Pop star announces Liverpool show with tickets just £18.50The artist is coming to the city to launch her new albumView 3 Images Camp And Furnace on Greenland Street (Image: Andrew Teebay/Liverpool ECHO )A pop star has announced she is coming to Liverpool for an intimate show. View 3 Images Maisie Peters attends the Patrick McDowell show during London Fashion Week at Rambert on February 20, 2026 in London, England. Maisie has previously played in Liverpool before as part of the Sound City Festival and at Content Liverpool. ‌It comes after the ECHO reported how British pop star and former girl group member, Leigh-Anne, announced an intimate show at Liverpool's Jacaranda. If grassroots music venues are to survive, something has to change."

February 20, 2026 16:56 UTC

Mikel Arteta has told his players to keep calm and carry on amid the increasing pressure of landing Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years. Arsenal blew a two-goal lead at bottom-of-the-table Wolves on Wednesday night to hand the initiative to rivals Manchester City. But addressing those claims, Arteta, speaking ahead of his side’s trip to Tottenham on Sunday, said: “The media reaction is tough. So, keeping calm, keeping my eyes open, my ears open, and understanding what the players need to give their best. “We have to wait until tomorrow but there is a big possibility that they are available,” concluded Arteta.

February 20, 2026 16:53 UTC

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February 20, 2026 16:52 UTC

It also recommended “significant financial sanctions” if an Executive is not formed following an election, or if at any time the offices of first minister and deputy first minister become vacant following recent political turbulence. The proposals are currently out to public consultation. MLA salaries are lower than those received by Members of the Scottish Parliament (£74,507), Assembly Members at the Welsh Assembly (£76,380), MPs (£93,904) and Members of the Irish Parliament (117,113 euros/£102,369). Asked by media at Parliament Buildings on Friday about the proposals, Ms O’Neill said she acknowledges there is a cost-of-living crisis. “It was an independent pay body that assessed similar remuneration situations elsewhere across the UK and Ireland.

February 20, 2026 16:34 UTC

In a wider industry dominated by huge multinationals with household names, the story of Irish-based drug research company Icon will have gone unnoticed by many. Last week, Icon withdrew its financial guidance for 2025 – and said its results for the fourth quarter would be two months late. Its rivals have also posted disappointing results recently – citing cancellations of contracts – and seen their stock market valuations take a hit. In its statement to the markets last week Icon said it expected to “report one or more material weaknesses” as a result – though it denied that customers had been affected. Yesterday Icon shares were trading at around $96 – compared to $143 the day before the accounting probe was made public.

February 20, 2026 16:31 UTC





Things are particularly bad for young women. But we cannot let them get so bad that they believe the only solution is marriage. They can’t rent their own place when single rooms in Dublin cost more than €1,000. Which probably explains the rise of tradwife and “stay-at-home girlfriend” content on social media as fantasy escapism. I personally cannot afford to take the advice of someone who owns a handbag worth tens of thousands of Euro.

February 20, 2026 16:30 UTC

Harvey Elliott transfer latest as Liverpool agreement clarified after Unai Emery commentsHarvey Elliott is spending the season on loan at Aston Villa from Liverpool with the possibility of the move being made permanentView Image Harvey Elliott, on loan at Aston Villa from Liverpool (Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)Liverpool's agreement with Aston Villa over Harvey Elliott has been clarified with the trigger for the number of appearances to make the player's loan move at the Midlands club permanent applying only to Premier League matches. ‌That has long been reported as being 10 matches, with Elliott currently having made eight outings for Villa this campaign. ‌However, the ECHO understands the clause applies only to Premier League games, with the 22-year-old having featured just four times for Villa in the competition this season. Emery hinted at the clause when asked about Elliott's situation on Friday ahead of their Premier League clash against Leeds United on Saturday afternoon. We are trying to focus on the Premier League, trying to focus on Europe.”

