New Everton chief outlines role as club explore use of tower at Hill Dickinson StadiumEverton are exploring ways of using the hyraulic tower at Hill Dickinson Stadium along ways of increasing their commercial growth‌Everton’s new president of business operations Andrew Middleton has outlined his role trying to expand commercial growth while revealing that the club is exploring the possibility of utilising the hydraulic tower on the site of Hill Dickinson Stadium. ‌"These partnerships are not only commercially important, they reflect the ambition, drive and stature of this football club. ‌"On a personal note, I am grateful for the warm welcome my family and I have received at Everton, and we have been enormously impressed by Hill Dickinson Stadium. We are exploring commercial opportunities connected to events at the stadium, including the usage of the hydraulic tower. "We are looking at how we can further enhance the experience on the Budweiser Plaza, and continuing to evolve our premium areas, including Club View.

February 22, 2026 19:11 UTC

Cork simply pummeled Kerry for the remainder of the opening half as Katie Quirke ran riot, finishing the half with 0-9. Cork with Aimee Corcoran, Sadhbh McGoldrick, Grace Ni Mhurchu and Rachel O’Regan had the Kerry defence at sixes and sevens. Cork captain Emma Cleary and Quirke added points in a comprehensive victory in a game Cork dominated in both halves. Scorers for Cork: K Quirke (0-10, 6fs), A Corcoran, S McGoldrick, G Ni Mhurchu, E Cleary, L Hallahan and R O’Regan (0-1 each). ); L Hallahan, K Quirke, C McCarthy.

February 22, 2026 19:04 UTC

The overnight strikes hit Kyiv and the region around the capital, the Black Sea port of Odesa and central Ukraine, they said. People inspect a shell crater at the site of a Russian strike near a residential building in Putrivka, in the Kyiv region, on Sunday. The Ukrainian air force said that Russia had launched 50 missiles and 297 drones in overnight attacks and air defence units shot down or neutralised 33 missiles and 274 drones. Russia attacks the Ukrainian energy system almost daily, striking thermal power plants and electrical substations. Attacks on power ‌stations, the energy transmission system and the gas sector are important elements of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine launched by Russia in ​February 2022.

February 22, 2026 19:03 UTC

National Football League Division 2: Cavan 0-16 Kildare 0-13Cavan's survival hopes received a timely shot in the arm with his battling win over Kildare at a wet, wild and wintry Breffni Park. With Louth upsetting Tyrone in the earlier game, Cavan were very much under pressure. A tricky cross-field gust and incessant rain left conditions difficult and both sides missed several straightforward chances. Cavan led thanks to Gerry Smith but a superb pass from Ben Loakman found Colm Moran, who tied the game right on the half-time hooter. But Cavan made some changes and they paid off.

February 22, 2026 18:56 UTC

That gap is what nutritionist Emma Bardwell set out to close in her new book, The Fibre Effect. 'People focusing intensely on calories and cutting things out, yet still struggling with hunger, bloating, sluggish digestion and weight gain. Nutritionist Emma Bardwell, author of new book The Fibre EffectIn the process, those microbes produce compounds that influence appetite, blood sugar, inflammation and even mood. In practice, eating a wide range of fruits, vegetables, beans, wholegrains, nuts and seeds does the job far better than trying to categorise every mouthful. 'The Fibre Effect: The surprising (and easy) way to transform your health' by Emma Bardwell (Vermillion) is available now from all good bookshops.

February 22, 2026 18:50 UTC





No stranger to catching the eye with her dramatic looks, Maura Higgins opted for a dramatic black and red satin gown with a flowing train. While it was hoped his girlfriend Kylie Jenner would join him on the red carpet, Timothee Chalamet was solo as he made his arrival. Alicia Vikander opted for a stunning floral embroidered gown as she posed up a storm on the red carpet. Red carpet hosts Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing were some of the first to arrive and pose for the cameras. Jessie Ware, who is set to perform at the awards, arrived on the red carpet wearing an eye-catching yellow dress.

February 22, 2026 18:49 UTC

Fine Gael's Seán Kyne has been a Senator since 2020. Photograph: Alan BetsonFine Gael has selected Senator Seán Kyne as its candidate to contest the upcoming byelection in Galway West. The byelection, along with another in Dublin Central brought about after Fine Gael TD Paschal Donohoe resigned his seat to take a job at the World Bank, will take place in May. Congratulations to @SeanKyneGalway on being selected as the Fine Gael candidate to contest the Galway West bye-election. 🔗 https://t.co/WBeju8L5Hs pic.twitter.com/R9drgqsndV — Fine Gael (@FineGael) February 22, 2026Party leader, Tánaiste Simon Harris, said: “The entire Fine Gael organisation will get behind Seán as we work hard to win back this Dáil seat.

