TUS student chef wins bronze medal at prestigious national cookery competition
The team from the Athlone campus of TUS: Bronze Medal winner Lesslie Angeles Terrazas Miguel (second from left); her assistant on the day Oisin O’Flanagan, with John Killeen and Shane Sheedy, lecturers in Culinary Arts at TUSTUS student chef wins bronze medal at prestigious national cookery competitionAn Athlone-based student at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has secured overall bronze at one of Ireland’s most prestigious cooking competitions. Lesslie Angeles Terrazas Miguel, representing the Athlone campus of TUS, achieved the podium finish at the Knorr Professional Student Chef of the Year 2026. Organised by Unilever Food Solutions Ireland, the annual competition – held this year at the Moylish campus of TUS - celebrates excellence, creativity and innovation among Ireland’s emerging culinary talent. Originally from Bolivia and now living in Athlone, Lesslie brings a global perspective to her cooking, combining traditional Bolivian ingredients such as mote and aji panca with Irish produce including kale and carrot. John Killeen and Shane Sheedy, lecturers in Culinary Arts at TUS, prepared Lesslie and Oisin for the competition.
Source:Irish Independent
March 16, 2026 11:56 UTC
Why Manchester United have made the right call with ruthless Casemiro decision
Why Manchester United have made the right call with ruthless Casemiro decisionSir Jim Ratcliffe has broken with recent tradition and made the right decision when it comes to letting Casemiro leave - despite most supporters wanting him to stayView 2 Images Casemiro has been an expensive sticking plaster for Manchester United (Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)To disagree with Bryan Robson feels like a crime against football. Robson is a Manchester United legend, one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, a thoroughly decent bloke whose opinions deserve the utmost respect. But when it comes to his feelings towards Casemiro, the former United and England captain is wrong. Ever since announcing he would be leaving Old Trafford in the summer, Casemiro has indulged in a long goodbye with United supporters. Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageHe is 34 and costs United a small fortune.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 16, 2026 11:46 UTC
Derbyshire named best county for pubs in UK with Peak District getting acclaim
The guide specifically highlighted Derbyshire as the nation's top county for pubs, though it concentrated entirely on the Peak District - which encompasses a considerable portion of Derbyshire. Describing the Peak District as a "peculiar national park" due to its central location in the country, Which? View 3 Images (Image: Derby Telegraph)However, he commends its pubs, which the "Chatsworth empire does rather well." Amongst the pubs near Chatsworth is the Beeley Inn, "a pub of butterscotch-hue stone...providing hostelry for visitors of the estate in the 18th century." Like the Peak District national park where they stand, They are places to be refreshed, places to be devoid of airs and graces, places which in their very essence are open to all."
Source:Daily Mirror
March 16, 2026 11:37 UTC
Tanya Sweeney: I thought publishing my first book would be a life-defining moment – but it just made me more insecure and more jealous
A fortnight before my dreams came true, I told myself the same thing, over and over: “That’s it. You can die happy now. You’ve achieved everything you’ve ever wanted to in this world; more, in fact.”I’d spent the fortnight in a gloriously liminal space, full of anticipation of the day my first book would be published. I was convinced that the moment I’d see my book on a bookshelf, that would be it. A life-defining moment that would finally make me feel as though I am on the grid.
Source:Irish Independent
March 16, 2026 11:32 UTC
With Oscar race locked, actresses celebrate backstage anyway
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Source:The Herald
March 16, 2026 11:28 UTC
Oscars over-50s dare to bare! From Gwyneth Paltrow's full body slash to Goldie Hawn's VERY low cut gown… all the stars who see age as just a number
Although her comeback movie was unable to bring her Oscars glory, she hit the red carpet that evening and proved her movie star magnetism is undimmed. She was able to show off her statuesque legs as she strode across the red carpet in the sizzling look, which also hinted at her derriere. Goldie Hawn meanwhile served up a generous helping of cleavage in a gown that featured a strip of transparent fabric over the decolletage. Returning Oscars host Conan O'Brien, 62, was upstaged on the red carpet by his wife Liza Powel O'Brien, 55, whose ensemble was certain to attract attention. Liza, who has been married to O'Brien for 2002, glowed as she hit the red carpet alongside her husband for his headline-making night.
Source:Daily Mail
March 16, 2026 11:25 UTC
Aussie jeweller is slammed for mocking homeless people and drug addiction in advertising campaign
A Melbourne-based jeweller has been slammed over an advertising campaign that appeared to mock drug addiction and the homeless. The now-deleted video, created by boutique brand S-kin Studio, shows a woman face down on the pavement with the contents of her handbag scattered around her. A Melbourne-based jeweller has been slammed over an advertising campaign that appeared to mock drug addiction and the homeless. The S-kin Studio ad created a storm of protest online'The video is down, and we are fixing how we review content before it goes live. Hanoi-born Chi Mai, who moved from Vietnam to Australia to study commerce at Melbourne University, launched S-kin Studio in 2018.
