Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's daughters are said to be 'putting the pieces of the puzzle together' over his behaviour, as the fall-out from the Epstein files continues. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are reportedly focusing on protecting their own young children following their father's arrest on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. They have young children, and this is their grandfather - their focus is on protecting their own children from this.' They’re heartbroken - but a father is still your father, and a mother is still your mother,' they added. Sources told the Daily Mail that Beatrice and Eugenie 'are very distressed'.

February 21, 2026 13:47 UTC

Viktor Gyokeres fires Arsenal ahead, Tottenham hit back – North London Derby simulatedArsenal travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for Sunday's crucial North London Derby and we used EA FC 26 to simulate the Premier League clash with Igor Tudor's new-look SpursView 4 Images Victor Gyokeres is back amongst the goals in our EA FC 26 simulation of the North London Derby (Image: EA Sports)This weekend's North London Derby carries massive implications for both ends of the table. The North London Derby seldom disappoints, so what might unfold? We simulated Tottenham vs Arsenal to get a score predictionTo forecast how the North London Derby at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could unfold, we turned to EA FC 26 to run a simulation of the match. View 4 Images A depleted Spurs side host Mikel Arteta's high-flying Arsenal (Image: EA Sports)Tudor's nightmare beginning at Spurs materialised early on. Past experience tells us that the North London Derby very frequently throws up surprises.

February 21, 2026 13:43 UTC

Defence Minister Luke Pollard has become the first senior Cabinet Minister to back calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from the line of succession as police continue to search the Royal Lodge. Sir Keir Starmer's Government is set to consider introducing legislation to remove Andrew from succession once police have finished their investigation into the King's disgraced brother. Liberal Democrats party leader Sir Ed Davey said it would be 'intolerable' for Andrew to succeed to the Crown. Other MPs are said to believe that formal legislation is not required because Andrew is too far removed from the throne to be a concern. He was stripped of his titles last October by King Charles over his ties to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, but remained in the line of succession.

February 21, 2026 13:43 UTC

Tottenham players must follow non-negotiable rule as Igor Tudor instruction emergesIgor Tudor will be in the Tottenham dugout for the first time on Sunday as his new side take on fierce rivals Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumView 3 Images Igor Tudor will be in the Tottenham dugout when his new team face Arsenal on Sunday (Image: Getty)Igor Tudor will take charge of Tottenham for the first time on Sunday when his side take on rivals Arsenal. Italian football expert Daniele Fisichella, who witnessed the head coach in Turin and Rome, has identified the 47-year-old's one golden rule. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings"The type of football that Tudor likes to play, it's vertical football," Fisichella told football.london. ‌View 3 Images Tudor demands a lot from his players (Image: Getty)Revealing one rule Tudor demands his players follow, Fisichella added: "One of his favourite quotes and that was when he was managing at Marseille, was, 'If you don't run, you don't play. ' So I think Tudor doesn't need to change too much of the mindset.

February 21, 2026 13:15 UTC

Botched surgery led to 69-year-old patient having leg amputatedThe patient says she has been left 'angry and bitter' after the devastating chain of eventsView Image Sign for the NHS National Health Service (Image: Getty)A patient at Castle Hill Hospital later had to have her leg amputated following errors during knee replacement surgery. I didn’t see it as a big operation as I’ve had many procedures over the years, and my first knee replacement went smoothly also. Call 111: For urgent mental health help that isn't a 999 emergency, select the mental health option. For urgent mental health help that isn't a 999 emergency, select the mental health option. Text SHOUT: Text SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 crisis text service.

February 21, 2026 13:10 UTC





Edaein O’Connell: We Irish like to moan, especially about the rain, but let’s talk the place up for returning expatsYes, we still have housing and cost-of-living crises, but there is still a lot to enjoy in IrelandCartoon: Graeme KeyesEdaein O’Connell Today at 06:30“Tell me the truth, what’s it really like at home?” my friend Sorcha asks me over video call. Her surroundings are unusually bright. I get a fright at first. I’m not used to seeing anything but the dark, dreary, dull, monotonous misery of our recent Irish weather. I forgot that in some parts of the world, the sun does, in fact, shine.

February 21, 2026 13:04 UTC

Mooted levy on pharmaceutical sector could be revived in response to this latest pushbackUS president Donald Trump at a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs. Photo: ReutersIrish exporters are facing fresh uncertainty and turmoil following Friday’s decision by the US Supreme Court to strike down president Donald Trump’s tariffs. Many Irish companies will be hoping they can recover some of their costs, but the court did not rule on whether there should be refunds of the estimated $175bn (€148.6bn) that has been raised.

