From the ‘bishop and the nightie’ to Sinn Féin ban – latest RTÉ debacle puts other controversies in the ha’penny place

Kimberly Sullivan, 56, has been charged with assault, kidnapping, and unlawful restraint after allegedly holding her stepson captive in their Connecticut home for 20 years. The victim, emaciated and weighing only 68lbs, alleges he was confined to a small room, deprived of food and water, and forced to perform chores. After setting his room on fire to escape, he was rescued and revealed years of abuse, neglect, and inhumane treatment, prompting a thorough investigation by...

PM Keir Starmer announced the abolishment of NHS England, a non-departmental public body overseeing the operation of the NHS in England, in order to bring its responsibilities under ministerial control and improve efficiency. The move aims to free up funds, increase accountability, and streamline processes within the health service, with plans to absorb NHS England back into the Department for Health and Social Care. This decision follows a recent independent investigation highlighting the need for...

Aimee Lou Timber embraced her unique teeth through a positive beauty campaign with Benefit, reflecting on her changing relationship with beauty as she played various characters. Growing up, her mouth was a source of insecurity, but seeing Georgia May Jagger embrace her gap teeth inspired Aimee to confidently showcase her own teeth with red lipstick. Despite facing criticism, Aimee proudly rejects veneers or Botox, finding empowerment in her natural appearance. Currently starring in The White...

Keir Starmer has scrapped NHS England in a move to empower NHS staff and improve efficiency in public services. The organization, described as the "world's largest quango", will now be brought back into the Department of Health and Social Care to cut bureaucracy and focus resources on frontline services. The transition is expected to take around two years, with the aim of delivering significant savings and shifting towards digital, preventive, and community-based healthcare. Full Article

Weather maps show a wintry blast stretching hundreds of miles from the Lake District up to northern Scotland, with snowfall and freezing temperatures expected towards the end of March. Forecasts predict up to 3cm of snow in parts of northern Scotland on March 26, with temperatures dropping below zero that night. The Met Office anticipates wet and windy conditions in late March, transitioning to drier and more settled weather in early April as winter fades...

Comedian Katherine Ryan clarified her comments about Meghan Markle and her Netflix series on her podcast, expressing support for Meghan while critiquing the show's presentation and the Duchess's Hollywood persona. Katherine highlighted the issue of unconscious bias and Meghan's experiences with racism, suggesting that Meghan's image seems manufactured and insincere. She noted that the show has garnered mixed reactions, with viewers both supporting and criticizing it, questioning the authenticity of Meghan's public persona. Full Article