Williams said it was “an exciting time to be joining Newcastle” as they enter a period of new ownership, reflected in their team name. “I came up to speak to [director of rugby] Steve Diamond, to see the set-up and hear his plans for how it is all going to evolve, and I’m just keen […]
Getty Images Music’s therapeutic benefits are increasingly recognised in end of life care For years, local DJ Dave Gilmore soundtracked other people’s nights out in pubs and clubs. But now he’s curating a uniquely personal playlist – the songs of his own life to carry him through terminal illness. The list includes both November Rain […]
In stark contrast to Celtic supporters’ general discontent regarding the club’s governance, the large travelling contingent in Maryhill serenaded the players after the full-time whistle, with Tounekti front and centre. He was undoubtedly Celtic’s star turn at Firhill and plaudits flowed for the Norway-born winger. “He was brilliant,” former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew said on […]
Dublin Airport is facing a second day of disruption at Terminal 2 after a cyber-attack knocked out a check-in and baggage system. The airport said it was continuing to support airlines dealing with the “Europe-wide technical issue”. It is understood that IT experts from the US are due to fly into Dublin on Sunday evening […]
Stewart WhittinghamNorth West BBC A car was seen struggling through a flooded street in Altrincham Several streets were left flooded as 28 flood warnings were issued across parts of north-west England after more than 20 hours of heavy rain. The downpours left cars abandoned in Altrincham and Salford in Greater Manchester, while a major standby […]
British artist Morrissey has cancelled two shows in the US after receiving a death threat ahead of a concert in Ottawa, Canada. A 26-year-old Ottawa man was released on bail after allegedly uttering a threat to kill the singer, whose real name is Steven Morrissey, ahead of his performance at a music festival last week. […]
President Donald Trump has said US forces carried out a “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel which he said was trafficking drugs, and the attack killed three “male narcoterrorists” on board. Trump said he ordered the attack on the boat, which was in the US Southern Command’s area of responsibility, after US intelligence confirmed it […]
A global agreement designed to protect the world’s oceans and reverse damage to marine life is set to become international law. The High Seas Treaty received its 60th ratification by Morocco on Friday, meaning that it will now take effect from January. The deal, which has been two decades in the making, will pave the […]
The Taliban government has removed books written by women from the university teaching system in Afghanistan as part of a new ban which has also outlawed the teaching of human rights and sexual harassment. Some 140 books by women – including titles like “Safety in the Chemical Laboratory” – were among 680 books found to […]
Joshua NevettPolitical reporter PA Media The UK government’s climate change advisory panel has said it has not yet been asked to formally assess how plans to expand Heathrow airport would impact on carbon emmission targets. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) told the BBC it would give a view on plans to build a third runway […]