By Fearghus Roulston Northern Ireland will take on Serbia behind closed doors after violent troubles following the Serb’s October game against Italy. This hasn’t deterred fans from travelling however, with hundreds expected to make the trip. 200 Northern Irish supporters have been given special dispensation from UEFA to attend the game. The British minnows have [...]
by Fearghus Roulston The minimum wage in Ireland will be cut by a euro, falling to €7.65, as part of a planned series of austerity measures introduced by Taioseach Brian Cowen today. The plans, outlined in a 170-page document, involve cuts to the social welfare budget and a hike in income tax. The Irish government [...]
by Fearghus Roulston One of Edinburgh’s most striking landmarks is likely to disappear from the skyline, after council officials voted today to demolish the Granton gasholder. The 108-year old landmark was granted protected status just over a decade ago. The structure, which formed part of Edinburgh’s gasworks during the eighteenth century, has been deemed a [...]
By Fearghus Roulston British Chancellor George Osbourne announced today that the government intends to take £80 billion out of the public sector budget over the next four years. Welfare, the Home Office, and local councils will face the brunt of the cuts, which are the biggest raft of cuts since the Second World War. One [...]
By Fearghus Roulston Cockburn Street’s iconic record store, Avalanche Records, closed its doors for the final time last night after a set from Leith band The Last Battle. The store has been a staple of the Edinburgh music scene since 1983. It is not closing permanently, however- owner Kevin Buckle plans to move to a [...]
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