As Uber pays compensation, drivers claim foul play
Thousands of Uber drivers are receiving compensation for missed holiday pay, but they say the figures don’t add upContinue Reading
2021-06-07
Man killed in single vehicle collision in Co Kerry
A man has been killed in a single vehicle road traffic collision in Co Kerry. The incident occurred at approximately 2.20pm on Sunday on the N69 at Skehenerin, just outside Listowel. The motorcyclist, aged in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road remains closed for a forensicContinue Reading
2021-06-06
Covid test booking portal launched for passengers arriving into the State
A new online booking portal for day-five Covid-19 RT-PCR tests has been launched for people arriving into the State from overseas. Despite the launch, the Government continues to advise against all non-essential travel, with all arrivals still required to produce a negative/non-detected PCR test result on entry into the countryContinue Reading
2021-06-04
Council confirms G7 protest location will be moved from the Hoe to Central Park
Plymouth City Council and Devon and Cornwall Police have now agreed to move the location of the Plymouth G7 protest from the Hoe to Central Park, after Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard called for a rethink in the strategy after hearing complaints from local residents and traders. Commenting,Continue Reading
2021-06-04
Samsung’s Galaxy Book Pro 360 is a hinge champion
A stunning display, flawless S Pen and remarkably trim design combine for a 2-in-1 that makes a lot of senseContinue Reading
2021-06-03
Covid: 407 new cases confirmed, incidence rates rising among young adults
The Department of Health has been notified of 407 new cases of Covid-19 as of midnight on June 1st. The Department also confirmed there is now 93 people with Covid-19 in hospital, 34 of whom are receiving treatment in intensive care units around the country. Meanwhile, in the North 84Continue Reading
2021-06-02
“Give our kids the education they deserve”
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard has criticised the government’s COVID recovery plan, urging: “give our kids the education they deserve.” The government has announced £1.4bn over the next three years for tutoring, teacher training and development. This is one tenth less than the government’s ‘Catch-up Czar’ Kevan Collins hasContinue Reading
2021-06-02
How London’s big tech firms are preparing for the return to the office
Google is investing in collapsible furniture and balloon walls. Everyone else is flocking to buy phone booths and office plantsContinue Reading
2021-06-01
Covid: 378 new cases as 59 variants of concern detected in hotel quarantine
A further 378 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed by the Department of Health on Monday. There are currently 98 patients in hospital with the disease, including 35 in intensive care units — down slightly from a total of 99 on Sunday. Data relating to Covid-19 deaths remains unavailable dueContinue Reading
2021-05-31
State will not provide free Covid tests for people to go on holiday, Minister says
People who are not vaccinated who wish to travel on holidays abroad will have to pay for their own Covid-19 tests privately, Minister of State Ossian Smyth has said. When non-essential international travel resumes from July 19th, people who wish to travel either must have had a Covid-19 vaccine, orContinue Reading
2021-05-29