Cristiano Ronaldo sent a powerful message of support to Lindsey Vonn as the American skiing star opened up on the severity of her horror crash after finally being discharged from hospital. But Ronaldo was among those to offer words of support underneath the post, with the Al-Nassr superstar uniquely poised to understand Vonn's still-competitive mindset. 'Champions are defined by the moments they win, and the moments they refuse to give up,' Ronaldo wrote. Vonn took the time to reply to his thoughtful message, writing: 'Coming from you, this means so much (prayer hands emoji).' 'Someone I care about said I am a “master at the psychological game of life…”'I don’t know if that’s true….

How revamped Gateshead Old Town Hall could look after huge boost for restorationBreathing fresh life into Gateshead's derelict former town hall is viewed as critical to the regeneration of the wider town centreView Image Plans for a restoration of Gateshead Old Town Hall, in Gateshead town centre. A huge restoration of Gateshead’s derelict former town hall moved a step closer to reality on Tuesday. A planning application for the Old Town Hall is due to be submitted in the third quarter of 2026, with hopes that construction can begin by the end of next year and complete in 2029. It described how the town hall and surrounding surface level car parks would be “reimagined into a bustling neighbourhood of homes, cafés, bars, restaurants, and lush green spaces”. ‌Redeveloping the Old Town Hall is seen as a key element of the wider regeneration of Gateshead town centre.

Man dies in hospital after B4040 lorry crashA woman also suffered injuries in the crashView Image Ambulance generic (Image: Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel)A man has died after suffering serious injuries in a lorry crash earlier this week. ‌Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash between a Toyota Yaris and an HGV along the B4040, near Malmesbury, Wiltshire on Monday afternoon. ‌The passenger in the Yaris, a 61-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and has died in hospital. "We can report that a passenger in the Yaris, a 61-year-old man, who was taken to hospital with serious injuries has sadly died in hospital. Article continues below"The driver of the Yaris, a 60-year-old woman, also sustained injuries which are not thought to be serious.

Climate change could determine the sex of your child, a new study has revealed. In sub–Saharan Africa, the decline in male births was linked to prenatal mortality driven by maternal heat stress. In their new study, the team set out to understand how climate change will impact the global sex ratio. In sub–Saharan Africa, the decline in male births was linked to prenatal mortality driven by maternal heat stress. Overall, the findings suggest that global warming could have an impact on the global sex ratio.

Metal detectorists find 2,000-year-old treasure in fieldThe find - the first of its kind in west Wales - is incredibly rare and has been described as one of 'historical significance'View Image Two lead ingots found by metal detectorists in Ceredigion dating back almost 2,000 years have been declared treasure (Image: Amgueddfa Cymru)Rare Roman treasure dating back almost 2,000 years has been found in a field in west Wales. Two lead ingots were discovered by two metal detectorists in the Llangynfelyn area, north of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion. The treasure is the first of its kind to be found in west Wales, with Amgueddfa Cymru, Wales museums body, describing the ingots as having “historical significance”. ‌Landowner Mr Jenkins said: “We were astonished when two local detectorists brought this discovery to our attention. Roman ingots are exceptionally rare and represent a tangible link to Wales’ Roman industrial past.

Irish golfing legend Pádraig Harrington has praised the “courageous” West Cork teenager who suffered life changing injuries in a farming accident last year, as he urged people to give support to her and her family. Féile O’Sullivan lost both legs and suffered other serious injuries in the accident involving a tractor in Allihies last July. Féile spent weeks in the intensive care unit in CHI at Crumlin Hospital before moving to a general ward. “She’s able to do loads of other bits now, even to move herself around if she’s uncomfortable.”In a post on social media on Tuesday, Mr Harington shared a photo of himself with Féile. A school jersey day, Friday March 20th, where kids wear their favourite jersey to school and donate 1 or 2 euro.

Iarnród Éireann opens apprenticeship programme for 2026Iarnród Éireann has announced the launch of its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme, offering young people the opportunity to begin a career at the centre of Ireland’s national rail network. The programme will recruit apprentices across four trades: Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Fitter, Electrician, and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) Engineering Technician. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience while earning and learning within one of the country’s most important public transport services. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before Tuesday, September 1. Applications close on Sunday, 15 March, with placements commencing in September 2026.

