Brits face 8 days blizzard as snow blast brings -2C temperaturesSnow is expected to fall for eight consecutive days later this monthView 4 Images Snow is expected to fall for eight consecutive days later this month (Image: Abigail Watson via Getty Images)Despite today's soaring temperatures across the UK, icy conditions and snow appear to be just around the corner for many areas. ‌Advanced weather forecasting charts indicate that snow could fall for eight consecutive days later this month, with major cities including London set to experience some of the white stuff. The blizzards are anticipated to begin on March 13, as the ECMWF weather model demonstrates isolated pockets of snow developing over Scotland, northern England and sections of the south-west. View 4 Images (Image: WXCharts)On March 19 and 20, more of the white stuff appears set to affect Northern Ireland, northern England and Scotland - concluding eight consecutive days of snowfall. ‌On March 18, thermometer readings could fall as low as -2C across northern England and Scotland.

Kristi Noem has been removed from her role as US secretary of homeland security. Thursday’s firing of Kristi Noem as secretary for homeland security was at once brutally swift and entirely expected. The best that can be said about Noem’s tenure was that her disastrous piloting of the Trump immigration policy almost made people forget about the fact she shot the family dog. She was fortunate in that Trump is, at best, indifferent to dogs – and, it would seem, goats – and gave her his nod as homeland security secretary. Kristi Noem, then governor of South Dakota, with Donald Trump at an event in October 2024.

Catharine Alexander gave her newborn Arlo Chalmers Cow & Gate First Infant Milk immediately after giving birth in November. null (Image: KennedyNews/CatharineJaneAlexander)Arlo remained in hospital for five days whilst on oxygen and a feeding tube where he was then switched to SMA LITTLE STEPS First Infant Milk. However, after being discharged, Arlo's symptoms continued to worsen, prompting concerned mum Catharine to try Aptamil's First Infant Formula instead. "If their baby has no symptoms parents should not be concerned. On January 24, Danone – another infant formula retailer – recalled one batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula with a best before date of October 2026 because of cereulide contamination.

The 19-year-old central defender has excelled during a loan this season at Hamburg in the Bundesliga. His performances have attracted interest from many across Europe, including some in the Premier League and Italy’s Serie A. The Croatia international is thought to be keen on a move away from Spurs whether they escape relegation or not. MATT BARLOWFreedman a contender for sporting director roleTottenham have identified Dougie Freedman as a contender to become their new sporting director, as pressure mounts on interim boss Igor Tudor. Spurs hope to have a sporting director in position ahead of appointing their next permanent manager but their Premier League status will be key to that process.

The role of director general of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is elected every four years. Hogan, who served as commissioner for agriculture in the EU’s executive body from 2014 to 2019, had soundings taken in Dublin and Brussels. On Tuesday the Government nominated Hogan as Ireland’s candidate to contest the election for the senior UN job. Inside the Berlaymont, Christophe Hansen, the current EU agriculture commissioner, was believed to be supportive of Hogan entering the fray. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris were both keen to make sure a nominee came through an independent process for the FAO job.

Emergency services are this evening, Friday, at the scene of a road traffic collision in County Roscommon. A collision has occurred at the crossroads in Cloonfad village. Gardaí, ambulance service and fire service personnel are at the scene. Motorists are advised to exercise caution in the village this evening as traffic is down to one lane with a stop/go system in operation while emergency services deal with the collision. *The Roscommon Herald will update this story when more details become available.

Qatar's energy minister has warned the price of a barrel of oil could surge to more than $150 - dragging down global economies. Economists have warned a prolonged spike in oil and gas prices could add to inflation and push central banks to tighten policy. The RAC says if oil prices hit $90 a barrel, the average price at the forecourt will rise beyond 140p a litre for unleaded. Mr Kaabi also warns gas prices could hit four times the level they were before the conflict started. It said a 'persistent shock to energy prices may force the Bank of England to raise rates back above 4 per cent'.

Staggering amount Liverpool have agreed to pay Diogo Jota's family speaks volumesLiverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car accident in Spain in July 2025View 3 Images Diogo Jota and his partner Rute Cardoso with their three childrenEight months have passed since the shocking death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageIt's estimated that the Reds will pay out around £14.4 million. The 28-year-old's performances after signing from Wolves in 2020 helped Liverpool win the FA Cup, League Cup and the Premier League. ‌The FA Cup fixture is the second time this week that Liverpool and Wolves have met. ‌The Liverpool supporters in the away end displayed a banner of their own, which read: 'Obrigado Diogo, forever our number 20'.

