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PA Media The Taxi Charity For Military Veterans said it would remember Douglas Baldwin with “gratitude and respect” A World War Two veteran who fought in Normandy as a teenager before becoming a prisoner of war has died at the age of 100, a charity said. Douglas Baldwin, from Caddington, …

In the future, when you use AI, it may be powered by supersonic jet engines. Boom Supersonic recently announced its Superpower turbines for AI data centers, which are slightly modified versions of the Symphony engines Boom is making for its airplanes. It’s common for engine companies to make power turbines, …

All-Ireland winner Niall Grimley has confirmed he has stepped away from the Armagh panel, but has not ruled out a return to inter-county action in the future. Grimley was a key member of Armagh’s Sam Maguire-winning side in 2024, earning an All-Star nomination after starting and scoring a point in …

At half-time in the 2025 All-Ireland football quarter-final, holders Armagh seemed in a decent place when leading Kerry by one point. However, there was a storm brewing and the Kingdom suddenly found their mojo, tearing through Kieran McGeeney’s side in the second period with 14 unanswered points rocking the Orchard …

Getty Images Contactless changes were expanded to 30 more train stations in December The expansion of contactless payments on trains has caused the price of travelling on some services to soar as they now require more expensive peak time tickets. The change allows people to pay by tapping a bank …

Arsenal‘s victory over Brighton felt like a match that had been played multiple times already this season. The Gunners dominated play, missed chances and had to deal with injuries to key players – something that has tested their squad since the opening match of the campaign, with forward Kai Havertz …

Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue outpointed Alan David Picasso Romero with a classy display to retain his undisputed super-bantamweight title in Saudi Arabia. Widely regarded as one of boxing’s leading pound-for-pound fighters, Inoue, 32, showcased his ring intelligence, fast hands and sharp combinations over 12 dominant rounds. Picasso, 25, was unable …

Cardiff and Llanelli played host to derbies on 26 December and the action will be in Newport and Bridgend on New Year’s Day. The Arms Park was packed before Christmas to see Scarlets edge out the hosts, and this time a packed house saw the Blue and Blacks sneak victory. …

McMenamin said his NI team-mates were in touch to congratulate him after St Mirren shocked Celtic in the Hampden Park decider. “All the staff at Northern Ireland, as soon as the final whistle went last week, they were on the phone congratulating me and the team. “It’s such a close-knit …

There are plenty of dating apps out there, and apps that turn your chaos of work obligations into easily actionable lists. There is also a growing number of apps that help you make new friends. The pitch for Rodeo is a bit different in that it uses AI to help …

Ulster Superbike champion Carl Phillips says he is excited about his plans for the 2026 season which will include racing in the National Superstock 1000cc championship on UK circuits and returning to compete at the North West 200 international road race, as well as defending his domestic title. The 32-year-old …

King Charles has used his Christmas message to call on communities to come together in an increasingly divided world, urging them to get “to know our neighbours”. His traditional speech, recorded in Westminster Abbey, called on themes of unity and respect in a time of global conflict. “Indeed as our …

Ben Jackson,Leicesterand Will Jefford,East Midlands Henry Thomas Alken A series of images of the night in question was created by Henry Thomas Alken in the early 1800s In 1837, the mother of all nights out took place in a quiet corner of Leicestershire. Henry de la Poer Beresford, 3rd Marquess …

Manchester United are among the highest scoring teams in recent gameweeks and only rivals Manchester City have a higher expected goals (xG) this season. No European football – and therefore fewer midweek fixtures – is seemingly helping their Premier League form and they have some great games on the horizon. …

Pope Leo has urged Ukraine and Russia to find the “courage” to hold direct talks to end the war during his first Christmas remarks to crowds in St Peter’s square. He called for an end to conflicts around the world during his Urbi et Orbi address, which is traditionally delivered …

Australia will not play a spinner in the Boxing Day Test on a Melbourne pitch stand-in captain Steve Smith described as “quite furry, quite green”. The home side have named a 12-man squad for the fourth Ashes Test against England, starting on Friday (23:30 GMT Thursday). The group includes only …

Amorim named Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw as two of the senior players who could step up, although it was Fernandes’ fellow Portugal international Diogo Dalot who took the captain’s armband at Villa Park. After waiting all season for his chance, it is unfortunate for Mainoo that he is not …

Football can be a pretty transient business, out of the door at one club one week, in the door at another the next. Cambridge United boss Neil Harris and his director of football Mark Bonner will need to ensure the door they go through at Priestfield Stadium on Boxing Day …

Fiona Irving,South East environment correspondent, in Favershamand Patrick Barlow,South East Fiona Irving / BBC A landowner in Faversham says he has been told it will cost £20,000 to clear waste illegally dumped on his land The owner of a patch of land where 30 tonnes of industrial waste has been …

Former captain Ryan Brierley is returning to Salford to become chief executive, the consortium that has won the bid to run the phoenix club has said. Brierley, one of the players who departed the club midway through the 2025 campaign, has ended his playing career at Oldham in order to …