Image caption Michelle O’Neill was named Martin McGuinness’ successor as Stormont leader in 2017, and became vice-president the following year Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd has lost his bid to unseat Michelle O’Neill from her position as vice president of the party. In August, the long-standing assembly member said he would challenge Mrs O’Neill. Party members […]
Dillard (left) equalled the 100m Olympic record held by Jesse Owens USA’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist Harrison Dillard, who won the 1948 100m title in London, has died in Cleveland at the age of 96. Dillard won in 10.3 seconds at Wembley Stadium to equal the Olympic record, beating compatriot Barney Ewell in the […]
Image copyright PA Media Image caption Only 41 of the 353 councils who returned figures to central government reported a loss on their parking operations Councils in England made a total of £930m from parking activities in a year, figures show. The record figure during the past financial year is a 7% increase on 2017-18, […]
Athletic Bilbao and Spain goalkeeper Ainhoa Tirapu is one of almost 200 players who voted to strike Women footballers in Spain’s top division will strike this weekend in a dispute over pay. Almost 200 players from 16 clubs voted to strike in October after more than a year of failed negotiations. They are demanding a […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Barack Obama said most “ordinary Americans” didn’t want to completely tear down the system Former US President Barack Obama has issued a warning to Democratic presidential candidates, cautioning them against policies that are not “rooted in reality”. Mr Obama said Democrats risked alienating voters if they lurched too far […]
Image copyright GMFRS Image caption Firefighters have extinguished the blaze at The Cube in Bolton Cladding on a block of student flats that was hit by a major blaze is a cause for “concern”, Greater Manchester’s mayor has said. Two people were hurt when about 100 residents fled The Cube in Bolton after a blaze […]
Image copyright EPA Image caption Police say about 200,000 went to the protest while organisers put the figure closer to 300,000 At least 200,000 people have protested against the Czech government in the capital, Prague. Demonstrators are calling for Prime Minister Andrej Babis to resign over allegations of fraud. It is alleged Mr Babis used […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Children share a campus in the south of Glasgow Scotland’s biggest health board should be put in “special measures” over its handling of hospital infection issues, according to an MSP. Anas Sarwar made the call after a mother accused […]
Image copyright Royal Navy Image caption HMS Prince of Wales arrived into Portsmouth for the first time The Royal Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, has been welcomed by thousands of people as it sailed into Portsmouth for the first time. Shipping lanes were closed and an air exclusion zone was put in […]
Image copyright Family photo Image caption Ryan Morse died at home in December 2012 A medical tribunal has found failings and dishonesty in the actions of a GP in the events surrounding the death of a 12-year-old boy. Dr Joanne Rudling was found to have failed to note details of a call with Ryan Morse’s […]