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Julie McCullough News NIGetty ImagesThe new rules are aimed at 17 to 23-year-olds and will change how people learn to driveNorthern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to introduce new rules for new drivers in a bid to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people.The graduated driver licensing reforms, described as the most significant changes in 70 years, will see Northern Ireland adopt a version of laws in place in countries including Australia, the US and the Republic of Ireland.The rules, due to be introduced in October, apply to all new drivers but are particularly aimed at…
Carlos Alcaraz continues his quest to become the youngest ever man to complete the career Grand Slam with a dominant straight-sets win against home hero Alex de Minaur in their Australian Open quarter-final.READ MORE: Alcaraz storms past De Minaur into semi-finalsAvailable to UK users only.
Drivers on a major southwestern route have been warned of new speed limits and average speed cameras being installed as part of safety work to improve a popular A-road.The changes in Dorset affect a 26-mile stretch of the A35 between Charmouth and Yellowham Hill, where speed limits will be reduced at several points and cameras installed in three villages. National Highways detailed how the changes were necessary after data showed a high number of serious accidents on the route. In the past five years, the agency observed that there have been 199 collisions along this section of road, resulting in…
A former Labour MP has been charged with one count of sexual assault relating to an allegation from July 2022.Conor McGinn has been charged with one count of sexual assault in connection to an allegation of sexual assault made by a woman in July 2022.Mr McGinn is the former Labour MP for St Helens North, having represented the seat between 2015 and 2024.The 41-year-old of Lambeth, London is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, February 27.Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Jessica Walker said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to charge Conor McGinn with one count of sexual…
Storm Chandra has prompted the King to shut down the Children’s Play Area at Sandringham Estate today, with visitor safety driving the decision.The monarch’s team announced the closure through the estate’s official Instagram page, responding to extreme weather warnings affecting the region.The popular playground, which typically draws families to the Norfolk estate, will remain closed while dangerous wind conditions persist.The notice was also published on the Sandringham website, ensuring visitors are aware before travelling to the grounds.King Charles closes area of royal residence over safety fears as Storm Chandra pummels Britain | GETTYThe Instagram Stories message stated: “Notice: Due to…
Kevin FitzpatrickNorht WestMarket trader Ibrahim was among the people who think Burnham should have been able to standAfter days of political drama, it seems whichever candidate Labour does pick to stand in Gorton and Denton will have to contend with the Andy Burnham factor.When the went to speak to people in the solidly old school working class area, there seemed to be significant sympathy for the Greater Manchester mayor who was blocked from standing. With Reform also setting its sites on the seat vacated by Andrew Gwynne, do people believe Sir Keir Starmer was wrong to prevent the former minister…
Labour has finally confirmed a support package of business rate relief for pubs, as the hospitality industry weathers a storm of rising operating costs and declining footfall.From April, pubs will have their bills frozen for two years.The long‑anticipated announcement has sparked backlash from live music venues and hotels, which say the wider hospitality sector faces the same pressures as pubs.The package includes the relaxing of licensing rules for venues for hospitality venues ahead of this year’s World Cup.Jon Collins, CEO at music venue operator LIVE, said: “The decision to protect pubs while penalising the venues that bring customers through their…
Sir Idris Elba has been found guilty of a speeding offence and ordered to pay £147 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.The 53-year-old actor and DJ was caught riding his BMW moped at 28mph along Chelsea Embankment in central London, exceeding the 20mph limit.The Metropolitan Police brought the prosecution following the incident in June last year.Sir Idris acknowledged he was the rider but contested the case on procedural grounds. His legal team argued he never received the fixed penalty notice from police, which would have allowed him to resolve the matter without going to court.Sir Idris Elba was found guilty at Wimbledon…
The start of a new year is the perfect time to rethink our homes and interior design trends for 2026 signal a welcome move towards spaces that feel genuinely lived-in, warm and personal.This year, it’s time to say goodbye to cold minimalism and stark lines. In its place comes a richer, more layered look that celebrates colour, texture and individuality.Whether you’re refreshing a room with a new paint shade or planning a full redesign, 2026 is all about creating interiors that feel like home and making smart design choices can also help add value to your property.Living rooms, in particular,…
Catherine Morrison News NIRice familyJaidyn Rice (right), pictured above with her brother Kenley, died in July 2025Jaidyn Rice’s bedroom has not been touched since last July. It’s exactly as the 16-year-old left it, on the evening of 8 July, when she left her house in Bangor for the short walk to her friend’s house. She never came back.Jaidyn died after being hit by a car. On the same night, 12-year-old Lucas Trainor died in a crash in Portaferry, County Down.They are two of the 56 lives lost on Northern Ireland’s roads in 2025.Reducing this number has been the aim of…