Biden to make his long-awaited Presidential visit to County Mayo
14 Apr 2023
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Big in Ballina-Biden to make his long-awaited presidential visit to County Mayo today. As the excite...
A preview of this busy weekend of sport
14 Apr 2023
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The Provinces take on the might of the South African teams in the United Rugby Championship and what...
Who carried out the explosions on the Nord Stream gas pipelines
14 Apr 2023
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Mike Hogan has been investigating the main suspects behind the Nord Stream pipeline explosions that...
What will be the enduring impact of President Biden's visit?
14 Apr 2023
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On President Biden’s final day in Ireland, we ask what will be the enduring impact of the Presiden...
The Netflix-Effect on Sport
13 Apr 2023
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Fair weather fan versus true supporter, were you a fan of Formula 1 before Drive to Survive? We inve...
How you could qualify for a second pension in the UK
13 Apr 2023
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We hear about the costs and how you could qualify for a second pension in the UK with David Quinn, F...
Teachers calling for cost of living allowance
13 Apr 2023
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We hear from the teacher's conference where teachers are looking for a Dublin cost of living allowan...
Minister Anne Rabbitte on a new youth initiative based on Icelandic model
13 Apr 2023
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We get details of a new youth initiative developing endeavoring to keep young people on the straight...
How can social media help you get a job?
13 Apr 2023
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How can social media help you get a job? We’ll find out with Barry McLoughlin Recruitment Trainer ...
Irish rail introduces silent coaches but not everyone is on board
13 Apr 2023
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Irish rail introduces silent trains but not everyone is on board. Pat was joined on the show by Barr...
Reaction to President Biden's visit so far
13 Apr 2023
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With US President Joe Biden on his way to Dublin to address the Oireachtas and meet President Higgin...
The effects and treatments of the skin condition Rosacea
13 Apr 2023
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With as much 10% of the Irish population affected by Rosacea, we delve into the effects of the skin...
President Biden's visit to McAteers The Food House, Dundalk
13 Apr 2023
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We get the latest from Dublin on Joe Biden’s presidential visit with Sean Defoe Bauer Media’s Po...
The price of alcohol is driving young people to use cocaine
12 Apr 2023
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Galway youth are reportedly using cocaine over buying drinks for a cheaper night out. With more on t...
Gardening: Perfect time to plant roses
12 Apr 2023
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It is rose time in the garden and Paraic Horkan tells us what to plant in the garden this week.
Can a relationship survive an affair ?
12 Apr 2023
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Is an affair a deal breaker for your relationship? We discuss this with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Ps...
Inside Hollywood: Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe
12 Apr 2023
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In this week's 'Inside Hollywood' Lisa Cannon tells us about the life and career of the late great M...
Minister Simon Harris on the new degree course outside the CAO system
12 Apr 2023
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Over a dozen new degree courses outside the CAO system will be open for applications beginning in Ju...
Biden’s “beast” is one of the safest cars on the planet.
12 Apr 2023
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Today on our commuter with Conor Faughnan, slot we hear why Biden’s “beast” is one of the safe...
How a high protein diet may promote deeper sleep
12 Apr 2023
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Dr. Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland on how a high protein...
Concerns about artificial intelligence sparked in Ireland
12 Apr 2023
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Concerns about artificial intelligence sparked in Ireland, what exactly should we be worried about? ...
The challenges of living with Crohn's disease
12 Apr 2023
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It is thought that at least 4000 people suffer from Crohn's disease, which is more common than expec...
Star spangled-Dundalk gets ready for President Biden
12 Apr 2023
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A busy day ahead for President Biden in Belfast and we hear how Star spangled-Dundalk is getting rea...
Tech With Jess: Samsung's new Bespoke Jet cleaner
11 Apr 2023
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Samsun has a new Bespoke Jet cleaner and Newstalk Technology Correspondent reviews it for us on the ...
The profound impact of Neurological Music Therapy
11 Apr 2023
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Neurological Musical Therapist Dr. Shane Cassidy speaks about the profound impact of Neurological Mu...
