Dick Whittington eased back in his seat. He watched the overhead lights flicker and heard the engine groan. His flight, the culmination of an Eastern Odyssey that had taken him from the grubby streets ...

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Patsy Palmer has paid tribute to EastEnders co-star Natalie Cassidy after the actress announced she would be leaving the BBC soap after more than 30 years. Palmer, 52, who plays Bianca Jackson, the on ...

Manchester United have completed the signing of England youth international Ayden Heaven from Arsenal. The 18-year-old has signed a deal until 2029, with the option of a further year, after the clubs ...

Aston Villa are close to agreeing a loan deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, the PA news agency understands. The 27-year-old has been frozen out at Old Trafford under new boss Ruben ...

Chris Wood’s magnificent vein of form continued as his hat-trick helped Nottingham Forest to their biggest top flight win in 34 years with a brutal 7-0 thrashing of Brighton at the City Ground. Nuno ...

The Westmeath Branch of the Native Woodland Trust hosted a tree planting event on Saturday, January 25, supported by the 5th Westmeath Killucan Raharney Scout Group.

TV chef Rick Stein has said he feels “a bit sorry” for TV presenter Gregg Wallace after he stepped away from hosting MasterChef following a host of misconduct complaints.

United head into Sunday’s Premier League match at home to Crystal Palace on the back of three successive victories.

The members of the Municipal District for Mullingar Kinnegad are to ask An Post to reverse its decision to close the post office at Austin Friars Street in Mullingar, and they have agreed also to ask ...

Ireland get their Six Nations campaign underway, while there is action in the football and hurling leagues. Ireland are ...

Prostate cancer is often seen as an unavoidable part of ageing, especially among men, but there are many myths that can create confusion.