I don’t know how parents don’t spend all day, every day, worrying that they’re creating monsters. And I know that the ones worrying the most are the women in my life who are raising boys. And the dads are so important, but in my life it’s the mothers I’m most attuned to. And the dads are so important, but in my life it’s the mothers I’m most attuned to. It’s the mothers that the little boys are obsessed with, that the little boys want to marry, that the little boys deafen with their play.

Gordon Ramsay says he doesn’t want his ambition to be a ‘burden’ to his childrenBy Yolanthe Fawehinmi, Press AssociationCelebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has said he never wanted to “burden his children with his own ambition”. The 59-year-old, who shows a different side to himself in the new Netflix documentary series Being Gordon Ramsay, shares six children with his wife Tana Ramsay – Megan, 27, Holly, 26, Jack, 26, Tilly, 24, Oscar, six and Jesse, two. Being Gordon Ramsay follows the restaurateur, as he works towards opening five restaurants in one of London’s tallest buildings, 22 Bishopsgate – his biggest culinary ventures to date. Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana have six children (Netflix/PA)“So far, we have an amazing police officer, and she is incredible. We need to change that environment, because it’s one of the most expressive, emotional things you can ever do.”Being Gordon Ramsay will be available to stream on Netflix on Wednesday.

Mikel Arteta points finger of blame for Arsenal's dramatic collapse vs WolvesArsenal led a crucial victory slip through their fingers against rock-bottom Wolves with boss Mikel Arteta having spoken out on his side's collapse at MolineuxView 2 Images Mikel Arteta's side slipped up against Wolves (Image: Getty Images)Mikel Arteta blamed Arsenal's dismal second-half display for their baffling collapse against bottom-club Wolves and says they deserved' to drop points at Molineux. ‌The draw leaves Arsenal vulnerable, with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City now just five points behind with a game in hand. Wolves comeback stuns Arsenal as title race takes huge new twist - 5 talking points READ MORE :Bukayo Saka limps off as Arsenal suffer major scare ahead of Tottenham READ MORE :MAKE THE MIRROR YOUR FIRST CHOICE! Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settingsSpeaking after the game, Arsenal boss Arteta has slammed his side for their second-half performance in the Midlands. View 2 Images Mikel Arteta saw his side collapse at Molineux (Image: Getty Images)‌FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE!

Is there anything from what Scotland did tactically, though, that Ireland can also use to close the apparent gap between the sides? Photograph: Andy Buchanan/AFP via GettyOf all the areas where Scotland may have bettered England, the aerial game was not entirely predictable. If Scotland did look for touch, Ben White at scrumhalf was excellent when finding length on his clearing box kicks. We may well have seen that variance simply swinging against England in a one-off match, as much as Scotland outcompeting them. Ireland can of course improve their own aerial game and look for similar success to Scotland.

‌Marek Mirga failed to appear in court several times after the council decided to prosecute him when he failed to pay a £400 fixed penalty notice. ‌But at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court last week he pleaded guilty for the incident at George Place in July 2023 and was ordered to pay £1,887 in fines and costs. On 26 January 2026, Mirga was arrested by Nottinghamshire Police and brought before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court. He was subsequently bailed to attend in person at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on February 12 where he admitted the offence. A total of 132 fixed penalty notices for dumping rubbish were issued during 2025.

More babies are stillborn or die within a month of being born in Ireland every year than people die on the roads, a bereaved mother warned on Wednesday. It also heard from senators Nicole Ryan and Tom Clonan on their personal experiences with pregnancy loss and how services could be improved based on this trauma. Cork woman Mairie Cregan, of Feileacain the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, discussed the need to raise awareness of preventable baby deaths. Professor Keelin O’Donoghue lead, Pregnancy Loss Research Group, University College Cork, said this is a “significant” challenge. “I think unfortunately all aspects of pregnancy loss have been quite a stigmatised issue, quite a hidden issue and something that people don’t talk about,” she said.

US president Donald Trump hosts a signing ceremony for his proposed Board of Peace during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Photograph: Doug Mills/The New York TimesDonald Trump’s controversial Board of Peace will hold its first meeting in Washington on Thursday to discuss Gaza’s reconstruction. Announced last month at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the board was conceived as a temporary body linked to the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction. [ McEntee ‘doesn’t see’ Ireland joining Donald Trump’s Board of PeaceOpens in new window ]Disarmament is a key stumbling block in the Gaza ceasefire process. The United Nations, World Bank and European Union estimate that reconstruction of the territory will cost a staggering $70 billion.

