The parents of the Bondi terror attack's youngest victim, Matilda Britvan, have officially married in a small but touching ceremony filled with heartfelt tributes to their daughter. The parents of the Bondi terror attack's youngest victim Matilda Britvan have officially married in a small but touching ceremony filled with heartfelt tributes to their daughterMatilda's sister Summer wore a beautiful blue dress to the wedding ceremonyDespite the accidental public broadcast, Mr Britvan managed to see the humour in the situation. Matilda was only 10 years old when she was killed in the Bondi terror attackThe couple also shared a photo of their rings, each engraved with a small bee as a touching tribute to their daughter Matilda, whose middle name was Bee. After her death, people shared bee images online using the hashtag #MatildaBee, while a large toy bee was also placed on her coffin. Matilda was only 10 years old when she was killed in the Bondi terror attack.

March 09, 2026 03:20 UTC

LORD HANSON: We will beat scammers at their own game with crucial new crack squadWriting ahead of a long-awaited fraud strategy being published, Home Office minister Lord Hanson says a new squad will use AI to take down 'scam compounds' targetting British familiesView 2 Images The Government has pledged to tackle the epidemic of online fraud head-on (Image: Getty Images/Cultura RF)Fraud is Britain’s most pervasive crime. Today we’re launching a new Fraud Strategy, which sets out how we will make our country the hardest place for scammers to operate. Fraud operations disrupted at source. We are already working with countries like Nigeria and Vietnam to dismantle scam operations and put fraudsters behind bars. ‌We are introducing a new Fraud Victims Charter to ensure every victim receives swift and effective support, regardless of where they live.

March 09, 2026 03:05 UTC

Ireland's retail banks are launching an instant payments service called Zippay on their apps this week. Photograph: BPFIIreland’s three domestic banks are launching an instant mobile payments service on their apps this week. A previous attempt by the banks to introduce an instant payments system, which started in 2020 and was abandoned in 2023, was based around developing a new app and a joint venture company. The payments landscape has continued to evolve rapidly since the Synch project was dropped, including European banks having to join the Single Euro Payments Area (Sepa) instant payments system early last year. But while Sepa Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) requires use of an Iban, or 22-character international bank account number, Zippay payments can be made through mobile contacts, making transactions easier.

March 09, 2026 03:03 UTC

Call The Midwife fans unable to stop sobbing after 'beautiful' final episodeRIP Sister Monica Joan - as one viewer insisted: "I’m in denial and I’m okay with that. View 2 Images It was goodbye to Sister Monica Joan on Call The Midwife tonight (Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC / Neal Street / Olly Courtney)Call The Midwife fans have been left in floods of tears after tonight's episode - calling the death of Sister Monica Joan "the end of an era". ‌One viewers summed up the thoughts of many watching on BBC One tonight, writing: "Sister Evangelina coming to help Sister Monica Joan die, I am SICK from crying." I properly can't cope here.” Many praised the BBC drama for the emotional send off, with one posting: "Sister Monica Joan’s death was beautiful. ‌However, Sister Evangelina, Sister Monica Joan and Sister Julienne are set to return to screens - albeit with a new cast, which has not yet been announced.

March 09, 2026 02:35 UTC

A matter of weeks later that person was revealed to be Andrew, whom Ms Giannelloni met at the palace. Both of the women's faces are redactedMs Giannelloni insisted that Andrew was otherwise 'very nice and gentlemanly' during the encounter. A new batch of pictures released by the US Department of Justice this week show a man resembling Andrew snuggled up with two young women. While in a letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in February, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Andrew was facing 'grave allegations', adding: 'Australians take them seriously'. A spokesperson for Christopher Luxon, New Zealand's prime minister, said: 'If the UK Government proposes to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the order of succession, New Zealand would support it.

March 09, 2026 02:25 UTC

Pupils who have not been vaccinated against measles may be sent home from school if there is a local outbreak. Health leaders in London are meeting today to discuss whether to stop unvaccinated children from coming into school. This year, north London has seen 100 confirmed cases of measles, with the number across the capital thought to be even higher. In 2024, the UK saw its worst measles outbreak on record, with 3,681 confirmed cases. As a result, the UK officially lost its measles elimination status in January, as announced by the World Health Organisation.

March 09, 2026 02:22 UTC

Is there another series of Call the Midwife? Call the Midwife reached its heartfelt conclusion tonight, bringing season 15 to an emotional close. Call the Midwife star teases return of character in series finaleCall the Midwife is over for another year, but fans are already questioning if there will be another trip to Nonnatus House. For many, this series, more than ever, has felt like the beginning of the end for Call the Midwife because of these distressing plots. View 2 Images Call the Midwife season 15 stars Nurse Crane and Dr Turner played by actors Linda Bassett and Stephen McGann.

