If you're unsure as to what season the clocks change, just remember the mnemonic 'spring forward, fall back' — the clocks go forward in spring and go back an hour in autumn, or 'fall' as is used in American English. Every year, the clocks change on the last weekend in March and October. In the summer, the clocks going forward an hour makes for longer evenings. However, non-smart devices such as ovens, cookers, car clocks and clocks with hands will need to be updated manually. When will the clocks change again?

March 09, 2026 10:54 UTC

Benchmark European wholesale gas rose again to its highest level in more than three years on Monday, tracking a surge in oil, as the US-Iran conflict entered its second week and shipping around the Strait of Hormuz remained at a near standstill. Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father as supreme leader on Monday, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge and appearing to close off any path to a swift end to war in the Middle East. The prospect that the disruption to global energy supplies - already one of the most severe in history - could last longer than previously expected sent oil prices surging to over $119 a barrel.

March 09, 2026 10:53 UTC

The Gearagh, one of Ireland's most unique and precious landscapes, near Macroom, Co Cork, has the potential to be developed as a national tourism asset, the Senate was told. The Gearagh comprises wide but shallow water enclosing a series of small islands separated by mostly flat river streams. She asked whether considerations had been given to its development as a recognised national tourism asset, including the potential for a sensitive greenway development. “I believe that a carefully designed Gearagh greenway, mindful of conservation objectives, could extend visitor stays, attract off-season tourism and strengthen Macroom's role as a hub for inland west Cork. The West Cork and Kenmare plan, which encompasses Múscraí and includes The Gearagh, was launched in 2023.

March 09, 2026 10:48 UTC

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March 09, 2026 10:45 UTC

Doors close for a final time as much loved North East store shuts down after 104 yearsThere was a real end of an era in the North East on Sunday when a well known department store closed downView 2 Images Binns/House of Fraser in Darlington is now closed (Image: Google)There were big queues inside on Sunday as a famous, some might say legendary, department store in the North East closed down, after 104 years of trading. And there were plenty of people intent on grabbing a bargain, before shutters came down at Binns in Darlington town centre. ‌There was a time when there were numerous Binns stores in the North East, with the ones in Sunderland city centre, South Shields and Newcastle city centre shutting down in the mid-90s. As we learn more about the details of the closure any relevant and appropriate support we are able to provide will be offered." It will keep you up to date with all the latest updates on food, drink, entertainment and events in and around the North East.

March 09, 2026 10:39 UTC





Cork musician Martin Leahy is to stand down his weekly housing protest on its 200th week at the end of this month, but said he feels “energised” by the light he has been able to shine on the issue. Every Thursday since May 2022, regardless of the weather, Mr Leahy has travelled from Bandon to the Dáil to perform his song Everyone Should Have a Home. His 200th and final protest will see him joined by musicians Jimmy Cullen and The Resistance Choir, as well as speakers from opposition politicians and advocacy groups. “I’d never done a solo protest, I wouldn’t have considered myself an activist before this, I hadn’t even busked. “Since I decided to stop, I have been looking back at that light that I kept on homelessness, and I feel very energised by it all.”

March 09, 2026 10:30 UTC

World Cup clash could be postponed as Middle East conflict intensifiesIraq’s participation in the World Cup remains in major doubt as the conflict in the Middle East rages on and the national team’s boss has now spoken out on their upcoming playoffView 2 Images The World Cup takes place in the USA, Mexico and Canada this summer (Image: Getty Images)Iraq boss Graham Arnold has claimed that the nation’s World Cup play-off this month must be postponed. ‌But due to conflict in the Middle East amid the ongoing USA-Israel war with Iran, Iraq’s participation in the game is in major doubt. "Let Bolivia play Suriname this month and then a week before the World Cup, we play the winner in the US. While Iraq’s play-off is currently in doubt, Iran’s own participation in the World Cup is also in jeopardy. The Middle East nation have already qualified and have been drawn to face New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt in Group G.‌But the Iranian FA have already suggested that they might not play.