Tougher Penalties and minimum sentencing will they work?
11 Apr 2023
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Will new legislation with tougher penalties for anti-social behaviour reduce criminality? To discuss...
Limerick Community pay its respects to Geila Ibram
11 Apr 2023
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Limerick Community will hold a vigil to pay its respects to Geila Ibram following her murder last we...
Martin O’Malley, Former US Governor of Maryland
11 Apr 2023
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Martin O’Malley, Former US Governor of Maryland joined Pat in the studio to talk about President B...
Reaction to the devastating crash in Galway
11 Apr 2023
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Headford is in mourning, as two teenagers are killed in an early morning crash in Galway. Speaking t...
Just how is Dublin Airport coping during these busy days?
11 Apr 2023
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An emergency on the runway, a presidential visit, and pre-pandemic passenger levels. Just how is Dub...
Advice compiling and cutting your wedding guest list
11 Apr 2023
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Having trouble making cuts to your wedding guest list? We get advice from Sara Kennedy, a wedding ex...
Calls for the introduction of a 30% income tax
11 Apr 2023
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We hear why some economists are calling for the introduction of a 30% income tax. Speaking to Pat th...
Our Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week
07 Apr 2023
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A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Bobby Kerr was David Quinn Col...
Henry McKean investigates the burgeoning Irish solar panel economy
07 Apr 2023
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County Meath is fast becoming the biggest solar farm in the country with thousands of acres of top-q...
Gareth Mullins with a delicious pulled lamb on Blaa
07 Apr 2023
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Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef at the Marker Hotel brings us a delicious pulled lamb on Blaa with sa...
Travel hacks for your weekend getaway
07 Apr 2023
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Planning a summer vacation or a weekend getaway? Megan Virgo, Travel Writer for Irish Daily Mail and...
150,000 homeowners fail to pay local property tax
07 Apr 2023
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Bobby Kerr was joined by Katie Clair, head of Revenue’s LPT branch, and Charlie Weston, Personal F...
A preview of the weekend's sporting action
07 Apr 2023
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The Masters, the hurling League Final, and mouthwatering Premier League fixtures. We’re spoiled as...
Young entrepreneurs and start-ups making sustainable waves in their industries
07 Apr 2023
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Meet the young entrepreneurs and start-ups making sustainable waves in their industries, Ryan Scott...
What does Good Friday Agreement mean to Gen Z?
07 Apr 2023
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Rachel Lavin, Data Journalist with The Times and The Sunday Times joined Bobby Kerr to discuss what ...
Concerns are rife for a terror threat in Derry on Monday
07 Apr 2023
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Amanda Ferguson, Belfast based Journalist joined Bobby Kerr who was filling in for Pat today to disc...
Injectables and the changing face of ageing
06 Apr 2023
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900,000 botox injections were administered in the UK last year. Almost two-thirds of Irish people...
Boxed With John Fardy features 'The Letdown'
06 Apr 2023
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On Boxed this week with John Fardy we take a look at “The Letdown” which pokes fun at the lives ...
Who do you call when public works are done poorly?
06 Apr 2023
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We hear how there’s no one to call when public works are done poorly. Speaking to Pat this morning...
Ciara Kelly meets some of those left devastated by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
06 Apr 2023
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It was this day 2 months ago that a major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria causing devastating dam...
Excitement is building for the Biden homecoming
06 Apr 2023
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Excitement is building for the Biden Homecoming. We get all the latest updates on what he’ll be ge...
Why having a pet is good for babies
06 Apr 2023
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Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College joined Pat in...
Sophie's path to recovery after a quadruple amputation after contracting Sepsis
06 Apr 2023
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12-year-old Sophie Lanigan underwent a quadruple amputation after contracting Sepsis and Strep A. Pa...
Department failed to spend €1bn earmarked for housing over past three years
06 Apr 2023
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We hear why the Department of Housing failed to spend 1bn euro earmarked for Housing over the last t...
