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Time-conscious Christmas shoppers can breathe a sigh of relief as Morrisons has opened up its festive delivery bookings for those with a Delivery Pass.Pass holders can now secure their preferred slots for the crucial period between December 20 and December 24. The supermarket has made these slots available earlier than it did last year, giving people plenty of time to sort out their festive food shopping.This is great news for anyone who dreads the last-minute Christmas rush.The exclusive early access offers “peace of mind and a seamless online shopping experience” to pass holders, as they can select their slots before…

Eimear Flanagan News NIA tree fell on a car in south Belfast during the storm About 18,000 homes are still without power on Saturday afternoon after Storm Amy hit Northern Ireland.At the height of the storm on Friday, about 65,000 customers were without an electricity supply after strong winds brought trees down and damaged the network. A peak wind gust of 92mph (148km/ph) – provisionally a new October record – was recorded at the Magilligan weather station in County Londonderry on Friday afternoon.All trains were cancelled but most lines have been reopened, Translink said.In the Republic of Ireland, a man…

Great Britain’s Cameron Norrie claimed a first win since September’s US Open, beating Frenchman Arthur Cazaux in a third-set tie-break at the Shanghai Masters.The British number two was beaten by Novak Djokovic in the third round at Flushing Meadows and has since tasted back-to-back defeats in Chengdu and Beijing. But it proved to be third-time lucky in China for Norrie as the five-time winner on the ATP Tour clinched a rollercoaster 6-3 0-6 7-6 (7-5) win over the world number 70. Norrie, the 30th seed and ranked 33rd in the world, showed all his experience as he breezed through the…

Shocking footage captured on CCTV shows the moment three teenage girls launched a fatal assault on an elderly man at a north London bus stop.The trio, aged 15 and 17, received sentences totalling 10 years in youth detention after admitting to killing 75-year-old Fredi Rivero in the unprovoked attack on Seven Sisters Road in February.The youngest attacker received two years and six months, whilst her accomplices were handed three years and six months, and four years respectively.The disturbing video evidence, recorded by one of the perpetrators themselves, proved crucial in securing their convictions for manslaughter after they initially attempted to…

Jewish Chronicle journalist Nicole Lampert has accused the Government of “two years of failure” to tackle rising antisemitism, claiming ministers have allowed hatred towards the Jewish community to grow “unchecked”.Speaking to GB News, Ms Lampert said there was “palpable anger” within the community following the Manchester synagogue attack, and described deputy Prime Minister David Lammy as “the worst person the Government could have sent.”The Deputy Prime Minister spoke at a vigil yesterday in Manchester after two people were killed in an attack on a local synagogue. Speaking to GB News, Ms Lampert said: “I think there was palpable anger in…

Jonny HumphriesManchesterMark Goldstone said his son-in-law had originally been due to help provide security on the morning of Thursday’s synagogue attackA man due to provide security at the synagogue attacked by a knifeman had only avoided being there due to a late rota swap, his father-in-law said.Mark Goldstone said his relative had been due to help at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue at 09:30 BST on Thursday but had been persuaded to cover a later shift by his wife.He spoke ahead of a vigil on Friday where speakers included Rabbi Daniel Walker – who helped stave off the killer…

Britain’s banking supervision is set for major change as the Chancellor is seeking candidates from beyond the conventional regulatory establishment to lead the Prudential Regulation Authority.Rachel Reeves has signalled her intention to appoint someone from outside traditional watchdog circles, marking a break from previous practice.The Treasury will launch the recruitment process in the coming days, potentially as soon as next week.This forms part of the Chancellor’s broader plan for financial regulation that prioritises economic growth alongside prudential oversight.The search for Sam Woods’s successor represents a pivotal moment in reshaping how Britain’s banks and insurers are supervised.Katharine Braddick, currently Barclays’ group…

Owners of larger vehicles could soon be slapped with hefty parking costs if a major UK city gives the green light to new plans.A proposed levy on sports utility vehicles forms part of comprehensive parking reforms that Cardiff Council will consider at a cabinet meeting on Thursday, October 16.The authority’s city parking strategy seeks to tackle traffic congestion and enhance air quality standards across the Welsh capital.The wide-ranging proposals would be implemented gradually over the coming decade if given approval by the council.Among the measures are the establishment of fresh parking zones throughout the city and the introduction of additional…

PA MediaMarcus Fakana was jailed for six months in Dubai before his release in JulyA British teenager who was jailed in Dubai for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl has died in a car crash three months after he was released.Marcus Fakana, 19, was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed in Tottenham, north London, in the early hours of Friday. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and later died.The Met Police said officers had attempted to stop a car but, after a brief chase, they lost sight of the vehicle and it was later found…

The NFL is back in Britain. Making a much-anticipated return to London this Sunday, America’s most popular sport can be witnessed live at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium over the next three weeks.Following an epic showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings in Ireland last weekend, which saw Aaron Rodgers and his AFC side secure a narrow 24-21 victory, the National Football League will continue its international tour this Sunday.Britons have flocked to the Capital to see the superstars in action, with the nation’s largest stadiums selling out year after year.Enthusiasts of the sport can soak up…