‘Ulster he’s back’: Schwarzenegger recalls ‘breakthrough’ on return to Belfast Actor and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke of the “breakthrough” he experienced in Belfast as he was presented with an honorary degree. Schwarzenegger, 78, said it was “unbelievable” to be back in the city where he had his first taste of public speaking,
Two discharged from hospital after car ‘ploughed’ into pedestrians in Derby Two people have been discharged from hospital after a vehicle “ploughed” into pedestrians outside a Derby pub, leading to an investigation assisted by counter-terrorism officers. Police said fresh details will be provided later on Monday after a 36-year-old man, who is originally from India
Russell Brand’s rape trial delayed until October Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October. The comedian, actor, and podcaster, 50, is accused of three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault, with six women alleging crimes dating from 1999 to
Short bursts of daily exercise ‘could slash risk of major diseases’ Short bursts of exercise that last a few minutes a day – such as running for the bus – could slash the risk of conditions like arthritis, heart disease and dementia, a study suggests. Taking the stairs, playing actively with children or walking quickly
Motorists rushed to buy fuel in Iran war aftermath, data reveals Britons rushed to buy fuel at the pumps in the immediate aftermath of the Iran war, while spending on holidays also tumbled due to the uncertainty caused by the conflict, new data has revealed. Figures from banking giant Barclays showed spending on fuel jumped
Starmer to meet business leaders amid Hormuz blockade Sir Keir Starmer will gather business leaders in Downing Street on Monday to address the impact of the Iran war. The Prime Minister is expected to meet senior representatives from the energy, shipping and financial services industries amid warnings the UK could suffer serious economic damage as
Cadbury World unveils ‘world’s largest’ mini egg Cadbury World has unveiled the “world’s largest” mini egg, dubbed the Mega Mini Egg, which will be on show for chocolate fans to view from Monday. The 70cm milk chocolate egg, which is enchased in a speckled, pastel pink, crisp sugar-coated shell, will be on display at Cadbury
Councils told to use ‘one-stop-shop’ app to end ‘faff’ of paying for parking Councils will be pushed to sign up to a “one-stop-shop” parking app designed to stop the “faff” of paying to park, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has said. All councils in England will be told to use the National Parking Platform (NPP), which has handled
Counter terrorism officers assisting investigation after pedestrians hit by car Counter terrorism officers are assisting with the investigation in Derby city centre after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians, but police are keeping an open mind about potential motives. A 36-year-old Derby man, who is originally from India but had lived
Igor Tudor leaves role as Tottenham head coach after seven games Igor Tudor has left his role as Tottenham head coach after seven matches in charge. Spurs made the surprise decision to turn to Tudor after Thomas Frank was dismissed on February 11. Tudor had never managed in the Premier League, but had experience of sparking an upturn