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A large fire has broken out at an industrial estate in Bangor, County Down.Eight crews from the Northern Ireland Fire Service (NIFRS) are at the scene of the fire at Balloo Industrial Estate.The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has advised the public to avoid the Balloo Way in Bangor. Residents have been advised to keep windows closed due to smoke.

British skeleton racer Matt Weston won his second European title as compatriot Tabby Stoecker claimed a silver medal in St Moritz.Weston came away with a combined two-run time of two minutes 16.58 seconds to beat Italy’s Amedeo Bagnis by 0.91secs.It followed Weston’s victory over Bagnis at the same track at the World Championships in 2023, and followed his World Cup win there on Wednesday.The result makes Weston a multiple European champion, joining Kristan Bromley (2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009) and Shelley Rudman (2009 and 2011) as the only Britons to win the title more than once.It is the third time…

A Welsh town is set to become home to Britain’s longest indoor snow centre after councillors gave the green light to a massive £300million leisure resort.The Rhydycar West development in Merthyr Tydfil will serve as an official training base for Olympic and Paralympic snow sports athletes.It is brilliant news for the Welsh town, which has secured approval for the ambitious project after the Welsh Government chose not to intervene in the local planning decision.The scheme promises to transform the area into a world-class destination for winter sports enthusiasts and holidaymakers alike.The resort will be built on land southwest of the…

Economists forecast that Britain’s economy expanded by 0.2 per cent in November, bringing an end to two straight months of contraction. Analysts at Pantheon Macroeconomics and Investec anticipate the Office for National Statistics (ONS) will confirm this growth when it publishes official data next Thursday.The figures would mark the first monthly increase since June and offer welcome news for the Labour government.GDP had fallen by 0.1 per cent in both September and October, with weaker production weighing on output. Business investment also remained muted ahead of the autumn budget on November, 26 according to the ONS.Manufacturing is expected to show…

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As inheritance tax rules tighten, retirees are being urged to think more carefully about how their property and savings will be treated after they die. With HMRC set to cast a wider net over later-life wealth, some are now looking for less obvious ways to reduce the size of their taxable estate.Retirees seeking to minimise their inheritance tax liability may find an unexpected solution in retirement communities that offer deferred payment arrangements, according to tax specialists.Figures from Savills reveal that older homeowners in Britain currently possess £2.95trillion in property wealth, a sum that will increasingly attract the attention of HMRC.The…

Katie Price has revealed that her eldest son, Harvey Price, is preparing to move into his own flat as he takes a major step towards independent living following his time at a specialist college.The 47-year-old shared the update on The Katie Price Show podcast, explaining that the 23-year-old’s new accommodation is located just 15 minutes from her own home.“We are looking at his place this month, he should be moving at the end of this month,” she said.The newly built property is still undergoing final checks, with finishing touches and regulatory requirements being completed before Harvey can move in.Katie Price…

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A man has been found guilty of attempting to rape a Scottish woman on an Easyjet flight.Nicola Cristiano, 45, from Italy, moved seats to sit beside the woman during the night-time journey from Naples to Edinburgh on 13 May.After offering her wine, he attempted to force her hand and head towards his exposed crotch.Judge Alison Stirling remanded Cristiano in custody and asked for background reports to be prepared ahead of sentencing at the High Court in Edinburgh on 6 February.Earlier The High Court in Edinburgh heard evidence from a fellow passenger and a member of the cabin crew.Forensic evidence also…

Chelsea have won the past six WSL titles but, at the halfway point, Manchester City are in a strong position to dethrone Sonia Bompastor’s side.They entered the winter break on a 10-game WSL winning streak and manager Andree Jeglertz was not concerned about his side regaining that momentum.”The players needed and deserved some time off. It’s going to be a long season so sometimes you need those days off – even if you are in good flow,” he said.”I am not worried about that, I know we are going to find a way back quickly.”However, he acknowledged staying in top…