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Sides in bitter forest dispute back at table on Sunday
With the longest strike in coastal forest history now into its eighth month, the two sides in the bitter dispute are heading back to the bargaining table.Western Forest Products and the United . . .
Parasite comes out on top at London Critics’ Circle film awards
Bong Joon-ho took home film of the year and director of the year, while Renée Zellweger, Joaquin Phoenix and Noah Baumbach were also honoured
U-23 World Championships Silver Medallist Wrestler Ravinder Banned For Four Years
Ravinder's sample for test was collected during the 67th All India Police Wrestling Cluster Championship in Jaipur in February-March last year
Chief presidential adviser discusses post-Brexit period with UK counterparts
Turkey's chief presidential adviser Gülnur Aybet met with foreign policy and strategy advisors of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Friday,...
Netflix hit series 'The Crown' taps its new and last queen
'The Crown,' Netflix's hit drama series about the British royal family, will end earlier than expected and has revealed its next and last queen.
Shehbaz files defamation suit against British newspaper, reporter David Rose
The PML-N president said that the allegations leveled against him were baseless.
Kipchoge, Brigid lead Olympic marathon team
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31 – Marathon world record holders Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei will lead Kenya’s men and women’s team for the Tokyo Olympic Games Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Rangers ‘set to clinch’ Matej Vydra signing on transfer deadline day
RANGERS are set to seal a deadline day loan deal for Burnley striker Matej Vydra, according to reports. Steven Gerrard is keen to bolster his attacking options as the club endeavour to claim the Pr…
Helicopter company in Kobe Bryant crash not certified to fly in poor visibility
The charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday was not certified to fly in conditions requiring pilots to fly using only cockpit instruments, media reports said.
Irish Water say Boil Water Notice lifted for the majority of customers in Tallanstown
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Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit
Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU
Delta Work and Kemboy clash in Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup
Delta Work, Kemboy and Presenting Percy are among nine runners declared for the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup at Leopardstown.
Mikel Arteta explains why he wanted to sign Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari
Two bargain bucket signings for the Arsenal boss.
Glasgow’s Duke of Wellington statue sports EU flag cone on Brexit day
A special blue cone with yellow stars sat atop the Duke of Wellington statue in the hours before Britain officially left the European Union on Friday.
Viral Irish border Twitter account faces its own exit on Brexit Day
Satirical account @BorderIrish said it will tweet for the last time on Friday after becoming a sensation.
Glasgow's Duke of Wellington statue sports EU flag cone on Brexit day
A special blue cone with yellow stars sat atop the Duke of Wellington statue in the hours before Britain officially left the European Union on Friday.
The World's Greatest Irish Dance Show - Spirit of the Dance – heads to Devon
The Barnstaple theatre will host the Irish dance show next month
Ireland's Varadkar: Don't see how to separate fisheries from Brexit trade deal
Don't see how to separate fisheries from Brexit trade deal, the Irish PM Leo Varadkar reacted to the UK Cabinet minister Michael Gove's comments. It i
Bohemians sign Wolves winger Callum Thompson on loan
The 18-year-old has been with the Premier League club since summer 2017
Massive queues on Royal Mint site for new Brexit coins
Coin collectors are queuing in their thousands to get hold of the Brexit coin
Ackermann robbed at gunpoint while on holiday in SA
Gloucester flank Ruan Ackermann was robbed at gunpoint while on holiday in South Africa.
Possible disruption to water supply in Tallanstown on Monday - Talk of the Town
Homeowners and businesses in Tallanstown may suffer disruption to their water supply this Monday. This is due to mains repair works due to be carried out in the Rathbrist area of the village from 10.30am to 6pm on the day. Irish Water has advised that those affected may experience low pressure or a water outage...Read More→
Kipchoge headlines Kenyan team for Olympic marathon
Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge, the first to break the mythic two-hour mark, and Vivian Cheruiyot will lead the Kenyan marathon team for the Tokyo Olympics in August. Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jackson Tuwei said the country expected a drug-free Olympics and hoped the selected athletes will run clean. “In …
Harry Styles and Lizzo gave us the 'Juice' in a surprise performance
We love to see two of favourite performers on stage enjoying each other's company!
