Man Utd outdo Arsenal with season ticket price increase as Ineos 'ignore calls'Manchester United and Newcastle have announced joint-highest season ticket price increases for next season, surpassing ArsenalView 2 Images Man Utd are set to surpass Arsenal with the joint-highest percentage increase on season ticket prices (Image: Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)Manchester United are poised to outdo Arsenal with the joint-highest percentage increase on season ticket prices. So far, only seven of the 20 Premier League clubs have confirmed their price ranges for next season, with United and Newcastle leading the pack. ‌The Red Devils' cheapest adult season ticket will be £646, whilst the most expensive will be £1,177 - a 5 per cent hike in some areas. ‌Newcastle's increase sees the lowest price rise to £801, with their highest up to £987. A spokesperson said: "It is disappointing that the club has ignored our call, as part of the FSA's league-wide campaign, for a ticket price freeze.

A hardline Russian politician has said war between his country and Europe is "very likely". "For the first time since World War II, they have a base in the Baltics - something they hadn't had before." He added that it is not that Europe desires war, but rather that it is "not afraid" of it. "And that's the danger: they're not afraid to attack Russia and openly say they're preparing for war," he said. However, the true figure is likely to be much higher, with the BBC estimating that as many as 200,000 Ukrainians have been killed.

Brendon McCullum will stay on as England's all-format coach – but that could change if the mistakes that led to a 4–1 hammering in the Ashes are repeated during this season's six Tests against New Zealand and Pakistan. The ECB hierarchy have said all along that they do not want to repeat the age-old error of multiple sackings after every defeat Down Under. Instead, they intend to give McCullum – whose contract runs until the end of the one-day World Cup in southern Africa in late 2027 – a third and final chance to win back the Ashes next summer. A midnight curfew was imposed for the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka, where England won five games out of six, and there was further progress at the World Cup, where they won six out of seven before losing out to India in a slugfest. Otherwise, the same faces will attempt to get England's Test fortunes back on track – not only after the Ashes, but also following their disappointing 2–2 home draw against India.

A drink and drug-fuelled thug who planned to 'wipe out a whole family' will never be released from prison for murdering his ex-girlfriend's sister and her three children. On his way, Ali sent Antonia a series of aggressive messages accusing her of being with someone else. Doncaster Crown Court heard she ran outside, thinking Ali would follow her, but he stayed inside and attempted to make his way upstairs. Sentencing, Mr Justice Hilliard told Ali: 'There was no way she was going to go out of the house and leave her children. The court heard that the ‘screams’ of a child who awoke to the flames could be heard on a 999 call.

That’s because the latest episode of Corrie has been removed from the ITV schedule tonight, and won’t air in its usual time slot (8.30pm). Why is Coronation Street not on TV tonight? Fans slam ‘unfair’ schedule changeJill Douglas will be presenting all the action from the Ireland v Wales game, with kick-off at 8.10pm. “Not everyone like sport and there are occasions when the only option is sport, sport or more sport!”A second annoyed fan wrote: “Disgusting once again take the soaps of for sport. “FA Cup on one and 6 Nations Rugby on the other!”When is Coronation Street on next week?

Dublin District Court heard he followed her from Harcourt Street into her hotel lift, while holding a belt and staring at her, then into the corridor near her room. The successful influencer who delivered a moving victim impact statement at an earlier stage was present at the sentencing hearing. SentencingJudge Treasa Kelly stressed that she had done "nothing wrong" and had acted entirely with her own safety in mind. The judge noted the incident had a significant psychological impact on the victim, who had been in immense fear. "He pointed her out and followed her into the hotel and into the lift," he said.

During the meeting, the woman and social workers agreed the children would go to live with her mother. The boy said his mother told his sister “If you don’t stop crying, I’m going to put you down beside Daddy,” one time when they were visiting their father’s grave. The girl also told gardaí about this incident, adding that her mother had also kicked her in the leg. Gardaí also spoke to the principals of the schools attended by the older children. While there is supervised access, the two older children do not wish to see their mother.

The FIA – or Federation International de l’Automobile – is the governing body of world motor sport. It is the organisation, made up of a multitude of member associations including Motorsport Ireland, which establishes the championships for Formula One, the World Endurance Championship, the World Rally Championship and many more. “If you have a set of regulations that are overly restrictive, you’re going to start to stifle great minds” Geaney adds. Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli crash during the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix. Nothing different from a Formula One car having to stay on the track or face a penalty.

