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Ghosts in Devon? Major paranormal activity reported at historic pub in Exeter
Investigation by Paranormal Hunters UK uncovers voice recordings, orbs, and unexplained phenomena in one of the city’s oldest coaching inns A two-day paranormal investigation at one of Exeter’s most historic landmarks, the White Hart Inn, has revealed intriguing signs of spiritual activity, s...
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Mayo TikTok Star Garron Noone wows crowd with stunning 'Fairytale of New York'
Ballina man Garron Noone took to the stage with electronic pop artist Chubby Cat As Christmas is approaching, Mayo TikTok sensation Garron Noone has showed off his singing skills in a seasonal fashion. He took to the stage and performed 'Fairytale of New York' with Chubby Cat for a beautiful ...
Get in the Christmas spirit at Carrick-on-Suir's Jingle Jam sing-along show
Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society's festive sing-along event will take place in the Strand Theatre Members of Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society and its Academy of Performing Arts will stage a Jingle Jam Christmas sing-along show in the Strand Theatre in Carrick-on-Suir on Thursday, December 11 at...
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Louth County Council gives notice for Xerox to Greengates Active Travel Scheme
Louth County Council Part 8 Planning Louth County Council has published a Part 8 Planning Notice for its Active Travel Scheme on the old Dublin Road R132, from Xerox to Greengates. The project is funded by the National Transport Authority. Louth County Council has given notice of its intentio...
Diva Luna primed for next step on the road to Cheltenham
Diva Luna will be cramped odds to maintain her unbeaten record over fences in the eventmasters.co.uk Lady Godiva Mares’ Novices’ Chase at Warwick on Thursday. A winner at Grade Two and Listed level in bumpers, Ben Pauling’s charge managed only one victory in five starts over hurdles, but made ...
IN PICTURES: Older people come together for Derry Christmas Dance at Ebrington Hotel
Residents enjoyed a brilliant evening of celebration, dancing, and Christmas cheer at a special Christmas Dance held at the Ebrington Hotel. The event was co-organised by the Bogside & Brandywell Health Forum and the Old Library Trust/Healthy Living Centre, providing a vibrant social evening for...
Soggy baguettes and deafening noise detailed in Sarkozy’s book on prison ‘hell’
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has described the prison where he spent 20 days as a noisy, harsh “all-grey” world of violence in a new book. In Diary Of A Prisoner, the 70-year-old says his own tough-on-crime stance has taken on a new perspective as he recounts the uncommon turn in his ...
Daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader’s absence
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s daughter has accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her mother’s behalf, hours after officials said Ms Machado would miss the ceremony. Ms Machado has been in hiding and has not been seen in public since January 9, when she was briefly detained afte...
Community Matters: How to spread kindness this Christmas in Torbay
From checking in on elderly neighbours to volunteering at local charities, see how to make the season meaningful At the heart of Christmas is community, connection and kindness. Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, and while the twinkling lights, festive music,...
Man who killed ex-partner’s sister and her children in fire guilty of murder
A man who killed his former partner’s sister and her three children by setting fire to their house in a botched revenge attack has been found guilty of murder. Sharaz Ali was “motivated by jealousy and fuelled by drink and drugs” when he started the “catastrophic” blaze at the home of Bryo...
'Níl aon rud cosúil leis' - Briseann Seó Bréagán Late Late na bliana seo taifid agus na milliúin ag éisteacht leo
Bailíodh breis is €4.6 milliún don Achomharc Seó Bréagán, rud a thugann an tsuim iomlán sé bliana go €30 milliún Ghabh Late Late Toy Show RTÉ, atá spreagtha ag an Grinch, croíthe ar fud na hÉireann agus ar fud an domhain an deireadh seachtaine seo caite, ag mealladh lucht féachana ...
TD vows to assist Kildare-based domestic violence support service
Domestic violence support services throughout County Kildare are currently provided by Teach Tearmainn A TD based in North Kildare has vowed to assist a Kildare-based domestic violence support service. Fianna Fáil TD Naoise Ó Cearúil's public assurance comes following the news that the govern...
UK life expectancy for females returns to pre-pandemic levels
Life expectancy for females in the UK has returned to pre-pandemic levels – though males have yet to show a similar recovery, new estimates suggest. A baby girl born between 2022 and 2024 can expect to live for an average of 83.0 years, while a baby boy born is likely to live for 79.1 years. Both ...
First Drive: Is the new Toyota Urban Cruiser more than just a rebadged Suzuki?
What is it? Back in the late 2000s, Toyota introduced a compact SUV that shared a platform with the Yaris supermini. It was called the Urban Cruiser and sadly, it didn’t quite catch on with British buyers due to its high price tag and rather controversial styling. The Japanese firm axed it from UK...
First Drive: Is the new Toyota Urban Cruiser more than just a rebadged Suzuki?
What is it? Back in the late 2000s, Toyota introduced a compact SUV that shared a platform with the Yaris supermini. It was called the Urban Cruiser and sadly, it didn’t quite catch on with British buyers due to its high price tag and rather controversial styling. The Japanese firm axed it from UK...
Councillors call for ramps for Leitrim town to "ease speed" of vehicles
A number of councillors have called for ramps at Breffni Resource Centre, said a Leitrim councillor at the recent Carrick-on-Shannon MD meeting adding that they have been continuously told, 'no'. A number of councillors have called for ramps at Breffni Resource Centre, said a Leitrim councill...
UK life expectancy for females returns to pre-pandemic levels
Life expectancy for females in the UK has returned to pre-pandemic levels – though males have yet to show a similar recovery, new estimates suggest. A baby girl born between 2022 and 2024 can expect to live for an average of 83.0 years, while a baby boy born is likely to live for 79.1 years. Both ...
Sophie Kinsella, author of Shopaholic series, dies aged 55
Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55, her family have said. A statement posted to her Instagram account read: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka Maddy, aka Mummy). She died peacefully, w...
Reeves: PM and I decided ‘as a team’ not to hike income tax
Rachel Reeves said she and Sir Keir Starmer had decided “as a team” not to raise income tax as she hit out at “too many leaks” in the run-up to Budget. The Chancellor told MPs the “very close partnership” between herself and the Prime Minister meant the move to extend a freeze on tax thr...
Disability charity praises autistic Nnena Kalu’s ‘long overdue’ Turner Prize win
A disability charity has praised autistic artist Nnena Kalu’s “long overdue” and “richly deserved” Turner Prize win. The 59-year-old Scottish artist, who has limited verbal communication, became the first artist with a learning disability to win the 2025 award, which comes with a £25,000 ...