Kevin Sinfield joins sea of Santas to continue Rob Burrow’s legacy in challenge
Kevin Sinfield joined more than 8,000 Santas as he set off on his latest fundraising challenge, described by the Prince of Wales as a “fitting tribute” to his ex-Leeds teammate Rob Burrow.
Counting resumes in Irish election as focus shifts to coalition permutations
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael looked well placed to return to power but Sinn Fein insists it could be part of a new left-leaning government in Ireland.
Costs of assisted dying could be among questions at next stage, says minister
The cost of assisted dying plans could be among the questions discussed at the next stage of the legislative process, a Cabinet minister has said. Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of ...
Cabinet minister does not know ‘who knew what when’ over Louise Haigh
A Cabinet minister has said he does not know “who knew what when” in relation to the criminal conviction which saw Louise Haigh quit as transport secretary. Ms Haigh resigned on Friday after it ...
Syria sends in reinforcements to stop insurgents advancing after seizing Aleppo
The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements on Sunday to stop insurgents advancing further into the northern Hama ...
No ‘numerical target’ for net migration, says Pat McFadden
A “numerical target” for net migration will not be part of the Government’s plan for change due to be announced this week, a Cabinet minister has said. Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of ...
Putin signs off record Russian defence spending
The budget plans raise 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine.
Hundreds gather in Brewery Square to see Christmas lights
Festive cheer filled Brewery Square as the Christmas lights were officially turned on. There was plenty of excitement over in Dorchester, with stilt-walking balloon artists, a Christmas market, live ...
UN halts aid convoys through main Gaza crossing because of looting dangers
The announcement came after Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight killed at least six people, including two young ...
Poisoned British lawyer’s mother made 16-hour journey to be at her bedside
The mother of a British lawyer who died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos has revealed the “horrendous” 16-hour journey she made to be at her bedside. Simone White, 28, ...
Man to appear in court for breach of bail conditions
A man has been taken into police custody for breaching his bail conditions. He is set appear in court tomorrow (Monday, December 2). It is also alleged that a man had stolen two bottles of vodka and a ...
Caelan Doris confident he will ‘continue to grow’ as Ireland captain
Caelan Doris is confident he will continue to grow into the role of Ireland captain after ending a challenging month with a 22-19 comeback win over Australia.