have applied to ca...
Oliver Glasner impressed by Crystal Palace’s attitude in win at Shelbourne
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner praised the efficiency of his side in breaking down Shelbourne with a ruthless first-half display in their 3-0 win at the Tallaght Stadium which keeps them on course for a top-eight finish in the Conference League standings. Christantus Uche marked his first Palace...
Tipperary man named as Arts Council Writer in Residence at University College Cork
Dean Browne is one of 12 artists across seven universities to benefit from flagship programme Dean Browne has been announced as the Arts Council Writer in Residence at University College Cork. The Tipperary Town man received the Geoffrey Dearmer Prize in 2020 and his pamphlet, Kitchens at Nig...
Tipperary man named as Arts Council Writer in Residence at University College Cork
Dean Browne is one of 12 artists across seven universities to benefit from flagship programme Dean Browne has been announced as the Arts Council Writer in Residence at University College Cork. The Tipperary Town man received the Geoffrey Dearmer Prize in 2020 and his pamphlet, Kitchens at Nig...
Imelda May to bring intimate 'Raised on Songs & Stories' show to Tipperary
Artist combines stripped-back songs, poetry, and storytelling on March 7, 2026 Irish singer-songwriter Imelda May is set to bring her ‘Raised on Songs & Stories’ tour to Thurles in March 2026. The show promises an intimate experience, featuring pared-back versions of her songs alongside poe...
Council defends allocating grant to Tipperary financial institution
The allocation of the Painting & Enhancement grant to Carrick-on-Suir Credit Union was criticised by Cllr Kieran Bourke at Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District's monthly meeting The allocation of a Carrick-on-Suir Painting & Enhancement Grant to a large credit union has been criticised by a F...