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Rap star Ghetts facing jail for fatal hit-and-run crash
Award-winning rapper Ghetts could be facing years in jail for killing a young man in a hit-and-run collision. The grime artist, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, failed to stop after his BMW hit 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in north-east London. Mr Tamang was hit as he was crossing the road on Re...
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Rap star Ghetts facing jail for fatal hit-and-run crash
Award-winning rapper Ghetts could be facing years in jail for killing a young man in a hit-and-run collision. The grime artist, whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, failed to stop after his BMW hit 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in north-east London. Mr Tamang was hit as he was crossing the road on Re...
Stars hit red carpet for premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has said shooting will start soon on the “brilliant” follow-up series to The Immortal Man feature film. Speaking on the red carpet at the world premiere of the film in Birmingham, Knight said it had been a “very, very happy” experience to make The Immorta...
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Stars hit red carpet for premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has said shooting will start soon on the “brilliant” follow-up series to The Immortal Man feature film. Speaking on the red carpet at the world premiere of the film in Birmingham, Knight said it had been a “very, very happy” experience to make The Immorta...
In this week's Leinster Leader Sport
Kildare outplayed by a dominant Meath side: report, reaction and comment. Dowling hat-trick sinks Down in AHL Division 1B showdown. Lilies finally catch fire with vital win over Meath in Lidl National League. Slip Sliding Away springs to mind (Tommy Callaghan). Schools Athletics: Brilliant Patrician...
In this week's Leinster Leader Sport
Kildare outplayed by a dominant Meath side: report, reaction and comment. Dowling hat-trick sinks Down in AHL Division 1B showdown. Lilies finally catch fire with vital win over Meath in Lidl National League. Slip Sliding Away springs to mind (Tommy Callaghan). Schools Athletics: Brilliant Patrician...
Social media star Angryginge ‘over the moon’ to be playing in Soccer Aid 2026
Social media star Angryginge has said he is “over the moon” to be invited back to Soccer Aid for a second year, and described taking part as a “pinch-me moment”. The annual charity event, which will take place on May 31 at the London Stadium, will see a number of celebrity and footballing st...
Royal Mint gives Spice Girls fans what they really, really want with new coins
They have inspired generations with girl power and positivity, dominated the music charts, and even starred in a 1990s feature film – and now the Spice Girls are being celebrated on official coins produced by the Royal Mint. The coins have been produced to honour 30 years since the Spice Girls bur...
Royal Mint gives Spice Girls fans what they really, really want with new coins
They have inspired generations with girl power and positivity, dominated the music charts, and even starred in a 1990s feature film – and now the Spice Girls are being celebrated on official coins produced by the Royal Mint. The coins have been produced to honour 30 years since the Spice Girls bur...
Widening Middle East war enters fourth day after Starmer rebukes Trump
The widening war between Iran and the US and its allies has entered its fourth day, after the Prime Minister rebuked Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict. Sir Keir Starmer on Monday said his Government “does not believe in regime change from the skies”, in an apparent criticism of the US Pr...
‘Extraordinary dignity’ of Sarah Everard’s family hailed five years after death
Britain’s most senior police officer has hailed the “extraordinary dignity in the face of unbearable grief” shown by the family of Sarah Everard on the fifth anniversary of her murder. The 33-year-old was raped and killed by a serving Metropolitan Police officer who tricked her into thinking s...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to scrap fuel duty hike amid oil price fears
The Chancellor has been urged to scrap the proposed hike in fuel duty as concerns have been raised about the conflict in the Middle East. Rachel Reeves announced last year that the long-held discount in fuel duty would be scrapped from September, with a 1p hike followed by two increases of 2p each i...
Rachel Reeves to insist she will stick with the plan at spring statement
The Government has the “right economic plan for the country”, Rachel Reeves will insist at the spring statement. The Chancellor is expected to say the economy is “stronger and more secure” as a result of decisions taken by the Government as she addresses the Commons on Tuesday. Ms Reeves wil...
Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Eric Benson, Derry • Stewart Gaston (Stewartie) Brownlow, 68 Shellbridge Park, Coleraine • Alastair Lyons, Sunset Park, Portstewart • Jean McKeever (née Henry), 54 Millgrove Park, Eglinton • Stephen Morrison...
Owen Cooper becomes youngest Soccer Aid participant as players for 2026 revealed
Adolescence star Owen Cooper will make his debut at Soccer Aid as part of the England team, to become the youngest player to participate in the charity event. The award-winning actor, 16, said that even though he was not born when the first Soccer Aid took place he is a “big fan” of the fundrais...
Police’s ‘primary responsibility’ is justice, not mental health, Jo Farrell says
Scotland’s Chief Constable has made clear police officers “cannot continue” to spend more time helping people in mental health crisis than dealing with crime. Jo Farrell said the force has “to do something different in this space” because its “primary responsibility” is the prevent and...
Strictly’s Amy Dowden was ‘ready to hang up dancing shoes’ after cancer surgery
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has spoken about how she was “ready to hang up my dancing shoes” after receiving treatment for breast cancer. Dowden, who has been a professional dancer on the BBC show since 2017, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. In an interview with former Busted ...
Ministers must ‘get a grip’ on data centre applications, campaigners say
The Scottish Government has been told to “get a grip” on the number of planned data centres – with campaigners warning if all the proposed developments are given the green light it could more than double the country’s energy use. Dr Kat Jones, of Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS), also...
Shop price inflation eases but food costs still 3.5% up on a year ago
Shop price inflation eased in February but consumers are still paying 3.5% more for food than a year ago, figures show. Overall shop inflation fell slightly to 1.1% from January’s 1.5%, in line with the three-month average of 1.1%, as fierce competition between retailers kept price rises in check ...
Balla beaten in first of an All-Ireland final double
Mayo students lose All-Ireland soccer final just two days after qualifying for All-Ireland football decider FAI SCHOOLS SENIOR B NATIONAL CUP FINAL Gaelcholáiste Reachrann, Domhnach Míde 3 Balla Secondary School 1 In Athlone LESS than two days after winning the All-Ireland football semi-final...