Source:Daily Mail
March 16, 2026 11:22 UTC
Jessie Buckley, a generational talent with acting superpowers
The first Irishwoman to win the Oscar for actress in a leading role is a generational talent. [ Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley finishes a job started by three other Irish starsOpens in new window ]Buckley rarely plays the Everywoman, more typically inhabiting women on the periphery or the verge, but she has to-die-for range. [ Oscar winner Jessie Buckley to her husband: ‘You, Fred, I love you. Photograph: Robert Viglasky/BBCTaboo: Jessie Buckley as Lorna Bow in the 2017 series. The Lost Daughter: Jessie Buckley, Nikos Poursanidis and Ellie Mae Blake in Maggie Gyllenhaal's filmWomen Talking: Jessie Buckley as Mariche.
Source:The Irish Times
March 16, 2026 11:15 UTC
Tissues at the ready! Most tear-jerking film of all time revealed - and it's head and shoulders ahead of any rival movie
While Hollywood classics like Gone With The Wind and Casablanca scored only 10 per cent and 9 per cent respectively, ahead of modern classic Love Actually, also at 9 per cent. The research also found that women had double the chances of weeping at a film than men - according to the poll of 2,000 film fans. Kate Gartland, marketing director at Great Romance, said: 'It’s a real shame there haven’t been any great weepies in such a long time - a great love story is a wonderful thing that lasts a lifetime. 'It is no surprise Titanic takes the top spot – and to us at Great Romance, it’s equally no surprise that movie fans clearly love classic story-telling. The research also found that women had double the chances of weeping at a film than men - according to the poll of 2,000 film fansTop 10 Tear-Jerkers1.
Source:Daily Mail
March 16, 2026 11:05 UTC
‘This is where leagues are won and lost’ – Patrick Hickey on ties that bind for leaders Bohemians
Bohemians' Patrick Hickey celebrates after his side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division against Galway United at Dalymount Park. Photo: Thomas Flinkow/SportsfileAs one of the new arrivals at Dalymount Park for this season, American native Patrick Hickey is still at the bedding-in stage of his career in Dublin.
Source:Irish Independent
March 16, 2026 10:31 UTC
Arsenal wonderboy Max Dowman, 16, faces being LEFT OUT of their Premier League title charge to focus on his GCSEs - despite his record-breaking goal, claims Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney has claimed Max Dowman may miss part of Arsenal's title run-in because of his GCSEs. His goal made him the youngest scorer in Premier League history and several pundits have heaped praise on the 16-year-old, with John Terry even comparing him to Messi. 'What an opportunity for him to be around the squad,' Rooney said on The Wayne Rooney Show. 'He could be a Premier League winner when he's still finishing school off. Arsenal have seven more Premier League games, including four in May, while they remain in the Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Champions League.
Source:Daily Mail
March 16, 2026 10:14 UTC
Cheltenham NHS worker fined after using hospital's free car park
Cheltenham NHS worker fined after using hospital's free car parkHe noticed the ticket upon finishing his night shiftView Image The shift worker had parked at Cheltenham General Hospital (file image) (Image: Gloucestershire Echo)An NHS driver has shared his frustration after being issued a parking ticket at Cheltenham General Hospital - even though its car park is free for night-time staff members. The hospital car park is managed by Saba, which runs 900 car parks across the UK including Gloucestershire Royal Hospital as well as Cheltenham. GloucestershireLive understands night workers at Cheltenham General are required to 'buy' a free ticket via the Saba parking app, as well as display a parking permit. Saba's website provides guidance for NHS staff purchasing parking permits for staff car parks, but does not mention buying a 'free' night shift ticket through the app. "I was actually given a ticket once for not displaying a staff permit in the staff car park.
Source:Daily Mirror
March 16, 2026 10:13 UTC
Married At First Sight's Scott McCristal admits he would 'turn a blind eye' to Gia Fleur's toxic behaviour - as he lifts the lid on their explosive rows
'Around everyone else she's good to me, she's nice to me,' he said. 'Around everyone else she's good to me, she's nice to me,' he said. According to Scott, Gia sometimes interpreted his cautious approach as a sign he wasn't serious about the relationship. It takes time'According to Scott, Gia interpreted his cautious approach as a sign he wasn't serious about the relationship. Despite the chaos surrounding their relationship, Scott maintained that at the time he still believed they could work through their issues.
Source:Daily Mail
March 16, 2026 10:06 UTC
‘Unbelievable’ Albert Einstein the leading Guineas hope for Aidan O’Brien
Aidan O’Brien shows off Albert Einstein at Ballydoyle on Monday (Gary Carson/PA)“All the main horses, everything has gone well for them. From the Guineas horses the number one at the moment is Albert, he’s done very well physically. “We won’t know if he’s going to get the mile until we do it. “He’s rapid to do anything, he’s quick to leave the stalls and very quick into his stride. I don’t know whether he’ll stay, but we’ll learn on the day.
Source:The Herald
March 16, 2026 10:06 UTC
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Plenty for Ireland to chase between now and World Cup after winning fans back
Andy Farrell would have loved to have gone back to the Aviva Stadium with his team to watch Caelan Doris lift the Six Nations. A veteran of professional sport, he won’t define the team’s Six Nations through the prism of a Thomas Ramos kick in Paris. The head coach is balancing a couple of different goals at once and, when he assessed the tournament he spoke with satisfaction about the capacity for a pretty new-look, refreshed team to pull off a win when there was something on the line.
Source:Irish Independent
March 16, 2026 10:01 UTC