Michael Carrick believes his Manchester United players never let themselves get carried away by their flying start under him. But Carrick said his players had not taken the result at the London Stadium as a step back. “There’s an understanding of games are tough to win in this league, and it’s proven, not just for us. “David’s teams are hard to play against, he’s such a good manager, and with the experience he’s got, he knows what it takes to have success in this league,” Carrick said. “We’ve got things to improve on, but we’ve got a good base and a good foundation moving forward, good spirit.

February 21, 2026 12:10 UTC

Lynch spent his early years in Dublin before moving to CanadaIreland's Ben Lynch reacts during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy. Photo: AP Photo/Julia Demaree NikhinsonBen Lynch has finished eighth after making history by becoming the first Irish skier to qualify for a Winter Olympics final. Really, really grateful to be here and to make the finals is a cherry on top for me. Ireland's Ben Lynch reacts during the men's freestyle skiing halfpipe qualifications at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy. So to land that in my run was unbelievable and I’m really, really excited to be in finals right now.

February 21, 2026 12:10 UTC

Parents who once cheerfully posted images of their children online are grappling with new concerns around safety, identity theft, informed consent and AI. Her perspective on social media has changed a lot since her first child was born. I eventually agreed that she could make a post on social media that acknowledges that she has a grandson. She believes this generation of parents will live to regret posting pictures of children online. If I have a question over ‘should I post this’, that means [I] don’t post it.”Brennan is not an influencer, he says.

February 21, 2026 12:02 UTC

UK's largest wildlife bridge to open in Gloucestershire as part of £460m Missing Link projectIt will span the new A417 dual carriageway between Gloucester and CirencesterView 2 Images Hedgerows on each side will help bats and barn owls to use the bridge as a commuting corridor. (Image: National Highways)A ground-breaking wildlife bridge is currently under construction in Gloucestershire. ‌It is known as the Gloucestershire Way bridge and is set to become the UK's largest wildlife crossing, forming a central part of the A417 Missing Link project. ‌The wildlife bridge is a crucial part of the A417 project, carrying an estimated price tag of £460million. The world's largest wildlife crossing can be found in Colorado, North America.

February 21, 2026 12:01 UTC

‌Carrick's predecessor, Ruben Amorim, was sacked in early January, resulting in a subdued winter transfer window. Ensure our latest sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Defensively, Harry Maguire's contract expires in the summer, but speculation regarding a fresh deal - on revised terms - has surfaced. 5 View 5 Images Two United fan favourites could leave this summer (Image: Ash Donelon, Manchester United via Getty Images) 5 View 5 Images Cunha has excelled as a No. Manchester United potential starting XI under Michael Carrick next season: Lammens; Dorgu, Maguire, Martinez, Ryerson; Anderson, Mainoo, Cunha; Rashford, Sesko, Mbeumo.

February 21, 2026 11:54 UTC





‘Repetitive and bland’ homes blocked from being built on edge of small villageA developer has been told they can’t build 27 new affordable homes on the edge of Little Thetford. View Image Illustrative image of the proposed affordable housing development in Little Thetford. (Image: Cambridge Housing Society)Plans to build 27 new homes on the edge of a small village have been blocked after being branded "repetitive and bland”. East Cambridgeshire District Council criticised the design of the proposed development in Little Thetford and the impact it could have on the countryside. The developer said the plans offered the opportunity to create “high-quality” affordable homes for the area.

February 21, 2026 11:47 UTC

The launch of a controversial trial that planned to test puberty blockers on transgender children was dramatically halted over safety concerns last night. Puberty blockers were indefinitely banned by Mr Streeting after the Commission on Human Medicines said they posed 'an unacceptable safety risk'. The regulator has indicated it may wish to restrict the trial to children aged 14 and over. An MHRA spokesperson said: 'With all complex clinical trials, MHRA's top priority is the safety and wellbeing of the trial participants. 'We have raised some concerns related to the wellbeing of participants and scientific dialogue will now follow with the trial sponsor.

February 21, 2026 11:37 UTC

In a press conference last year, Prof Lee announced his panel of experts had concluded that medical evidence presented to convict Letby had been flawed. Prof Lee told journalists that his own research into air embolism - air bubbles in the blood – which was the method Letby used to kill - had been misinterpreted by the prosecution at her trial. Only arterial air embolism – air in the arteries – could cause the distinctive rash, which Prof Lee nicknamed the ‘Lee sign,’ he said. To join click hereAnd at least four other papers on air embolism, published between 1981 and the present day, have been missed, or wrongly interpreted, by Prof Lee, experts say. ‘The diagnosis was systemic air embolism,’ Dr Ho concluded.

