Absolutely no intention of using cyanide in Co Tyrone gold mining, inquiry told
A representative for Dalradian said it had been removed from the plans for the Co Tyrone mine, adding: “There is absolutely no intention of using cyanide.” The inquiry also heard that there had been ...
Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, famed for Benetton adverts, dies aged 82
Toscani suffered from amyloidosis, a disease characterised by a build-up of abnormal protein deposits in the body.
James Anderson agrees new one-year deal with Lancashire
England’s record wicket-taker James Anderson will restart his career with Lancashire at the age of 42 after agreeing a new one-year contract with the county.
Naomi Osaka sent someone to save daughter’s birth certificate from LA home
Osaka managed to reverse the result from last year’s first-round Australian Open match with a 6-3 3-6 6-3 victory over Caroline Garcia. But afterwards she revealed the fires that have devastated parts ...
Union ballots teachers in sixth form colleges for industrial action over pay
Members have been offered a ‘divisive’ pay offer and such ‘unfairness’ should not be accepted, the NASUWT leader said.
Rail worker accused of ‘Nazi food thrower’ jibe wins £70k for unfair dismissal
A railway signaller accused of calling a cleaner a “Nazi food thrower” for clearing out the office fridge has won a £70,000 pay-out for unfair dismissal. Michael Knox, 61, was said to have “kicked off ...
Ellis Mee and Dan Edwards named in Warren Gatland’s Wales squad for Six Nations
Scarlets wing Ellis Mee and Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards have been included in a 34-strong group that will be captained by flanker Jac Morgan, who takes over the leadership reins from an injured Dewi ...
Pension schemes in ‘robust position’ to deal with market fluctuations
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association said schemes are required to hold increased buffers to withstand market volatility.
Poundland invests in new security technology after millions lost to shoplifting
The bargain retailer, which sells a large proportion of its products for £1 or less, said it had been a particular target for theft and abuse.
It is morally wrong not to open safer drug consumption room, says councillor
It would be morally wrong not to open the UK’s first safer drug-consumption room in Glasgow, a councillor has said. Allan Casey, who convenes Glasgow City Council’s addiction services, welcomed the ...
King to mark 80th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
The King is to visit Poland to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Charles will travel to Poland to join other dignitaries and ...
Nick Kyrgios hints at retirement after losing to Britain’s Jacob Fearnley
Nick Kyrgios expects his straight-sets loss to Britain’s Jacob Fearnley to be his final singles match at the Australian Open. The Australian played at Melbourne Park for the first time in three years ...