THE racing world was left devastated last week following the tragic death of Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Michael O’Sullivan at the age of 24. The talented young rider passed away after suffering a fatal fall at Thurles Racecourse in Ireland on February 6. Michael O’Sullivan died after a fall at Thurles Racecourse in Ireland on February 6 X – @RACINGTV Punchestown Racecourse held a minute of silence in honour of the jockey as racing resumed in Ireland after a three-day suspension[/caption] O’Sullivan was aboard 6-5 favourite Wee Charlie when he came down at the final fence of a two-mile handicap chase.…
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The government is considering relaxing rules around modular-style buildings in people’s gardens in a bid to deal with the housing shortage.
Matt Sherratt wants his Wales team to be brave and not “die wondering” against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday. Wales begin life after Warren Gatland with Cardiff boss Sherratt taking the reins for three games only – Ireland, Scotland at Murrayfield and then England in Cardiff. A run of 14 successive Test defeats has contributed heavily to Wales being written off as 25-1 no-hopers by some bookmakers when Triple Crown-chasing Ireland arrive at the Principality Stadium. 📸 A busy training day at HQ 💪#GuinnessM6N pic.twitter.com/oAcRm9mPkA — Welsh Rugby Union 🏴 (@WelshRugbyUnion) February 20, 2025 Sherratt has made…
Amazon has gained creative control of the James Bond film franchise after the long-standing producers of the 007 films stepped away as part of a new deal. Eon Productions, run by Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli – who have produced the franchise since the death of Albert “Cubby” Broccoli, announced it will be co-owners with Amazon MGM Studios. The official Bond film franchise has been controlled by members of the Broccoli family, either single-handedly or in partnership with others, since the first 007 movie Dr No in 1962. There has been increasing speculation about the future of the series,…
IF you owned a PlayStation 2, you might have a prized game gathering dust at home. Fans of the iconic early-noughties console are willing to hand over serious cash for its most collectible titles. Sony PlayStation The PlayStation 2 is one of the world’s best-selling consoles[/caption] Wikipedia Gamers fell in love with 2001 survival horror title Silent Hill 2[/caption] Sony’s PS2 came out in Japan in March 2000, before landing in Britain on November 24 that same year. It sold stupendously well, with over 160 million consoles shipped globally over its lifespan. And one of the best-known games from the…
A 70-year-old man who fatally stabbed his mentally ill son in the leg during an altercation “will continue to suffer greatly” from his actions, in “a desperately sad case” of manslaughter. “The burden of guilt that he is carrying is enormous, and his remorse and stress is palpable,” said Colman Cody
Dublin Airport went 11 days without sun but Met Eireann revealed it has now had over three hours of rays
England lock George Martin has been ruled out of Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown against Scotland. The 23-year-old Leicester player, who was due to be on Steve Borthwick’s bench for the Calcutta Cup clash, has been replaced by Bath forward Ted Hill. Martin started England’s 26-25 round-two win over France but has been managing a knee problem. Ollie Chessum took Martin’s place in the second row alongside captain Maro Itoje when head coach Borthwick named his team on Tuesday. Ted Hill will replace the injured George Martin on the bench for the #CalcuttaCup this weekend 👊@O2 | #WearTheRose — England…
A CYCLIST in his 90s has died from his injuries following a horror road collision with a truck in Galway. The fatal road traffic accident occurred at Moycullen in Galway, this afternoon. The horror road accident took place at Clydagh on the N59 shortly after midday. Gardai and emergency raced to the scene after the alarm was raised about a collision involving a truck and a cyclist. The injured cyclist, a man in his 90s, was rushed to University Hospital Galway by ambulance. But he was sadly pronounced deceased a short time later. The road remains closed for a technical…
DANCING On Ice star Anton Ferdinand’s football academy is being wound up after running up large debts. The former footballer, 40, was granted a court order to dissolve the firm after telling a court that the outfit was insolvent. Rex Dancing On Ice’s Anton Ferdinand is winding down his football coaching business[/caption] News Group Newspapers Ltd. Anton’s firm was unable to pay its large debts[/caption] The ex-West Ham star founded the Ferdinand Football Group Ltd in 2021. The most recent accounts for the venture covering 2023 revealed the firm employed 30 people and had debts of around £240,000. It also…
A “fairer” system of how tickets are allocated in concert sales for artists such as Oasis is being looked at, the Culture Secretary has said. Lisa Nandy said a new allocation model could improve transparency, and prevent surges in the price of tickets after they have gone on sale. The Government is currently consulting on the impact of dynamic pricing and proposed plans to cap the price of resale tickets. Some Oasis fans were left watching the price of standard tickets rise to more than double the original price – from £148 to £355 – as they waited in the…
‘Cada día me recuerdan de que soy irlandés – Every day I am reminded I am Irish’.