February 21, 2026 13:03 UTC

110 pothole-riddled North Staffordshire roads to be repaired - full listHere's the listView Image A potholeDozens of pothole-riddled roads are to be resurfaced in a seven-month highways blitz. Staffordshire County Council has released the list of the 110 roads in line for 'preventative carriageway treatment works' across Newcastle borough between now and the end of October. ‌It is not yet known exactly when the works will be carried out on each road. A 10mph speed limit will be in place during each project. The roads to be resurfaced in Newcastle borough are:

February 21, 2026 13:02 UTC

England v Ireland game-plan preview: Experienced players must repay Andy Farrell’s faith to upset the oddsIreland prepare for Six Nations showdown with England at TwickenhamRúaidhrí O'Connor Today at 06:30Two years ago, Ireland marched into Twickenham as unbackable favourites. They faced an England team who had just been beaten by Scotland and the Grand Slam was in touching distance.

February 21, 2026 13:02 UTC

Shane Horgan: ‘I think if they were to beat England, it would be a performance out of nowhere. I don’t think we’re seeing Ireland building at the moment. It feels the opposite, which is more concerning. It feels like we’re slipping.’ Photo: Jonathan Goldberg

February 21, 2026 13:00 UTC

Judy Collins and Graham Smith. We wanted our wedding to be personal, romantic, and funny — which our celebrant captured perfectly.”The couple’s friend Caoimhe Barret sang Judy down the aisle. Judy Collins and Graham Smith, Ian Smith Barry Ryan, Cian Byrne and Rob Shanahan. Judy Collins and Graham Smith. Judy Collins and Graham Smith.

February 21, 2026 13:00 UTC

Harvie Hill explains the reason he opted for Hull FC over Wigan Warriors after spotting one thingThe 22-year-old has a four-year deal at the MKM StadiumView Image Hull FC prop Harvie Hill. Harvie Hill says he looked at the squad Hull FC were putting together and immediately thought, "I'll have a bit of that," after opting to turn down a chance to stay at Wigan Warriors. "I really think we can build something here which is really promising and there are a lot of Hull lads on long-term deals. Last year I looked at what Hull were doing and thought, 'that's for me, I'll have a bit of that'. "When you sign long-term deals you can't just think about this season, you think about what is ahead of you and everyone here is young and hungry.

February 21, 2026 13:00 UTC

Ms Leis had used the salon to style her bridesmaids for the luxury wedding at La Gemme Estate, a French château in the NSW Southern Highlands, late last month. Ms Koch believed she was privately messaging staff in a group chat after Ms Leis hired the salon for her bridal party, but not for the bride's own hair. When approached by the Daily Mail at her flagship salon on Thursday, Ms Koch distanced herself from the scandal. Ms Leis replied with a pointed 'thanks' and a kissing-face emoji. Hairstylist Dom Pelli, who was behind Ms Leis and her mother's hair for the big day, has since taken to social media to address the scandal.

February 21, 2026 12:53 UTC

Arsenal chief quits just SEVEN months after getting crucial jobArsenal have continued their behind-the-scenes restructuring with James Ellis departing as technical directorView 2 Images Arsenal look to have made another big decision behind-the-scenes (Image: (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images))James Ellis has departed his role as technical director at Arsenal despite only being in the position for seven months, according to BBC Sport. ‌The appointment of Maurizio Micheli in December appeared to form part of that restructuring, with the former Napoli chief stepping into a senior recruitment position. However, he appears destined to exit the City Ground imminently following the club's significant slump in form since his arrival. Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌Igor Tudor has since been confirmed as interim head coach, with his first match at the helm being the North London Derby against Arsenal. And the first goal of course I understand the importance of this game, this is a derby, a north London derby.

February 21, 2026 12:53 UTC

Almost a third of ambulances missing life-or-death response targets, with some patients left waiting over two hoursNo region meets ambulance response targets as delays stretch to 26 minutesDemand for ambulance services rising by 5pc to 10pc a yearAlmost a third of ambulances missing life-or-death response targets, with some patients left waiting over two hoursEilish O Regan Today at 06:30Almost a third of ambulances are missing response time targets for patients with potential heart attack or stroke, new figures reveal.

February 21, 2026 12:50 UTC