Wonders Shall Never End: Obinim Makes Man’s Passport Miraculously Appear In His Shoe- WATCH
Bishop Daniel Obinim has miraculously made a passport popped up in his shoe for a young man who’s hoping to travel overseas to look for greener pastures. The drama-filled spectacle was recorded during Obinim’s church service. The founder and leader of God’s Way International Church is seen in the video praying in a strange language […]
Rangers-daft McBurnie warned he could get his ‘face kicked in’ in X-rated handwritten hate mail from Cardiff fan
SCOTLAND striker Oli McBurnie has revealed the threatening message he received from a rival Cardiff supporter warning him he could get his ‘face kicked in’. The Sheffield United star wa…
Eddie Jones Names England Team To Face France
Eddie Jones has named his England side to face France in Paris on Sunday in the opening round of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations (KO 3 pm).
Japan Airlines: 25% of reservations for China flights canceled in past 10 days
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s second-biggest carrier, Japan Airlines Co, has seen 25% of reservations for China flights canceled in the past 10 days, an executive said on Friday, amid growing concerns over the coronavirus epidemic.
Irish citizens taken to hospital after China evacuation
Three Irish people have been brought to a British hospital for quarantine, after being evacuated from the city of Wuhan in China.
Correction directions issued over claims of Singaporeans contracting Wuhan coronavirus, shortage of masks
SINGAPORE: Several correction directions have been issued over false claims to do with the Wuhan coronavirus situation in Singapore, the ...
McDonald's launches much-loved Shamrock Shake ahead of St Patrick's Day
The festive milkshake will be sold at all of its outlets in Ireland
The Explosion Of The Japanese Battleship Yamato Was Epic
It went off "like a tactical nuclear weapon."
Forecast: Cold front to bring in more clouds and showers
Trade winds will return to the western islands today as a cold front brings in clouds and showers favoring windward and mountain areas.
Tracy Piggott 'devastated' as RTE Racing don't renew her contract
The presenter revealed she was told that after 30 years, she will not be used for racing coverage in 2020
Arsenal and Tottenham among teams interested in £25m Juventus outcast
This player has featured in only eight matches for the Bianconeri this season so far
Man City loan Angelino to Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig
Angelino has played 12 times for Pep Guardiola’s side this season.
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan spark baby rumours
The couple have previously discussed their hope to have children
1,084 new .ie domain registrations in Louth last year - Talk of the Town
There were 1,084 new .ie domain registrations in Louth in 2019, according to the latest edition of the .ie Domain Profile Report published today by IE Domain Registry, the company that manages and maintains Ireland’s country domain. This figure is an increase of 7.11% year on year. The .ie Domain Profile Report examines the makeup...Read More→
Kipchoge headlines Kenyan team for Olympic marathon
NAIROBI, Jan 31 — Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge, the first to break the mythic two-hour mark, and Vivian Cheruiyot will lead the Kenyan marathon team for the Tokyo Olympics in August. Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jackson Tuwei said the country expected a drug-free Olympics and hoped...
BREAKING Arsenal confirm Cedric Soares transfer on loan until end of season
Cedric is out of contract at Southampton at the end of the season, and will spend the rest of the campaign with Arsenal
Luke Keeler Falls Short In Bid To Become World Champion
Dublin boxer Luke Keeler fell short in his bid to become the WBO middleweight champion following a ninth-round stoppage defeat to Demetrius Andrade.
Postcard News co-founder heckled at Mangaluru Airport
The co-founder of website 'Postcard News', Mahesh Vikram Hegde, on Friday was allegedly heckled by Congress functionary and social activist Kavitha Reddy and two other women at Mangaluru International Airport, he was asked to sing 'Vande Mataram' to prove his patriotism.
Sathiyan, Sharath present a picture in contrast
Sutirtha advances; injured Archana exits
Aiden McGeady joins Charlton on loan from Sunderland until end of the season
The former Ireland winger could be involved when the Addicks welcome Barnsley to The Valley tomorrow
Paper plant destroyed by massive fire reopens in Elmwood Park
The Marcal Paper Plant in Elmwood Park has officially reopened after being destroyed by a massive fire almost exactly one year ago.
