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'Absolutely disgraceful' how some Kilkenny people are alienated
Cllr Maurice Shortall says that older people who are not digitally-savvy are being increasingly left behind, following a recent experience involving a constituent and the HSE Cllr Maurice Shortall (Ind) has taken to social media to highlight his concerns about how older people are being incre...
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'Incredibly proud' - Kilkenny athlete recognised after year of remarkable success
The Galmoy athlete attended a ceremony in the chamber of Kilkenny County Council Kilkenny County Council hosted a Civic Reception to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Galmoy athlete Katie Bergin at their Plenary Meeting on Monday. The event, attended by elected members...
'Absolutely disgraceful' how some Kilkenny people are alienated
Cllr Maurice Shortall says that older people who are not digitally-savvy are being increasingly left behind, following a recent experience involving a constituent and the HSE Cllr Maurice Shortall (Ind) has taken to social media to highlight his concerns about how older people are being incre...
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AI contributes to spike in fashion sales complaints to Citizens Advice
The rising use of AI by fashion retailers contributed to Citizens Advice receiving almost 18,000 complaints from customers last year – a surge of 21% on a year earlier, it has reported. The advisory service said it was helping a consumer with a fashion purchase every seven minutes, finding that th...
‘I’m always wanting to come home’, says Scottish film star Karen Gillan
“I’m always wanting to come home”, Scottish Hollywood star Karen Gillan has said, adding that the first thing she does when she returns to Scotland is order “black pudding and scrambled egg, anywhere that serves it”. The Inverness-born actor, who now lives in Los Angeles with husband Nick ...
Sarwar pledges to kickstart ‘housebuilding revolution’ in Scotland
Anas Sarwar has pledged to kickstart a “housebuilding revolution” in Scotland as he accused the SNP of allowing the rate of new homes to “plummet”. According to analysis by Scottish Labour, 5,000 fewer houses are being built each year under the SNP compared to the previous Scottish governmen...
Energy crisis cost Scottish economy £11bn, study finds
New figures show the recent spike in energy prices cost Scotland’s economy £11 billion, leading to renewed calls for the country to end its “dependence on international fossil fuels”. A new report by the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) calculated the direct additional costs face...
Evidence around unsolved murder of Glasgow man Alexander Blue under review
A review of the evidence in the 23-year-old unsolved murder of a Glasgow businessman is taking place, as the victim’s brother says it is an “absolute disgrace” that to this day no-one has been charged over the crime. Alexander Blue was found badly beaten outside his home in Glasgow’s west en...
Douglas Ross: I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea
After facing down three first ministers at Holyrood, Douglas Ross will soon leave the Scottish Parliament. Rejected by voters in the general election last summer, the former Scottish Tory leader is undeterred and will try his luck again at Westminster in 2029, unless an election is called sooner. Sp...
Harbour-dredged mud used for ‘remarkable’ restoration of protective saltmarsh
Dredged mud from a harbour on the south coast is being used to restore surrounding saltmarsh, in an innovative scheme to protect the local economy and wildlife. The team behind the scheme to restore the eroding saltmarsh that protects Lymington Harbour, Hampshire, hope the “remarkable” recovery ...
‘I’m always wanting to come home’, says Scottish film star Karen Gillan
“I’m always wanting to come home”, Scottish Hollywood star Karen Gillan has said, adding that the first thing she does when she returns to Scotland is order “black pudding and scrambled egg, anywhere that serves it”. The Inverness-born actor, who now lives in Los Angeles with husband Nick ...
The Sex Pistols announce UK and Ireland tour
The Sex Pistols have announced a UK and Ireland tour to celebrate 50 years of punk. The rock band will be joined by musician Frank Carter in their The Anarchy In The UK tour later this year, to mark five decades since the release of their eponymous hit track, with dates scheduled in London, Edinburg...
Marcus Mumford says he is ‘thrilled’ his band’s song is used in anti-Ice videos
Mumford And Sons’ Marcus Mumford has said he is “thrilled” that his band’s song White Blank Page is being used in anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) protest videos. The 39-year-old’s comments come after Ice officers have been sent to US cities as part of President Donald Trump...
Derry Death Notices - Monday, February 23, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Jim Gillespie, Apt. 1, Riverside Apartments, John Street, Derry • Sylvia Christina Moore (née Whelan), Limavady • Brian (Barney) McCool, 6 Leenan Gardens, Derry • Liam McDevitt, 8 Gartan Square, Derry • Raym...
Fraud jumped in 2025 even as number of major crimes fell – gardai
There was a surge in reports of fraud in Ireland in 2025, despite a fall in most major crimes, newly released Garda figures show. An Garda Siochana’s provisional crime statistics for last year reveal fraud and economic crimes were up 137% compared with 2024. There were large increases in offences ...
Sally Rooney and Graham Norton novels ‘fly off shelves’ of Irish libraries
Sally Rooney and Graham Norton were among the Irish authors whose books were the most borrowed in libraries nationwide last year. While the most popular book at Irish libraries was English author Richard Osman’s We Solve Murders, Irish authors took up seven of the top 10 spots. Osman’s mystery n...
SNP ‘working harder than ever to win Shetland’, Swinney says
John Swinney has said the SNP is “working harder than ever” to win Shetland at the next election. Speaking on his third visit to the area since becoming First Minister, Mr Swinney said “the momentum is firmly with the SNP” as he attempts to unseat the Liberal Democrats in the area. The SNP p...
Fraud jumped in 2025 even as number of major crimes fell – gardai
There was a surge in reports of fraud in Ireland in 2025, despite a fall in most major crimes, newly released Garda figures show. An Garda Siochana’s provisional crime statistics for last year reveal fraud and economic crimes were up 137% compared with 2024. There were large increases in offences ...
Sally Rooney and Graham Norton novels ‘fly off shelves’ of Irish libraries
Sally Rooney and Graham Norton were among the Irish authors whose books were the most borrowed in libraries nationwide last year. While the most popular book at Irish libraries was English author Richard Osman’s We Solve Murders, Irish authors took up seven of the top 10 spots. Osman’s mystery n...
Government funding of £620,000 will help Gaelic language thrive – Kate Forbes
A funding boost of £620,000 to support the growth of Gaelic will “help the language thrive”, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has said. She announced the cash support at the start of World Gaelic Week – with the money including £200,000 for the Gaelic media service MG Alba to help it delive...