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Ryan Tubridy and RTE in ‘dispute’ over contract, director general says

Ryan Tubridy and RTE in ‘dispute’ over contract, director general says

Kevin Bakhurst said the broadcaster was of the view that it did not owe its former star presenter any money.

UK Government announces support ‘worth up to £1 million’ for flood-hit Libya

UK Government announces support ‘worth up to £1 million’ for flood-hit Libya

The Foreign Office said the funding was an ‘initial package’ to provide assistance for those most affected by the devastation.

The Range set to buy Wilko brand in £5m deal

The Range set to buy Wilko brand in £5m deal

Administrators at PwC have sought to sell off Wilko’s assets in recent weeks, including its brand and shops, after failing to secure a rescue deal.

Dogs and wolves can remember where people hide food, scientists have found

Dogs and wolves can remember where people hide food, scientists have found

But wolves and dogs may differ in food-related motivation and persistence, the researchers said.

Man released under investigation after woman, 65, dies of gunshot wounds

Man released under investigation after woman, 65, dies of gunshot wounds

The woman’s body was found at a property in Lady’s Drove, Emneth, Norfolk.

Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove

Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove

The Levelling Up Secretary made his remarks as he closed an investment conference in Belfast.

Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons defence committee chairman – reports

Tobias Ellwood resigns as Commons defence committee chairman – reports

Mr Ellwood had been forced to apologise for comments he made about changes since the Taliban takeover.

Vanguard submarine patrol welcomed home by Deputy PM

Vanguard submarine patrol welcomed home by Deputy PM

Sailors have returned from a tour of duty forming part of the longest sustained military operation undertaken by the UK.

Air fryer sales continue to soar as households look to save energy – Lakeland

Air fryer sales continue to soar as households look to save energy – Lakeland

Breadmakers and the tablecloth are disappearing from mealtimes, according to the retailer’s annual trends report.

Former Nato chief Lord Robertson becomes chancellor of his old university

Former Nato chief Lord Robertson becomes chancellor of his old university

Lord Robertson has been named as the new chancellor of the University of Dundee, where he studied economics in the 1960s.

Long-form video content is here to stay, says YouTube UK boss

Long-form video content is here to stay, says YouTube UK boss

The video-sharing platform is launching its new podcast feature in the UK before the end of the year.

Police officer jailed for 26 years for rape and sex assault on child

Police officer jailed for 26 years for rape and sex assault on child

Stephen Hardy used his teenage victim as a ‘puppet or sex object’, the judge said during sentencing.

Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like ‘real kick in the teeth’

Garda Commissioner says no confidence vote felt like ‘real kick in the teeth’

Almost 99% of gardai who voted in the ballot organised by the Garda Representative Association expressed no confidence in Mr Harris.

Name change for top music venue

Name change for top music venue

The Sage Gateshead is now known as the Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

MPs overturn peers’ attempts to strengthen crackdown on dirty money

MPs overturn peers’ attempts to strengthen crackdown on dirty money

The Commons voted 276 to 210, majority 66, to reject two Lords amendments.

Rishi Sunak’s leadership questioned as studies sow levelling up doubt

Rishi Sunak’s leadership questioned as studies sow levelling up doubt

Two reports by influential think tanks have been critical of efforts to address regional inequalities.

Covid recovery scheme boosts children’s language development ‘by four months’

Covid recovery scheme boosts children’s language development ‘by four months’

The Nuffield Early Language Intervention was offered to all state primary schools in England.

RTE is not going bankrupt, director general insists

RTE is not going bankrupt, director general insists

The broadcaster continues to grapple with the fall in licence fee revenue following a string of controversies.

Police watchdog launches investigation into handling of Malkinson case

Police watchdog launches investigation into handling of Malkinson case

The IOPC review highlighted ‘significant issues with GMP’s investigation into the complaints and identified several outstanding lines of inquiry’.

Women arrested at Sarah Everard vigil receive payouts from Met police

Women arrested at Sarah Everard vigil receive payouts from Met police

Commander Karen Findlay expressed ‘regret’ that Patsy Stevenson and Dania Al-Obeid’s chance to express their grief and anger ‘was curtailed’.

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