Brexit 50p coin sparks huge queues with Brits paying £945 for special edition version
The coins, ranging from a £945 gold proof coin to a 'Brilliant Uncirculated' 50p being sold at £10, went on sale to mark the day the UK leaves the European Union
Barnstaple based business take Business Innovation of the Year gong
SEA, the Barnstaple-based defence and security electronic system specialist has won a national award
Study finds rugby union among worst offenders in gender prize money gap
The winners of the men’s Six Nations will receive £5million in prize money while the women’s winners get nothing, an equality survey reports.
Burlescombe produce market "overwhelmed" by optimism and support
The new monthly produce market got underway at Burlescombe and Westleigh Community Hall on Sunday, January 26
Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumours
Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumours that this year's 2020 Games might be cancelled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus.
Man arrested in Dundalk on suspicion of passport offences - Talk of the Town
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Dundalk today on suspicion of falsifying passports. A statement from Gardaí said: “On Friday, 31st January 2020, an intelligence led operation was conducted by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI), targeting persons suspected to be involved in serious and organised crime who operate at an international level....Read More→
'A Quiet Place Part II': John Krasinski returns in Super Bowl teaser
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Paramount released a new teaser Friday for A Quiet Place Part II that will air during Super Bowl LIV on Sunday.
Looking for reliable information about the Wuhan virus just became easier as Google and WHO jointly activate SOS alert
Google on Friday (Jan 31) made looking for reliable information about the Wuhan coronavirus a little bit easier by activating an SOS alert that shows you resources and the latest updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Journalist Gwen Ifill Honored with Forever Stamp for Black History Month
The United States Postal Service is kicking off Black History Month by releasing a Forever stamp featuring late journalist Gwen Ifill. The stamp features
Nigerian soldiers arrest journalist 'over Boko Haram report'
Nigerian soldiers on Thursday arrested a Daily Trust reporter in Maiduguri, Borno State, over a report about the Boko Haram war.
The man who sat beside Billie Eilish at the Grammys originally had no idea who she was, but now says he's 'such a fan', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Terry George from Leeds said he originally thought her name was "Billie Irish," and that she was a standup comedian from Ireland.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Entry screening not yet on cards for Irish airports as coronavirus spreads
Low level of exposure to Chinese tourists in Ireland, tourism bosses say
Toulouse 'row' reportedly scuppers Nottingham Forest midfielder's move to Championship rivals
Nottingham Forest transfer news: John Bostock has been linked with a deadline day move to Charlton Athletic
ZESA Announces City Wide Electricity Blackout…Check Areas And Time
ZESA Announces City Wide Electricity Blackout Power utility ZESA has announced that there will be a city-wide electricity blackout on Sunday. According to the struggling power utility, during the 12-hour blackout, it will be carrying out essential maintenance. The blackout will cover the majority of the capital and will last from 6 am to 6 …
Man City loan Angelino to Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig
Angelino has played 12 times for Pep Guardiola’s side this season.
Kipchoge headlines Kenyan team for Olympic marathon
Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge and Vivian Cheruiyot will lead the Kenyan marathon team for the Tokyo Olympics in August.
Tributes to 'feisty woman with a wicked sense of humour' who died after Ollerton crash
'Your sister, three children, their partners and six grandchildren will miss you terribly'
Bristol City dealt blow in chase for highly-rated Chelsea starlet as Luton Town midfielder is linked
Latest as RB Leipzig drag their feet
National table tennis | Sathiyan and Sharath present a picture in contrast
Sutirtha advances; Injured Archana exits
Scots councillor vows to apply for Irish passport to keep European links after Brexit
A Stirling SNP councillor has pledged to apply for an Irish passport so he can retain links with Europe after the Brexit split today (Friday).
Boxer Patrick Allotey finally arrested after going into hiding for assaulting a Kotoko fan
Ghanaian boxer, Patrick Allotey who beat up a Kumasi Asante Kotoko fan mercilessly for jubilating in front of him after GPL Super clash on Sunday 26th January 2020 at the Accra Sports Stadium, has finally been arrested. The Police placed an arrest warrant and a bounty on the head of Allotey after he was captured […]
The Nigel Farage Show: live on Brexit Day
The Nigel Farage Show is live on Brexit Day from 6pm and you can watch it here.
