Ex-England international footballer Jonjo Shelvey says he will not return to 'going downhill' Britain because he now feels life is safer for his children in Dubai. He added: 'I see it as like I've moved my children out here and my wife and they love it here. 'My brother earns more working in a hotel in London, so it was never about coming here for the money.' A McDonalds meal is roughly the same, at £8 in London compared to £7.65 in Dubai. However, internet access is significantly more in the UAE, with a minimum 60 mbps connection with unlimited data costing £80.97 in Dubai or £31.53 in London.

February 26, 2026 13:47 UTC

Star boxer Manny Pacquiao is suing a top law firm and their client for allegedly fabricating a case against him, falsely accusing him of a ‘terror campaign’ and covering up evidence proving the ‘extortion’ ruse. Rueda claimed Pacquiao reneged on the deal and terrorized him into submission by texting him photos of dismembered bodies and had his tires slashed, demanding $42 million in damages. Records cited by his new lawsuit allegedly show identical threats were sent to more than 100 other people unconnected to the case. Over a decade on from their first encounter, Pacquiao is set for a stunning rematch with Mayweather in Las Vegas later this year. Meanwhile Pacquiao, 47, has a warm-up fight against Ruslan Provodnikov on April 18, almost a year after his draw with then-WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

February 26, 2026 13:46 UTC

Trent Alexander-Arnold edges closer to Liverpool return after Champions League dramaThe former Liverpool hero reached the Champions League last-16 with Real Madrid on Wednesday eveningView 3 Images Trent Alexander-Arnold could return to Anfield in the latter stages of the Champions League (Image: Carl Recine, Getty Images)Liverpool's path to the latter stages of the Champions League and a potential reunion with former Anfield favourite Trent Alexander-Arnold is beginning to materialise. ‌Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid sealed their spot in the Champions League last-16 after defeating Jose Mourinho's Benfica 3-1 on aggregate on Wednesday evening, with Alexander-Arnold completing the full 90 minutes. ‌Upon departing Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold revealed that he sympathised with those supporters who struggled to understand his reasoning for leaving his boyhood club. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌The 15-time Champions League winners and six-time champions have clashed in two European Cup finals since 2018, with Madrid triumphing on both occasions. However, the wheels appear to be in motion for a sensational reunion between Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool.

February 26, 2026 13:45 UTC

And this involves him reading books about the likes of Tiger Woods and LeBron James in his spare time, instead of pouring over football matches. ‌The approach seems to be working, considering Lammens has become one of the most influential stars in Manchester United's recent renaissance. ‌And Lammens admits his fascination with sporting legends is proving the inspiration behind his own rise to the top. Lammens revealed his unusual approach while speaking at a Manchester school ahead of 'World Book Day', on behalf of the Manchester United Foundation. It's getting back into that winning feeling, which has been really really good and I can't praise him (Carrick) enough.

February 26, 2026 13:40 UTC

Livestream ‘peddled as alibi’ recorded four days previously, trial hearsBy Rebecca Black, Press AssociationA livestream “peddled as an alibi” in the trial of a man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend was filmed four days previously, a police digital forensic analyst has said. McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, has denied murdering his girlfriend, McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant with their son. DC Matthews said examination of the computer and software indicated the six-hour broadcast had been recorded on December 14th and saved as a video file. The video file was then deleted in the early hours of December 19th, and subsequently removed from the computer’s recycle bin. “Activity relating to video recording was taking place on the 14th, the creation of the pre-recorded video file was completed on the 15th, in the early hours,” he said.

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REVEALED: County where winning €11m lotto ticket purchasedA MAYO player is celebrating today after waking up as Ireland’s newest multi-millionaire, having won an incredible €11,101,286 in last night’s (Wednesday) Lotto draw. The National Lottery has confirmed that the store location where the winning ticket was purchased will be announced on Friday. If you’re holding the winning ticket, be sure to contact the National Lottery prize claims team on 1800 666 222 or email claims@lottery.ie to arrange the collection of your prize. One Lotto player has scooped an incredible €11,101,286, officially becoming our first Lotto Jackpot winner of 2026. “It’s a fantastic moment for the county, and with over 82,000 players winning prizes in the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws last night, celebrations are happening right across the country.