March 09, 2026 01:58 UTC

Ruth, from Roscommon Town, says the spark that drove her to set up on her own came from a clear need she saw emerging in Irish business. “I saw an opportunity to support Irish businesses and SMEs with creative digital marketing and PR strategies,” she tells the Roscommon Herald. Ruth was educated at Roscommon Convent of Mercy before studying at ATU Galway. She credits the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Roscommon with playing a pivotal role in Smart Digital’s early days. She was also invited as a guest speaker to a Network Ireland Roscommon event—an experience she describes as particularly meaningful.

March 09, 2026 01:35 UTC

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March 09, 2026 01:25 UTC

Sir Max, who will cross-examine Mr Adams for the first time in England about his alleged IRA membership, spent five years as DPP, the country's top public prosecutor and a position formerly held by Sir Keir Starmer. They allege Mr Adams was 'directly responsible' for IRA decisions to place the devices. It is one of the IRA atrocities which the three claimants say had the involvement of Mr AdamsSir Max Hill KC has joined the claimants' legal team. The civil trial at London's Royal Courts of Justice, will allow the claimants' legal team to question him about his alleged membership. Mr Adams has formerly been represented in legal proceedings by Lord Hermer, who was appointed the Attorney General for England and Wales last year.

March 09, 2026 01:24 UTC

Julianna O’Donoghue has visited rarely-seen worlds that, despite having once been populated by humans, now lie deep under the sea. The company offers underwater archaeology and commercial diving services. “When people hear that I work in underwater archaeology, they immediately think of shipwrecks. "This is particularly important in archaeology, where work often involves careful excavation, recording, and handling of fragile material rather than free swimming. If you’re going to work in underwater archaeology, it can be a very challenging environment to be in.

March 09, 2026 01:04 UTC

Although schools have been destroyed across Gaza, Safaa Elsabe, a teacher and principal, established Al-Anqaa School in the Yarmouk refugee camp in northern Gaza. However, shortages of books and places for the children to sit means she has had to turn away 120 children. Cork-North Gaza SolidarityA community in Cork has been fundraising to help the school through the Cork-North Gaza Solidarity GoFundMe campaign. “One student lost an eye due to the Israelis, and a female student lost her leg,” Safaa said. “Children in Yarmouk and in Gaza have forgotten what it means to be children.

March 09, 2026 01:04 UTC

At last week's event examining the Future of Cork, hosted by the Irish Examiner, a key priority that emerged for the city over the next decade is more green space. The city planners recommend more green space and fewer cars. Residential green spaces were assessed specifically in one study (the US Nurses’ Health Study) of more than 13,000 middle-aged women with better scores on cognition, psychomotor speed and attention linked to participants with higher levels of green space in their community. Gardener, broadcaster and sustainability advocate, Peter Dowdall is in no doubt about the importance of green space being incorporated into these ambitious plans. “This would include, planted streets and street trees, accessible green space within walking distance of every home, nature-rich school, university and childcare grounds, green walls, and publicly accessible roof gardens where ground-level space is limited.

March 09, 2026 01:03 UTC

It wasn't the start that Rodin Motorsport wanted or expected as the F2 season got underway in Melbourne when their participation in the Feature Race ended at the beginning of the third lap. Fighting for the lead, Offaly's Alex Dunne and his Rodin Motorsport Norwegian team mate Martinius Stenshorne both crashed out — a very disappointing outcome to their season's opener. A five second penalty for his team mate Stenshorne promoted Dunne to the final spot on the podium with Stenshorne dropping to tenth. In the Feature Race, Stenshorne took the lead from P2 but Dunne (P3) was right on his heels into the first corner. Meanwhile, Carryduff's Jonny Greer and his Sligo co-driver Niall Burns (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) dominated the Race & Rally Bishopscourt Rally, the opening round of the Brown & Brown Northern Ireland Rally Championship.

March 09, 2026 00:58 UTC

Allianz Hurling League Division 1B: Kildare 3-22 Carlow 1-19Despite missing the suspended Jack Sheridan and injured key attacker Cathal Dowling, Kildare secured their place in Division 1B with a nine-point win at Cedral St Conleths Park. Wing back Paul Dolan scored four outstanding points from long range inside the opening 26 minutes and Kildare led by nine having enjoyed the wind advantage, 0-17 to 0-8. Six minutes later, Simon Leacy played the final pass to Cathal McCabe, who finished calmly. But just a minute later, Kildare scored their third when Curtin finished a goalmouth scramble. KILDARE: Paddy McKenna; Liam O’Reilly, Rian Boran, Dan O’Meara, Paul Dolan 0-4, Cian Boran, Simon Leacy; Conan Boran 0-1, Cathal McCabe 1-1; Gerry Keegan 0-2, Daire Guerin 1-0, David Qualter 0-10 (9fs, 1’65), Tim Ryan 0-1, Muiris Curtin 1-2, James Dolan 0-1.

March 09, 2026 00:57 UTC