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A “significant concern” was raised around missing eight-year-old Kyran Durnin in August, Tusla has said. The former family home of the child in Dundalk, Co Louth was searched on Tuesday by detectives investigating his suspected murder. The search continued across the day until around 6pm in the evening, and is expected to resume on Wednesday morning. The house, where new tenants unconnected to the investigation now live, was taken into […]

Sea trials have begun on a cargo ship testing out a new wind-powered sail in efforts to cut shipping carbon emissions by up to a third. The 5,000-tonne cargo carrier the Pacific Grebe has been retrofitted with the 20-metre FastRig test sail and assessed in the Solent under controlled trials to test the ship’s performance in different conditions. Dr Joseph Banks, from the university’s Marine and Maritime Institute, said: “Fitting […]

For football fans, the international break can be an inconvenience. Many do not look forward to it, as it breaks up the competitive football leagues like the Premier League can often offer. In fact, the break might not be welcomed all that much by many parties. Clubs in the league might find it inconvenient. Broadcasters may also find it a little more of a hindrance. Indeed, there has been a […]

The 34 year old went missing from her home in Malton, North Yorkshire on 30th September Police searching for missing mother Victoria Taylor have found a body in the River Derwent, close to where she was last seen. Ms Taylor, 34, disappeared from her home in Malton, North Yorkshire, on September 30. Just over a week after her disappearance police said there was a “significant possibility” she had entered the […]

The 37 year old, who's the daughter of ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne, says it happened while she was working at Harrods Reality TV star and model Bianca Gascoigne has spoken of how former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed subjected her to an alleged “horrific” sexual assault. Speaking to Sky News, Ms Gascoigne, 37, the daughter of ex-footballer Paul Gascoigne, said the thought of bringing “embarrassment and shame” prevented her from speaking out sooner. Her words […]

Around 1,100 inmates are being released in the latest attempt to free up prison space The Prime Minister “shares the public’s anger” at images of prisoners being released early, including one who said “big up Keir Starmer”. Around 1,100 inmates are due to be freed in a second wave of early releases under the Government’s policy to free up prison space. Inmate Daniel Dowling-Brooks said “big up Keir Starmer” as […]

There have been some outstanding Scottish-bred horses over the years. A few examples include Two Thousand Guineas winner Macgregor and Derby winner Thormanby. In recent years, one stable has produced over 1000 winners and could now be yours as it goes up for sale. We discuss the legendary Scottish stables available to purchase in the article below. Stables in South Lanarkshire Now empty, Belstane Racing Stables are situated in Carluke, […]

But it will be a scaled-down version featuring 10 sports Glasgow has been chosen to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, it has been officially confirmed. The Games will take place from July 23 to August 2, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has announced. Glasgow 2026 will feature a 10-sport programme across four venues within an eight-mile corridor, with more than 500,000 tickets made available for spectators. Around 3,000 athletes are expected to compete from […]

He was fatally shot by a police firearms officer, who was cleared of murder yesterday Chris Kaba was a “core member” of one of London’s most dangerous criminal gangs and was allegedly directly linked to two shootings in the six days before he was shot dead by police, it can now be reported. The 24-year-old was said to have shot a rival in the legs at a nightclub six days before he […]