Drivers warned about 'blank' circle road sign under Highway CodeMany motorists don't understand this Highway Code rule. View Image Motorists are being warned to look out for a plain red circle road sign with a blank interior (Image: Getty)Motorists are being warned to look out for a plain red circle road sign with a blank interior - as it enforces a stringent regulation that numerous drivers fail to properly comprehend. The distinctive sign, which displays a red border with a completely empty white centre, signifies that no vehicles may proceed. ‌According to the official Highway Code, the sign denotes a road that is shut to all vehicular traffic, rendering it unlawful for drivers to travel beyond that point. She said: "Drivers see a plain red circle and think it's inactive, faded, or only applies to motor vehicles.

NFL Division 2: Louth 1-15 Tyrone 0-13Louth ambushed Tyrone on their return to Páirc Mhuire to record their first victory over the Red Hands in 32 years. These were nuances Tyrone were trying to get used to in real time as Louth revelled throughout. Scorers for Tyrone: D Canavan 0-6 (2f), N Morgan 0-2 (1’45, f), S O’Donnell, M McKernan, C Daly, D McCurry and R Cassidy 0-1 each. Louth: N McDonnell; P Tinnelly, D Campbell, D McKenny; T McDonnell, E Carolan, C Lennon; D McDonnell, C Early; P Mathews, S Mulroy, C Grimes; K McArdle, C Downey, R Burns. Subs: D McCurry for McElholm (45), R Brennan for Burns (48), R Canavan for Cullen (53), E Jordan for D Canavan (56), R McCullagh for Donnelly (64).

To see a club like Everton light up the stadium in rainbow colours is amazing. To now see the club will be lighting up the stadium in rainbow colours for Rupert will be incredibly emotional. Everton is known as a family club, and right now we are a family who need support." ‌View 2 Images Eight month old Rupert Smith is fighting the rare condition Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. You can support Rupert's Rainbow and find out more about his brave battle hereSign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox

The father of murdered student Karen Buckley revealed he has forgiven his daughter’s killer. Pacteau battered the 24-year-old with a spanner and then strangled her after meeting her outside a nightclub. More than a decade after the horrific killing, father-of-four Mr Buckley said: ‘I do forgive the man that murdered Karen. He said: ‘Before Christmas I wrote to the prison authorities and their suggestion was to write a letter to him. The astonishing show of mercy is a dramatic shift for Mr Buckley, who previously branded Pacteau a ‘truly evil coward’ after he pleaded guilty to the murder in 2015.

Photograph: Annabelle Gordon/BloombergThe ruling by the United States supreme court that president Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs were illegal will not unravel deals done with trading partners like the European Union, according to the US trade representative Jamieson Greer. His remarks come amid huge uncertainty over trade deals with the US as Trump responded angrily to the court’s decision. The US struck trade deals with the EU, China and others since Trump’s so-called “liberation day” tariffs were first announced last April. [ US supreme court has struck down Trump tariffs. A European Commission statement on Sunday said that it “requests full clarity on the steps the United States intends to take” following the supreme court ruling.

Edinburgh neighbours 'won't back down' as they vow to battle 'vile' holiday flat'It's an ethical insult'James Foster and his wife have lived in the building for over seven years (Image: Edinburgh Live)Edinburgh neighbours who have 'had enough' of holiday flats are hitting out at new plans for serviced apartments in the New Town. Tenants and home owners have branded the proposals for Baxter's Place a 'nightmare'. "In these plans they’re talking about multiple apartments that just don’t take into account the heritage of the area. Greenside Row, with the rear of Baxter's Place in the top left‌"We’re renters, and the flat above us is a short term let. The plans for 7 Baxter's Place had 11 objections on the Edinburgh Council site as of Thursday.

The decision by the US supreme court to rule that a key part of president Donald Trump’s tariffs programme was illegal is a key moment in the presidency. First a new global tariff of 10 per cent based on different legislation was announced. A key finding of the supreme court was that Trump should have sought congressional approval for his tariffs. Notably for Ireland, pharma is one of a small number of sectors which have been excluded from the new global tariffs, for fear of pushing up drug prices. As the supreme court decision showed, checks and balances do exist.

