TUV MP rejects minister’s assurances smoking ban will apply in Northern Ireland
The framework, and its predecessor the Northern Ireland Protocol, requires checks and customs paperwork on goods moving from Great Britain into Northern Ireland. Under the arrangements, which were designed to ensure no hardening of the Irish land border post-Brexit, Northern Ireland continues to follow many EU trade and customs rules. During the Bill’s second reading Mr Allister said: “The Secretary of State this afternoon said that this was a four nations Bill. “And that tobacco directive at Article 24 says this: ‘Member states may not prohibit or restrict the placing on the market of tobacco or related products’. “I want to give him and the House the assurance it is the responsibility of the UK Government to ensure compatibility of the Bill with the Windsor Framework.
Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 20:37 UTC
Irish passenger from sunken Egyptian yacht contacts authorities
An Irish citizen present on a yacht which sank off the Egyptian coast on Monday morning is safe and in “direct contact” with the Irish authorities. The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday afternoon it was “in direct contact with the citizen concerned and is providing consular assistance”.
Source:Irish Examiner
November 26, 2024 20:24 UTC
Rebelettes top Lady Hornets in Cornersville tourney opener
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Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 20:08 UTC
Hornets fall to East Hickman to open Thanksgiving tourney
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Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 19:13 UTC
Woman had 12 drinks before causing death of friend in dangerous driving case, court hears
The death of Ms Dunne left their two children without any living parent. Jennifer Thomas of Oakfield View, Glanmire, Co Cork appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court on Tuesday having pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Sheila Dunne on February 11th last. He said that “malicious rumours” had spread in Cork that the body of Sheila Dunne had been moved in the vehicle. Dt Garda Durcan said that roof had to be cut off the vehicle in order to extricate the women. He stated that when gardaí arrived at the scene Jennifer Thomas was asked who was driving.
Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 19:01 UTC
Small Business Saturday supports local downtown businesses
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Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 18:15 UTC
Man arrested after two men injured in robbery incident in Dublin
Michael BoltonA man has been arrested following a robbery incident in Finglas, Dublin on Tuesday. The incident happened at approximately 1:30am, when gardaí received a report of a robbery in progress outside a residential premises at Finglas Place. The incident was attended by members from Finglas Garda Station and the Armed Support Unit who arrested a man at the scene. This man, aged in his 30s, was taken to a Garda Station in north Dublin where he is currently detained,Two men, aged in their 60s and 70s, were taken to the Mater Hospital for treatment. Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 17:46 UTC
Developer settles alleged 'shakedown' case against Meath planning objectors
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.
Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 17:46 UTC
No reports of serious injury following N61 accident
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.
Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 17:05 UTC
Jonesborough to host 'A Whoville Christmas' amid Small Business Saturday
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Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 16:43 UTC
Oxfordshire bathing sites get mixed quality results for 2024
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.
Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 15:33 UTC
'This is a challenging time for retailers in Scotland'
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.
Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 15:06 UTC
Rod Stewart announced for Glastonbury legends slot in 2025
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.
Source:Irish Independent
November 26, 2024 14:38 UTC
Border now a ‘significant barrier’ to women fleeing domestic abuse, report finds
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.
Source:Irish Independent
November 26, 2024 14:32 UTC
B&Q owner Kingfisher narrows profit forecast amid Budget uncertainty
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.
Source:The Herald
November 26, 2024 13:36 UTC