British Airways Launches Legal Challenge Against UK’s Quarantine Measures
June 7, 2020 No Responses

British Airways Launches Legal Challenge Against UK’s Quarantine Measures

British Airways has begun legal proceedings over what it calls the British government’s “unlawful” quarantine measures, which include 14-days of self-isolation for international arrivals. BA’s parent company IAG sent a pre-action letter, which is the first stage in a judicial...
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Foster Suggests Brexit Negotiations ‘Don’t Appear To Be Going Particularly Well’
June 7, 2020 No Responses

Foster Suggests Brexit Negotiations ‘Don’t Appear To Be Going Particularly Well’

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has voiced her concern that the Brexit negotiations “don’t appear to be going particularly well”. With just months to go until the extension period runs out at the end of the year, Arlene Foster said she...
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Archbishop Martin Urges Young People To Volunteer Help For Church Services
June 7, 2020 No Responses

Archbishop Martin Urges Young People To Volunteer Help For Church Services

The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has urged young people to volunteer to help with preparations for the resumption of services. Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomed the announcement by the Government on Friday that church services may resume on...
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Manchester City Prepare To Make Their Case Against European Ban
June 7, 2020 No Responses

Manchester City Prepare To Make Their Case Against European Ban

Manchester City will set out their case to overturn a two-season Champions League ban from Monday. The Premier League champions were sanctioned by the adjudicatory chamber of UEFA’s club financial control body in February for a breach of financial fair...
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Conor McGregor Announces His Retirement From MMA
June 7, 2020 No Responses

Conor McGregor Announces His Retirement From MMA

UFC fighter Conor McGregor has announced he is retiring from the sport. The former featherweight and lightweight champion tweeted the news following the conclusion of the UFC 250 event. He wrote: “Hey guys I’ve decided to retire from fighting. “Thank...
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Out&About
June 3, 2020 No Responses

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...
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You’ll Never Be ‘Alone Again’ With Gilbert O’Sullivan
June 3, 2020 No Responses

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...
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Former British Soldier Loses Legal Case Claiming ‘Discrimination’ Against Veterans
June 3, 2020 No Responses

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...
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Scottish Premiership To Offer ‘Virtual’ Season Tickets To Fans
June 3, 2020 No Responses

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...
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German FA Will Take ‘No Proceedings’ Against Players Who Protested Floyd Death
June 3, 2020 No Responses

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...
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