Jason O'Neill, head chef and co-owner at Fawn in Oranmore, where the menu is led by fire. This is a list designed to be drunk and enjoyed, not to underwrite the kitchen. Ogl was head sommelier at three-Michelin-star Hiša Franko, and that experience is written all over Fawn’s wine list, with notable depth in bottles from her native Hungary. The wine list sets the terms of the evening early, and the menu follows by organising itself around the grill, where the kitchen is most assured. Fawn Restaurant Oranmore, Co Galway.

Unsurprisingly, Jack Crowley is expected to be named at outhalf when the Ireland team to play England at Twickenham on Saturday (kick-off 2.10pm) is announced on Thursday morning. In the aftermath of Ireland’s round two win, head coach Andy Farrell hit out at “the keyboard warriors” who targeted both Prendergast and Crowley on social media, adding they “need to cop on”. Listen | 31:24 Ireland responded to their disappointment in Paris with a win over Italy. Down the line, these two lads (Prendergast and Crowley), and others, they will be the players that they want to be. For comparison, Johnny Sexton had turned 24 by the time he made his debut, embarking upon a 15-year Ireland career.

Gardai are today expected back at this search site – to keep digging for evidence that Larry Murphy may have buried a woman there. The search operation, which started on Monday, is centred on land at Castleruddery Upper – right in the heart of the area where monster Murphy, 61, prowled. ‌That is around 30km from the search site, which is located close to the N81, the main road between Wicklow and south Dublin. View 4 Images Larry Murphy is the focus of the dig operation. Nothing has been found at the search site as of yesterday evening – but specialist gardai are set to return today.

Boy punched and kicked before being pulled to the ground in Lincoln assaultPolice have released images of two people they want to trace in connection with the incidentView 2 Images Anyone with information should contact the force (Image: Lincolnshire Police)A boy was kicked and punched before being pulled to the ground in Lincoln. ‌Lincolnshire Police are investigating after a boy was assaulted on the High Street in the city. We believe they may have information that will assist our inquiries after a report that a boy was assaulted on the High Street, Lincoln, at around 6pm on Wednesday 17 December 25. Article continues below"It is reported the victim was punched and kicked prior to being pulled to the ground." Anyone with information about the individuals pictured or the incident should email the Investigating Officer at joseph.clear@lincs.police.uk.

World Rugby issue statement amid fury and Wales star addresses England moveThe latest rugby news from Wales and around the worldView Image Hawkins says he has no regrets over his move to Exeter Chiefs in 2023 (Image: PA)These are your evening rugby headlines on Wednesday, February 18. ‌World Rugby issue statement amid furyWorld Rugby has urged fans to be patient after they were left furious while applying for tickets for next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia. It is designed to manage the high volumes of interest we typically see for Rugby World Cup, which can mean long wait times for some fans. Get the latest Wales Rugby merch at Fanatics This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. ‌Asked if he regretted not staying around for the World Cup, Hawkins said: “Not at all.

Building collapses onto cars and business evacuatedThe road has since been closed by emergency servicesView Image The scene on Regent StreetA building has collapsed onto a white Audi north of the city centre resulting in a road closure. ‌The spokesperson said it was a side fascia that had fallen onto cars and the road from the six storey building. ‌A structural engineer has attended the scene, with fire service handing the scene over before leaving at shortly after 11am. "This was a side fascia that had fallen onto cars and road from a six story brick built derelict building. ‌"Firefighters established a cordon and a nearby business was evacuated as a precaution and subsequently closed.

A500 crash victim named as 'kind and loyal' Stoke-on-Trent City Council workerMalachy Dozie Mbah was today described as a 'deeply loved son, brother and friend'View Image Malachy Dozie Mbah died in the crashThe heartbroken relatives of a man killed in a crash on the A500 have paid tribute to 'the gentle centre of our family'. Stoke-on-Trent City Council worker Malachy Dozie Mbah died at the scene of the collision between a grey Jaguar he was driving and a white MAN lorry. ‌In a statement, his loved ones said: "Malachy was the gentle centre of our family; a man of integrity, kindness and unwavering generosity. ‌"A dedicated professional, he was well-regarded and respected by his colleagues at Stoke-on-Trent City Council. ‌Police and paramedics had been sent to the crash close to junction 16 for the M6 at 4.35am on February 14.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has called for deregulation of the taxi market to allow Uber and other ride sharing apps in. Photograph: PAPrivate drivers should be allowed to provide taxi services using their own cars through platforms such as Uber to combat shortages in the industry, the consumer watchdog has said. Companies such as Uber do currently operate in Dublin, but regulations mean they can only act as a booking agent for licensed taxi drivers, rather than work as a ride-hailing service. Ride-hailing platforms, including Uber and Bolt, connect private drivers to passengers via apps. [ Opinion: Taxi drivers are going to war with Uber.