Everton have 13 big contract decisions to consider ahead of another summer of changeEverton FC correspondent Joe Thomas looks at the contracts that require thought in the near-future - including that of David MoyesView Image David Moyes looks on during warm ups prior to the Premier League match between Everton and Bournemouth. Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty ImagesEverton endured a busy summer as the club ushered in a new era under the Friedkins and David Moyes with a squad overhaul. A number of key figures departed after years at the club, including Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure , both scorers of goals that saved Everton from relegation. And while it might not be quite as complex or intense as last year, there are still a number of big decisions that need to be made. Keane has again proven important to Moyes, taking the centre back spot alongside Tarkowski and ahead of Jake O’Brien through Jarrad Branthwaite’s long absence with hamstring problems.

Police called after plates thrown at coffee shop staffPolice were called to reports that plates had been thrown at staff and a security guard was later assualtedView Image Bootle Strand Shopping Centre (Image: Liverpool Echo)Plates were thrown at staff in a coffee shop and a security guard assaulted in a shopping centre on Monday, February 16. ‌Merseyside Police were called to The Strand shopping centre in Bootle yesterday, Monday February 16, just before 9am, following reports that staff had been assaulted at the Coffee House. It was reported that a man had thrown plates at workers, although no one was injured during the incident, police say. He has been banned from entering Stanley Road, The Strand Shopping Centre, or any license stores or pubs in the area for three years. Join the Liverpool ECHO Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community to receive the latest news straight to your phone by clicking here .

He told the Strathspey Herald: "On Thursday, I was moved to palliative care... and told that I have four months to live. ‌Born in Dunfermline in April 1978 with a club foot, David endured numerous operations to break and reset his bones. ‌Just a few hours later, the courageous Scot attended the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards on Thursday to accept an award. Fortunately, the effects of David's surgery were temporary, but last year he revealed that he had undergone emergency brain surgery after three tumours were discovered. I just wish I could've attended in person to talk to the youngsters about the importance of chasing a dream.

In her neat little private room at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital I say I’ve brought figs because she’s a fancy West End sort. When I return a few days later, her partner has moved into the room. Four days later, shortly after 6am, I get the message informing me that she’s died. We all know he’s dying but we don’t mention it. To sit with a friend while the light around them is dying is to feel as close to another person as it is possible to feel.

Man who lied about having Cambridge degree banned from teachingThe man also claimed to be five years younger than he actually was. View Image The man claimed to have graduated from Cambridge University with a masters degree (stock image) (Image: PA)A former teacher who lied about graduating from Cambridge University has been banned from teaching. It also claimed that Mr Martin achieved a masters from the University of Cambridge, and that he sat as a magistrate once a month. The report said that Mr Martin provided a certificate that he “purported” to be a copy of a degree certificate. Mr Martin has been banned from teaching, but the decision could be reviewed from February 5, 2028.

Kerry great Paul Galvin believes Meath are primed to take down another big team in 2026. “I think they are an interesting side,” said former Footballer of the Year Gavlin, speaking on the Irish Examiner’s Gaelic football podcast. Read More Five football trends in new rules compared 12 months ago“When I think about that Meath side. "I think they are very well placed, I’ll say it, but I believe in the summer they can take down any team. "Their club game physically is a little off the mark.

Boxer Jake Paul is pivoting his Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) to MMA and is venturing into that world by bringing a pair of legendary fighters out of retirement. MVP announced they would be putting on an MMA mega-fight on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles featuring Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey. It's a stunning card to cobble together considering the two women have been retired from MMA competitions for a combined 26 years. Another joke read, 'Wow, you gotta think Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano is gonna be the most anticipated fight of 2011. Back when she was fighting, Carano competed for the Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship - but lost to Cris Cyborg in her last official competition.

Dominik Szoboszlai agent issues Liverpool statement as Real Madrid transfer rumours increaseLiverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has been linked with interest in a transfer to Real Madrid by media in the Spanish capital in recent daysView Image Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai (Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Dominik Szoboszlai's agent has played down talk of interest in a move to Real Madrid this summer and declared the player is not looking for a transfer. ‌It came as Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jnr announced during a YouTube documentary that he speaks regularly with Szoboszlai having befriended the 25-year-old earlier in his career. ‌Szoboszlai recently revealed talks remain ongoing and has expressed his desire to extend his Anfield commitment. And now his agent Matyas Esterhazy has sought to clarify the situation by stating the Hungary captain is "not looking elsewhere". All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page"For us it’s not a topic.

