Johan Lange has defended Tottenham's lack of activity in the final weeks of the winter transfer window and revealed interim boss Igor Tudor could get the role permanently. Lange faced the UK media on Friday and explained why Spurs turned to Tudor despite a lack of Premier League experience. Tudor is no stranger to a mid-season arrival and difficult position, but will be without at least 11 players for Sunday's visit of rivals Arsenal. 'You need to come in to build relationships but of course assess the style of the club immediately. 'Romero is here, he is our captain, he is here on a long-term contract with the club,' Lange pointed out.

Selection conundrumsIt smacked of a move from the Warren Gatland playbook when Steve Borthwick announced his team to face Ireland two days in advance of the required deadline last Tuesday. The implication of the early reveal was clear. Despite the frustrating nature of the Murrayfield defeat, Borthwick and his players are ready to move on.

But 13-man Dublin still celebrated Chris Crummey's 75th-minute equaliser at Croke Park like they'd just won the All-Ireland. There's clearly no love lost between the sides with Wexford chasing a first win over Dublin in six competitive encounters. Dublin handed Hetherton his first start of the season having missed their previous six Walsh Cup and League games. Wexford scorers: Simon Roche 0-10 (0-8f), Kevin Foley 2-0, Lee Chin 1-1 (1-0 pen), Conor Hearne 0-3, Darren Codd 0-1, Ross Banville 0-1, Tomás Kinsella 0-1, Mark Fanning 0-1 (0-1f), Conor Foley 0-1, Rory Higgins 0-1, Damien Reck 0-1, Darragh Carley 0-1. Wexford: Mark Fanning; Darragh Carley, Conor Foley, Simon Donohoe; Damien Reck, Richie Lawlor, Eamon Wickham; Conor Hearne, David Codd; Ross Banville, Simon Roche, Darren Codd; Lee Chin, Kevin Foley, Tomás Kinsella.

Reform UK issues 'total nonsense' statement over Kirklees bullying claimsFive officers claimed to have resigned from Reform UK in KirkleesView Image (Image: Christopher Furlong, Getty Images)Reform UK has hit back after five officers from branches across Kirklees claimed to have resigned from the party. ‌A Facebook page dedicated to Reform branches in Ossett & Denbury Dale and Dewsbury & Batley announced that all five officers in the areas resigned on Thursday, February 19. ‌When YorkshireLive put the claim to the Reform UK national party, a spokesperson said it was "total nonsense". ‌Reform UK came third in the Ossett & Denbury Dale and Dewsbury & Batley elections in 2024. Here's more information about what this means and how to do it - you can also do it straight away by clicking here

Night Manager actor Hugh Laurie has been dragged into a bitter row over Zionism after he paid a heartfelt tribute to Israeli television producer Dana Eden, who was found dead in a hotel room in Athens last weekend. However, what began as a memorial post for Ms Eden quickly spiralled into a polarised debate over Zionism. Ms Eden, 52, was found dead in a hotel in the Greek capital, Athens, on Sunday, February 15, a Greek police official confirmed. She was in Greece for the filming of the series' fourth season, which stars Oxford actor Hugh Laurie. Laurie joined Apple TV+ spy thriller Tehran in Season 3 as Eric Peterson, a South African nuclear inspector.

At around midday on March 7, maps show the initial impact of this 'Beast from the East' storm will be felt in south-east England, including London, as well as over the Pennines, the north-east and parts of Scotland. The North East is forecast to get especially snowy across Durham and Northumberland. In the Met Office's long-range forecast, it estimates that "Some snow is possible across high ground in the north." While the risk of such a snow storm is up for debate between forecasters, people should still wrap up warm as Winter isn't over just yet. It will keep you up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East.

Israel's four-man bobsleigh team competing in heat one of their discipline at the Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesItaly’s state broadcaster ‌RAI was forced to apologise to the Jewish community on Saturday ‌after an off-air remark advising its producers to “avoid” the Israeli crew was ​broadcast before coverage of the four-man bobsleigh event at the Winter Olympics. On ‌Saturday, ​viewers heard “Let’s avoid crew number 21, which is the Israeli one”, and then “no, because . The union representing RAI journalists, Usigrai, had said Paolo Petrecca’s ‌opening ceremony commentary had dealt “a serious blow” to the company’s credibility. His missteps ​included misidentifying venues and public figures, ​and making comments about national teams that were widely criticised.

Costa wants to open Stoke-on-Trent drive-thru 24 hours-a-dayHere's how you can have your sayView Image Costa drive-thru in HanleyHospitality giant Costa Coffee wants to open another of its Stoke-on-Trent drive-thrus 24 hours-a-day. It wants a premises licence to extend the opening hours of the drive-thru at its Etruria Mills branch, on Etruria Road, in Hanley. ‌It would operate between 11pm and 5am every day if the premises licence application is approved. It comes as Costa Coffee has lodged an identical application for its Longton branch. ‌Stoke-on-Trent City Council is staging a public consultation regarding the Hanley application.

