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Cormac Campbell News NI south-east reporterPaddy Malone from Dundalk Chamber of Commerce says cross-border trade is at “an even keel”After decades of “boom and bust”, cross-border retail in Newry and Dundalk is on “an even keel”, according to business leaders in the area.Although price differences on products including alcohol and medicines continue to draw southern shoppers north, Dundalk Chamber of Commerce said most cross-border shopping is now for a day out rather than the expectation of making large savings.Newry in Northern Ireland and Dundalk in the Republic of Ireland sit just 13 miles apart, roughly halfway along the main Belfast…
It is difficult to gauge how good Morocco are from a meeting with a side from the smallest country of 24 competing at Afcon 2025 – and in front of their own vociferous fans.Comoros were unbeaten as they topped their qualifying group ahead of Tunisia and shocked Ghana at the last Afcon two years ago.However, Morocco beat Comoros 3-1 to top their group at the recent Arab Cup in Qatar before edging Jordan 3-2 after extra-time in Thursday’s final.That was with a completely different squad than the one that is at their home tournament.Comoros too only had one player from…
An end to puppy farming and a possible ban on the use of electric shock dog collars are promised as part of a new animal welfare strategy being launched by the government on Monday. The strategy – which packages together new laws with legislative reforms and proposals – will also progress Labour’s manifesto pledge to ban trail hunting in the countryside. The RSPCA has welcomed the plans to outlaw puppy farming but the Countryside Alliance has condemned the ban on trail hunting as “another attack on the countryside”.Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds told the there would be consultation on the trail-hunting…
Charlie Smyth celebrated his new three-year contract as he kicked 17 points in the New Orleans Saints’ 29-6 win over the New York Jets. Former Gaelic footballer Smyth was rewarded for his match-winning kick against the Carolina Panthers with a spot on the Saints’ 53-man roster, along with a new deal. The 24-year-old either had to be permanently promoted to the roster or released having been elevated from the Saints’ practice squad on three previous occasions.Smyth had his best showing in the NFL in Sunday’s win over the Jets as he kicked five field goals and landed two extra point…
Father Christmas needs to be “decolonised” over “problems” with the “white” festive figure and his naughty list, a museum has claimed.Brighton and Hove Museums also declared more “Mother Christmases” were needed to “show the next generation that men don’t have to be in charge”.The museum made the claims in a blog post on its website, which suggested Santa should refrain from “judging” children and rewarding them based on a “Western binary of ‘naughty/nice’.” “For many children, the story of Santa Claus is as much a part of Christmas as gifts and Christmas dinner. But the tale of a white, Western…
Nigel Farage will not be investigated by the Electoral Commission over election spending in Clacton.The watchdog said it “did not identify any expenditure” that should have been declared nationally by Reform UK.The Clacton MP has been accused of falsifying election expenses by a former Reform UK councillor, Richard Everett.Reform previously strongly denied breaking the law on election spending, and accused Mr Everett of being a “disgruntled former councillor” who was expelled from the party “several months ago”.A letter from the Electoral Commission to Reform UK said: “We did not identify credible evidence of potential offences of electoral law.“Therefore, our decision…
A shortage of epidural kits in the UK is expected to last until at least March, the government’s medicines regulator has warned.The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) told healthcare providers in a patient safety alert earlier this month that the shortage followed manufacturing issues concerning epidural bags.Hospitals are being sent substitutes bags for the pain relief drug given to women in labour, while the Royal College of Anaesthetists is working with the NHS to advise hospitals on how to manage the situation.Medical staff have expressed concern about these plans, the understands, though the NHS said women “should come…
Rogers has now scored 21 goals across all competitions since the start of last season.At 23 years and 148 days today, he’s the youngest to net 20 or more goals for a top-flight team in this period.Emery said Rogers is Villa’s “protagonist” who is a “fighter” and is getting rewards on the pitch for his efforts.”He’s a fantastic guy and a fantastic player because he loves football,” Emery told BBC Match of the Day.”Morgan loves work. He’s a hard worker and he’s increasing his level professionally to a high level.”He started the season not getting numbers but doing well, always…
A Christian charity has launched legal action against Sir Keir Starmer in a bid to stop Civil Service officials taking part in Pride marches.Lawyers for The Christian Institute have lodged High Court papers commencing a legal challenge against the Prime Minister, as Minister for the Civil Service, over “taxpayer-funded participation” in LGBTQ+ Pride events.The charity says the “current practice of officially endorsing and funding participation during work time” while sporting “civil service pride” T-shirts and banners “breaches the law on civil service impartiality”.Its legal action will potentially affect civil servants in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.Simon Calvert, Deputy Director…
The police watchdog says it may investigate West Midlands Police over its handling of the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending an Aston Villa game.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) told the it can exercise its power to investigate “if evidence available to us appears to warrant” it, but that it needed to assess that evidence “before determining our next steps”.Its director Rachel Watson is quoted by the Sunday Times as saying she was willing to use the watchdog’s “power of initiative” given the “sensitivities” of the case.Maccabi fans were prohibited from attending a 6 November…