The personalities that brought Peace in the Good Friday Agreement
06 Apr 2023
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Alastair Campbell Writer, communicator, consultant, strategist, and mental health campaigner. Does ...
Why our triple lock policy is being reviewed
06 Apr 2023
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Locked and Loaded: Why our triple lock policy is being reviewed. We speak to Cathal Berry, Independe...
Bistro One forced to get rid of outdoor seating
06 Apr 2023
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We speak to the Dublin Restaurant owner who is being forced to return his outdoor seating space to t...
Gardening jobs the kids will enjoy this Easter
05 Apr 2023
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Children are on holidays this week so lets get them gardening. Paraic Horkan brings us s some fun lo...
When to allow teens alcohol?
05 Apr 2023
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Should you let your children drink before the age of 18/ introduce responsible drinking at home? Sh...
Inside Hollywood: Daniel Day Lewis
05 Apr 2023
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The man and the method, on inside Hollywood we profile one of the acting greats, Daniel Day-Lewis.
Why are politicians getting out of the the game early
05 Apr 2023
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Why are politicians getting out of the game early, Sean Defoe Bauer Media Political Correspondent re...
Motoring news and updates with Conor Faughnan
05 Apr 2023
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Self-driving buses and blanket bans on e-scooters, it’s all up for discussion with Conor Faughnan ...
Green Scene: Flamingo friendships
05 Apr 2023
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We take a look at flamingo friendships and hear about a new fix for hayfever sufferers in this week'...
An enraged Trump lashed out at the cases brought against him
05 Apr 2023
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An enraged Trump lashed out at the cases brought against him in his post-arraignment speech with att...
Anti-drone technology not yet in use at Dublin Airport
05 Apr 2023
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Anti-drone technology is yet to be in use at Dublin Airport because of red tape. Speaking to Pat thi...
Teachers Unions are calling for pay increases
05 Apr 2023
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Teachers' Unions are calling for pay increases amid the cost-of-living crisis and staff shortages. S...
Jess Kelly on repair phones
04 Apr 2023
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Jess Kelly Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Pat to discuss repair phones and answers all y...
Why are more politicians choosing to leave the game early?
04 Apr 2023
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Why are more politicians choosing to leave the game early? Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspon...
ESRI - Why people don’t switch financial products
04 Apr 2023
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ESRI report finds most consumers don’t shop around for loans and bank accounts. Pat was joined by ...
John Banville on his new book 'The Lockup'
04 Apr 2023
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Renowned Author, John Banville discusses hi latest book 'The Lockup'.
The costs, benefits and challenges of retrofitting
04 Apr 2023
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Pat was joined on the show to discuss the costs, benefits and challenges of retrofitting on The Big ...
Parisians vote to ban for-hire e-scooters from the streets
04 Apr 2023
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Out of over a hundred thousand Parisians who voted on the future of for-hire e-scooters in the city,...
The Russian worldview in the context of the ‘War in Ukraine’
04 Apr 2023
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Dr. Jade McGlynn, Senior Researcher at the Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies and author of ‘R...
The domestic division of labour - how couples navigate this
04 Apr 2023
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Anne Kehoe, Clinical Psychologist and President of the Psychological Society of Ireland joined Pat t...
Children’s hospital under construction but no houses to accommodate nurses
04 Apr 2023
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The children’s hospital is under constructions but there are no houses to accommodate nurses. Labo...
Ask the expert: The impact screen time has on our vision
03 Apr 2023
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Our expert this week, Arthur Cummings, Medical director, and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Wellingto...
Travel with Pol: Navigating the airport
03 Apr 2023
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Travel journalist Pol Ó Conghaile tells us about getting through the airport for your Easter break....
NYC authorities on high alert ahead of Trump’s arraignment
03 Apr 2023
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NYC Authorities will be on high alert as Trump’s arraignment unfolds tomorrow afternoon with prote...
Housing, refugees, and hospital trolleys
03 Apr 2023
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Housing, refugees, and hospital trolleys - the three crises that have dominated the headlines and pl...
