The Irish in Britain, including those of Irish descent, make up a significant part of the UK population. Here, you will find news, entertainment, events, sports and features from the local Irish Post newspaper.

Controversial singer Boy George was last week fined $1,000 and ordered to attend a drug rehabilitation centre after being charged with wasting police time.

The former Culture Club star who falsely reported an burglary in his apartment in New York last year was given a conditional discharge at Manhattan Criminal Court.

The singer — whose real name is George O’Dowd — saw a charge of possessing cocaine dropped but was made to pay court costs and do five days community service.