Parkrun record broken by 97-year-old Belfast runner

pacemaker Grace Chambers, 97, has become Europe’s oldest parkrunner to reach the 250 run milestone Grace Chambers, aged 97, has become Europe’s oldest Parkrunner to reach the 250 run milestone. She has... Read more »

Cappincur grind out another win to remain on track for semi-finals

CAPPINCUR have not ignited fully yet, they are some way from firing on all cylinders but their ability to grind out results has them firmly on course for a semi-final place in... Read more »

Facing past trauma and ADHD after becoming homeless

Stephanie Williams Stephanie became homeless in December after her marriage broke down The Wallich Stephanie was recently diagnosed with ADHD and is being tested for autism “It can happen to just anybody,... Read more »

Six jailed for ‘out of control gangsterism’ in Edinburgh and Lothians

Police Scotland Left to right: Ryan McGovern, John Murray and Dale Bauld were convicted for their part in the series of attacks in Edinburgh and the Lothians Six men have been jailed... Read more »

Russian officials celebrate end of Moscow’s isolation after Putin-Trump summit

Top Russian officials welcomed the end of Russia’s diplomatic isolation following President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska for his first visit to the U.S. since 2015. The... Read more »

Does controlled moorland burning reduce wildfire risk?

Grace Wood BBC News, Yorkshire Getty Images Gamekeepers have traditionally managed moors through a process called controlled burning Moorland fires have raged across Yorkshire this summer, with incidents at Langdale Moor in... Read more »

Heroic Laois Garda and Tipp hurling captain meets Little Blue Heroes

Laois, Offaly and Tipperary came together in Portlaoise this week to celebrate a true hero, Portlaoise Community Garda Ronan Maher who captained the Tipp hurlers to All Ireland victory. There were lots... Read more »

Pakistan rescuers recover bodies after monsoon rains kill 320

Residents walk next to damaged cars stuck to an electric pole following flash flooding due to heavy rains in a neighborhood of Mingora, the main town of Swat Valley, northwestern Pakistan, on... Read more »

Could Labour ban VPNs after users dodge online protection laws?

Some internet users have raised concerns that stricter online safety laws could include VPNs in the future Concerns have been raised over a potential VPN ban(Image: Getty Images) Since Labour introduced new... Read more »

Call to close iconic former Crossroads TV motel at centre of asylum seekers row

Sutton Coldfield MP Andrew Mitchell wants the former Ramada hotel to close as a hotel for asylum seekers The Ramada Hotel in Sutton Coldfield It was the memorable setting for the iconic... Read more »