A new planning permission for the development of maternity services at the Rotunda Hospital Dublin is to be submitted. The new planning permission no longer contains plans to relocate the Rotunda to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. This follows a meeting between the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, officials from the Department of Health, the Rotunda Hospital and the HSE. “Our meeting today focused on the next steps for the provision of modern maternity care at the Rotunda,” said Minister Carroll MacNeill. We will continue to work together to deliver appropriate critical care, as quickly as possible.”

A four-time winner on the Flat for William Haggas, the five-year-old made a successful hurdling debut at Cork early in the new year before unseating Harry Cobden in the Tattersalls Ireland Novice Hurdle at last month’s Dublin Racing Festival. The Reverend holds Cheltenham engagements in the Skybet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and the Turners Novices’ Hurdle, but will not be making the trip to the Cotswolds next week. Sean Graham, racing manager for part-owner Tony Bloom, said: “Unfortunately The Reverend is lame and we don’t want to take any chances, so he’ll miss Cheltenham.”

Industry star Myha'la cut an undeniably cool figure as she arrived at the Courreges Paris Fashion Week show with her husband Armando Rivera on Wednesday. Industry has just concluded with an epic season four finale, days after the creators announced they were producing a fifth and final season of the show. Marisa had captioned the post: 'Industry hive... Industry five!!! The final season. The final season.

Number of people at high risk of domestic violence up by 50% in one part of WalesThe figure was given to a recent meeting of a council scrutiny committee considering crime and disorderThe number of people being referred to a Welsh council because they are at high risk of domestic violence has gone up by more than 50% in five years. ‌Mr Black said they unfortunately anticipated an increase during Covid but that those numbers had continued to rise. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . In 2024-25 a total of 112 high-risk victims of domestic violence completed their individual packages of support provided by the council and 99% of the high-risk victims felt safer at the end of the intervention. ‌At the end of quarter three of 2025-26 a total of 130 high-risk victims have completed their package of support and 95% of the high-risk victims felt safer at the end of the intervention, the committee report said.

Iranian striker Sara Didar fought back tears as she expressed hope that her country would remain 'strongly alive' as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. 'Obviously, we're concerned and sad at what has happened to Iran and our families in Iran,' Didar told reporters on the Gold Coast in Farsi. 'I really hope for our country to have good news ahead and I hope that my country will be strongly alive.' But they did stage a protest of sorts by remaining silent during the national anthem prior to Monday's 3-0 loss to South Korea. 'We want to give them the best tournament possible in terms of giving them the experience of a lifetime.

At £599 ($599 US price), the MacBook Neo is a quarter the price of the new £2,199 ($2,199) M5 MacBook Pro and almost half that of the £1,099 ($1,099) MacBook Air. That may come as a relief after Apple revealed that the new MacBook Pro, MacBook ProMax, and MacBook Air would all be more expensive than their predecessors. The MacBook Neo comes only days after the release of the wallet-friendly iPhone 17e, which also starts at just £599 ($600). Besides the bold new look, the MacBook Neo boasts an array of features that could make it a great choice for any student on a budget. MacBook Neo is available to pre-order starting today, with availability beginning Wednesday, March 11.

Giant new 'landmark' emerging in Plymouth city centreThe solar canopies cost £200,000 and people will be able to sit under them and charge their phonesView 2 Images An artist's impression of how the solar canopies will look when they are all in place at Armada Way (Image: Plymouth City Council)Four giant solar canopies have started to be installed in Armada Way and are destined to be a new landmark for the city. ‌Seating and charging points will be included in the design so it can become a regular meet up area. As well as being instrumental in Plymouth City Council ’s aim to be a green city, the steel and transparent solar structures will provide welcome shelter from the rain. LED lighting around the edges will illuminate the landmark at night. Several different designers have been involved in Armada Way which also boasts one of the largest sustainable urban drainage systems in a city centre aimed at storing and recycling rainwater and preventing the antiquated combined sewer system overflowing into Plymouth Sound.

Keir Starmer hit back at a question about the UK-US special relationship after Donald Trump lashed out at him amid the spiralling Iran crisis. That is the special relationship in action. "That is the special relationship in action. That is the special relationship in action. Hanging on to President Trump's latest words is not the special relationship in action."