Birmingham Pride 2020: Peppermint to perform on main stage
Birmingham Pride has confirmed the first live act for this year's festival.
Woman seeks to strike out suit over Nora Anne Quoirin’s death
SEREMBAN, Jan 31 — A woman has applied to strike out a suit against her filed by the family of Nora Anne Quoirin over the death of the Irish teenager while on holiday with her family at a resort here last year. In her defence, Helen Marion Todd, 77, denied that she is the proprietor of the...
Looking for reliable information about the Wuhan virus just became easier as Google and WHO jointly activate SOS alert, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The results page will display top stories from major news sites, as well as links to World Health Organisation advisory information and FAQs about the coronavirus.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan spark baby rumours
The couple have previously discussed their hope to have children
Akua GMB Reacts To Report That Her Husband Kwaku Oteng Has Married A 5th Wife
Ghana Most Beautiful winner, Sally Akua Amoakowaa, popularly called Akua GMB has responded to claims that her husband has gone in for a 5th wife as widely circulated earlier today. The report which found itself in the internet space few hours ago also added that the new wife identified as Linda has already given birth […]
Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumours
Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumours that this year’s 2020 Games might be cancelled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus. Japan has so far reported no deaths from the coronavirus that has killed more than 200 people in China. Japanese organizers have hesitated to say much for several …
Wreckage of ship tied to Bermuda Triangle found off Florida
Scientists have found the wreckage of a cargo steamship that became associated with the Bermuda Triangle when it disappeared in 1925 off the Atlantic Coast of Florida. The 250-foot (76-meters) SS Cotopaxi was sailing from Charleston, South Carolina, to Havana when it disappeared along with its 32-person crew. But a…
Pizza Hut is giving away 2 years of free pizza and Super Bowl tickets to the first set of twins born after this year's Super Bowl kickoff, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Pizza Hut is gifting the winning family with free pizza, two tickets to next year's Super Bowl, and $22,000 towards the twins' education.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Japan urges citizens not to travel to China because of virus
TOKYO — The Japanese Foreign Ministry on Friday urged its citizens not to travel to China because of the possibility of the further spread of a new virus.
Focus on trade talks as island of Ireland prepares for Brexit
Protests and celebrations will be held in Northern Ireland as the UK leaves the EU
Warren Greatrex sets sights on Irish Gold Cup with mare La Bague Au Roi
Warren Greatrex feels La Bague Au Roi is coming back to the boil and can put in a huge performance in Sunday's Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup.
Russia proposes raising Turkish tomato import quota by 50,000 T -RIA
MOSCOW, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Russia's Agriculture Ministry on Friday proposed increasing Turkey's tomato import quota by 50,000 tonnes to 200,000 tonnes, the RIA news agency reported.Russia lifted a ban on vegetable imports from Turkey in November 2017 but set quotas as tensions between the two countries eased after Ankara apologised for downing a Russian military jet. (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; writing by Tom Balmforth; editing by Jason Neely)© Copyright Thomson Reuters 2020. Click For Restrictions - http://about.reuters.com/fulllegal.asp
Japan to ban foreigners who've been to China's Hubei in last 2 weeks: government
TOKYO (Reuters) - Foreigners who have been to China’s Hubei province in the last two weeks will be refused entry to Japan for the time being, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told a meeting of a governmental taskforce on the new coronavirus on Friday.
Amir meets heads of military colleges from brotherly and friendly countries
Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met yesterday, at the headquarters of Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College, with heads of military colleges from brotherly and friendly countries, who called upon H H the Amir to greet him on the occasion of their visit to the country to attend the graduation ceremony of the college’s 15th batch.
Helicopter company in Kobe Bryant crash not certified to fly in poor visibility - reports
The charter company whose helicopter crashed and killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others on Sunday was not certified to ...
Explore woodland roads and hidden tracks at Templeton Trail challenge
The event takes place on Sunday, April 5, with a choice of a five or ten-kilometre route
The enduring traditions of St. Brigid's Day
Imbolc, also known as the Feast of Brigid, celebrates the arrival of longer, warmer days and the early signs of spring on February 1. It is one of the four major "fire" festivals (quarter days, referred to in Irish mythology from medieval Irish texts. The other three festivals on the old Irish calendar are Beltane...
