The UK needs to “handle” its relationship with the White House correctly, a senior Cabinet minister has said as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington. The Prime Minister has faced pressure to take a firm line with Mr Trump on support for Ukraine after the US president began negotiations on ending the conflict with Russia, but excluded Kyiv from the talks on Tuesday. On Friday, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey accused Mr Trump of plotting a “stitch-up” with Russian President Vladimir Putin that “amounts to a betrayal of Ukraine” and urged the Prime Minister to…
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CHINA has launched shock war drills near Australia and New Zealand forcing flights to dramatically divert. The unusual appearance of Chinese naval ships in the Tasman Sea sparked fears that live-fire exercises were launched, putting the area on high alert. AP A Chinese naval ship travels in the Torres Strait off Australia’s coast, on 11 February[/caption] AFP These ships sparked ‘live-fire’ drill fears on Friday[/caption] AP Three planes were reportedly forced to divert over the Tasman Sea[/caption] Airlines flying over the sea were warned by the Chinese military to change their flight path over an allegedly secret exercise. China’s potential…
GRASSROOTS football in England is set for a major revamp after the FA announced its plan to implement sizeable changes from 2026. The new format promises to revolutionise the way football is taught to youngsters, with the FA taking inspiration from the European youth set up. Grassroots football in England is set for a major revamp The first major change is the introduction of a new 3v3 entry format for the youngest players in the pathway at U7s level. Six to seven year old’s go straight into 5v5 at the moment, but will shift to fielding three players on each…
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Sinn Fein has defended its decision to boycott Washington DC for St Patrick’s Day amid criticism from political opponents across the island of Ireland. The party’s leadership, which normally travels to the US to mark the occasion every year, said it would not participate as part of “a principled stance against the threat of mass expulsion of the Palestinian people from Gaza”. Sinn Fein’s president Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill, the party’s vice president, made the announcement on Friday. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump suggested Israel would turn Gaza over to the US…
The parents of two young girls who survived the Southport stabbings have spoken about what life has been like for their family since the attack. Axel Rudakubana, 18, murdered Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, at a Taylor Swift-themed class in the Merseyside town in July last year, when he was 17. Rudakubana – who was jailed for a minimum of 52 years in January – attempted to murder eight other children, who cannot be named for legal reasons, class instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes. The parents of two girls, aged…
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Grangemouth workers targeted the opening day of the Scottish Labour conference on Friday, laying 400 hard hats on the ground to represent every job set to be lost. Workers and members of the Unite union gathered outside the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow to urge the UK Government to do more to save the oil refinery. Protesters braved wet and windy weather as they chanted “You said our refinery was your top priority” and “Keep Grangemouth working”. Petroineos announced last year that more than 400 jobs would be lost as Scotland’s last oil refinery shuts this year. The Scottish and…
DAN SHEEHAN has revealed he has lost his Jonah Lomu photograph – as he aims to make new memories against Wales tomorrow. Leinster hooker Sheehan will captain Ireland for the first time as they aim to secure a Triple Crown and stay on course for a third Championship, and second Grand Slam in three years. Dan Sheehan was famously photographed with New Zealand legend Jonah Lomu in 2003Pat Murphy/Sportsfile But he revealed he has lost the photoSeb Daly/Sportsfile But his elevation to captain in place of the injured Caelan Doris meant an old photograph of Sheehan as a four-year resurfaced…
EXCLUSIVE: Signature Entertainment has picked up UK and Irish rights to the Steven Quale (Final Destination 5) directed sci-fi thriller Flight 298 from Capstone Global. Directed by Quale from a screenplay by Stephen Susco (The Grudge), the feature is produced by Alex Lebovici (Barbarian) and Jon Oakes (The Guilty) of Hammerstone Studios alongside Capstone Global’s […]EXCLUSIVE: Signature Entertainment has picked up UK and Irish rights to the Steven Quale (Final Destination 5) directed sci-fi thriller Flight 298 from Capstone Global. Directed by Quale from a screenplay by Stephen Susco (The Grudge), the feature is produced by Alex Lebovici (Barbarian) and…
A CAR dealership much loved in its town is set to soon be shut for good and demolished as part of plans to build four huge new homes. Hadleigh Garage in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, is at risk of closure after architects submitted plans for a number of three-storey terraced homes in place of the building and its forecourt. Hadleigh Garage Hadleigh Garage could be demolished under plans to build four new homes[/caption] Plans which have been recommended for approval would see the three-bedroom homes built with two-storey front bays, small gardens, and a parking area to the side and rear for…
Slow Horses actor Christopher Chung is to star in the forthcoming series of Doctor Who. Australian film and TV star Chung, 36, best known as MI5 agent Roddy in the popular spy series, will play Cassio in a new adventure airing later this year. His character will meet the Time Lord, played by Ncuti Gatwa, and Belinda Chandra (Varada Sethu) – who is another new addition to the sci-fi show. Showrunner Russell T Davies said: “I’m a huge fan of Slow Horses, and I was so excited to get Chris involved. “He brings all of his strength and style and…
A LOVE Island beauty looks totally different after transforming her hair. The bombshell, who took part in the show last summer, revealed her new style at the Oh Polly London Fashion Week show last night. Instagram / @tiffanyleighton_ This Love Island stunner looks very different to her time in the villa[/caption] She wrote on Instagram: “Came out of hibernation for @ohpolly LFW ps first and last time you’ll see me brunette.” The dramatic new look was a hit with followers, with one writing: “Omg just beautiful.” Another said: “A brunette BOMB.” Third wrote: “Love the darker hair.” It is none other than…
SportsLine’s proven model simulated the 2025 Masters 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picks SportsLine’s proven model simulated the 2025 Masters 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picks USATSI The first major of 2025 will be decided when the world’s top players head to Augusta National Golf Club for the 2025 Masters Tournament. Golf’s grandest stage, which gets underway on Thursday, April 10, will feature a star-studded 2025 Masters field packed with household names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Jordan Spieth chasing a coveted green jacket. Scheffler can become…
Rory Darge says it is “massive” to have fellow co-captain Finn Russell available to aid Scotland’s pursuit of Calcutta Cup history. Gregor Townsend’s side are bidding to continue their recent domination against rivals England by recording an unprecedented fifth consecutive win in the fixture. Influential fly-half Russell has been passed fit to start Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown at the Allianz Stadium after recovering from a nasty head knock suffered in his country’s round-two loss to Ireland. Your Scotland team for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/1uv60J86F1 pic.twitter.com/dz62d1hIoj — Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) February 20, 2025 Glasgow flanker Darge,…
A recall order has been issued for a number of Irish cheeses due to the possible presence of the bacteria listeria.
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN will return for Manchester United with Ruben Amorim admitting he caused a false heart scare. The Danish midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 but subsequently made an amazing recovery after having an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) fitted. Reuters Ruben Amorim admitted he caused a misunderstanding about Christian Eriksen’s health[/caption] AFP The Man Utd boss appeared to unintentionally suggest that must be ‘careful’ due to his ‘heart situation’[/caption] But after Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at Tottenham boss Amorim brought up Eriksen’s heart issue when he missed the game through illness. Amorim said at the time: “Of course has…