49 m. ago Man accused of murdering mother said deceased 'went a bit mad'

Nigel Canavan (39) told his wife that he went upstairs, but when he heard two "thuds", he returned and found his mother, Angela Canavan (58), dead on the floor

Events

7 h. ago 'We get it': Starmer concedes defeat in Runcorn as Farage's Reform party makes gains

Farage said the win was a sign that Starmer had “alienated so much of his traditional base, it’s just extraordinary”.

Politics

9 h. ago Russell Brand raped woman in hotel as she attended Labour conference, court told

The comedian and actor appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Society

12 h. ago Nigel Farage's Reform beats Labour by six votes in Runcorn vote as party gains first mayor

Farage said the win was a sign that Keir Starmer had “alienated so much of his traditional base, it’s just extraordinary”.

Politics

12 h. ago Vatican firefighters install chimney on Sistine Chapel roof for papal election

Cardinals are set to vote on Pope Francis’s successor.

Politics

13 h. ago Nigel Farage's Reform party beats Labour by six votes in Runcorn and Helsby

Farage said the win was a sign that Keir Starmer had “alienated so much of his traditional base, it’s just extraordinary”.

Politics

14 h. ago Nigel Farage’s Reform beats Labour by six votes in English by

The by-election victory came on top of gains in local contests across England for Nigel Farage’s party.

Politics

23 h. ago Nottingham Forest beaten at home by Brentford as Champions League hopes dented

Goals from Kevin Schade and Yoane Wissa inflicted a damaging defeat, which leaves Forest sixth.

Sport

23 h. ago The problem with State’s Electoral Register: Easy to get on, hard to get off

Many more names on register than legitimate voters

Politics

26 h. ago Trial begins of son who allegedly 'strangled' his mother in her Sligo home

Nigel Canavan has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his mother Angela Canavan on 1 May 2023.

Politics

27 h. ago After changing his date of birth, this Cardinal from Burkina Faso can now vote in the conclave

Only Cardinals aged 80 or under when a pope dies are allowed a vote, and in March, it was reported that a Cardinal from Burkina Faso had changed his age.

Politics

27 h. ago Mother 'strangled' by son in her Sligo home, barrister alleges

Nigel Canavan, with an address at Erris Gardens, Crossmolina, Co Mayo, has pleaded not guilty to his mother's murder at her home on May 1st, 2023.

Politics

30 h. ago Leaving Cert textbook author resigns from curriculum reform group amid ‘dumbing down’ concerns

University lecturer says original vision of construction studies subject is ‘all but abandoned’ in new draft

Culture

31 h. ago Major Portmarnock Vote Moves Dublin Club Step Closer To Hosting The Open

Major Portmarnock Vote Moves Dublin Club Step Closer To Hosting The Open  Balls.ie

Politics

33 h. ago Transgender women barred from women's football by English and Scottish FAs

The FA said it had updated its policy following last month’s UK Supreme Court ruling.

Politics

45 h. ago Galopin Des Champs is 22 length winner of Punchestown Gold Cup

Galopin Des Champs (5/6 favourite) won the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup for the first time on Wednesday afternoon. The dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, beaten twice previously in the Punchestown showpiece, produced a devastating performance today to win by 22 lengths. Ridden by his regular partner, Paul Townend, Galopin Des Champs led the four-runner field […] The post Galopin Des Champs is 22 length winner of Punchestown Gold Cup appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

Politics

47 h. ago Microsoft and Meta both beat Wall St expectations on earnings

Anlayst focus is on company’s performance in artificial intelligence and how they care coping with tariff-related volatility

Politics

51 h. ago Murder accused told gardaí that man (22) beaten to death had threatened to kill them, jury hears

Mahamud Ilyas died from blunt force trauma to the head after being allegedly beaten after a row over a stolen bag of cannabis.

Events

51 h. ago Public encouraged to “check the register” on National Voter Registration Day

Members of the public are being encouraged to “check the register” ahead of this year’s Presidential elections. The call comes… The post Public encouraged to “check the register” on National Voter Registration Day appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

52 h. ago Jury sworn in for trial of man who denies murdering his mother in Sligo two years ago

Nigel Canavan denies murdering his mother in Sligo two years ago.

Events