Hear from an Irish company growing lettuce in a more sustainable way
03 Apr 2023
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Anton Savage was joined by Alan McCann, Director of Morning Fresh company which is supplying and gro...
BYD comes to Ireland
03 Apr 2023
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Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Correspondent with the Sunday Independent on BYD coming to Ireland and t...
Rates continue to rise for health insurance
03 Apr 2023
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Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover and part of the Lockton Group on why you need to be wary of “Av...
"Time is running out" queues of renters at open viewings
03 Apr 2023
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The search for a new home kicked into gear for thousands of tenants over the weekend as the eviction...
Russian vessels leave Ireland’s exclusive economic zone
03 Apr 2023
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Russian vessels that were spotted on the west coast earlier this week have now left Ireland’s excl...
A look back on another busy weekend of sport
03 Apr 2023
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Heartbreak for Galway, while Chelsea and Leicester are on the hunt for new managers, Kathleen McName...
Ireland bidding to host the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority
03 Apr 2023
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Dublin will compete with nine other major cities to host a new EU anti-money laundering agency. Ant...
Leaving cert worries over AI
03 Apr 2023
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With software programs such as Chat GPT becoming more prominent and widespread, could the integrity ...
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
31 Mar 2023
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A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Emer Higgins, Du...
Ulster Bank closing its transactional services today
31 Mar 2023
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With Ulster Bank finally closing its transactional services today, we get advice on how to close you...
Food with Gareth: Apple and Rhubarb crumble
31 Mar 2023
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Gareth Mullins has a brilliant dessert that’s quick and easy to make and wonderful to put in the c...
Aware is recruiting volunteers
31 Mar 2023
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Aware is recruiting volunteers for their telephone helplines, support groups, and their life skills ...
Minister for housing Darragh O’Brien on the lifting of the eviction ban
31 Mar 2023
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With the eviction ban being lifted tomorrow, we speak to Minister for Housing Daragh O’Brien.
A preview of the weekend of sport as Liverpool travel to City
31 Mar 2023
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Liverpool travels to City, Leinster takes on Ulster and lots more in sport this weekend - Shane Hann...
‘Think Before You Flush’ campaign
31 Mar 2023
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We speak to Irish Water about the ‘three ps’ ahead of the ‘Think Before You Flush’ campaign....
Reaction to former US President Trump Indictment
31 Mar 2023
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Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury after an inquiry into hush money paid to ad...
Owners urged practice weight management with their pets
30 Mar 2023
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Dog and cat owners are being urged to practice weight management with their pets. We'll hear from a...
Complications and benefits of remarrying
30 Mar 2023
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As second marriages become more common in Ireland, we discuss the complications and benefits with St...
Is Netanyahu’s judicial plan tearing Israel apart?
30 Mar 2023
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Is Netanyahu’s judicial plan tearing Israel apart? We discuss this with Patrick Cockburn Middle Ea...
ChatGPT is the fastest growing app in the history of the internet.
30 Mar 2023
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OpenAI introduced ChatGPT just five months ago and the AI chatbot is already the fasted growing app ...
We study the DNA of Beethoven
30 Mar 2023
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Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College takes a look ...
Will we see lasting change in the Defence Forces?
30 Mar 2023
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Will the latest report into the Defence Forces bring about any lasting change? Speaking to Pat this ...
Conflict resolution in the workplace
30 Mar 2023
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Conflict in the workplace? HR & Mediation expert, Woodview HRM Guru Louisa Meehan will help you find...
How is private plane usage is impacting the climate
30 Mar 2023
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Clamping down on the jet set lifestyle. We find out just how much private plane usage is impacting t...
Is time up on the traditional watch? Henry McKean reports..
30 Mar 2023
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Is time up on the traditional watch? Or is there something timeless about a watch? With modern techn...
Government defeats the no confidence motion
30 Mar 2023
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The Government defeated the no-confidence motion tabled by the Labour party yesterday morning by 86 ...