Work to begin on UK's first 'purpose-built padel warehouse' - and it's in the North EastPure Padel's new development at the Gosforth Business Park in Longbenton will have 10 indoor courts and a dedicated space for corporate eventsView 2 Images An artist's impression of the padel warehouse opening in Longbenton (Image: Project Padel)Construction is set to begin on the UK's 'first purpose-built padel warehouse' in North Tyneside later this week. The development on Salters Lane on Gosforth Business Park in Longbenton will cover 40,000 square feet and have 10 indoor courts. Padel Up opened a new venue this month in Gateshead with its own bar and café, while True Padel have applied to expand into an empty industrial unit in Sunderland. Sammy Arora, founder and CEO of Pure Padel, said that construction starting this week was a "huge milestone" after submitting the planning application to North Tyneside Council in June 2024. Here's more information about what this means and how to do it - you can also do it straight away by clicking here.

latest | Government to confirm plans for social media age ban – but critics call strategy ‘half-cocked’New Digital and AI Strategy being considered todayCampaigner says plans ‘deeply problematic’ as adults would also have to prove their ageNo plans to ban smartphones for teenagers, Taoiseach saysTánaiste Simon Harris has expressed support for a ban. Photo: GettyCónal Thomas and Senan Molony Today at 13:50The Government will today confirm plans to restrict social media use by under-16s in Ireland.

Major demolition plans submitted for eyesore in Lincolnshire town centre housing projectIt's stood derelict for years - now at last there could be signs of progressView Image The building on Bridge Street in Gainsborough has stood vacant for decades (Image: Lincolnshire Live)A derelict Gainsborough building is set to be knocked down to make way for dozens of new apartments. ‌However, Bufield Developments, the Staffordshire-based company behind the scheme, have now submitted detailed plans to clear the site in preparation for construction. “The site has brownfield status and is close to the town centre within an area identified for redevelopment and regeneration. All apartments would have balconies or private external space under the plans, with shared community terraces on the fifth floor. Article continues belowPrevious plans for 43 apartments on the site were approved in 2006, but never became reality.

Racists are cowards – Vinicius Junior responds after alleged abuse at BenficaBy Press Association Sport StaffVinicius Junior has responded to alleged abuse during Real Madrid’s Champions League win over Benfica by saying “racists are cowards”. Vinicius Junior was allegedly targeted by a Benfica player (Pedro Rocha/AP) Photo by Pedro RochaVinicius hit out at the implementation of UEFA’s protocol put in place to tackle such incidents, while the governing body confirmed it is reviewing reports from Tuesday’s matches. After celebrating in front of the home fans, he became visibly upset about something said to him and immediately informed the referee. After the game, Vinicius posted in Portuguese on his Instagram story: “Racists are, above all, cowards. I want to be an independent.”Benfica’s head coach Jose Mourinho talks with Vinicius Junior after the incident (Pedro Rocha/AP) Photo by Pedro RochaMourinho then appeared to comment on previous incidents in which Vinicius has been subject to racist abuse in stadiums.

BIG hug: Paralympian Shane McLoughlin gives young Katie Walsh from Ballyglunin a celebratory hug after she gave him a helping hand as he set a new World Record at Rossaveel. Photo: Ray RyanParalympian supported by young Galway girl for world record attemptKatie gives a helping handBALLYGLUNIN girl Katie Walsh was on hand to support a Monaghan man as he secured his sixth Guinness World Record when pulling a ferry in Rossaveel on Saturday. Shane McLoughlin, like seven-year-old Katie, is an amputee. On Saturday morning, the Monaghan paralympian crossed the five-metre line at Rossaveel harbour while pulling the largest passenger-only ferry vessel registered in Irish waters, with Katie’s support. Shane McLaughlin has won world records for pulling five lorries and now one vessel.

The team, from Beijing Normal – Hong Kong Baptist University, analysed nearly 10,000 wine reviews from a major online wine retailer. They used AI to determine personality traits based on the reviews, and compared it to the strength of wine people were buying. Analysis revealed that people who score high in agreeableness and openness tend to go for wines with a higher alcohol content. 'The findings indicate that personality traits significantly shape consumer evaluations of wine,' the researchers wrote in the Journal of Personality. The team said their findings could be used for developing personal wine recommendations based on consumer personality traits.

