Council calls on public to help track local frog populationsOffaly County Council, in partnership with the Irish Peatlands Conservation Council, is seeking the public’s help to paint a clearer picture of how frogs are faring across the county. Since 1997, the Irish Peatland Conservation Council has co-ordinated Ireland’s longest running frog survey, the ‘Hop to It’ frog survey. While easily recognised and well known, the common frog is Ireland’s only frog species and despite its name the common frog (rana temporaria) is listed as a vulnerable species across Europe. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council need your help in 2026, as there were only one record received from Offaly in 2025. The Irish Peatland Conservation Council are asking you to become citizen scientist and take part in the ‘Hop to It’ Frog survey this year.

United’s transfer dealings cost a staggering £692million, according to a new UEFA report which European football’s governing body says presents a ’risk’ to the game. Andrea Traverso, UEFA’s executive director of financial sustainability and research, said: “European football is growing but not without risk. This edition of the UEFA European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report is quite special," Ceferin said. Despite the noise, despite the pressure, despite the doubts of some, European football’s future remains bright. With good insights, such as those provided by this report, European football can prepare more effectively - and work together to support a healthy, successful future."

The BBC has just announced that its BAFTA-winning series Industry will come to an end in March with its 'fifth and final' season. Industry has been a runaway hit for the broadcaster since the first season aired back in 2020 and stars big names including Kit Harington and Marisa Abela. The broadcaster announced that the eight-episode upcoming series will also be its final season, and be available to stream from March 1. Reflecting on season four, the BBC described it as a 'high-stakes cat and mouse game', which begins when 'a splashy fintech darling bursts onto the London scene.' Needless to say, fans were devastated by the announcement, with one mourning on X: 'SEASON 5 IS THE FINAL SEASON???

Oliver Holt: Arsenal. Ian Ladyman: Arsenal. Isaan Khan: Arsenal. Ian Ladyman: Arsenal win the title by four points. Isaan Khan: Arsenal win the title by two points.

The suspects on the left and middle are accused of tearing down security fencing while the male on the right is accused of throwing a wooden plank at Gardaí. The first male suspect is of a slim build and was wearing a hat, a black jacket, grey hoodie and grey bottoms. The second suspect is also male and is bald and heavily built and was wearing a grey hoodie. A third suspect was also captured on a phone camera throwing a wooden plank towards gardaí. Anyone who may have any information on the three suspects to assist with the investigation can contact Bray Garda Station on 01 666 5300.

Plans for a new housing estate in a North East village are approved despite 199 complaintsLocal residents submitted complaints about the plans which will see 70 new homes built in the villageView ImageRevised plans for 70 homes in a County Durham village have received approval despite hundreds of local residents voicing opposition. ‌Durham County Council's planning committee granted permission for Gleeson Homes' application to develop the new estate on land adjacent to Buckingham Terrace in Leeholme. From the 70 homes, seven will be designated as 'affordable'. He informed the committee: "Leeholme proudly houses the miners of Leasingthorne Colliery and streets of houses were built in the 1920s. Cllr Michal Stead, Liberal Democrat for Aycliffe North and Middridge, added: "£600,000 for 70 houses is an exceptional amount.

We know the true power of small talk behind all the big talk. Yet, sometimes, it’s small talk that gets in the way of bringing new people with you. Seemingly innocuous small talk can go awry when leaders and team members forget to put themselves in the newcomer’s shoes. Leaders and teams that use smart, inclusive small talk set the tone for the entire organisation. In a business landscape where innovation depends on psychological safety and collaboration, our céad míle fáilte is a strategic asset.

‘It’s the right time’ – popular Dublin restaurant Soup Dragon to close doors after 25 yearsLandmark Dublin lunch spot Soup Dragon set to close its doors after 25 yearsSarah Burke Today at 08:00After 25 years of early starts and standing on their feet, best friends Fiona Fairbrother and Niamh Healion are closing the doors of their restaurant one last time this week.