Leeds United release statement after Ramadan break controversy vs Man City and ask for 'respect'Leeds United have issued a statement ahead of Sunday's FA Cup fifth-round tie with Norwich CityView 2 Images Some sections of Elland Road booed a break in play during Leeds' clash with Man City to allow Muslim players to break their Ramadan fast. Leeds United have informed fans that there will be another pause in play during Sunday's FA Cup match with Norwich City to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast. ‌This follows last Saturday's match with Manchester City, which was halted for the same reason, during which there was 'disappointing and unexpected' booing from some Leeds supporters. ‌Pep Guardiola slams fans who booed Ramadan stoppage as Man City clash with Leeds paused READ MORE :Leeds vs Man City stopped as fans boo during Ramadan break in clash READ MORE :JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! "On Sunday against Norwich City, there is an opportunity to show the very best of Leeds United, and that everyone is welcome at Elland Road.

Ex-Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes his old side could now 'be favourites to go down'. Redknapp, 79, was Spurs boss between 2008 and 2012 and is fondly remembered for his time in charge by supporters. 'But Tottenham are bang in it now, in trouble, they're looking like they could even be favourites to go down, it is that desperate.' Former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp says Tottenham are 'looking like the favourites to get relegated' from the Premier League. O'Hara is among those who believe Redknapp would be the ideal choice to save Spurs from an ignominious drop to the Championship.

Westport Ladies Football officials say they have not been told the outcome of a hearing and appeal after one of their players was allegedly racially abused during a Connacht Club Championship match last November. Their player and witnesses subsequently attended a Connacht CODA hearing and a subsequent appeal last week. It is understood that as their club members attended the hearing as witnesses on behalf of Connacht CODA, the club is not considered a named party and, as such, will not receive official confirmation. The club confirmed to the Irish Examiner that they have not been informed of the outcome, despite their members attending both hearings. “The club can confirm that our members attended a CODA hearing in respect of an issue of racial abuse directed at one of our club members,” it stated.

Cruise passengers struck down with vomiting bug after outbreak on board shipHealth officials investigated a major cruise ship after nearly 80 people on board reported being ill with symptoms of norovirus -including vomiting and diarrhoeaView 3 Images Several passengers on a major cruise similar to this one were ill after an apparent outbreak (Image: Getty Images)A major cruise ship saw nearly 80 travellers and staff stuck down as officials boarded to investigate. ‌This suspected norovirus outbreak saw the major cruise line operator launched extra protocols on the ship for the nearly 2,800 passengers on board the vessel. This cruise ship had called at Yokohama, in Japan, Busan, in South Korea, and Shanghai, in China. ‌Passengers and members of the crew who were not ill were allowed to disembark the cruise ship. This comes just weeks after a highly contagious stomach bug has left "hundreds" of passengers ill on a Fred Olsen's The Balmoral cruise.

The Krewe is the first and only international parade krewe visiting nine countries in 2025 and a total of 13 parades across Europe and the US. Europa has appeared in the 2022, 2024 and returning for 2026 in Boston St Patrick parades. The 2026 parade has a VIP all the way from Ireland, Mayor Mike Cubbard, Mayor of Galway City Ireland is the special guest of the Krewe. • Distinctive Parades: They participate in major events like Tampa’s Gasparilla, the Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade, and international events like the Surva International Festival of Masquerade Games in Bulgaria. Curiosity Abroad with the Krewe of EuropaLegal Disclaimer:EIN Presswire provides this news content “as is” without warranty of any kind.

Princess Beatrice snapped with alleged Chinese spy on Nepal tripDavid Taylor and Princess Beatrice were part of a small group who travelled together on a nine-day charity engagement to Asia in October 2016View 6 Images Princess Beatrice travelled to Nepal with David Taylor (Image: The i Paper)An MP's husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China went to Nepal with Princess Beatrice. It has since emerged the 39-year-old and the Princess went on a nine-day charity trip with several others in October 2016. ‌The trip was organised by the Franks Family Foundation, a charity of which Beatrice is a patron. "On one of those trips, Princess Beatrice accompanied a team of doctors across Nepal, India and Bhutan. I am astonished by the arrest.”‌In 2024, Beatrice’s father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was also mired in controversy over his links to alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo.

O’Grady told reporters that an extended military conflict in the Middle East could lead to a spike in oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and a “dampening of consumer confidence”. While the provisions decision predated the Middle East crisis that started last weekend, O’Grady and his team still had the US’s strikes on Iranian nuclear sites last June in the back of their minds as they considered known unknowns. “The Middle East remains central to the global energy system. “We are now in a world where central banks are no longer manipulating market interest rates through quantitative easing. “The banks are probably one of the best placed sectors to deal with the financial-world effects of an extended conflict in the Middle East.