Chloe Ferry braved the chill as she posed in the snow in a barely-there thong bikini on a romantic trip to Finland with boyfriend Alex Swinney. As she turned to the side, she showed off her bottom in the thong bottoms, after having her BBL implants removed. She was soon joined by her boyfriend Alex who went shirtless for the photo opportunity. Chloe and Alex have recently returned from a trip to Thailand together just months into their new romance. In 2025, Chloe underwent surgery to have her Brazilian Bum Lift removed after revealing that she no longer felt herself.

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And now, the ancient Colosseum in Rome has been given a modern makeover. Both new additions have been crafted with the same type of marble used to build the impressive structure. He adds, 'If the new marble gets a bit worn with time it will look a bit better.' In October, a 180-feet-long VIP underground passage through the Colosseum was opened to the public for the first time. Experts at the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum said the opening of the passage was of 'extraordinary significance'.

Newborn puppies with umbilical cords attached dumped in box on side of roadThey are only thought to be a day oldView Image The puppies were dumped in Nantwich (Image: Animal Lifeline/Facebook)An appeal has been launched after newborn puppies with their umbilical cords still attached were dumped in a box on the side of the road. ‌The seven tiny black and tan pups were callously abandoned in Nantwich on Monday night (February 16). Now Stoke-on-Trent-based dog charity Animal Lifeline is desperately searching for their mum to give them the best chance of survival. ‌Animal Lifeline - which has its kennels in Cellarhead - wrote on social media: "We were contacted by one of our vets to say that some newborn pups had been dumped in a box at the side of the road in Nantwich. "These pups still have umbilical cords attached and eyes shut so are barely more than a day old so it is a massive undertaking to handrear them.

Teen boy hospitalised in hit-and-run close to where tragic Grace Lynch was killedThe 16-year-old boy was struck by a car at Valley Park Drive in Finglas tonightView Image Stock image of Irish ambulance (Image: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)A teenager has been hospitalised after a hit-and-run incident - close to where tragic Grace Lynch was killed. ‌The 16-year-old boy was struck by a car at Valley Park Drive in Finglas tonight. ‌The shocking collision occurred on a road that is metres from Ratoath Road - where 16-year-old Grace Lynch was struck and killed by a scrambler a number of weeks ago. Want to see more from the Irish Mirror? To add Irish Mirror as a preferred source, simply click here

That's when the game stopped, the game didn't stop because of the celebration." That's when game stopped. The game stopped because of what Prestianni apparently said. The only time the game stopped - and the spectacle stopped - is because of what apparently Prestianni said'. 'I don't want to say I believe in Prestianni, I don't believe in Vinicius, because they told me two completely different things.

Some 10-20mm of rain is expected to fall widely, although areas near the south coast could see up to 30mm of rain, while Dartmoor, Devon, could be battered with as much as 50mm, the Met Office said. A separate yellow warning for snow in the West Midlands and Wales will run from 4pm on Wednesday until 6am on Thursday. The Met Office has warned there is a small chance that disruption caused by the snow, accompanied by strong winds, could see flights and train services cancelled and leave vehicles stranded on roads. In Northern Ireland, outbreaks of rain, hill snow and strong gusts of up to 50-55mph winds are expected to bring disruption – with a yellow warning in force until 8pm on Wednesday. “There will be further spells of wind and rain but most of us will certainly see an uplift of temperatures as we go into the weekend.”

The Herald Budget Briefing, which will take place at Berlinkys on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street, will feature two panel discussions, the first a financial sector overview and the second focused on industry. Read more:Mr Borland said the Spring Statement comes as the “cost of running a small business in Scotland is going up all the time - and that has real consequences”. “The Treasury has been keen to stress the Spring Statement won’t involve major policy announcements. The fact that there will be just one major fiscal event a year, at the Autumn Budget, is welcome news to business after years of multiple fiscal events, making planning and investment decisions more difficult. Following the release of the most recent GDP figures the ONS described economic growth as “subdued” and the Chancellor has admitted there is more to do.