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Trump to raise ‘everything’ with King, including Iran war that has hit relations
Donald Trump has said he plans to talk to the King about “everything” during the royal state visit, including the Iran war which has strained transatlantic relations. The US president also said he would raise the thorny issue of Nato, which he has lambasted throughout the conflict. The American ...
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‘I want him to be proud of me’ – MP running London Marathon in brother’s memory
A Labour MP will run the London Marathon in tribute to his older brother, who died last year from a rare cancer. Josh Fenton-Glynn will run the 26.2 miles through the capital in memory of his brother, Alex English, who died in January 2025 just two weeks short of his 53rd birthday. The Calder Valley...
‘I want him to be proud of me’ – MP running London Marathon in brother’s memory
A Labour MP will run the London Marathon in tribute to his older brother, who died last year from a rare cancer. Josh Fenton-Glynn will run the 26.2 miles through the capital in memory of his brother, Alex English, who died in January 2025 just two weeks short of his 53rd birthday. The Calder Valley...
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Derry Death Notices - Saturday, April 25, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Robert Ferguson, 21A Ballymulligan Road, Magherafelt • Mary Loughrey, Springfield Gardens Portstewart • Martin Mullan, Freiburg, Germany (Formerly of Derry) • Hugh McGuinness, Tonduff, 54 Ardground Road, Killal...
Labour will use new tech so NHS delivers ‘for generations to come’ – Sarwar
Using the latest technology will help ensure Scotland’s NHS “delivers for generations come”, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said. He claimed that under the SNP Government the health service has remained “stuck in the analogue age” – but pledged to change that if he becomes first ...
David Haye is a ‘great big teddy bear’, says Beverley Callard
Beverley Callard has described David Haye as a “great big teddy bear” while appearing on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa Unpacked. The Coronation Street star admitted the boxer was “controversial” but praised him for “speaking his mind” as she joined the spin-off show via video call, a...
Adam Thomas crowned winner during chaotic live finale of I’m A Celeb
Adam Thomas has been crowned the winner and “ultimate legend 2026” of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, after the live finale descended into chaos. The 37-year-old actor was voted the winner by public vote during the final on Friday, during which he was accused of being “abusive, aggressive a...
David Haye is a ‘great big teddy bear’, says Beverley Callard
Beverley Callard has described David Haye as a “great big teddy bear” while appearing on I’m A Celebrity… South Africa Unpacked. The Coronation Street star admitted the boxer was “controversial” but praised him for “speaking his mind” as she joined the spin-off show via video call, a...
Argentina renews call for Falklands talks amid potential shift in US stance
Argentina has called for talks with the UK over the Falkland Islands after reports the US could review its position on the South Atlantic territory in retaliation for Sir Keir Starmer’s lack of support for the war in Iran. Downing Street had earlier insisted the sovereignty of the Falklands was ...
Vitor Pereira says Forest followed his plea to play ‘Champions League’ football
Vitor Pereira challenged Nottingham Forest to play “Champions League” football before watching them romp to a 5-0 victory at Sunderland to ease themselves closer to Premier League safety. Forest blew the Black Cats out of the water in a remarkable first half at the Stadium of Light to extend the...
Vitor Pereira says Forest followed his plea to play ‘Champions League’ football
Vitor Pereira challenged Nottingham Forest to play “Champions League” football before watching them romp to a 5-0 victory at Sunderland to ease themselves closer to Premier League safety. Forest blew the Black Cats out of the water in a remarkable first half at the Stadium of Light to extend the...
Former Portlaoise resident sentenced over attempted passport forgery
The woman was described as 'an exceptional' mother in court A father who was a “cog” in the machine for obtaining a fake passport for his on-the-run son has been jailed for two years, while his daughter-in-law was spared a custodial sentence. Andrew Cash Senior (58) of Whitechurch Heights, Ra...
Adam Thomas crowned winner during chaotic live finale of I’m A Celeb
Adam Thomas has been crowned the winner and “ultimate legend 2026” of I’m A Celebrity… South Africa, after the live finale descended into chaos. The 37-year-old actor was voted the winner by public vote during the final on Friday, during which he was accused of being “abusive, aggressive a...
Alex Neil says Ipswich still have ‘work to do’ to beat Millwall to promotion
Alex Neil says Ipswich still have “work to do” to pip Millwall to automatic promotion following the Lions’ 1-1 draw at already-relegated Leicester. Substitute Macauley Langstaff’s first goal since February cancelled out a Foxes opener from Harry Souttar, who was playing his first game since ...
Alex Neil says Ipswich still have ‘work to do’ to beat Millwall to promotion
Alex Neil says Ipswich still have “work to do” to pip Millwall to automatic promotion following the Lions’ 1-1 draw at already-relegated Leicester. Substitute Macauley Langstaff’s first goal since February cancelled out a Foxes opener from Harry Souttar, who was playing his first game since ...
Tullamore's Riain celebrates birthday with family and friends in style
Tullamore's Riain celebrates birthday with family and friends in style There was a big night for a young Tullamore man on Sunday night last. Riain Underwood gathered with family and friends to celebrate his birthday in John Lee's public house and music venue on Tullamore's Church St. Riain, s...
Family of Virginia Giuffre urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’
The family of Virginia Giuffre have renewed their calls for the King to meet with them during his upcoming state visit to the US, to “show unity with survivors”. Sky Roberts, Ms Giuffre’s brother, and Amanda Roberts, Ms Giuffre’s sister-in-law, had “strongly” urged Charles to meet with t...
Stole from Portlaoise Dunnes Stores
The woman appeared before Portlaoise District Court A woman who stole bedding from a supermarket in Portlaoise was ordered to carry out community service. Tatiana Ciobanu (38) of 6 Parkrise, Birr, Co Offaly, admitted stealing bedding valued at €800 from Dunnes Stores, Kyle Centre, Portlaoise ...
‘This broke my heart’ - Louth TD opens up on removal as Drogheda United chairperson
Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne was removed from her position at the club in February Louth TD Joanna Byrne has opened up on her removal as Drogheda United chairperson during a speech in the Dáil. The Sinn Féin TD was removed from her position at the club in February, after she voiced her oppositio...
Little improvement in homeless figures in Louth
Homeless Report March 2025 There was little change in the number of people accessing local authority managed emergency accommodation in March in the North East region, which comprises Louth, Cavan and Monaghan, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing, Local Gover...