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‘We will pay’: Savannah Guthrie’s plea to mother’s potential kidnappers
Savannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers of her mother Nancy Guthrie on Saturday that the family is prepared to pay for her safe return. “We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her,” Ms Guthrie said in the video,...
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Taoiseach to officially open ‘gamechanger’ facility for homeless people
A “first-of-its-kind” facility for homeless-specific healthcare and addiction treatment will officially open in Dublin City this week, but is yet to receive funding to operate at full capacity. Dublin Simon Community’s centre at Usher’s Island has a capacity of 100 beds but currently has fun...
Paddington Bear costume designer ‘overwhelmed’ by response to musical’s puppet
The Paddington Bear costume designer has said she was “overwhelmed” by the public response to the life-like puppet following the musical’s opening night. Costume and creature effects designer Tahra Zafar has worked on a number of productions and national events, including the 2012 London Olymp...
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Paddington Bear costume designer ‘overwhelmed’ by response to musical’s puppet
The Paddington Bear costume designer has said she was “overwhelmed” by the public response to the life-like puppet following the musical’s opening night. Costume and creature effects designer Tahra Zafar has worked on a number of productions and national events, including the 2012 London Olymp...
Taoiseach to officially open ‘gamechanger’ facility for homeless people
A “first-of-its-kind” facility for homeless-specific healthcare and addiction treatment will officially open in Dublin City this week, but is yet to receive funding to operate at full capacity. Dublin Simon Community’s centre at Usher’s Island has a capacity of 100 beds but currently has fun...
I’d consider being deputy first minister if asked, says McAllan
Housing Secretary Mairi McAllan has said she would “consider” being deputy first minister if asked. Current Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announced last year she would not stand again in May’s election, meaning an opening would need filled if the SNP returns to power. Speaking to the Press...
Top Scottish roller derby team ‘thrilled’ at Meadowbank stadium homecoming
Skaters at one of Europe’s top roller derby teams have said they are “thrilled” to be returning to play at their former home track in Edinburgh, amid a “resurgence” of the sport in Scotland. Auld Reekie Roller Derby (ARRD) will host a number of international teams at Meadowbank Sports Cent...
Anas Sarwar would push for NFL game in Scotland if elected
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he would push to bring an NFL game to Scotland if elected as first minister. The American football league has been playing regular season games abroad since 2007, with the first in the International Series taking place in London. Nine international games h...
Derry Death Notices - Sunday, February 8, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Anne Agnew (née Doherty), Newlands Crescent, Portstewart • Sheena Brennan (née Cox), Kylemore Road, Coleraine • Kathleen Cole (née Brandon), 89 Moss Park, Derry • Beatrice Helen Hastings (née Hamilton), 5 L...
Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47. The band said in a statement that Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after ...
Mandelson faces demands to hand back payoff after sacking over Epstein link
Lord Peter Mandelson faced demands to hand back the payoff he received after being sacked as ambassador to the US, a sum which could run into the tens of thousands. The peer was sacked over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, but anger in Westminster has intensified after the...
Dundalk fighter Shea Leathem set for pro MMA debut in Belfast
The 24-year-old will take on Kyle Paton in the Clan Wars 54 welterweight bout Dundalk MMA fighter, Shea Leathem, steps into the professional ranks on Saturday, 21st March, when he makes his MMA professional debut at Clan Wars 54 in the Newforge Sports Complex in Belfast, against Kyle Paton in...
Michael Carrick pleased with ‘buy-in and connection’ after latest victory
Michael Carrick is not being fooled into thinking Manchester United have “cracked it” after his dream start continued by beating a Tottenham side that captain Cristian Romero apologised to after his costly red card. A year that began with Ruben Amorim’s abrupt exit and some underwhelming resul...
Michael Carrick pleased with ‘buy-in and connection’ after latest victory
Michael Carrick is not being fooled into thinking Manchester United have “cracked it” after his dream start continued by beating a Tottenham side that captain Cristian Romero apologised to after his costly red card. A year that began with Ruben Amorim’s abrupt exit and some underwhelming resul...
Luke Williams pleased to keep Kyrell Lisbie after hat-trick in drubbing of Wigan
Wigan sacked head coach Ryan Lowe after their 6-1 drubbing at Peterborough. Kyrell Lisbie’s hat-trick and goals from Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Harry Leonard and Pemi Aderoju sent the Latics into the League One relegation zone. The Latics declined requests by the media for manager Lowe or a player to be in...
Two red cards on Leeside as Tipperary fall to first league defeat of the year against Cork
Tipperary lost out to Cork in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday evening Allianz National Hurling League - Division 1A - Round 3 Tipperary 0-22 Cork 0-29 A fiery end to the first half in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh will be the main talking point after Cork put their best foot forward in av...
PICTURES: Muckalee footballers mark historic achievement with special night - Kilkenny Live
Muckalee were crowned LGFA All-Ireland junior football champions in December There was a night of celebration in the Newpark Hotel on Saturday as the All-Ireland winning Muckalee ladies footballers held their dinner dance. Last December gave local fans one of the greatest days in Kilkenny Gae...
Plans underway for new housing in mid Louth
Planning application lodged with Louth County Council Plans are underway for new housing in Ardee following the submission in recent days of a planning application to Louth County Council. Castleguard Properties Ltd has applied to Louth County Council for planning permission for the completio...
PHOTOS: Birthday celebrations in Dundalk's Byrnes of Hill Street
Max Valentine celebrated his 21st birthday with friends and family Use the arrows <> above to go through the gallery Max Valentine celebrated his 21st birthday with a party in Byrnes of Hill Street in Dundalk with family and friends. Our photographer Arthur Kinahan was there to capture the gr...
Luke Williams pleased to keep Kyrell Lisbie after hat-trick in drubbing of Wigan
Wigan sacked head coach Ryan Lowe after their 6-1 drubbing at Peterborough. Kyrell Lisbie’s hat-trick and goals from Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Harry Leonard and Pemi Aderoju sent the Latics into the League One relegation zone. The Latics declined requests by the media for manager Lowe or a player to be in...