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Justin Rose frustrated as chance to end long wait for Masters title escapes him
Justin Rose was left to rue mistakes around Amen Corner as another Masters slipped through his fingers. A year after losing a play-off to Rory McIlroy he was leading by a shot as he approached Augusta National’s troublesome trio of holes. But he bogeyed 11 and 12 and then could only par the 13th d...
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Rory McIlroy keen to keep winning majors after defending Masters title
Rory McIlroy is already targeting more majors after becoming only the fourth man to win back-to-back Masters titles. The Northern Irishman’s one-shot victory over world number one Scottie Scheffler took his career tally to six. But having waited a decade between his fourth and fifth, which secured...
Rory McIlroy’s home club celebrates back-to-back Masters champion
There were scenes of jubilation at a Rory McIlroy’s home golf club as he claimed back-to-back Masters titles. McIlroy’s hometown Holywood Golf Club in Co Down, Northern Ireland erupted in cheers as he tapped in a putt to win by one on 12-under-par at Augusta National. Celebrations at Holywood Go...
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Rory McIlroy’s home club celebrates back-to-back Masters champion
There were scenes of jubilation at a Rory McIlroy’s home golf club as he claimed back-to-back Masters titles. McIlroy’s hometown Holywood Golf Club in Co Down, Northern Ireland erupted in cheers as he tapped in a putt to win by one on 12-under-par at Augusta National. Celebrations at Holywood Go...
Starmer refuses to join Trump’s Hormuz blockade as oil prices expected to rise
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to join Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which could compound economic pain for Britons with higher petrol costs. The president threatened stop tankers from entering or leaving the key oil and gas shipping lane, a move that is expected to further drive ...
Justin Rose frustrated as chance to end long wait for Masters title escapes him
Justin Rose was left to rue mistakes around Amen Corner as another Masters slipped through his fingers. A year after losing a play-off to Rory McIlroy he was leading by a shot as he approached Augusta National’s troublesome trio of holes. But he bogeyed 11 and 12 and then could only par the 13th d...
Reform UK ‘in it to win it’ at Holyrood election, leader Lord Offord declares
Reform UK are “in it to win it” at Holyrood, the party’s Scottish leader declared, with Lord Malcolm Offord predicting his party could win a number of constituencies in next month’s election. Despite never having been an elected politician, he said he wanted to be Scotland’s next first min...
First time buyers ‘paid estimated £307m extra in stamp duty since relief ended’
First time buyers in England have collectively paid an estimated £307 million extra in stamp duty since a temporary relief measure ended in April 2025, according to calculations from a property website. Rightmove estimated that an average of £4,618 more has been paid per buyer. The total estimated...
Give me five years to fix SNP mess, Sarwar urges voters
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has urged voters to give him “five years to fix the mess” he says was created by the SNP. Speaking ahead of their manifesto launch on Monday, Mr Sarwar said his party was running in the Scottish Parliament election to “get the basics right”. The party has a...
Proportion of homes being ‘flipped’ is lowest in more than a decade – report
The proportion of homes being “flipped” – bought and resold within 12 months – is at its lowest level in more than a decade across England and Wales, analysis suggests. Property firm Hamptons calculated that the number of homes being flipped has halved from 21,520 in 2016 to 10,570 in 2025. ...
Most Scots considering voting Reform back action on climate, poll finds
Most Scots considering voting for “anti-net zero parties” at the Holyrood election support action on climate change, a poll has shown. The survey by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) found 61% of voters considering backing Reform UK support measures to tackle climate change. Meanwh...
Some older people having to ‘unretire’ due to financial pressures, survey finds
A significant proportion of older people are deciding to “unretire” as the financial reality of retirement falls short of expectations, according to research. One in six (16%) retirees surveyed for Standard Life said they have already returned to employment (8%) or are considering doing so (8%)....
Scottish Greens pledge to raise school start age in their manifesto
The Scottish Greens have pledged to raise the school starting age in their election manifesto. The party would raise the school starting age to seven and introduce a play-based kindergarten stage for three to six-year-olds. In their manifesto, they are set to commit to a kindergarten model based on ...
We cannot be tone deaf, says TGI Fridays boss betting on lower prices
Putting prices too high would be “tone deaf”, the returning boss of TGI Fridays has said as he hopes to reel in diners who have felt priced out by increasingly expensive menus. The US-themed restaurant and cocktail bar is preparing to launch a full new menu with more competitive prices and fresh...
Boy George pays tribute to ‘glorious vocals’ of Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle
Boy George has paid tribute to Bollywood singer and Bow Down Mister collaborator Asha Bhosle following her death aged 92. Bhosle, whose songs helped shape India’s music and cinema, died on Sunday of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, a physician at the hospital said. She ha...
Boy George pays tribute to ‘glorious vocals’ of Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle
Boy George has paid tribute to Bollywood singer and Bow Down Mister collaborator Asha Bhosle following her death aged 92. Bhosle, whose songs helped shape India’s music and cinema, died on Sunday of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, a physician at the hospital said. She ha...
Rory McIlroy defends Masters title with another historic victory at Augusta
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth man to win back-to-back Masters after watching a number of challengers rise and fall before taking control on the back nine to win by a shot. The Northern Irishman joined Jack Nicklaus (1965 and 1996), Sir Nick Faldo (1989 and 1990) and Tiger Woods (2001 and 2002)...
Derry Death Notices - Monday, April 13, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Sylvia Jones (née McMullan), 9 Brown Drive, Maghera • Francis (Francie) McFadden, 57 Elm Grove, Derry • Annie Shiels (née Nelis), 4 Abbey House, Little Diamond, Derry • John (Ivan) Stokes, 6 Shearwater Way, C...
Rory McIlroy defends Masters title with another historic victory at Augusta
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth man to win back-to-back Masters after watching a number of challengers rise and fall before taking control on the back nine to win by a shot. The Northern Irishman joined Jack Nicklaus (1965 and 1996), Sir Nick Faldo (1989 and 1990) and Tiger Woods (2001 and 2002)...
‘Far beyond sport’: Cyclist Mark Beaumont marks 20 years of charity work
Scottish cyclist Mark Beaumont is marking 20 years of helping young people through sport at a charity he said “has gone far beyond sport”. Beaumont is celebrating 20 years as an ambassador for Winning Scotland in the wake of achieving another world record. Guinness World Records recently confirm...