Daily News Summary: December 16, 2024

In football action on December 16, 2024, Glentoran secured a 2-1 victory over Cliftonville in a match that commenced at 15:00. Gormley initially put Cliftonville ahead. Glentoran’s goalkeeper Gyollai then scored to equalize, and Amos secured the winning goal from a free-kick following an error by Odumosu. Also at 15:00, Linfield achieved a 1-0 victory against Glenavon, with McKee scoring the decisive goal for the Blues. Ballymena United triumphed over Loughgall with a 3-2 scoreline in their 15:00 fixture. Towe opened the scoring for the Villagers, while McCurry contributed a goal from close range. Portadown secured a 1-0 win against Crusaders in a match starting at 15:00, with McCullough scoring the only goal for the Ports. In entertainment news, Sandi Toksvig will be joined by guests Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Audiences will have the opportunity to sing along to tracks from artists such as Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and others. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are scheduled to return to Longleat Safari Park for upcoming festivities. Environmental topics under discussion include microplastics found in air, soil, and waterways, as well as the current levels of food waste. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.