February 20, 2026 16:29 UTC

A robot participates at a temple fair on the third day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse in Beijing. “If I do it after new year it will be bad luck and my mother’s brother could die,” he said. Humanoid robots took to the stage and put on a kung-fu/dancing masterclass during the annual China Media Group’s Spring Festival Gala. Some analysts outside China saw this display as a projection by the Communist Party of China’s technological progress in the context of its strategic competition with the United States. During Chinese New Year, people traditionally give presents of money in red envelopes and the tech giants offered digital red envelopes and other subsidies to encourage people to use their AI apps.

February 20, 2026 16:27 UTC

Hilary Duff was left red faced when she accidentally made an X-rated comment about Poundland in a hilarious clip as she learnt about British classics on Friday. She was joined by Capital FM's Jordan North as he taught her all there is to know about Britain when she suffered a slip-up. Not pound town. Not pound town. It marks the Mature songstress's first world tour since her 40-date Dignity Tour circa 2007-2008 in support of her fourth studio album.

February 20, 2026 16:20 UTC

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February 20, 2026 16:17 UTC

Consumers will be informed of any changes to their plan, including any price or benefit changes in their renewal letter. The price changes will affect those who renew their policy on or after April 1st, 2026. Approximately one-third of Laya plans will see no change or a reduction in price, including child rate and young adult rates. Speaking about the changes, HIA’s chief executive, Brian Lee, said: “Price changes can be concerning for households, particularly at a time when many families are already managing rising costs. Even when prices increase, switching or adjusting cover can lead to meaningful savings.

February 20, 2026 16:17 UTC

Bryan Nnadi Ogbo previously pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his grandmother Stella Ejiatu Nnadi. Hyland told the court that her client moved to Ireland from Nigeria in December 2024 to be with his mother and grandmother. His mother Ruby, who is a social worker, did everything in her power to obtain anti psychotic injection medication for her son. "Brian Ogbo told her that there were people looking for money off him. "Bryan Ogbo broke down the bathroom door and dragged his grandmother, Stella.

February 20, 2026 16:17 UTC

High Court reportersLord of the Dance star Michael Flatley’s legal battle against his former solicitor will be heard by the High Court next month. The legal row between the entertainer and his former solicitor has erupted amid allegations on both sides about legal fees and an alleged hold on files. In the High Court on Friday, Richard Kean SC, counsel for Mooney said they were anxious “to keep the temperature calm”, but the case will be vigorously contested. The Flatley side are also seeking an order compelling Mooney with an office at Maynooth, Co Kildare, to provide a copy of the Flatley client account. In the High Court on Friday, Buckley for the Flatley side said that a timeframe of a four-week adjournment would pose difficulties.

February 20, 2026 16:17 UTC

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor returned cowering to his lonely life in exile at Sandringham after an unprecedented few hours saw him arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in a public office. And as of now, he returns to his lonely life in exile in Sandringham after being banished by the monarch from The Royal Lodge in Windsor, where he paid 'peppercorn rent' for decades. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rides with a groom in the pouring rain on the Windsor Estate on January 13, 2026The duke pictured on an early ride in Windsor Park. Andrew's life watching TV at home in his mid-sixties is quite a contrast from the partying days of his youth. He added: 'In most practical senses, Andrew’s life has changed little – he already spent most of his time at home.

February 20, 2026 16:02 UTC

Writing for The Conversation, Luke Hodson, an assistant professor at the University of Warwick's department of psychology, said: 'The psychological impact of these dark, damp days can be significant. 'It can boost physical, psychological and social wellbeing, improve our ability to cope with stress, and even enhance cognitive flexibility.' 'For example, think of something that is really nice to do after you’ve been out in the rain,' he said. A moment of hope can go some way to helping you view the rain in a different, less defeatist way.' 'We found the important thing is not what the goals are, but the process of reflecting on your actions and their positive impact,' he said.

February 20, 2026 16:02 UTC