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Unacceptable civil servants take 'life or death' decisions, says DUP MP whose husband is Stormont chief

DUP MP Emma Little Pengelly has called on Westminster to take control over Northern Ireland affairs so that civil servants - such as her husband - do not have to take...
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Ex-Ireland and Liverpool striker Michael Robinson diagnosed with cancer after finding lump in armpit

15 minutes ago | The Irish Sun | 2 articles

Mollie King is ready for a Saturdays night on the town as she models Littlewoods Ireland's glitzy partywear looks for Christmas

50 minutes ago | The Irish Sun

Ireland star Iain Henderson a major doubt for Six Nations after undergoing surgery

50 minutes ago | The Irish Sun | 2 articles

IAIN HENDERSON is a major doubt for Ireland's Six Nations campaign. The Ulster lock, 26, had surgery today to repair a torn ligament in his thumb and is expected to be...
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10 things happening this week in Northern Ireland: December 17-23 - from Daniel O'Donnell to winter solstice

3 hours ago | Belfast telegraph

Here's our pick of the top events happening this week across Northern Ireland.
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Belfast school's food hygiene shame - rating among worst in Northern Ireland

4 hours ago | Belfast telegraph

A Northern Ireland school has been given just one out of five on the food hygiene ratings system.
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Iain Henderson blow for Ireland and Ulster

4 hours ago | Planet Rugby | 2 articles

Ulster second-row Iain Henderson is set to miss most of Ireland's Six Nations campaign after undergoing surgery on a thumb injury. The lock impressed in the Irish province's...
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Absolutely scandalous: Jonathan Rea fans fume as World Superbike champion is left out of BBC Sports Personality of the Year

5 hours ago | Belfast telegraph

Northern Ireland sports fans were left bemused and frustrated when the BBC announced their shortlist for the Sports Personality of the Year award on Sunday evening.
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Severe weather warnings issued for heavy rain as towns prepare for flooding

5 hours ago | Metro | 2 articles

The UK is in for an onslaught of wet weather tomorrow, with a risk of flooding in some parts of England and Wales. According to the Met Office, rain will fall from the early...
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Uber's bike and scooter company appears to be expanding around the world ahead of its IPO

5 hours ago | Business Insider

Jump , the bike and scooter rental company owned by Uber , appears to be preparing to launch throughout Europe, as well as in more US cities, according to new job postings. The...
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Ireland star Iain Henderson a major doubt for Six Nations after undergoing...

IAIN HENDERSON is a major doubt for Ireland's Six Nations campaign. The Ulster lock, 26, had surgery today to repair a torn ligament in his thumb and is expected to be... Read more ...

Dow dumps 400 points, on track for lowest close since April

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 400 points, or 1.68%, and was on track to close at its lowest level since April. Traders were positioning themselves ahead of the Fed's... Read more ...

Real Madrid mean business in training for Club World Cup semi-final

After landing in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Real Madrid took to the training pitch for the first time on Monday ahead of their Club World Cup semi-final. Read more ...

Motoring charges against Conor McGregor are dismissed in court

The former world champion mixed martial artist was accused of driving without insurance or a licence when he was stopped by gardai in Grove Road, Dublin, on July 10 earlier... Read more ...

British surfer Tom Butler rides 'biggest' wave in the world at 100ft high

Cornish daredevil took on a huge swell at The Nazaré in Portugal estimated to be more than 100ft tall Read more ...

Severe weather warnings issued for heavy rain as towns prepare for flooding

The UK is in for an onslaught of wet weather tomorrow, with a risk of flooding in some parts of England and Wales. According to the Met Office, rain will fall from the early... Read more ...

74 years ago, the Nazis launched their last great western offensive of World...

By late 1944, Allied forces had pushed Nazi Germany back in much of Europe, retaking Paris and Rome. US Army intelligence determined that the thick evergreen forest of the... Read more ...

Saturday Night Live did a Brexit sketch and it was incredible

The sketch featured Emmy-winning actress Kate McKinnon as Theresa May, Matt Damon as David Cameron, and a special cameo... Regardless of your political persuasion, the way... Read more ...

F1: Fernando Alonso input welcomed by McLaren drivers Lando Norris and...

Description Former McLaren F1 driver Fernando Alonso is a two-time world champion Credits Lars Baron/Getty Images Alt Text Fernando Alonso Ferrari announced launch date of... Read more ...

These stunning wedding snaps have been crowned the best in the WORLD

The top 50 wedding photos from around the world have been revealed. The stunning selection includes aerial shots in snow-covered woodland and silhouetted couples in front of a... Read more ...