Scientists make new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway Scientists have made a new discovery about the history of the Giant’s Causeway rock formation. New research has revealed that Northern Ireland’s volcanic past, which created the Causeway’s distinctive 40,000 basalt columns, happened over a much shorter period than previously thought. It was discovered
Road designers urged to ‘up their game’ to tackle spike in wrong-way driving Motorway designers are being urged to “up their game” after an investigation found reported incidents of wrong-way driving on the roads have increased by 30% in four years. The RAC Foundation issued the plea after National Highways figures obtained by the Press
Bank of England set to hold interest rates as it faces balancing act The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold as policymakers face the task of navigating the Middle East energy shock and a slowing economy. Many economists do not think an interest rate hike is on the cards this
Tommy Fury dedicates boxing victory to newborn son Midas Boxer Tommy Fury has dedicated his boxing victory to his and Molly-Mae Hague’s newborn son, Midas. The former Love Island star, 27, revealed their son’s name, which was spelled out on the back of his shirt and boxing shorts, during his fight against the former world’s
Under-16s social media ban should be part of ‘basket of measures’ – Lisa Nandy Banning social media for under-16s is on its own not “the silver bullet solution”, but should be part of a “basket of measures” to protect children online, the Culture Secretary has said, ahead of Sir Keir Starmer’s expected announcement of a
Resident Doctors Call Off Strike Action The latest Government offer will now go to a vote amongst members of the BMA union Resident doctors in England have called off strike action after the Government made a new offer which will be put to members. They were set to stage a four-day walkout from 7am on
Scotland edge past Haiti in World Cup opener John McGinn’s first half strike seals a 1-0 win in Boston Scotland moved top of Group C in their long-awaited return to the World Cup with a nervy 1-0 win over Haiti in Foxborough. In the Scots’ first game on the big stage since 1998, midfielder John
Canadian PM to be ‘welcomed home’ to Ireland Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday. Mr Carney, accompanied by his wife Diana Fox Carney, will carry out a series of engagements in Dublin city and Co Mayo in the west of Ireland. Mr Carney is the grandson of
£500,000 vowed for grassroots football to support ‘next generation’ of heroes Scotland’s First Minister has announced new funding to inspire youngsters to “follow their sporting dreams”, with John Swinney promising the cash ahead of Scotland’s return to the World Cup. Mr Swinney has travelled to Boston to watch Steve Clarke’s side take on Haiti in
NHS faces ‘triple whammy’ during resident doctor walkout The NHS is facing a “triple whammy of pressure” as the latest strike by resident doctors is set to coincide with a heatwave and the World Cup, health officials have said. Resident doctors in England from the British Medical Association (BMA) are set to stage a four-day