NATHAN ASPINALL has revealed a mischievous secret about two of the Premier League’s great-eight line-up. The World No 11 claims there are a “couple of idiots” amidst the pack of more serious glory hunters! Nathan Aspinall reckons two of the Prem line-up are a bit differentRex Rex Prem title-holder Luke Littler won Night 2 this year[/caption] But if any of The Asp‘s seven opponents reckon he has turned into a snake with his verdict, they needn’t have worried… That’s because the Stockport star includes himself in the doubtful duo! The 2025 line-up contains last year’s Prem king and new world champion Luke…
NEIGHBOURS is being axed again – after production company Fremantle failed to agree a new deal with Amazon. The beloved Australian soap will stop production this summer with the final ever episode being aired at the end of the year, The Sun can exclusively reveal. Neighbours has been axed again just two years after being saved by Amazon The show will cease production in the summer and come to an end later this year Amazon Freevee Susan and Karl will be saying goodbye to Erinsborough for a final time[/caption] It is just two years since Amazon brought the soap back…
A US anti-abortion group is planning a series of protests outside a hospital in Scotland despite a law banning such demonstrations. According to its website, 40 Days For Life will hold “vigils” outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow from March 5 until April 13. A law passed last year by the Scottish Parliament outlawed anti-abortion activists from protesting within 200 metres of abortion clinics. On Wednesday, a 74-year-old woman became the first person to be arrested under the legislation. The protests that have taken place in Glasgow today have been utterly shameful. I am grateful to Police Scotland…
Around 200 UK jobs are at risk after the retailer struggled with poor sales and rising costs
EUROPEAN peacekeeping troops would face an impossible dilemma if Putin betrayed a Ukraine peace deal, defence analysts have warned. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has drawn up a peace plan for Ukraine that could see thousands of Western boots on the ground. AFP Ukrainian troops training up to fight Vlad on the frontlines[/caption] PA Keir Starmer has made a rallying cry to Europe urging them to ‘step up’ and deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine[/caption] AP Ukrainian servicemen fire an MRLS BM-21 missile towards the Russian army in the Donetsk region[/caption] Getty Vladimir Putin announced his plans to meet US President Donald…
SWITCHING your devices to ‘dark mode’ is likely draining your battery faster than the standard ‘light mode’, according to new research. The study goes against popular belief that the ‘dark mode’ available on apps and websites is an ‘energy saving’ feature. Having the backgrounds on apps and websites black instead of white does require less energyApple BBC Research & Development Full brightness on your phone, laptop or TV can twice as much power as a device on a low brightness setting, the study said[/caption] Having the backgrounds on apps and websites black instead of white does require less energy. But…
The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has set the guideline for China’s development and renewed its commitment to an open economy, which has great significance for the world, China’s top publicity official said on Thursday. The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has set the guideline for China’s development and renewed its commitment to an open economy, which has great significance for the world, China’s top publicity official said on Thursday. The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China has set the guideline for China’s development and renewed its commitment to an…
The Chancellor has said she is “absolutely committed” to spending 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, as Nato countries come under pressure to increase their spending amid fears the US could reduce its financial backing for European security. Rachel Reeves said that an increase in spending in line with what Labour promised in its manifesto will be done “in the proper way”. It comes as the US has been demanding Europe do more to pay and provide for its own security, while initiating talks with Russia that could broker peace in Ukraine. Speaking to broadcasters at Warner Bros…