February 21, 2026 11:30 UTC

Kai Rooney has already shown his true colours with Man Utd first-team vowThe son of Manchester United hero Wayne Rooney has already made his intentions with the Red Devils clearView 2 Images Kai Rooney will hope to make many more appearances at Old Trafford in the coming years (Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)Young Manchester United star Kai Rooney has already revealed the extent of his lofty ambitions. The son of the legendary Wayne Rooney once declared that he hoped to be a regular for United in the next ten years. ‌Staggering amount Man Utd agreed to pay for players they don't want as millions wasted READ MORE :Cole Palmer to Man Utd transfer claim made despite Chelsea stance on deal READ MORE :“That’s what I’ve got to keep doing to win the tournament. As long as you’re doing everything right to give yourself the best opportunity then you never know.”FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Article continues belowJoin our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

February 21, 2026 11:10 UTC

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February 21, 2026 11:05 UTC

Older pupils were educated in the old buildings, outdated and lacking the facilities needed 60 years after they were built. ‌View 10 Images The old Cantonian High School (Image: Mirrorpix)Andraea said leaving the school to learn and find out about what the world had to offer was essential. View 10 Images Inside the new Cantonian High (Image: John Myers)‌It's hard not to feel the new head's enthusiasm. View 10 Images The food tech area (Image: John Myers)Amirah,11 and Annabelle, 12, appreciate the bigger and properly kitted out science lab and dance studio. The old building was just awful and this is a massive upgrade."

February 21, 2026 11:04 UTC

Man and Cocker Spaniels attacked by two dogs at Stoke-on-Trent cemeteryThe dog walker ended up in hospital while his pets had to go the vetsView Image Burslem CemeteryA man and his three Cocker Spaniels were attacked by two dogs at a Potteries cemetery. And the dog walker was left in hospital following the ordeal at Burslem Cemetery. The force say the victim was walking his three Cocker Spaniels at the facility off Hanley Road at around 10.30am when he was approached by two 'unknown dogs' not on their leads. Officers say the Pitbull began to attack the man's dogs while also biting the victim on the hand. A spokesperson said: "We are appealing for information after a man and his three dogs were attacked by two other dogs in Stoke-on-Trent.

February 21, 2026 10:58 UTC

Jacob Bethell will be prevented from bowling at the scene of his career-best performance - because of the wound on his left hand. However, as in last week’s matches against Scotland and Italy, they expect the request to fall on deaf ears. England expect Jacob Bethell will not be allowed to bowl against Sri Lanka at the World Cup‘If there's some way we can get around that then we'd like to bowl him. At last year’s Champions Trophy, India’s Ravindra Jadeja was instructed to remove tape from his bowling hand when called into the attack. ‘We've just got to prepare as if it is a T20 game and hope the rain stays away.

February 21, 2026 10:51 UTC

Buses cancelled 'until end of service' in part of MerseysideThe cancellations come following a spate of antisocial behaviour in the areaView 2 Images Bus stop which services routes to and from Stockbridge VillageAll bus services have been suspended in an area of Stockbridge Village this evening (Friday, February 20) following reports of antisocial behaviour. Arriva North West said in a post on X that no services would be stopping at Leach Croft and a section of Waterpark Drive. ‌The company wrote: "Due to Anti Social Behaviour activity, service 12 & 13 are withdrawn from Leach Croft and a section of Waterpark Drive, Stockbridge Village, until end of service. ‌As a result, Ms Midgley helped to launch the Big Bus Survey, which is asking people for ideas on how to shape future transport services in their neighbourhoods. In reference to bus services in Stockbridge Village, Mary told us: “They’re not very good.

February 21, 2026 10:43 UTC

Postcode Lottery results with lucky streets in Newcastle, Gateshead, and NorthumberlandResidents of these North East areas who play the national game have won a thousand pound prize per ticketView Image Errington Road in Ponteland, NE20 9LB, was one of this weeks winning postcodes (Image: Google Maps)Lucky neighbours in these North East postcodes received news to brighten up a wet and grey 2026 after winning the Postcode Lottery. Streets in Newcastle, Gateshead and County Durham were among the locations where residents won a prize in the last week. ‌From February 14 to February 20, several North East postcodes were picked out, including NE20 9LB in Ponteland. ‌The People's Postcode Lottery, which raises money for charity through its subscriptions, unveils daily prizes for postcodes across the country. Did you know you can make ChronicleLive a preferred source of North East news in Google, which will mean you get more of our breaking news, exclusives, and must-read stories straight away?

February 21, 2026 10:42 UTC