Nenagh Walking Club to try new Silvermines route
Nenagh Walking Club’s next Sunday walk will take place on February 9, a new walk for the club around the Silvermines hills taking in Lahid through grass, woods, steep hills and streams. It is a ...
Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumors
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumors that this year's 2020 Games might be canceled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus.Japan has so far reported no deaths from the coronavirus that has killed more than 200 people in China. Japanese organizers have hesitated to say much for several days, but on Friday they addressed the rumors. So did the International Olympic Committee, which also has said little.The Olympics open on July 24, just under six months away.“We have never discussed cancelling the games,” Tokyo organizers said in a statement to The Associated Press. “Tokyo 2020 will continue to collaborate with the IOC and relevant organizations and will review any cou
Irish rugby star Rob Kearney opens up about his New York proposal
"It was really romantic.”
Counties Manukau KiwiSport funding boosts opportunities
Counties Manukau KiwiSport funding boosts opportunities for local children, schools, sports and community organisations
Pizza Hut is giving away 2 years of free pizza and Super Bowl tickets to the first set of twins born after this year's Super Bowl kickoff
Pizza Hut is gifting the winning family with free pizza, two tickets to next year's Super Bowl, and $22,000 towards the twins' education.
Shots fired at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort as car ploughs through security checks
Shots have been fired at US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida as he is scheduled to spend this weekend in Palm Beach for the Super Bowl
‘Divya Drishti’ end on Star Plus in February confirmed
Star Plus’ popular weekend series ‘Divya Drishti’ will be ending in February, its been confirmed. The thriller starring Adhvick Mahajan, Sana Sayyad and Nyra Banerjee, continues to work well for the channel, however, it will end incidentally on the same day it launched, a year ago. It is likely ‘Divya Drishti’ may return post Indian […]
Milkman stabbed on his rounds after 'refusing to give youths a lift'
The dairy worker was attacked shortly before 5am in the Cheshire village of Tarporley and even wanted to continue on his round
We’ve Observed A Spinning Star That Drags The Very Fabric Of Space And Time
One of the predictions of Einstein’s general theory of relativity is that any spinning body drags the very fabric of space-time in its vicinity around with it. This is known as “frame-dragging”....
Machine gun and five handguns seized by gardai during raid in Co Dublin
The searches were carried out at a site on the Naas Road in Rathcoole on Friday morning
Irish rugby star Rob Kearney opens up about his New York proposal
"It was really romantic.”
Sinn Fein border poll pre-condition ‘a necessity’ for entering government
Mary Lou McDonald underlined the importance of her party’s red line in any talks with a possible coalition partner after the General Election.
Suffolk-born Royal Ballet choreographer Liam Scarlett is suspended over allegations
A leading choreographer with the Royal Ballet has been suspended after allegations were made against him, the company has confirmed.
Aviva stops investors from taking money out of Irish property funds
Investment vehicles have combined value of €940 million
The 5pm Swansea City transfer deadline day update as Declan John to Sunderland on brink, defender leaves and Borja Baston linked with late exit
Here's a full roundup of the latest Swansea transfer news on deadline day
Prince Harry's complaint against newspaper dismissed as battle with the press continues
Prince Harry's complaint against the Mail on Sunday has been dismissed.
Man arrested for attempted murder following stabbing in Pearl City
Police said it all started when the 21-year-old suspect and 39-year-old victim got into an argument in the home in which they both live.
Sally Ann Matthews doesn't want a Coronation Street live episode
The soap turns 60 later this year
Sports tech company Kitman scores with first acquisition
Irish start-up snaps up The Sports Office to boost its offerings to professional teams
Scottish bus firm Alexander Dennis to build up to 600 buses for Irish operator
Larbert-based bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has won a competition to provide as many as 600 hybrid buses for the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority.
Viral Irish border Twitter account faces its own exit on Brexit Day
Satirical account @BorderIrish said it will tweet for the last time on Friday after becoming a sensation.
[UPDATE – Full Notes] Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot January 31st Update to Further Reduce Load Times and More
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is going to get a new update tomorrow which will reduce load times and introduce more improvements to the game