February 22, 2026 18:28 UTC

Seven people were killed in road crashes on the island of Ireland on Saturday, including a 16-year-old girl. Waterford 'devastated' by couple’s deathFine Gael councillor Lola O’Sullivan said that the local Waterford community is devastated by the couple’s death. And it's important that we are considerate of each other on the roads.”The Cork TD said that road deaths have “gone the wrong way”. But the Government has been trying to improve road safety, with a review of speed limits and investment in road infrastructure, he said. Last year, there were 190 road traffic fatalities, an increase from 175 road deaths in 2024.

February 22, 2026 18:24 UTC

In their eight previous attempts to escape Division 2, they never once properly challenged for promotion, let alone sat unbeaten and top of the pile four games in. Hitting the necessary points accumulation to complete the journey back to Division 1 after 10 years away will not be straightforward. What matters for now, according to Cleary, is that they are at least part of the promotion conversation. “We've put ourselves in the mix and we'll just see where it goes in the next couple of weeks,” said the Cork boss. Thanks be to God we had it in abundance today.”No question, agreed Cleary, but Cork refused defeat in the name of Ian Maguire.

February 22, 2026 18:21 UTC

France lead the standings with 15 points from second-placed Scotland on 11 and are in a strong position to retain the title. Scorers for France: Tries: Bielle-Biarrey, Meafou, Ramos, Drean, Gailleton. Scorers for Italy: Tries: Capuozzo. France: Attissogbe, Drean, Gailleton, Brau Boirie, Bielle-Biarrey, Ramos, Dupont, Gros, Marchand, Aldegheri, Flament, Meafou, Cros, Jegou, Jelonch. Italy: Capuozzo, Lynagh, Menoncello, Marin, Ioane, A. Garbisi, Fusco, Fischetti, Nicotera, Ferrari, N. Cannone, Zambonin, Lamaro, Zuliani, L. Cannone.

February 22, 2026 18:20 UTC

Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA WireSeven people have died following road traffic incidents in counties Armagh, Meath, Waterford and Galway on Saturday. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that three people were killed in a crash in the Armagh Road area of Moy after 10pm. “He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region,” the Garda said in a statement. [ Two people killed in Co Waterford road collisionOpens in new window ]Separately, a woman in her 80s died following a single vehicle crash at Eyrecourt in Co Galway on Saturday night. A man and a woman were killed in a road crash on the Tramore Road in Waterford around midday on Saturday and two others were taken to hospital.

February 22, 2026 18:16 UTC

Patrick Agyemang on notice as Derby County striker's reputation clear in Watford commentsThe Rams were beaten 2-0 by Watford yesterday as they slipped out of the top six with a defeat at Vicarage RoadView Image Watford manager Ed Still (right)Ed Still praised Watford's defence for how they handled Patrick Agyemang as they overcame Derby County. ‌Derby offered little in the way of goal threat with American striker Agyemang being kept quiet as the Rams toiled in the final third. ‌The American had scored four goals in his last six games and clearly his reputation is getting around. Every day, the DerbyshireLive football desk strives to deliver all manner of news, features and transfer-related stories as a part of our overall package of Derby County content. If you prefer reading our Rams stories on your phone, consider downloading the DerbyshireLive app, in which you can personalise the content you see by selecting Derby County as one of your designated topics.

February 22, 2026 18:14 UTC

Prince William and Princess Catherine have arrived at the BAFTAs just days after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested. The Prince and Princess of Wales dazzled as they appeared at the Royal Festival Hall in London for the annual film awards this afternoon. Kate previously wore the dress to the 100 Women in Finance's gala dinner in 2019 to support mental health in schools. As they attended the EE BAFTA Film Awards, the heir to the throne revealed that Catherine had watched the hugely emotional film last night and was left in 'floods of tears'. The Princess also revealed how Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are now taking a greater interest in films.

February 22, 2026 18:07 UTC

Businessman had previously said remote working was bringing Ireland ‘to a halt’Businessman Denis O’Brien has accused the Government of being “frozen” and said business leaders need to “pony up” to realise Ireland’s potential. The billionaire entrepreneur said the country needs more people who “bludgeon the Government to do something”, like Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary and Monsignor James Horan, who was the driving force behind Knock Airport in the 1980s.

February 22, 2026 18:05 UTC

“I was completely unaware of Bardot’s views and will never support any kind of hatred directed at anyone,” Martin wrote. Social media has allowed fans to grieve together by sharing their experiences, memories and plaudits, validating this sense of loss. But consider back in 2016, when social media lit up with tributes to Leslie Nielson, the comic genius from The Naked Gun movies. Fed up with this digital dance, I resolved some time ago to only post tributes if I felt genuinely moved to do so. Inevitably, social media isn’t always the best place to work out the nuances of a life and legacy.

February 22, 2026 18:00 UTC