February 26, 2026 13:38 UTC

In the case against 47-year-old Gerry Ross, of St Philomena’s Road, Gurranabraher, Cork, the DPP said the whole case could be dealt with at district court level on a plea of guilty. “This was an anodyne drink driving incident and this was Gerry Ross’s reaction. Sergeant Coholan is entitled to go to work without people attacking him. The bad conduct of Gerry Ross was continuous and the sergeant was working on his own,” Judge Sheehan said. He has a supportive family and a long history of work and staying out of trouble.”Imposing the three-year sentence, Judge Sheehan said he saw no grounds for suspending any portion of it.

February 26, 2026 13:31 UTC

Humber Freeport to benefit from new Government cash injectionsThree Humber Freeport sites are to get cash injectionsView 2 Images Aerial visualisation of Able Humber Port (Image: Able UK)Humber Freeport is set to benefit from new Government funding. Over £3 million is set to be injected into freeport sites across England, Scotland, and Wales, the Government has announced. Three of the sites are within Humber Freeport. ‌The largest amount given to the Humber is set to go to the Able Humber Port where £490,000 is to go towards a nationally significant offshore wind manufacturing hub. We have entered a pivotal phase at Humber Freeport and our focus is now firmly on seeing these investments progress and be delivered.”

February 26, 2026 13:30 UTC

Pensioner plagues idyllic Welsh coastal town with loud musicBeryl John was also abusive to police and council officers, a court heardView Image Beryl John's loud music became a nuisance to her neighbours on Gothic Road, Neyland (Image: Google)A pensioner who ignored multiple warnings about their behaviour was ordered to appear in court for repeatedly playing loud music to the detriment of her neighbours. The pensioner was also abusive to police and council officers, a court heard. ‌The local council received a number of complaints from neighbours about Beryl John who lives in the coastal town of Neyland, Pembrokeshire, playing loud music before the matter was referred to court. Pembrokeshire council officers secured evidence John's behaviour through the NoiseApp – a software used for recording, logging, and reporting noise nuisance to local authorities or housing associations. ‌The council said these recordings proved the noise John's music was generating "was a detriment to neighbours".

February 26, 2026 13:22 UTC

Mobile operator says it will be the first in Ireland to launch the serviceSpeaking to the Irish Independent, the company’s director of networks, Sheila Kavanagh, said that while a launch date and marketing plan has not yet been set, the operator has already identified a rural testing site and aims to be the first mobile network in Ireland to launch the service — just as soon as there are enough satellites in place to maintain consistent service, and they are given the green light by the telecoms regulator, ComReg.

February 26, 2026 13:06 UTC

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February 26, 2026 13:06 UTC

A drama series branded 'absolute masterpiece' and boasting 'astonishing' performances has finally been made free to stream. ITV has now acquired the show, with the first three series available to watch on ITVX from March 13. This will be followed by series four in the summer and concluding with the fifth and final series in 2027. It comes as an award-winning survival series - which also aired on Showtime - was also made free to stream on ITVX. The Affair will be available to stream on ITVX from March 13

February 26, 2026 12:59 UTC

I had a row - don't want to go into it, it was personal - with my kids, and he died in those five months. I don't even know where he f***ing lives, that's how bad it is, he's in Chester somewhere, or Cheshire, I don't know. So I don't speak to my two boys.' Josh echoed his father's greatest achievement on the pitch, with Windass himself netting the winner in 2008 to see Hull promoted to the Premier League. Joking that his son's display 'took the heat off' him, he added: 'The kid's a f***ing player, and I'm very proud of it.

February 26, 2026 12:56 UTC

Harry Styles has shared his bedtime routine with fans and revealed his surprising trick for getting to sleep when he is struggling to drop off. Harry confessed: 'Well I've just started washing my face and I've just got an electric toothbrush, I used to be acoustic. Elsewhere during the interview, Harry was asked what he is a fan of that he hasn't previously spoken about in public. Joking about using the exclusive dating app, Harry said: 'Mostly just talking with friends! Later in the interview, Harry discussed his reasons for taking time away from the spotlight, as he described feeling an 'unhealthy balance'.

February 26, 2026 12:48 UTC

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