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Tipperary student selected for place in Intel Internship Programme
Tadhg Creagh from Nenagh has been chosen to participate in the Intel Internship programme Tadhg Creagh from Nenagh has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Intel Internship programme, which will see Tadhg gain valuable work experience in Intel’s European Manufacturing facility at Lei...
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Tipperary student selected for place in Intel Internship Programme
Tadhg Creagh from Nenagh has been chosen to participate in the Intel Internship programme Tadhg Creagh from Nenagh has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Intel Internship programme, which will see Tadhg gain valuable work experience in Intel’s European Manufacturing facility at Lei...
Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan has ‘no interest in body positivity’
The Bridgerton star expresses frustration over the constant focus on her weight and size despite her dedicated acting performances Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has said she has “no interest in body positivity” and that she finds it “boring” when people talk about her size. The Irish actr...
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Husband of Labour MP questioned after arrest on suspicion of spying for China
The husband of a Scottish Labour MP was one of three men facing questioning by police last night after being arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Following the arrest of her spouse David Taylor, Joani Reid MP, who sits on the Home Affairs Select Committee, said she had “never seen anything t...
BBC to publish response to Government’s consultation on its future
The BBC’s fixed-term charter should be brought to an end, the corporation is expected to say later when it publishes its response to a Government consultation on its own future. The Press Association understands that as part of the Charter Review, the BBC wants to end the way previous reviews have...
10% cut to gas prices for Firmus Energy customers in Ten Towns area
A 10% price cut for gas has been announced for customers of Firmus Energy living in the Ten Towns area of Northern Ireland. It follows a review of the regulated gas tariff for the firm in the area by the Utility Regulator. The decrease of 10.1%, or £94 per year, will come into effect from April 1. ...
Psychiatry in Scotland will remain under strain without investment, study shows
A study has shown that without investment psychiatry in Scotland will “remain under severe strain” as posts across the country are not being filled. Figures from a Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) workforce census show that, at the end of March 2025, there were 642 consultant psychiatris...
Emma Thompson among stars backing funding appeal to tackle gender-based violence
Dame Emma Thompson, pop singer Chappell Roan and author Sir Stephen Fry are among the stars joining singer Annie Lennox in a call for greater support for women’s rights organisations. Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, more than 60 stars, including Hollywood actresses Cate Blanchett,...
Michael Morpurgo says children learn best by getting lost in a story
Author Sir Michael Morpurgo has championed reading and getting lost in a story as the best way for children to learn. The former children’s laureate, 82, has published a new original legend, The Miracle Dolphin Of Mevagissey, which is set in a Cornish harbour and follows the life-saving bond betwe...
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has ‘no interest in body positivity’
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has said she has “no interest in body positivity” and that she finds it “boring” when people talk about her size. The Irish actress, 39, known for playing panicky student Clare Devlin on Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls, stars in the Netflix regency series Bridger...
Eddie Howe reveals Will Osula perfected winning goal on training pitch
Eddie Howe revealed Newcastle super sub Will Osula stayed for extra training ahead of facing Manchester United perfecting the finish that secured a box office victory for the 10-man hosts at St James’ Park. Michael Carrick saw his unbeaten start to life as Red Devils boss come to a crushing halt o...
Eddie Howe reveals Will Osula perfected winning goal on training pitch
Eddie Howe revealed Newcastle super sub Will Osula stayed for extra training ahead of facing Manchester United perfecting the finish that secured a box office victory for the 10-man hosts at St James’ Park. Michael Carrick saw his unbeaten start to life as Red Devils boss come to a crushing halt o...
Iran war enters sixth day as flights due to bring Britons home from Middle East
The US-Israeli war on Iran has entered its sixth day as flights carrying Britons left stranded in the Middle East amid the conflict are due to arrive in the UK. The first Government rescue flight and British Airways commercial flight from Muscat were expected to land in the UK early on Thursday. It ...
BBC to publish response to Government’s consultation on its future
The BBC’s fixed-term charter should be brought to an end, the corporation is expected to say later when it publishes its response to a Government consultation on its own future. The Press Association understands that as part of the Charter Review, the BBC wants to end the way previous reviews have...
Derry Death Notices - Thursday, March 5, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Elizabeth Parke (Elsie) Bond (née Scott), 54 Caw Hill Park, Derry • Sarah (Sadie) Boone (née Evans), 40 Forgetown Road, Maghera • John Burke, 9 Blackstone Park, Magheramason • John C. Clements, Killowen House...
Michael Morpurgo says children learn best by getting lost in a story
Author Sir Michael Morpurgo has championed reading and getting lost in a story as the best way for children to learn. The former children’s laureate, 82, has published a new original legend, The Miracle Dolphin Of Mevagissey, which is set in a Cornish harbour and follows the life-saving bond betwe...
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has ‘no interest in body positivity’
Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has said she has “no interest in body positivity” and that she finds it “boring” when people talk about her size. The Irish actress, 39, known for playing panicky student Clare Devlin on Channel 4 comedy Derry Girls, stars in the Netflix regency series Bridger...
Emma Thompson among stars backing funding appeal to tackle gender-based violence
Dame Emma Thompson, pop singer Chappell Roan and author Sir Stephen Fry are among the stars joining singer Annie Lennox in a call for greater support for women’s rights organisations. Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, more than 60 stars, including Hollywood actresses Cate Blanchett,...
Thousands of investors ‘within touching distance’ of being Isa millionaires
Thousands of investors were “within touching distance” of being Isa millionaires in 2023, according to a money app, with many likely to have now surpassed this milestone to add to more than 5,000 million pound Isa savers. Plum obtained the figures following a freedom of information request (FOI)...
10% cut to gas prices for Firmus Energy customers in Ten Towns area
A 10% price cut for gas has been announced for customers of Firmus Energy living in the Ten Towns area of Northern Ireland. It follows a review of the regulated gas tariff for the firm in the area by the Utility Regulator. The decrease of 10.1%, or £94 per year, will come into effect from April 1. ...