Tony Ward: Thoroughbred wingers are giving the Ireland attack a whole new dimensionAll-action displays are becoming the norm for Robert Baloucoune, James Lowe and now Tommy O’Brien, with the likes of JJ Kenny at Leinster made of the same stuffRobert Baloucoune beats the tackle of England's Ollie Lawrence before setting up Ireland's third try against England. Photo: SportsfileTony Ward Today at 19:00There have been many great wins in the cause of Irish rugby over many years, but what was achieved in Twickenham on Saturday and its manner, particularly when given the pre-match context, ranks up there with the best ever.

‌Mikel Arteta joined Arsenal as manager in December 2019, and at the end of that season, his team finished eighth in the Premier League. In his first five full seasons at the Emirates, Arteta took his team to finishing positions of eighth, third, second, second and second. In Arteta’s sixth full season, he has a great chance to end Arsenal’s 22-year wait for a Premier League title. Would a failure to win the Premier League title this season mean that Arteta is not the right person to lead the club next season and beyond 2027? Relatively early in his sixth season, Daniel Levy got rid of him.

Louis Bielle-Biarrey of France scores a try during the Six Nations match against Italy in Lille, France, on Sunday. Photograph: Christophe Petit Tesson/EPASix Nations: France 33 Italy 8France pulled clear at the top of the Six Nations table and kept their grand slam ambitions on track with a hard-fought victory against Italy on Sunday. France were now an entirely different beast, as they showed their cross-Alpine neighbours in the Rome drubbing last year. Italy, however, were also riding high after two impressive opening displays in the tournament this year. Italy's Riccardo Favretto catches a lineout ball during the Six Nations match against France on Sunday.

Before her in-person appearance at court, Clancy had attended all earlier hearings virtually from Tewksbury State Hospital. In January, Clancy's husband, Patrick, filed a lawsuit accusing his wife's doctors of 'misprescribing' a cocktail of 'powerful medications' that worsened her mental health. Outside the courtroom, Clancy's mother, Paula Musgrove, told CBS News through tears: 'She's a loving mother. Outside the courtroom on Friday, Clancy's mother, Paula Musgrove, said her daughter is 'a loving mother.' According to court documents reviewed by the New York Post, Clancy's attorney has requested that her trial be split into two parts.

The RSA said they had been contacted by more than 160 unhappy learner drivers last year about the quality of driving lessons and instruction. One person accused their instructor of using a racial slur and making sexualised comments. There were 21 complaints about the overall quality of training and another 21 about routes or lessons. A separate complaint said: “The instructor was watching a movie on his phone. The complaint alleged: “After I exited, he locked the back door, preventing me from retrieving my mobile phone.

Fine Gael senator Seán Kyne has been selected by the party to contest the upcoming by-election in Galway West. Mr Kyne was one of three Fine Gael candidates who expressed interest in contesting the by-election to fill the seat vacated by President Catherine Connolly. “I am delighted to be selected by the party members in Galway West to contest the forthcoming by-election on behalf of Fine Gael,” Mr Kyne said. Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris congratulated Mr Kyne on his selection, calling him “a hard-working, community-driven candidate with a track record of public service”. The former president of Young Fine Gael, Eoghan Gallagher, also contested the election.

Freestyle skier Ben Lynch named flagbearer for Winter Olympics closing ceremonyBy Bairbre Holmes, Press AssociationFreestyle skier Ben Lynch has said it is an “incredible honour” to be chosen as Team Ireland’s flagbearer at the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics on Sunday night. Lynch became the first Irish skier to qualify for a Winter Olympics halfpipe final and finished eighth, one of the country’s best-ever Winter Olympic results. In a statement, he said: “To carry the Irish flag at the closing ceremony is an incredible honour. Alongside Lynch will be Alpine skier Cormac Comerford, who took part in all four individual events – downhill, super-g, giant slalom and slalom – that were held in Bormio. The youngest member of the team, 17-year-old Anabelle Zurbay, competed in the alpine slalom and giant slalom.

NFL Division 3: Clare 0-24 Laois 2-15Clare had to roll with the punches of a thrilling rollercoaster ride with 14-man Laois before finally unearthing a seven-point second half turnaround to complete back-to-back victories in Ennis. “We’ve only a record of two from four but the last two matches have been wins and we’ve needed them,: admitted Clare Manager Paul Madden. Clare native Killian Roche stepped up to arrow over a two-pointer that ensured that Laois kept their noses in front by the break at 0-9 to 0-8. “That’s the one thing I said to the lads in the huddle afterwards, if I’m going to praise anything from this game, it’s the character. Cormac [Murray] got three points and Jamie Stack is a great tackler and stopped the last kick-out to score the final point.