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Ireland and UK clean up after unprecedented Storm Éowyn brings record winds and damage
Emergency crews are cleaning up after a storm bearing record-breaking winds left at least one person dead and more than a million without power across the island of Ireland and ScotlandABC News - 20h -
Storm Eowyn Leaves a Third of Ireland Without Power
The storm brought 100 mile-per-hour winds to the island and also battered Scotland and northern England. Britain’s weather office issued a red warning, its highest level of alert.The New York Times - 1d -
About 40,000 people in Scotland still without power after Storm Éowyn
Full restoration could take days, says energy official, with conditions still difficult and more yellow alerts issued. About 40,000 people in Scotland remained without electricity on Saturday night ...The Guardian - 7h -
Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland
A tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually will be introduced to Edinburgh from next year.BBC News - 1d -
Storm Éowyn slams Ireland, parts of U.K. with record winds
Ireland's national weather service says the country has seen 114 mph wind gusts, the highest ever recorded on the island.CBS News - 1d -
A fierce storm is lashing Ireland and Scotland with record winds, downing power lines
Ireland has been hit with record wind gusts of 114 miles (183 kilometers) an hour as a winter storm batters the country and northern parts of the U.K. Schools have been closed, trains halted and ...ABC News - 1d -
Ireland and Northern Ireland battered by record winds from Storm Eowyn
Record high winds from Storm Eowyn battered Ireland and Northern Ireland on Friday, leaving 560,000 homes and businesses without power.NBC News - 1d -
Storm Eowyn Brings Fierce Winds to Britain and Ireland
The storm had knocked out power to more than half a million utility customers by early Friday as it moved across Ireland.The New York Times - 1d -
Storm Éowyn poses danger to life in parts of UK and Ireland with 100mph winds
Flights cancelled, schools closed and millions told to stay amid record gusts, snow and heavy rain. Storm Eowyn live – latest updates Flights have been delayed, roads closed and ferry services ...The Guardian - 2d -
New code of practice for getting a dog in Scotland
A new checklist will ensure that dog owners understand the commitment they are signing up for.BBC News - 2d -
Storm Éowyn expected to be one of most dangerous on record in Ireland
People warned to stay at home, avoid the coast and charge up devices as widespread damage and outages expected. Ireland is bracing for what has been described as one of the most dangerous storms ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Guardian view on Ireland’s new government: born in the eye of the storm | Editorial
Dublin’s latest coalition has finally got parliamentary approval. But there are meteorological and political tempests coming across the Atlantic. The whole of Ireland was put on red alert on ...The Guardian - 2d -
Micheál Martin vows to protect Ireland ‘at moment of real threat’
Fianna Fáil leader officially elected as taoiseach a day after chaotic scenes in Dáil, as thoughts turn to future and Trump. Ireland’s newly appointed leader, Micheál Martin, has vowed to protect ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ireland parliament to make second attempt to elect taoiseach
The Dáil had been suspended on Wednesday following chaotic scenes in the chamber.BBC News - 2d -
Ireland is finally set to get a new government, led by a familiar face
Veteran Irish politician Micheál Martin is set to become the country's prime minister for a second timeABC News - 3d -
‘Housewife of the Year’ challenges Ireland’s progressive self-image
The old-fashioned competition, now the subject of a documentary, shows how far the country has comeFinancial Times - 5d -
UK government rejects attempt to block EU law in Northern Ireland
Unionist parties triggered ‘Stormont brake’ over changes to rules on chemicals labelling in regionFinancial Times - 5d -
Scotland captain Tuipulotu ruled out of Six Nations
Influential centre Sione Tuipulotu is ruled out of the Six Nations because of the pectoral injury he picked up in training.BBC News - 5d -
Scotland’s largest haggis maker creating new recipe to meet US rules
Macsween working to circumvent food regulations that have banned traditional recipe in US for more than 50 years. Scotland’s largest haggis maker is creating a “compliant” recipe of the nation’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Denis Law, Manchester United and Scotland legend, dies aged 84
Striker was part of United’s much-fabled ‘Holy Trinity’ Bryan Robson leads tributes to ‘one of football’s giants’ Great names from Manchester United and Scotland have paid tribute to Denis Law, ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84
Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
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Ex-Villa boss Ward named Republic of Ireland head coach
Former Aston Villa manager Carla Ward is appointed Republic of Ireland head coach, replacing Eileen Gleeson.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
Airlines turn to incoming government to resolve Ireland’s airport cap row
Industry hopes Dublin will resolve a long-running dispute caused by local planning restrictionsFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Temperature falls to -18.9C in north Scotland, a 15-year low for UK
Altnaharra in Highlands recorded -18.9C on Friday night, the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010. Friday was the coldest January night in the UK in 15 years after temperatures ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place
A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches
The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Scotland to host 3 biggest battery energy storage systems in Europe
Investment by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners comes as boost to SNP government before next year’s electionsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
Ireland had said it would intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza amounted to collective punishment.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland
Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Ireland joins South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel
Ireland filed a declaration of intervention Monday in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The decision comes after Ireland’s November ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Cockney influences found in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, says expert
Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed the globe. The cockney dialect, as associated with the late EastEnders icon Dame Barbara ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
New snow and ice warning for Scotland issued
The alert will run for 24 hours from midday, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland, Dumfries & Galloway and across Ayrshire.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Temperatures plummet to -13 in northwest Scotland
Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions as workers and school pupils return after the Christmas break.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Ireland's O'Toole banned for first two Six Nations games
Ireland prop Tom O'Toole will miss the first two Six Nations games against England and Scotland after receiving a six-game ban following his red card against Munster.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Northern Ireland should make the most of its proximity to the EU
Belfast stands to gain from enhancing its unique position between London, Dublin and BrusselsFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade
Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling. Almost £100m has been spent over the past decade on ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland
Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines. They were moving forward in a line across the 10 sq metre trench, volunteer excavators elbow to ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
How did Scotland become a Hollywood hotspot?
From superhero blockbusters to romantic comedies, Scotland has become an increasingly familiar filming location.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
The Republic – photos of Ireland: in pictures
Seamus Murphy grew up in Ireland and is based in London. Heralded for his extensive international work from Afghanistan, the Middle East, the US and Russia, he has been widely exhibited and ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