March 09, 2026 10:18 UTC

A contestant on The 1% Club bagged a whopping £97,000 jackpot after solving a difficult clock question - but can you work it out? Saturday's (March 7) episode came down to two finalists, Zoe and Ryan, playing for the big money prize. The 1% Club players Zoe and Ryan faced this tricky final question - but would you be able to solve it? Let's take a look at the answer,' Lee told viewers. Elsewhere, another baffling question on The 1% Club knocked four players out and forced thirteen to admit defeat and use their pass.

March 09, 2026 10:09 UTC

Jeremy Clarkson has given his verdict on the 'completely different' new hosts of The Grand Tour after a sneak peek at the new episodes. The official Grand Tour social media pages posted a video of Jeremy pretending to look through the CVs of prospective presenters looking to take over from him. Since then, the trio have featured in Amazon Prime Video's The Not Very Grand Tour which aired its first episode on April 18 earlier this year. Jeremy's appearance on the motoring show came just months after the final episode of The Grand Tour aired in September. The Grand Tour will return to Prime Video later this year

March 09, 2026 10:09 UTC

Knox's court appearances followed a falling-out with neighbour Roderick Parker, who lives in the same Arden Street, Coogee, apartment block. Knox lives on the bottom floor and Mr Parker on the top level with his family. A series of alleged events in the six-unit block led to Mr Parker privately seeking an apprehended personal violence order to protect him from Knox last August. CCTV footage captured Knox covering a doorbell camera using chewing gum and cardboard, then climbing a ladder to reach another security camera and sensor light worth $200, which he took. When the cardboard fell off the doorbell camera Knox used sandpaper to attack the lens, completely destroying it.

March 09, 2026 09:56 UTC

Ireland 0 Japan 0(Ireland win 3-1 on penatlies)The Ireland Women’s Hockey Team held their nerve in a penalty shootout to beat Japan and book their place at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. After a period of pressure from Ireland, Japan won the ball deep and broke quickly. They drew a foul inside the circle and won another penalty corner. Ireland went back to Sarah Torrans who played it across goal, ending in a scramble in front of the goalkeeper. Jessica McMaster converted with Murphy providing the decisive save to book Ireland’s place at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.

March 09, 2026 09:55 UTC

Police have launched a fresh crackdown on dodgy Amazon Fire TV sticks, with eight new areas across the UK being targeted. Sky, who pay billions to the Premier League to show matches, also have their own in-house piracy team. The eight areas targeted were: London, South West, North West, North East, Scotland, Wales, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands. In a separate case last July, 36-year-old Stephen Woodward was jailed for three years after making £1.1 million from three illegal streaming sites over a seven-year period. His brother, Christopher Woodward, received £126,000 derived from the sales of the illegal streaming websites.

March 09, 2026 09:51 UTC

Accused terrorist Naveed Akram is worried his mother and siblings are at risk of physical and mental harm due to his role in the Bondi mass shooting. A 10-year-old girl was among 15 people killed when Naveed and his father Sajid Akram, 50, opened fire from an elevated position during Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach on December 14. News Corp is seeking to block the proposed suppression order, sending its legal counsel Benjamin Regattieri to court to argue the publisher's case. Police allege Sajid and Naveed Akram acted alone and were not living at home at the time of the shooting. A court suppression order allowing victims to choose if and when they go public with their story was also extended on Monday.

March 09, 2026 09:47 UTC

Greenville, TX (75401)TodayPartly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph..TonightPartly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.

March 09, 2026 09:44 UTC

A huge gas pipe explosion caused the ground to shake on the streets of Tehran after Israel struck oil depots in Iran. Israel hit Iran's fuel infrastructure for the first time in nine days as it launched a fresh wave of devastating strikes. The blast came after Israeli strikes hit the nearby Shahran oil depot in the west of the city, one of four depots targeted in strikes on the Iranian capital. Depots in Tehran and Alborz provinces were among those struck, according to a statement by the National Iranian Oil Company. The Iranian military official was also the Chief of Staff of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.

March 09, 2026 09:40 UTC