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Tuesday’s briefing: Sesko strikes again and Gyokeres backs Gunners mentality
Manchester United had Benjamin Sesko to thank once again as they dispatched Everton to climb into the top four. Viktor Gyokeres believes Arsenal have shown they can hold their nerve in the Premier League title race. Elsewhere, Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni has been given a provisional one-match ba...
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Michael Carrick hails attitude of Manchester United match-winner Benjamin Sesko
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick praised match-winner Benjamin Sesko’s attitude after the striker came off the bench to score for the third time in four matches in the 1-0 victory at Everton. The Slovenia striker has yet to start in Carrick’s six matches in charge, but has contribute...
Michael Carrick hails attitude of Manchester United match-winner Benjamin Sesko
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick praised match-winner Benjamin Sesko’s attitude after the striker came off the bench to score for the third time in four matches in the 1-0 victory at Everton. The Slovenia striker has yet to start in Carrick’s six matches in charge, but has contribute...
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Lord Mandelson released on bail pending further investigation
Lord Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the Metropolitan Police said. The former Labour minister has been accused of passing sensitive information onto paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary. In ...
In this week's Leinster Leader Sport
Hurlers push Clare all the way before going under by four - extensive report, reaction and comment. Footballers lose out to Cavan and now sucked into relegation battle; extensive picture coverage, comment and reaction. Squeaky bum time for footballers, but hurlers show their mettle (Tommy Callaghan)...
In this week's Leinster Leader Sport
Hurlers push Clare all the way before going under by four - extensive report, reaction and comment. Footballers lose out to Cavan and now sucked into relegation battle; extensive picture coverage, comment and reaction. Squeaky bum time for footballers, but hurlers show their mettle (Tommy Callaghan)...
WARNING: Tipperary Credit Union members targeted by phishing email scam
Members warned not to click links or share personal info after fake email circulates Tipperary Credit Union has issued a warning to members after a fraudulent email began circulating that falsely appears to come from “customercare@creditunion.ie” The message requests recipients to respond urg...
New Zealand would support removal of Andrew from line of succession
New Zealand has said it would support the UK Government if it proposes to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. The former prince was arrested last Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office after being accused of sharing sensitive information with paedophile finan...
Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement for rematch with Manny Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather is to face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch of the richest fight in history in Las Vegas on September 19. Netflix will broadcast the second instalment of their rivalry, which will be held at the Sphere, in what will be the 49-year-old Mayweather’s first professional fight since 2017. T...
Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement for rematch with Manny Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather is to face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch of the richest fight in history in Las Vegas on September 19. Netflix will broadcast the second instalment of their rivalry, which will be held at the Sphere, in what will be the 49-year-old Mayweather’s first professional fight since 2017. T...
Mandelson questioned by police after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in office
Lord Peter Mandelson was facing police questioning last night after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Labour minister has been accused of passing sensitive information onto paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as business secretary. Sir Keir Starmer i...
Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Mandy Doherty (née Donnelly), 44 Marlborough Road, Derry • Raymond Elliott, 49 James Street Coleraine • Jim Gillespie, Apt. 1, Riverview Apartments, John Street, Derry • Paul Hegarty, Coleraine • Brian (Barn...
Deceased donor womb transplants give hope to couples wanting children
The birth of a baby boy in the UK’s first womb transplant involving a dead donor offers hope to other couples wanting children. – What has happened? Hugo Richard Norman Powell was born weighing 6lb 13oz (3.1kg) in December at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, part of Imperial College Hea...
Women bosses face more scrutiny than men, says chief of Government-backed review
Most of the UK’s biggest businesses have hit targets for gender representation in their boardroom, but fall short when it comes to women leaders who face greater scrutiny and unconscious bias, according to Government-backed report. Data from the FTSE Women Leaders Review shows that women held 43% ...
Womb transplant doctors describe moment of joy as baby Hugo entered the world
Doctors who worked around the clock to deliver a womb transplant baby have described the moments of joy as he was born. Hugo Powell was born weighing 6lb 13oz (3.1kg) in December at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in London, after his mother received a womb from a dead donor and had a succe...
Violence and abuse against retailers falls by a fifth, but ‘unacceptably high’
Violence and abuse against retail workers fell by a fifth last year – but remained at its second highest level on record, figures show. Incidents involving physical violence against retail staff remained largely unchanged from the previous year, at 118 per day, and there were on average 36 inciden...
Zoopla buys online business newhomesforsale.co.uk
Property portal Zoopla has bought newhomesforsale.co.uk as it continues to expand further into the new build market. Zoopla said the deal – for an undisclosed amount – will see it buy 100% of the new homes property site, which has over 200 developer customers, supports 2,500 active property deve...
Scotland has ‘unwavering solidarity’ with Ukraine after years of war – Swinney
John Swinney has pledged Scotland’s “unwavering solidarity” to Ukraine, as the country marks four years of the full-scale war with Russia. The First Minister said his government would continue to support the thousands of Ukrainians who came to Scotland after the war broke out on February 24 20...
Meet Hugo, the first baby born in the UK after womb transplant from dead donor
A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother who received a womb from a dead donor. Hugo Powell was delivered weighing 6lb 13oz (3.1kg) in December at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The transplant marks the first bir...
Council extends duration of planning approval for proposed Tipperary estate of 21 homes
Tipperary County Council has granted the extension to Bretland Construction Limited which plans to build the estate in Cahir this year Tipperary County Council has extended the duration of planning approval for a proposed new estate of 21 homes in Cahir with the developer informing the local ...