Weather experts have warned that we are in for a ‘rough’ spell this weekend, as gusts of 120km/h and as much as 140mm of rainfall will be expected to hit Ireland over the coming days
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JACK WHITEHALL looked at the funny side after coming across Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc playing CHESS in the F1 75 crowd. The two Ferrari team-mates were spotted playing chess on their mobile phones during Tuesday night’s live event at The 02. Getty Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were spotted enjoying a virtual game of chess during a live F1 event[/caption] Getty Clips of the interaction went viral on social media, with event host Jack Whitehall taking it well[/caption] Getty Jack Whitehall found humour in the viral social media post and joked about his hosting skills[/caption] Hamilton and his fellow…
The Prince and Princess of Wales will carry out joint engagements in South Wales next week ahead of St David’s Day. Kate, who is continuing with her gradual return to public duties since completing her cancer treatment, will join William on a visit to Pontypridd on February 26. The couple will meet local people affected by the severe flooding caused by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh, which hit the region in the space of just two weeks in late 2024. William and Kate will visit Pontypridd Market, which has been at the heart of the community since 1805, and tour…
OLYMPIC hero Keely Hodgkinson has swapped the running track for the race track as she posed in front of Aston Martin’s new Formula One car. The gold medallist donned a sharp pantsuit as she attended the F1’s 75th anniversary car launch event at the O2 in London on Tuesday. instagram Keely Hodkinson posed in front of Aston Martin’s F1 car[/caption] PA The Olympic hero attended F1’s launch event at the O2[/caption] Hodgkinson, who captured the hearts of the nation with her heroics in Paris last summer, posed in front of Aston Martin’s new livery at the event. The car, which…
A convicted sex offender is due to appear in a Belfast court tomorrow charged with the murder of Quham Babatunde in Dublin.
A third man has been charged in connection with the fatal attack on a man in Dublin city centre last weekend.Quam Babatunde, 34, who was originally …
LIAM Payne’s chaotic finals hours before he fell to his death have been released in new court documents, a report claims. The former One Direction star, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16 last year. Getty Liam’s final hours have been revealed in new court documents[/caption] Reuters Liam fell to his death from his hotel room balcony on October 16[/caption] Aldana Serrano, 31, was invited by Liam back to his hotel Rogelio “Roger” Nores and two staff members at the hotel had been charged with manslaughter but were cleared, it was revealed today. Now, as…
A 23-year-old man is due to appear in Belfast on Friday after being charged in relation to Saturday morning’s fatal assault in Dublin.
Russia has “learned nothing” from “colonial failures and wars”, David Lammy has said, telling global foreign ministers that peace with Ukraine would mean President Vladimir Putin “finding a way forward which respects Ukraine’s sovereignty”. The Foreign Secretary was speaking at the G20 meeting of foreign ministers in South Africa, a summit also attended by Russia’s Sergey Lavrov, and said he had been “hoping to hear some sympathy for the innocent victims of the aggression” from his Moscow counterpart. However, Mr Lammy suggested that was not forthcoming, and Mr Lavrov “left his seat” before his own contribution. The meeting of foreign…
MARRIED At First Sight star Georges Berthonneau has been forced to pull out of a huge reality show. The hunk was due to appear in MTV’s The Challenge, which is known for featuring TV stars from around the world, but will no longer be competing. Getty Georges has been forced to pull out of The Challenge[/caption] Instagram/peggyroseofficial He was known for marrying Peggy on MAFS[/caption] A TV insider said: “Georges turned it down at the last minute due to some complications in his personal life which are currently taking priority. “However, he’s really hopeful that he can work on the…
Special episodes of Gerry Anderson’s puppet sci-fi series Thunderbirds are to see their first-ever, physical release as part of the show’s 60th anniversary. The three episodes, which were produced in 2015 for the show’s 50th anniversary and released a year later, will be included in a new Blu-ray set compiling all of the show’s episodes. Jamie Anderson, managing director of Anderson Entertainment and the son of the show’s creator, said: “The 60th anniversary of Thunderbirds is a remarkable milestone and after years of anticipation, we are beyond excited to finally present this original format release to our dedicated global fans…
Prosecutors should be looking at the prospect of putting IRA accomplices in the dock when they come to review the Clonoe inquest findings, the DUP has said.