Brenda Edwards revealed that she was 'knocked down on a dual carriageway' as a young girl after a trip to the dentist while on Wednesday's episode of Loose Women. But before that, she explained that a nightmare visit to the dentist when she was a youngster left her aunt 'crying her eyes out' because she was knocked over by a vehicle. Brenda recalled: 'My family are a bit nervous and scared of hospitals, from an early age that was imprinted on me. 'I came out of the dentist and got knocked over on a dual carriage way in Luton.' Brenda was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016 and went on to have chemotherapy, mastectomy and a breast reconstruction.

Emirates providing flights from Dubai to Dublin todayIrish citizens in the Middle East will now have the opportunity to return home in order to escape the difficult situation in the region. ​Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee, took to her X account to inform citizens that a flight is to be offered from Dubai to Dublin on Wednesday. ​Since this conflict began, much of the airspace surrounding the area had been closed, causing alot of Irish citizens to be stuck there. Emirates has decided to run a flight from Dubai to Dublin later today. ​“Those citizens requiring the most assistance will be contacted directly by my department in the coming days.

I really don’t care – Donald Trump shrugs off Iran’s presence at 2026 World CupBy Eleanor Crooks and Rory Dollard, Press AssociationDonald Trump has said he does not care if Iran participate in this summer’s World Cup. Damage in Iran from airstrikes (Vahid Salemi/AP) Photo by Vahid SalemiUS President Trump told Politico: “I really don’t care. Meanwhile, a tennis tournament being played in the United Arab Emirates that saw players flee the court on Tuesday has now been cancelled. The ATP subsequently decided to cancel the tournament and a second due to be held at the same venue next week. “The safety and wellbeing of our players and tournament personnel is our highest priority.

Man Utd icon Wayne Rooney reveals big football regret after being 'battered' with abuseWayne Rooney has admitted one of his biggest regrets in football after being abused by a particular group of fans for one of the teams he supportsView 2 Images Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has revealed that failing to play for Celtic ranks among his biggest football regrets. ‌Rooney, 40, enjoyed an illustrious career which featured 13 trophy-laden years at United where he racked up 559 appearances and netted 253 goals. To play at Celtic in 2006, we actually lost the game 1-0, but to play there and feel that atmosphere was incredible." View 2 Images Wayne Rooney would have wanted to play for Celtic in his career (Image: Getty Images)"We got a penalty, I've scored it and went off celebrating. During the best part of my career, I always thought I'd love to play for Celtic at the end of my career.

Liverpool receive Champions League boost as Galatasaray fans BANNED from clashLiverpool will host Galatasaray in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 clash without any away fans present after UEFA hit the Turkish club with a banView 2 Images Liverpool were beaten by Galatarasay in the Champions League group phase, but will face them again in the last 16Liverpool will play their Champions League last-16 clash against Galatasaray without any away fans present after the Turkish side were hit with a UEFA punishment. ‌Their fans have been banned from the game at Anfield, which will be the second leg of their knockout clash. And as a result Europe's governing body have hit Galatasaray with a ban for their next European away day. Liverpool's predicted Premier League points tally in battle for Champions League place READ MORE :That could prove crucial, especially if they have a lead to defend. Article continues belowLast term Liverpool, en route to the title, were knocked out of of the Champions League in the last 16.

A four-year-old girl endured a freak sledding accident in Ontario and succumbed to her injuries after spending days in the hospital. The girl, who has not been identified, was sledding with an adult who was pulling her across the snow when the fatal accident took place on February 22. The little girl had been riding in a sled being pulled by an adult downhill, MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais police said, according to CBC. According to Sécurité Publique MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, the adult fell on the child at some point. The Daily Mail reached out to Sécurité Publique MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais and Nakkertok Val-des-Monts for comment.

Mojtaba Khamenei, the favorite to become the new Supreme Leader of Iran, was repeatedly treated for impotency at hospitals in the UK, according to a secret US intelligence document. It required four visits, including a final stay lasting two months, and he eventually had a son who was named 'Ali' after the baby's grandfather, the then Supreme Leader. Ali Khamenei, who was 86, had secretly named three potential successors before he died, none of whom was his son, the New York Times reported. As Supreme Leader he will now be the commander-in-chief of the regime's armed forces and appoint the leaders of all military branches. 'Mojtaba is extremely close to the leaders of the IRGC and also intimately knows the financial networks under the control of the Supreme Leader.