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Column: Having so much information makes it hard to differentiate fact from fiction

It has been a particularly dark few years for everyone, and it has made people angry. Currently, trans people and other LGBTQ+ folks are the victims of that anger. Before that, it was vaccines and medics; before that, refugees and even before that, ...

18 Aug 2022 at 22:33

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Column: Having so much information makes it hard to differentiate fact from fiction

18 Aug 2022 at 22:33

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7 fantastic facts about plants – from the new face of botany

At 28, botanist Leif Bersweden’s fascination with plants has earned him almost 40,000 followers across Instagram and Twitter. His passion for nature, which began when he was growing up in rural Wiltshire has prompted him to pursue the world of ...

26 Jul 2022 at 09:30

UK was unprepared for communication challenges that came with Covid, MSPs told

The UK was unprepared for the communication challenges brought by coronavirus, MSPs have been told. A Holyrood committee is investigating what can be done to tackle misinformation and disinformation and the challenges in communicating ...

26 May 2022 at 16:01

Labour ‘underestimating cost of freezing energy bills by up to £8bn’

Labour appears to have underestimated the price of its plan to ease the cost-of-living crisis by up to £8 billion, analysis suggests. Earlier this month, the party’s leader Sir Keir Starmer announced proposals for a six-month freeze ...

26 Aug 2022 at 11:44

Waterford Live

From hermits to Huguenot words - 10 interesting facts about Waterford

If you're from Waterford you're probably well versed in the unique and interesting things about Ireland's best place to live. However, there's no harm in a refresher, and you may just find out something you hadn't heard before! ...

25 Dec 2022 at 18:33

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From Elvis to accidental explosions - 10 most interesting things about Carlow

If you're from Carlow you're probably well versed in the unique and interesting things about the county. However, there's no harm in a refresher, and you may just find out something you hadn't heard before! Here's our 10 most ...

25 Dec 2022 at 18:33

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County Derry autism support group to hold big breakfast fundraiser

Locals are being encouraged to support a big breakfast fundraiser which takes place in County Derry this weekend in aid of autism charity F.A.C.T.S. The event will be held in Walsh's Hotel in Maghera on Saturday, April 30 ...

27 Apr 2022 at 19:33

Crime & Court

Crackdown begins on illegal IPTV service providers and 'dodgy boxes' in Kilkenny

Action is being taken across Ireland to crack down on illegal streaming and people using so-called 'dodgy boxes'. Legal warnings are being delivered in person, by post, and by email to individuals across the country ...

09 Mar 2023 at 13:33

UK vulnerable to misinformation, fact-checking charity warns

The UK is highly vulnerable to misinformation and is currently not properly equipped to combat it, the annual report from fact-checking charity Full Fact says. The report warns that without urgent action, the UK ...

09 Apr 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Scotland meets air pollution limits thanks to clean air zones

New information has been released showing Scotland did not breach legal air pollution limits in 2022 for the first time, excluding the impact of Covid lockdowns in 2020. Legal air quality standards came into ...

23 Jan 2023 at 00:01

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Leitrim book publisher impresses on Dragon’s Den

A Leitrim-based publisher was inspired by a nine-year-old girl who lost her sight due to cancer to create a magazine series accessible to every child, "connecting children with content" through audio- print ...

04 Apr 2024 at 15:33

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