High Court ReporterGlenveagh has settled its €8 million High Court claim against two Co Meath residents it alleged serially objected to its planning applications as part of an alleged attempted “shakedown”. The court’s order on consent also noted that Mr Lynch and Ms Leavy “accept that the within proceedings do not constitute strategic litigation against public participation”. Mr Lynch, an insurance consultant, and Ms Leavy, a retired bank official, continue to strongly deny all the allegations against them. It claimed the duo’s actions were predominantly aimed at “leveraging an improved bargain” for Mr Lynch in his bid to secure better terms in selling 16 acres of his land to Glenveagh. The developer alleged the defendants were “highly targeted” in making submissions and appeals on its projects across the country as part of an alleged “shake-down” attempt while costing Glenveagh millions.

There were no reports of serious injury following a road crash on the N61 this morning. Gardaí from Athlone responded to the incident, which happened shortly after 9am and involved three cars. There were significant tailbacks in both directions following the accident, which took place in Kiltoom. Gardaí also confirmed to the Herald that there were thankfully no reports of serious injury.

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Environmental charity Thames21 is calling for clearer targets and more urgent action to clean up popular swimming sites Wolvercote Mill Stream and Wallingford Beach. At the moment, designated bathing water sites are tested for dangerous pollution by the Environment Agency that could make swimmers sick during the bathing season, which runs from May to September. Samples taken by the Environment Agency throughout the bathing season help to produce an annual bathing water classification. The charity said it will "continue to work with local councils and the Environment Agency, and pressure Thames Water to tackle this pollution". Thames21 is also calling for more urgent action from the Department for Environment,Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), the Environment Agency and water companies to clean up bathing water sites.

The industry has warned the increase will cost retailers in Scotland £190 million each year, starting in April, and lead to job cuts, business investment plans being scrapped, and prices rising at the till. “Given this, we write jointly to encourage you in your Scottish Budget on 4 December to ensure that retailers in Scotland benefit from temporary business rates relief. “This is a challenging time for retailers in Scotland. The sheer scale of the tax hike and short timeframe for implementation has fundamentally changed the outlook, adding £190m in extra costs onto Scotland’s retailers each year. “Providing rates relief would help smaller stores here in Scotland alleviate the UK Government’s tax hike as well as support our hard-pressed retail destinations.

Rod Stewart announced for Glastonbury legends slot in 2025By Kerri-Ann Roper, PA Entertainment EditorRod Stewart will play the Glastonbury legends slot in 2025, it has been announced. “What a way to bow out with the final legends slot before we take a fallow year. and That Don’t Impress Me Much, starred in the coveted Sunday afternoon legends slot. Last week, Sir Rod announced he is to end “large-scale world tours” but brushed off retirement plans. Sir Rod is a member of the US Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was knighted in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

​Abusive men are able to trump “significant” child-protection concerns and win custody of children because of confusion and issues with the Irish Border, a report has found. It also found the legacy of paramilitary organisations in Northern Ireland is complicating efforts to challenge ­violence against women and girls. The National Women’s Council (NWC) and Women’s Aid Federation NI ­(WAFNI) have today published the ‘North South Co-operation to Tackle Violence Against Women’ report. It is the first time the women’s rights organisations on both sides of the ­Border have been brought together. The report said the “lasting ­impact” of the conflict in the North “complicates” efforts to tackle violence against women and girls.

Kingfisher downgraded its annual pre-tax profit expectations to between £510 million and £540m after posting worse-than-expected quarterly sales and warned of an “uncertain” outlook. B&Q owner buoyed by brighter outlook as housing market starts to recoverIt said the slowdown in October, following its “solid” sales performance in August and September, could also be attributed to adverse weather conditions. While sales performance was solid in August and September, October saw a slowdown, driven by uncertainty in the UK and France related to government budgets and adverse weather conditions. At Screwfix, like-for-like sales increased 1.8% and sales growth of 4.6%, while B&Q experienced a decline of 1.0%, with a like-for-like dip of 0.6%. The letter, with over 80 signatories, stated: “Taken together, the retail industry’s costs could rise by up to £7bn a year.

AS WALES look to take-on the Republic of Ireland in the Play-off final for UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, viewers and listeners can follow all the action on the BBC. The first leg on Friday, 29 November at the Cardiff City Stadium is live on BBC One Wales, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru, all from 7pm. On radio there will be live commentary on radio Wales Sport and Chwaraeon Radio Cymru from 7pm. Wales v Republic of Ireland (first leg)Match Of The Day Wales, BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer from 7pmRadio Wales Sport and Chwaraeon Radio Cymru from 7pm3 December, (ko) 7.30pm. Republic of Ireland v Wales (second leg)BBC One Wales, BBC Three and BBC iPlayer from 7.15pmRadio Wales Sport and Chwaraeon Radio Cymru from 7pm

Alec Baldwin says Rust shooting was ‘most difficult thing I’ve ever dealt with’By Ellie Iorizzo, PA Los Angeles CorrespondentAlec Baldwin said “I want all things Rust to just leave my windshield” as he described his criminal case over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins as “the most difficult thing I’ve ever dealt with in my life”. “…This is obviously the most difficult thing I’ve ever dealt with in my life,” he said of the Rust incident. Actor Alec Baldwin practising drawing his revolver on the set of the Rust film (Santa Fe County Sheriff) Photo by Santa Fe County Sheriff“But we arrived to the reshoot, and it was a better film in a lot of ways. But for now, I want all things Rust to just leave my windshield, so I can go and do other things and be a father to my children. Baldwin was previously married to the actress Kim Basinger, with whom he has a daughter, Ireland.

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Ellen O'DonoghueA man has died after a fatal assault in Finglas overnight. Shortly before 12.30am on Tuesday, gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of an assault outside a residence on Dunsink Green, Finglas. A man (60s) was treated at the scene and subsequently pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Finglas Garda Station. Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on (01) 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111 or any garda station.

Winter is just around the corner, and a new study says Boston is the most beautiful place to see it. United Kingdom-based hotel chain Premier Inn released a new study about the most beautiful winter cities, and Boston came out on top for both the United States and the world. According to a new study from Premier Inn, Boston is the most beautiful winter city in the United States and the world. Images of Boston were fixated on for the longest average time, making it the most beautiful winter city. What are the most beautiful winter cities in the world?