Katherine Ryan has broken her years-long silence on the father of her 16-year-old daughter as she claimed he 'never pays for anything', hardly makes contact and 'never makes any sacrifices' for her. But he hasn't been the type of dad that you would want for your daughter.' But speaking on the podcast, the mum of four did not hold back her true feelings about Violet's father - and even joked she would excel at his level of low-effort parenting. Katherine said she and Violet's father - another fellow Canadian comedian whom she had met on the comedy circuit - were already struggling in their relationship before Violet was born. Katherine admitted she often found herself in dysfunctional relationships when she was younger: 'I didn't have that confidence.

The latest complaints bulletin – published on Tuesday by the ASA and the agency’s independent complaints council – upheld 15 complaints in full. Two complaints were made against a company called Glaze Aura regarding a product marketed as “Irish-made”. The complainants considered the social media advertising as misleading because, after placing an order, they noted that the product was shipped from China. The council upheld both complaints regarding the product. One complaint considered that the advertisement had depicted gambling as financially beneficial.

Máiréad Tyers, Sarah Green and Daniel Ing have been confirmed among the cast of The Rachel Incident, a drama series based on Caroline O’Donoghue’s best-selling novel. Filming has started in Ireland on the series for Channel 4, with O’Donoghue adapting the novel for screen. Leading the cast is Máiréad Tyers as Rachel, starring alongside Ellis Howard as James. Set in Cork in 2010, Rachel is a student working at a bookstore when she meets James - and it is love at first sight. So begins a series of secrets and compromises that intertwine the fates of James, Rachel, Fred, and Fred's wife Deenie, an incredibly cool and well-connected literary editor.

NHS Lothian announce they're one step closer to opening multi-million pound eye hospitalThey've appointed a main contractor for the project. The project will replace the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion. (Image: NHS Lothian)NHS Lothian has announced that they're one step closer to opening their new multi-million pound eye hospital in their Edinburgh BioQuarter. ‌The pioneering project is set to replace the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (PAEP), Edinburgh, with a bespoke new eye hospital on the Little France BioQuarter campus. ‌Jim Crombie, Deputy Chief Executive, NHS Lothian, said: “We are pleased to appoint Kier as our Principal Supply Chain Partner and take the next step in the process towards opening a new eye hospital in Lothian.

Xabi Alonso tipped to follow Mikel Arteta lead in Liverpool and Man City choiceWith Mikel Arteta guiding Arsenal's Premier League title challenge, former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has been tipped to follow the lead of the Gunners managerView 3 Images Xabi Alonso has been tipped to follow a similar lead to Mikel Arteta (Image: GLYN KIRK, AFP via Getty Images)Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit is convinced Xabi Alonso would opt for Liverpool ahead of Manchester City if presented with opportunities by both teams. ‌When Jurgen Klopp revealed his Anfield departure, Alonso was strongly tipped for the position, before ultimately opting for a sentimental homecoming to the Bernabeu. Latest Liverpool news and more on our dedicated Facebook page‌"I think if he has the chance to join the Premier League, Liverpool would be the perfect club for him. It's like Mikel Arteta's connection to Arsenal, it would mean he wouldn't consider joining Manchester City even when Pep Guardiola leaves." Slot's team sit sixth in the Premier League, 15 points adrift of Arsenal and three behind fourth-placed Manchester United.

Belfast man James O’Neill, or Jim as he was known, led an unconventional life. He was according to his family a highly intelligent man in his 40s who lived nomadically, sometimes sleeping rough, moving between cities. His body found was found in Dublin’s Phoenix Park in November 2023 but his parents, Paul and Ann O’Neill were not informed of their son’s death until 13 months later. That’s because his body was not identified when he was found or during the postmortem despite the fact that he had nine forms of ID in the pocket of his anorak. So how were they found and why did it take so long to find them?

Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16-year-old Louise Perrie, who was reported missing from Wexford Town since Monday, February 16, 2026. Louise is described as being approximately 5 foot 6 inches in height with a slight build, blonde hair and blue-grey eyes. When last seen at 6pm that day, she was wearing black and white runners, black leggings and a grey puffer jacket. Gardaí are concerned for Louise’s well-being. Anyone with any information on Louise Perrie’s whereabouts is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station on (053) 916 5200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.