Gary Neville admits Sky Sports incident sparked 'paranoid' Arsenal backlashGary Neville has been accused of being against Arsenal and the Sky Sports pundit says Gunners fans aren't impressed about one incident on televisionView 2 Images Gary Neville faced a backlash (Image: Stick to Football)Gary Neville has labelled Arsenal fans as paranoid following the backlash he received for his enthusiastic celebration during Manchester City's triumph over Liverpool. ‌Nonetheless, Neville believes Arsenal will secure their first title in over 20 years. Declan Rice left stunned after discovering private David Beckham message READ MORE :"Arsenal fans are p***** off with me because when City scored two in the last 10 minutes at Anfield, they thought I was over-celebrating. ‌Neville then questioned Ian Wright about whether he believed the Gunners would secure Premier League glory. The former Manchester United skipper then pressed Wright on why Arsenal supporters think he doesn't want to see the Gunners lift the title.

Abdelmohaimen Mohamed, 33, from Manchester, appeared at Sefton Magistrates Court today, Wednesday February 25, where he admitted ticket touting. ‌This came after he was seen trying to sell tickets to a couple from Seattle, USA, outside Anfield ahead of Liverpool's home match against Arsenal on August 31 last year. ‌This suggested he was involved in commercial-scale ticket touting, Merseyside Police said. ‌Following an investigation from the force, it was revealed Mohamed specialised in selling tickets to fans from Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Today, he pleaded guilty to the charges of sell/otherwise dispose of a ticket for a designated football match.

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Iceland responds to spelling blunder on North East shop front after refurbIceland supermarket teamed up with Specsavers for a humorous social media post after the Cleveland Centre store sign misspelled Middlesbrough as 'Middlesborough'View 2 Images Iceland responds to 'Middlesborough' blunder at new storeIceland has reacted with good humour after customers noticed a spelling error on the new signage at its Middlesbrough outlet. The additional 'o' prompted a playful social media post as the retailer teamed up with neighbouring opticians, Specsavers. View 2 Images Staff from Iceland and neighbouring Specsavers under the misspelled sign‌Another contributed: "Where is this, I have never heard of this place before", reports Teesside Live. Iceland has confirmed the signage is scheduled to be replaced on Thursday, 26th February. Here's more information about what this means and how to do it - you can also do it straight away by clicking here .

Child killer Ian Huntley 'fighting for life' after HMP Frankland prison attackIan Huntley, 52, was attacked by a fellow inmate at HMP Frankland in County Durham at around 9am and was rushed to hospital in a critical conditionView 2 Images Ian Huntley, inset, was attacked at HMP Frankland in DurhamIan Huntley is in a critical state this morning following an assault in prison. ‌Sources told The Sun that his condition was "touch and go" after the incident at HMP Frankland in County Durham. ‌A Prison Service spokesperson said: “A prisoner is receiving treatment after an incident at HMP Frankland on Thursday morning. We dispatched two ambulance crews to the scene and requested support from the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). ‌“Our team worked alongside the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to assess and treat a patient.

A mother has been left furious after her new neighbours were granted permission to build a five-bedroom house just inches from her garden. She fears her family will lose all sense of privacy and make them feel like they 'live in a goldfish bowl'. Who on earth would think it's the right place for a five-bedroom detached house? The five-bedroom development was approved in November and will be designed by an architect who plans to live there with his family. I do not think that plot of land is suitable for a five-bedroom house.

Photograph: Getty ImagesEven short spells of school absence of one to two days at age 13 are linked to lower Leaving Certificate grades, a report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has found. The report also found young people who attend a school with a higher prevalence of chronic absence achieve lower Leaving Certificate points. Life satisfaction at ages 20 and 25 is much lower among those who were persistently absent from school at age 13. Children in high-absence primary schools also tend to have lower levels of trust in others. “The findings highlight the urgency of addressing school absence, especially given the higher levels apparent since the pandemic.