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Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild
Young people are “cautious” around the feasibility of reintroducing large carnivores, specifically lynx and wolves, to the UK and Ireland, research has found.
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Cheese-rolling, ceilidhs and crafts: Call launched for UK ‘living heritage’ list
Communities are being invited to nominate traditions from ceilidhs and cheese-rolling to the Notting Hill Carnival for a UK register of “living heritage”.
Most adults believe risk of children being harmed rises at Christmas – research
Two-thirds of adults in Northern Ireland believe the risk of children being harmed or abused increases over Christmas
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Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project
The range of red squirrels in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% in a decade following a reintroduction project by a rewilding charity.
UK Government unwilling to support Scottish industry, John Swinney claims
The UK Government seems unwilling to support Scottish industry, First Minister John Swinney has said ahead of meeting Sir Keir Starmer.
Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live
The bustling market town of Skipton in North Yorkshire has been crowned the happiest place to live in 2025.
ITV I'm A Celebrity fans furious as they call out 'mistreatment' in camp
I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! viewers have called out the ITV campmates for their 'ungrateful' attitude in the latest episode
I'm A Celebrity star forced to leave camp as shock double exit confirmed
The sixth celebrity voted out of I'm A Celebrity has been named, leaving ITV viewers gutted
DUP demands City Hall ban for Irish language group from building
The DUP has demanded a Belfast City Hall ban on the Irish language organisation that was hosting an event the day a portrait of a former DUP Lord Mayor was damaged.
I'm A Celeb star slams Jack Osbourne for 'disrespectful' remark
The ITV campmates were left stunned after Ozzy Osbourne's son shared his honest opinion on a beloved celebrity
Supreme Court rejects Conor McGregor’s appeal bid
Nikita Hand said “the Irish civil justice system has allowed my voice to be heard” after the Supreme Court refused to hear appeals from Conor McGregor and James Lawrence, in relation to her civil case against them.
The cheapest ways to travel to NI World Cup qualifier in Italy
Northern Irish players and fans found out today that they will be taking a trip to Bergamo in Italy this coming Spring for the team’s World Cup play off semi-final against Italy.
Olympic medal winner Daniel Wiffen wins gold in 1500m at European Short Course Championships
Daniel Wiffen stormed to a gold medal in the 1500m freestyle at the European Short Course Championships.
Stormont spends half a million pounds to date on canteen refurb
Further upgrades in the coming weeks are estimated to cost an additional £20,000
DUP demands Irish language group is banned from Belfast City Hall over portrait damage
“We are dealing with something much more serious than high spirits at the end of a function here."
Irish language commissioner won’t be formally involved in talks amid ‘strong opposition’
Northern Ireland’s Irish language commissioner says he won’t formally be involved in talks to resolve a legal dispute over signage at Grand Central Station amid “strong opposition” to his taking part.
Man jailed after police discover over £150k worth of cannabis at Belfast Port
A man has been jailed after a proactive police operation led to the discovery of over £150,000 worth of cannabis at Belfast port.
Strikes at beverages manufacturer suspended after ‘improved pay offer’
A strike that could have seen shortages of Guinness Zero during the festive period have been suspended after a pay offer was made.
SNP has damaged rather than improved Scotland, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer has accused the SNP of causing “damage” to Scotland rather than improving the country.
Cancer charity leaders and Royal Navy officer honoured at ‘extraordinary’ palace
A couple who founded a children’s cancer charity in their daughter’s memory, and the leader of the first crew of Royal Navy submariners to row the Atlantic, were among those honoured at St James’s Palace for the first time in four years.