Prolific shoplifter stole £4,000-worth of goods during six week-long crime spreeTara Ellis targeted TK Maxx, Next and Victoria's Secret in Cramlington and Wallsend and, on one occasion, stole from the same store four times in one dayView Image Next in Silverlink (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A serial thief stole more than £4,000-worth of handbags, purses, creams and socks during a six-week-long shoplifting spree. Tara Ellis had racked-up debts after splurging money on drugs, alcohol and gambling and she decided she needed a quick cash fix. In total, the learner driver made-off with £4.033.39-worth of goods and drove away from each of the crime scenes. ‌The court heard that Ellis had 109 offences on her record but had only been in trouble once since 2016. Here's more information about what this means and how to do it - you can also do it straight away by clicking here .

Housebuilding in Ireland slowed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with production volumes down 6.5%, according to the CSO. The CSO figures showed volume of production in the residential building sector was down 6.5% for October, November, and December when compared with the third quarter of 2025. The showdown in volume index in the non-residential building sector was less severe, falling 2% in the same period.

Former Manchester United coach sacked after one month in brief statementAn ex-Manchester United coach lasted just over a month in his head coaching roleView 2 Images Eric Ramsay was a popular figure at Manchester United (Image: PA)Former Manchester United coach Eric Ramsay has been dismissed by West Bromwich Albion after a mere nine matches at the helm. ‌The brief statement read: "West Bromwich Albion have parted company with men's first team Head Coach Eric Ramsay. Assistant Head Coach Dennis Lawrence has also departed The Hawthorns. First Team Coach James Morrison will oversee first-team affairs on an interim basis." Prior to his switch to the United States, Ramsay spent nearly three years at United working as a first-team coach.

According to the expert, you should change your toothbrush every three months – unless you have a mouth or gum infection. However, if you have a mouth or gum infection, you need to change the toothbrush more often to avoid reinfecting yourself.' Where people tend to go wrong is not how often they change their toothbrush, but how they clean and store it between uses, according to Dr Freestone. Dr Freestone agrees with the NHS's advice to change out your toothbrush every three months. While this is probably more than you're doing at the moment, Dr Freestone says she even goes a step further with her own toothbrush.

Matheus Cunha has told Man Utd all about Morgan Gibbs-White as transfer interest emergesManchester United will no doubt be taking Matheus Cunha's comments into account when deciding whether or not to step up their interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-WhiteView 3 Images Morgan Gibbs-White is being linked with a move to Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)Matheus Cunha has already offered his seal of approval for Morgan Gibbs-White amid growing interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils have placed the Nottingham Forest playmaker high on their transfer shortlist as they prepare for what could be a major midfield overhaul this summer. ‌"I didn't know I would be doing that celebration after scoring such an amazing goal... it was a little bit of a joke with Morgan Gibbs-White. He's a great player," Cunha, who joined United from Wolves for £62.5m last summer, said after the game. Gibbs-White's Nottingham Forest team-mate Elliot Anderson is understood to be their leading midfield target, while Brighton's Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton are also high on their wish list.

Lilia's mother heard her daughter's scream and came out of her shop, Mr Justice Choudhury told the court. She was just a little girl, aged nine,' Mr Justice Choudury told Skebas. In a moving victim victim impact statement read for her by her husband, Aurelijus Savickas, Lilia's mother, Lina Savickiene, said her grief was 'not something you recover from'. Chilling CCTV footage played to the court shows the moment Skebas watched Lilia play with her hula hoop before stabbing her. Her mother told how she working in her embroidery shop while Lilia played outside on the street with a hula hoop when she heard 'mum'.

Ancient figurines carved from animal bones hint at a lost chapter of human history 40,000 years ago. Researchers found that certain objects, particularly figurines, carried higher 'information density,' meaning more symbols were deliberately engraved per surface area. Tools, flutes and ornaments also bear symbols, but to a lesser extent, suggesting a hierarchy in how symbols were applied depending on the object's purpose. These and other pieces reveal a deliberate symbolic system repeated across multiple objects. ' Until now, it was widely believed that the first writing system emerged in Mesopotamia with Sumerian cuneiform around 5,400 years ago.

Two teenagers have died and another is being treated for serious injuries after a crash involving a car and a lorry in Donegal on Tuesday night. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene at St Johnston near the border with Derry at 11.15pm. A male passenger in the car, aged in his late teens, was pronounced dead at the scene and was conveyed to the morgue at Letterkenny University Hospital. A second male passenger, also in his late teens, was brought to Altnagelvin Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the car, a man in his late teens, was brought to Altnagelvin Hospital for treatment for serious injuries, and was later transferred to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.