The mother of a teenage Royal Army Gunner who took her own life has accused the Army of a “cover-up” after a coroner ruled a string of failings contributed to her death. Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found hanged at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on December 15 2021. Coroner Nicholas Rheinberg ruled that the Army’s failure to take action after Gunner Beck was harassed by her line manager contributed to her death. He also ruled that “on the balance of probabilities” she had been sexually assaulted by another senior colleague, and the Army’s failure to take appropriate action “more…
Having travelled stylishly through the contest, his rider remained motionless as he sauntered to the front with a furlong to run and cruised clear of his hard-ridden rivals
Russia has no “appetite” for peace in Ukraine, the Foreign Secretary has said, after a meeting of foreign ministers in South Africa on Thursday. Foreign ministers from G20 nations, including Russia’s Sergei Lavrov, gathered in Johannesburg for their annual meeting, days after officials from Washington and Moscow began talks on ending the war in Ukraine. But after a speech from Mr Lavrov, David Lammy told reporters he did not believe Russia was serious about wanting peace. He said: “At the moment, we’ve had talks effectively about talks. “We’ve not got anywhere near a negotiated settlement, and I have to say…
A union has unveiled a plan it believes will secure the future of a steelworks. Community said its proposal would ensure the continued operation of two existing blast furnaces at the British Steel site in Scunthorpe while two new electric arc furnaces (EAFs) are constructed. The union said the plan would secure a move towards greener steelmaking, requiring an additional £200 million of Government support to mitigate carbon costs in the interim period. Community general secretary Roy Rickhuss said: “The new plan from our experts at Syndex lays out the roadmap towards a just transition for British Steel in Scunthorpe,…
IT’S the beauty buff favourite that sent us all wild two years ago. And now The Ordinary is bringing back the viral Serum Foundation two years after discontinuing its make-up line. Getty The mega beauty brand, The Ordinary, is bringing back a discontinued fan favourite[/caption] The Ordinary The Serum Foundation will be on sale as of tomorrow, February 21st, for just £6.40[/caption] The Deciem-owned skincare brand’s “fan favourite” Serum Foundation is returning in its full 36 colour shade range due to a popular demand. The beauty bag essential will be on sale from 21st February for just £6.40 – however, customers will…
Donegal fans are excited for the season ahead as one of their top players of the past, Michael Murphy has come out of retirement and donned the green and gold. In 2022 Micheal announced his retirement after a 15-year senior career with inter-county football, which shocked many fans. Today’s top videos Considered one of the greatest players for the county and of his time, the 35-year-old returned to the pitch this season taking on the All-Ireland Champions Armagh. Michael Murphy and Annie Keeney. Pic: Instagram Engaged Before stepping away from his county team, Michael had another major event in his…
TO most players, a shock promotion to No 3 in the England batting line-up for a crunch match would be a huge change. But perhaps not for Jamie Smith – as he dropped a promising football career to become one of cricket’s most exciting prospects. Getty Jamie Smith has raced up the England batting order to become No 3 for Saturday’s Champions Trophy opener against Australia[/caption] Getty Smith will bat one up from Test legend Joe Root in the ODI[/caption] Getty England are gambling by elevating the powerful hitter[/caption] Test legend Joe Root has been moved down to No 4 due to Smith’s…
China reiterated on Thursday its suspension-for-suspension proposal, saying it is the most feasible option for the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue under the current situation. China reiterated on Thursday its suspension-for-suspension proposal, saying it is the most feasible option for the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue under the current situation. China reiterated on Thursday its suspension-for-suspension proposal, saying it is the most feasible option for the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue under the current situation.