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Residents have been left feeling fearful after a device exploded outside a house in Maghera, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said. A loud bang was heard in Mullagh Park at about midnight on Thursday. The explosion caused damage to the windows and brickwork of the vacant house, …

A developer is planning to convert the former headquarters of Stormont’s Department for the Economy into a nursing home. The Netherleigh complex in east Belfast was put on the market for £5.75m in 2024. The six acre site includes the 19th century Netherleigh House and a 1970s office block. The …

Canada international Maddy Grant has opted not to join Exeter for the forthcoming Premiership Women’s Rugby season. The 24-year-old had agreed to move to Sandy Park in June, having previously played for Harlequins. But the club said Grant – who featured at the last World Cup and played in Canada’s …

Two lanes of a motorway have been closed following a HGV fire. National Highways said on X, the M25 in Essex had been blocked between junction 29 at Basildon and junction 30 at Dartford at about 02:23 BST on Thursday. It said the fire service was at the scene and …

A huge cloud of foam has engulfed a Bradford square as part of a kaleidoscopic art installation. The multicoloured “Island of Foam” event filled Centenary Square as part of the UK City of Culture celebrations. The project, created by German artist Stephanie Lüning, has travelled the world over recent months. …

Jurassic World: Archipelago is a new expansion pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 that lets aspiring pilots explore the five islands of the fictional Cinco Muertes Archipelago featured in the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies. Created by Australian developer Orbx that’s known for its flight sim add-ons, the expansion …

Huddersfield Giants forward Joe Greenwood has agreed a new two-year deal with the Super League club. The 32-year-old back-rower is in his fifth season with Huddersfield since switching from Wigan Warriors, making 96 appearances. He told the club website:, external “I’ve been here a few years now so I’m glad …

While Cliftonville said the club were “pleased” that their ‘obvious error challenge’ was successful, they asked the IFA to review “how such matters are communicated on their website”. “We believe that only the final outcomes of the disciplinary process, once exhausted, should be reported,” added the club’s statement. “Issuing lists …

Fire crews tackle blaze at Elgin scrap yard Firefighters have worked through the night to tackle a large blaze at a scrapyard in Moray. Emergency services were dispatched to J Gordon Williamson on Moycroft Road, Elgin, at about 22:30 on Tuesday. At the height of the blaze six fire engines …

A new power station which could capture its carbon emissions would create hundreds of jobs, the UK government had said. Connah’s Quay Power Station in Flintshire has been identified as a priority to join Hynet, a cluster of industries in north Wales and England aiming to capture vast amounts of …

British Land, the FTSE 250 commercial property company, has hired lawyers to scrutinise rescue deals for the high street retailers Poundland and River Island. Sky News has learnt that Hogan Lovells, the City law firm, has been instructed by British Land to seek further information on restructuring plans that the …

Thousands of passengers have been told to “postpone” their Eurostar train journeys to and from Paris with the firm expecting cancellations and delays. Eurostar said the disruption was “due to part of the track being temporarily closed on the French network”. It advised passengers to keep an eye on the …

Passengers on several Eurostar trains are facing delays and cancellations after a power supply issue on a rail line in northern France led to its closure. The Eurostar website shows at least nine services on Monday between London and Paris have been cancelled, while a further 15 services have been …

You will be able to follow the tournament across the BBC. There will be ball-by-ball audio commentary on all 68 matches on BBC Sounds, with extensive coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra. The BBC Sport website and app will have extensive live text coverage, reports on …

As she recovers from an ACL injury sustained in April, England captain and Arsenal defender Leah Williamson takes on a huge challenge – to learn to play the piano in just six weeks and perform her chosen song with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the iconic Maida Vale Studios. READ …

The London-listed investment group ICG is closing in on a £200m deal to buy three of Britain’s biggest regional airports. Sky News has learnt that ICG is expected to sign a formal agreement to buy Bournemouth, Exeter and Norwich airports later this month. The trio of sites collectively serve just …

A 76-year-old man has appeared in court facing child cruelty charges after children fell ill at a summer camp in Leicestershire. Jon Ruben was arrested as part of Leicestershire Police investigation after eight children and one adult at the camp at Stathern Lodge, Stathern, were taken to hospital on Monday. …

A 76-year-old man has appeared in court facing child cruelty charges after children fell ill at a summer camp in Leicestershire. Jon Ruben was arrested as part of Leicestershire Police investigation after eight children and one adult at the camp at Stathern Lodge, Stathern, were taken to hospital on Monday. …

Two unexploded ordnance devices found in a town centre were discovered during construction of a new college campus, the local council has said. Several businesses were evacuated and a main road was shut after police were called to a building site in Cheapside, Bridgend, on Wednesday. Part of Brackla Street …

Newcastle Falcons have signed Scotland lock Jamie Hodgson on a one-year contract. The second-rower, who has won five caps for his country – the last in 2022 – was unattached after leaving Edinburgh Rugby at the end of last season. The 27-year-old spent part of the campaign on loan with …