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Jun 30, 2025 • 3min
A murder investigation launched in Co Down
A murder investigation has been launched after Sarah Montgomery, a 27 year old pregnant woman, was found dead in Donaghadee, Co Down. A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. We get the latest on this with Amanda Ferguson, Freelance Journalist based in Belfast.
Jun 27, 2025 • 5min
The must see acts at Glastonbury 2025!
Glastonbury festival continues on through the weekend, with performances wrapping up at midnight on Sunday. With over three thousand performers featured at this year’s event, music lovers may feel spoiled for choice with options. Sky Arts and Entertainment Reporter Bethany Minelle tells us the must see acts.
Jun 27, 2025 • 4min
Anna Wintour steps back as editor in chief of US Vogue
Dame Anna Wintour is stepping back as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years. While she will remain Vogue's Global Editorial Director, her departure from the US magazine has shocked the fashion community. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Jane McDonnell, Co-Founder and Publisher of The Gloss Magazine, who formerly worked at British Vogue with Anna Wintour.
Jun 27, 2025 • 9min
Ireland is to sign up to a major new EU Defence initiative
Ireland is to sign up to a major new EU Defence initiative that will allow member states to jointly procure military equipment as the bloc seeks to rapidly rearm in the face of Russian aggression. To discuss this initiative further was Mark Price Co-Chair of the Irish Anti War Movement and founding member of the Irish Neutrality League and also Mark Mellett Former Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces.
Jun 27, 2025 • 7min
Call to raise the Help-to-Buy scheme threshold
The government should accelerate housing delivery by reverting commercial stamp duty from 7.5% back to 2% and raising the Help-to-Buy scheme threshold above half a million euro. That’s the call this morning from Property advisor, Savills Ireland but is it the right move? All to discuss with Economics Professor at DCU Edgar Morgenroth.
Jun 27, 2025 • 5min
Friday Riff: Future infrastructure spending by government
The Government will prioritise “cost and efficiency over design standards and aesthetics” when it comes to future infrastructure spending.
Jun 27, 2025 • 6min
Call for catering services return to all train routes
Ireland is currently the only country in Western Europe that does not provide catering services on all train routes. That’s according to Fianna Fáil Senator Ollie Crowe, who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.
Jun 27, 2025 • 5min
The capital's centenarians gathered for afternoon tea
The capital's centenarians gathered for afternoon tea at the mansion house yesterday. Newstalk's Sarah Madden joined them for a cuppa:
Jun 27, 2025 • 6min
How much does Iran remain a threat?
Iran’s uranium stockpile remains largely intact following US strikes on its main nuclear sites, according to preliminary assessments. It comes as Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says they will not hesitate to bomb more US air bases in the Middle East if necessary. For the latest on the situation Shane spoke to Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent for The Independent.
Jun 27, 2025 • 6min
Should we classify COVID and Long COVID as an occupational illness/injury?
A bid to get the HSE to set up a special occupational sick pay scheme for workers with Long Covid was yesterday rejected by the Labour court. Unions have called on the Government to classify COVID and Long COVID as an occupational illness/injury. Speaking to Ciara to discuss further was SIPTU Health Divisional Head Kevin Figgis.