The try-scoring hooker was an omnipresent figure across a variety of duties during Ireland’s historic Six Nations win over England. He joined two former Ireland captains, Brian O’Driscoll and Rory Best, behind a microphone to offer a few thoughts following Saturday’s stunning 42-21 victory. To get a win in Twickenham and see this Irish crowd, it’s pretty special.”Stuart McCloskey brushes off England's Ollie Lawrence. “A lot of things didn’t go right over the last two rounds. I thought we looked really good but just didn’t really piece it all together.

Donald ‌Trump ​on Friday ordered an immediate 10% per cent tariff on all imports, ⁠in addition ​to any existing tariffs. In a social media post on Saturday, Trump said he would use the 150-day period to work on issuing other “legally permissible” tariffs. The Section 122 tariffs include exemptions for ⁠certain products, including critical minerals, metals and energy products, according to ⁠the White House. After the court’s decision, Trump’s trade representative, Jamieson Greer, told Fox News on Friday that ‌those countries must honour tariff agreements. The ‌ruling could spell good news for countries like Brazil, which has not negotiated a deal with Washington to lower its 40 per cent tariff rate but could now see its ​tariff rate drop to 15 per cent, at least temporarily.

Of all the feet West Ham would have wished the ball to fall to, it was Jarrod Bowen’s. Their relegation rivals breathed a sigh of relief but even in this entertaining goalless draw against Bournemouth, West Ham showed they are more than up for the fight. Even in this entertaining goalless draw against Bournemouth, West Ham showed they are more than up for the fightCOMPETENCE AND CONFIDENCEIt’s been a while since anyone has been able to say this with any conviction but West Ham look a competent, functioning team again. ‘I was praying,’ said Nuno when asked what he was thinking when the ball fell to Bowen at the end. Gone are the nights of cavernous gaps all over the pitch and a feeling that any time the opposition got the ball near the West Ham goal, calamity would ensue.

Semi-detached Number 6 Marwood Close is a four-bedroom house in Glanmire’s Marwood development. It’s attractively decorated throughout with a crisp navy and white classic modern open-plan kitchen/ dining area. Since then the current owners have upgraded the overall decor and mostsignificantly carried out a big kitchen/ dining revamp in 2021, knocking an internal wall and adding a peninsula breakfast bar. Selling agent, Paul Fenton of Sherry FitzGerald, expects this house to primarily attract first-time buyers and has recently sold another four-bedroom house in the same estate for €446,000. VERDICT: A family-ready home with plenty of room for parties and barbecues.

Maura Higgins was said to have 'impressed big Hollywood executives' with her appearance in new Irish comedy The Spin. However, the Love Island star, 34, who plays Rose in the feel-good road movie, has less than two minutes of air time in the 1 hour 32 minute film. After an hour of the movie passes, Maura returns to the screen and says just one more line. Speaking about her role in the film Maura said: 'The Irish are known for our storytelling, so it felt fitting that my acting debut would be in an Irish film. Along with her success at home, she has also branched out across the pond thanks to a hosting gig on Love Island USA: Aftersun.

Closure orders granted at flats where 'very serious' problems were reportedThere had been escalating incidents of anti-social behaviour, criminal activity and drug useView 2 Images The Goole properties where closure orders have been served (Image: East Riding Of Yorkshire Council)Closure orders have been granted against two council-owned flats in Goole following a number of "very serious" problems. East Riding Of Yorkshire Council obtained the orders following reports of incidents of anti-social behaviour, criminal activity and drug use at the properties in Eastgate. View 2 Images The Goole properties where closure orders have been served (Image: East Riding Of Yorkshire Council)‌The orders, which were granted at Beverley Magistrates' Court, were served on February 18 and run until May 17. The court heard that the council's anti-social behaviour team officers received numerous complaints from nearby residents and Humberside Police about disorder, criminal activity, violence, verbal abuse and drug use at the flats. Councillor Lyn Healing, East Riding of Yorkshire Council cabinet member for housing and public protection, said: “We are dedicated to ensuring that the East Riding remains a good place to live, and will take stringent action against anti-social behaviour.

Holly Willoughby looked radiant and glowing in makeup free snaps as she shared snippets of her 'self care' weekend on Instagram on Saturday. 'My kinda self care', she wrote alongside her selfie with a cup of tea and dark chocolate in the background. Holly shared a radiant clip in the snowy mountains this week as she made the most of a scenic trip away with her family. It comes after just last week Holly shared a rare photo with her husband Dan as she posted a Valentine's tribute to her 'Romeo' from a holiday to Verona. Holly and Dan had moved their children out of the south-west London home as a result of the plot.