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Friday’s briefing: Casemiro to leave Man Utd and Sancho fires Villa through
Aston Villa guaranteed themselves a top-eight finish in the Europa League with a 1-0 victory over Fenerbahce in Turkey. But Nottingham Forest saw their hopes of direct qualification for the last 16 dented after losing 1-0 away to Braga, with Elliot Anderson sent off late on. Elsewhere, FIFA presiden...
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Friday’s briefing: Casemiro to leave Man Utd and Sancho fires Villa through
Aston Villa guaranteed themselves a top-eight finish in the Europa League with a 1-0 victory over Fenerbahce in Turkey. But Nottingham Forest saw their hopes of direct qualification for the last 16 dented after losing 1-0 away to Braga, with Elliot Anderson sent off late on. Elsewhere, FIFA presiden...
The Traitors poised to reveal who has been banished as series finale approaches
The fate of two contestants hangs in the balance as The Traitors is set to reveal its latest banishment in the series finale of the hit BBC show. The penultimate episode left viewers on the edge of their seats, as Friday’s episode is poised to reveal which player is the next to be banished from th...
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The Traitors poised to reveal who has been banished as series finale approaches
The fate of two contestants hangs in the balance as The Traitors is set to reveal its latest banishment in the series finale of the hit BBC show. The penultimate episode left viewers on the edge of their seats, as Friday’s episode is poised to reveal which player is the next to be banished from th...
Husband to appear in court accused of drugging and raping ex-wife
A husband accused of drugging and raping his wife over a 13-year period is due to appear before a crown court, along with five other men who are charged with sexual offences against her. Philip Young, 49, formerly of Swindon but now of Amberley Road, Enfield, will appear at Winchester Crown Court be...
Dave Bautista says ‘great chemistry’ with Jason Momoa led to new film
US actor Dave Bautista said he had “great chemistry” with Jason Momoa in their latest film The Wrecking Crew. Speaking to the Press Association at a UK special screening of his latest film, the 57-year-old praised his positive relationship with his co-star, who he “loves” working with. Bauti...
Tipperary Lions Club Member wins at Young Ambassador Final 2025/26
Caitlin Tierney of Thurles Lions Club was declared the winner Lions Club held a very successful and inspiring Young Ambassador Final in the Midland Park Hotel, Portlaoise on Saturday, January 17, 2026. They wish to offer a big thank you to the eleven clubs for participating in the Young Ambas...
Performance of acclaimed musical Hadestown will be staged at a Tipperary venue in February
Bellvue Academy of Performing Arts Bellvue Academy of Performing Arts is delighted to bring the internationally acclaimed musical Hadestown to Clonmel this February, with performances running from Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th February at Gaelcholáiste Chéitinn. This ambitious production prom...
Woman woke up at 2am and saw intruder in her bedroom in Laois
Gardaí are appealing for information following the burglary in Portlaoise Gardaí have issued an appeal after a woman woke up to see an intruder in her bedroom in Portlaoise. Portlaoise Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to the incident which occurred at a property at Craydon Cou...
Appeal as jewellery worth €8,000 stolen from Laois house
The jewellery was taken from one of two houses burgled on the same day in Laois Gardaí are appealing for information after thousands of euro worth of jewellery was stolen from a house in Laois. It was one of two houses which were burgled in the county on the evening of Tuesday, January 20. Ga...
Late Queen’s ‘strong and complex personality’ to feature in national memorial
An acclaimed artist, known for her depictions of Second World War heroines, is to design a sculpture “portraying the strong and complex personality” of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the national memorial to the late monarch. Karen Newman, who also spent 20 years working as a sculptor for Madame ...
Holyrood committee split on prostitution Bill as concerns raised
A Holyrood committee is split on a new Bill which would criminalise the buyers of sex. Independent MSP Ash Regan introduced the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill last year, proposing to make it illegal for a person to buy sex in all circumstances, while also repealing solicitation ...
Burnham faces decision on bid for Westminster return
Andy Burnham faces pressure to decide whether he will attempt to return to Westminster after a Greater Manchester MP announced he would quit the Commons. Andrew Gwynne said on Thursday he would stand down as MP for Gorton and Denton citing “significant ill health” and advice from his doctor not ...
Trump provokes outrage with Nato Afghanistan claims
Donald Trump has provoked outrage among MPs and veterans after claiming Nato troops stayed away from the front line in Afghanistan. The US president made his comments in an interview with Fox News in which he reiterated his suggestion that Nato would not support America if asked. He said: “We’ve...
Queen’s charity to explore the neuroscience behind being in a book club
The Queen’s Reading Room charity has unveiled plans for a major neuroscientific study into the impact of book clubs. Camilla’s organisation, which began as an Instagram book club during lockdown, is set to examine the physiological and psychological effects of reading together in shared groups. ...
Helen McEntee to chair Trade Forum
Ministerial visits to the US and elsewhere for St Patrick’s Day are part of a plan to “double down” on international trade promotion, the Minister for Foreign Affairs has said. Helen McEntee is to chair the Government Trade Forum for the first time on Friday. The forum is meeting for the 10th ...
‘Resilient’ households behind slight rise in consumer confidence
Consumer confidence rose slightly in January, driven by household “resilience” rather than optimism about the economy, figures show. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by one point to minus 16, marking 10 years since the barometer was last in positive territory. Confidence ...
Late Queen’s ‘strong and complex personality’ to feature in national memorial
An acclaimed artist, known for her depictions of Second World War heroines, is to design a sculpture “portraying the strong and complex personality” of Queen Elizabeth II as part of the national memorial to the late monarch. Karen Newman, who also spent 20 years working as a sculptor for Madame ...
Report challenges stereotypes around ‘pension gulf’ between men and women
The financial services sector needs to recognise the “hidden” factors stopping women from saving and planning for later life – rather than focusing on a perceived lack of female confidence in financial planning, according to a report. The study, supported by wealth manager Evelyn Partners, sai...
Dave Bautista says ‘great chemistry’ with Jason Momoa led to new film
US actor Dave Bautista said he had “great chemistry” with Jason Momoa in their latest film The Wrecking Crew. Speaking to the Press Association at a UK special screening of his latest film, the 57-year-old praised his positive relationship with his co-star, who he “loves” working with. Bauti...