The plane failed two landing attempts A Newcastle-bound Emirates flight has had to declare a mid-air emergency, being forced to divert away from the airport. The Boeing 777-300 was flying from Dubai to Newcastle and was at the time the most tracked flight in the world on Flightradar24 with over 20,000 people watching it. The […]

2 months ago

The north-east singer used to busk at the pub when he was younger Brit Award-winning musician Sam Fender surprised locals at his favourite pub with an impromptu performance of a new song. The 28-year-old singer wowed patrons at the Low Lights Tavern – where he used to busk before his big break – with an […]

3 years ago

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses. Gardaí in Clondalkin are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Saturday (29 January). The collision, which involved a car and a pedestrian, occurred at approximately 11pm on the R120 in Newcastle, Co. Dublin. The pedestrian, a male aged in his 40s, was seriously injured during the collision. […]

4 years ago

Wood you believe it? Given the fact that we’re in a celebratory season and you’ll more than likely meeting up with a few mates, it’s always a good idea to exercise caution and good judgement when it comes to drinking. This being said, some people just have a tendency to overdo things a little and […]

7 years ago

Be honest, you know someone exactly like this. If anyone tells you that their judgement is always crystal clear after having a few, you can politely turn around and call them a liar. Whether or not it’s forgetting your keys, falling asleep on the ride home, or drunk dialling your best friend, nobody’s perfect after […]

7 years ago

Is there such a thing as a triumphant vomit? You bet your arse there is

9 years ago