Date set for Cramlington by-election after councillor’s resignationVoters in Cramlington South West are set to go to the polls next monthView Image Ballot boxes in Northumberland (Image: Michael Muncaster)A date has been confirmed for a by-election in Cramlington triggered by a Reform councillor’s resignation on health grounds. Voters in the Cramlington South West ward will head to the polls for the by-election on April 16. Coun Knowles, who won the new seat for Reform last May, confirmed his resignation last week. ‌While most councils in the North East have a full set of elections in May this year, Northumberland held all-out elections last year and therefore has no elections at all. Article continues belowThe Greens, who currently have two councillors in Northumberland, are on 16% while the Liberal Democrats, who have three councillors on the county council, are on 13%.

Photograph: Andrew Conan/InphoThe state of Welsh rugby should concern everyone invested in the game. The talent, the physiques and more importantly the coaching on display when Blackrock played St Michael’s in the Leinster schools semi-final last Monday in Donnybrook indicates that Irish rugby has avoided the Welsh pitfalls. It was my performances for Young Munster and Garryowen that earned a call-up to the Ireland under-19s and, eventually, the Munster academy. Financially, Irish rugby appears to be on a sounder footing than the WRU. Ulster are on the rise again, while Munster and Connacht are adjusting to life under McMillan and Lancaster.

Alan Shearer makes extraordinary Tottenham relegation claim as Spurs stare down barrelTottenham's demise continued on Thursday night with another loss and relegation from the Premier League is a realistic possibility despite their stature, history and wealthView 2 Images Alan Shearer has put Tottenham's possible relegation into perspective (Image: (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images))Alan Shearer believes Tottenham getting relegated would be a shock on par with Leicester City's miracle Premier League success of 2016. He told Betfair: "It would be one the biggest Premier League shocks if they were to go down. I mean, what would be bigger, Leicester winning it, or Spurs being relegated? ‌"I could see spurs getting rid of Igor Tudor before the end of the season," he added. I've said all I can on Spurs, there's a real-life possibility that Spurs could be relegated and can you imagine that stadium in the Championship.

The State agency tasked with delivering affordable housing has sent more than 400 rent review notices to cost-rental tenants in the last six months. The Land Development Agency (LDA) confirmed rent reviews occur annually on the anniversary of a lease date, with yearly increases determined by the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP). Private sector rent increases have been restricted to 2 per cent per year or the rate of inflation (whichever is lower) under the rent pressure zone regime. The LDA told Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on housing, that 423 rent review notices have been issued to tenants since rent reviews commenced in September 2025. A spokesman said any rent increases, as determined by the HICP index, are “designed to ensure operating costs are covered throughout the life of the home and not just initially at rent setting”.

Ireland weather: Conditions will become more unsettled on Saturday, with spells of rain spreading from the Atlantic. Photograph: Bryan O’BrienSome dry weather is being forecast for the weekend but low temperatures are expected to create difficult travel conditions before rain returns. Met Éireann said Friday would get off to a cold start with widespread frost and ice leading to difficulties for some motorists. “Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in light to moderate southerly winds, fresher on Atlantic coasts,” Met Éireann said. “Lowest temperatures of -1 to 4 degrees generally, though it will be milder in Atlantic coastal regions, in light to moderate southeast winds,” Met Éireann said.

Pack a healthy lunchbox with plenty of snacks because there’s a mad March coming on the sporting front. A place in the league final is on the menu if they can keep their house in order. As the rain pelted down in Salthill last Saturday week, Roscommon supporters arriving early for the NFL encounter with Galway made their way to the warmth and comfort of city pubs. Weekend highlight: It’s a pity Everton couldn’t play all their Premier League games away from home after another great victory on the road against Newcastle United. Armagh have only scored one goal in their five Allianz NFL games — with Roscommon top of the pile on 11.

German semiconductor firm Infineon Technologies has officially opened its new Cork office, which will include a research and development (R&D) hub, at City Gate Park in Mahon as part of its €60m investment to expand its Irish operations. Positions in the new office have already been opened online and include roles in analog design, digital design, architecture and verification. The company said these new hires will support the development of new technologies and products that help drive digitalisation and decarbonisation on a global scale. Enterprise minister Peter Burke welcomed “Infineon Technologies’ continued commitment to Ireland” with the opening of this new office in Cork. “This investment not only enhances Ireland’s deep-tech landscape, Infineon is also a critical part of the South West’s recognised semiconductor cluster.