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A 30-year-old man has appeared in court in Newtownards charged in connection with the death of a teenager who died at the scene of a collision in Bangor. Jaidyn Rice was 16 years old when she died after being hit by a car on the West Circular Road three weeks ago.Jamie McCartney, whose address is the subject of a reporting restriction, is charged with causing the teenager’s death. He faced three charges, causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst driving without a license and causing death whilst driving without insurance.A Police officer told the court he could connect Mr…
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new party will offer “unapologetically socialist” policies, with the pair to embark on a nationwide tour to listen to ideas, Sky News understands.The former Labour MPs are aiming to hold the party’s first conference in the autumn to help decide what it stands for and models of leadership. Farage condemns ‘disgusting’ Savile remark – politics liveMs Sultana told Sky News its policies will include “democratic public ownership of key industries, universal free childcare, rent controls, free public transport and much more”.Mr Corbyn, the ex-Labour leader, added there is “huge appetite for the policies that are…
CHANDIGARH, INDIA – MAY 30: Sunil Gavaskar, former cricketer and TV commentator looks on prior to the 2025 Eliminator IPL Finals match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at New PCA Stadium on May 30, 2025, in Chandigarh, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) New Delhi: The Stokes-Jadeja controversy towards the end of the fourth Test at Manchester has led to a fierce online debate. But far worse happened in the 1983 Bangalore Test against Pakistan when skipper Zaheer Abbas had arbitrarily left the field with his team on the last day leaving opener Sunil Gavaskar stranded on 86.The TOI…
A federal judge in Boston ruled that a provision in President Trump’s policy bill targeting the organization most likely amounted to retaliation. Source link
Liv McMahon & Zoe KleinmanTechnology reporter and editorGetty ImagesEE is introducing new phone plans next month which it says will restrict the internet for teens – so long as they don’t use wi-fi.Its new Sim-only mobile plans will filter the web at different levels depending on the age of the child using it, with three separate tiers of protections.The plans will also have other features such as reduced internet speeds for younger teens to “limit streaming”, as well as protecting against scam calls.But EE can only control what is accessed by using mobile data using its network – meaning it…
Danny FullbrookBBC News, BuckinghamshireJustin Dealey/BBCLeah Williamson’s hometown mural has been updated to reflect her team’s latest winA mural depicting Leah Williamson in her hometown has been updated to celebrate England’s Euro 2025 victory.Street art company MurWalls painted the tribute to the England captain at Farm Garages in 2022, after the Lionesses previously won the tournament, in her hometown of Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire.They have now added the words “history maker”, “double European champion” and “so nice she lifted it twice” to the mural.The MurWalls artist who updated the work, known as Mr Meana, said: “The first England captain to lift a…
An Garda SíochánaJustin Kelly will be in term for five years as Garda CommissionerThe Irish Government has appointed a new Garda Commissioner who will be in term for five years.Justin Kelly was appointed by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan and will replace former Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) deputy chief constable Drew Harris. A three-week recruitment campaign was held by publicjobs (formerly the Public Appointments Service) in May, including an international search for suitable candidates, which resulted in 14 candidates.Kelly was appointed to his current role as Deputy Commissioner Security, Strategy and Governance in…
Nigel Farage has demanded an apology from a cabinet minister who claimed his opposition to online safety laws meant he was “on the side” of predators including the late Jimmy Savile.The Reform UK leader said the comments by Peter Kyle, the science and technology secretary, were “disgusting” and urged him to retract his statement. In a broadcast from Reform UK’s London headquarters, Mr Farage played back Peter Kyle’s comments, made to Sky News, and said they were “so below the belt”.Politics latest: PM to hold emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza crisis”Well this is so absolutely disgusting that it’s almost beyond…
TCS layoffs: This unprecedented workforce downsizing in the IT sector highlights the challenging market conditions. (AI image) TCS layoffs have sent shockwaves in India’s IT sector – the decision by India’s largest IT services firm to cut 2% of its workforce has laid bare the increased environment of uncertainty that the IT sector is currently facing. Tata Consultancy Services or TCS announced on Sunday its intent to sack over 12,000 employees – a number never seen before in India’s IT sector.This unprecedented workforce downsizing in the IT sector highlights the challenging market conditions, particularly without substantial contracts such as BSNL.…
German auto companies embraced greater clarity but warned that even the lower rate of tariffs agreed between Brussels and Washington would still hurt. Source link