Out&About
By Paddy McCarthy Things are starting to happen as we move along from this Coronavirus as the numbers are going down. Yes, I know what you are saying, we’ve never seen anything like this before and hopefully we will never...
You’ll Never Be ‘Alone Again’ With Gilbert O’Sullivan
Each week we will highlight one artist from Paddy McCarthy’s regular Music And Entertainment Guide for your reading pleasure. To read the full weekly guide, visit our ePaper. Gilbert O’Sullivan (born Raymond Edward O’Sullivan) is an Irish singer songwr...
Former British Soldier Loses Legal Case Claiming ‘Discrimination’ Against Veterans
A former British soldier facing prosecution over a fatal shooting during the Troubles has lost a bid to bring a High Court challenge over alleged discrimination against veterans. Dennis Hutchings, 79, is due to stand trial in Belfast on charges...
Scottish Premiership To Offer ‘Virtual’ Season Tickets To Fans
Scottish Premiership clubs and Sky Sports will offer fans ‘virtual season tickets’ allowing them to watch broadcasts of their club’s home games when top-flight Scottish football resumes in August. The Scottish Professional Football League announced it ha...
German FA Will Take ‘No Proceedings’ Against Players Who Protested Floyd Death
Jadon Sancho will face no further action over his anti-racism gesture during Borussia Dortmund’s win over Paderborn at the weekend. Sancho unveiled a ‘Justice for George Floyd’ T-shirt after scoring in the game, a gesture for which he received a...
Over €10 Million Spent To Help Defense Forces During Pandemic
Over €10 million has been spent to help the Defense Forces in its fight against the Covid-19 outbreak. Minister with responsibility for Defense Paul Kehoe said the expenditure included additional medical, engineering and transport costs spent throughout the ...
Tottenham’s Son Heung-Min Calls Military Service ‘Tough’ But Enjoyable
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min has described his military service in South Korea as “tough” but said he was able to enjoy it during the Premier League’s enforced hiatus. All South Korean men must complete mandatory military service by the age...
MLAs Vote Against New Abortion Regulations In The North
The Stormont Assembly has voted in opposition to new abortion regulations that include terminations up to birth in cases of serious non-fatal disabilities. The outcome of Tuesday evening’s debate in the devolved legislature does not change the recently intro...
P&O Extends Suspension Of Sailings Until October
P&O Cruises has extended the suspension of sailings until mid-October as it seeks approval for enhanced safety and hygiene measures. The UK’s biggest cruise line had previously cancelled trips up to the end of July. It announced that it has...
EasyJet To Resume Flights On Half Its Routes By August
EasyJet will resume flights on half its routes by the end of next month. The Luton-based carrier, which has grounded its entire fleet during the coronavirus pandemic, announced its plan to ramp up flights in the coming weeks. Half of...