Stephen Fry admitted he was left 'embarrassed and awkward' after an 'eye-watering' grilling about his sexual preferences while appearing on ITV's The Assembly. The broadcaster has long been vocal about his sexuality, and in 2024 opened up about how being gay felt like there was 'a horror inside him' when he was a teenager. Asked what was more 'intense', Stephen joked that the grilling on the ITV show was worse than his time around the roundtable on Celebrity Traitors. In a tell-all interview with The Times, Stephen admitted being gay used to feel like there was 'a horror inside him' and he felt 'rejected'. Stephen and Elliott have kept a low profile during their relationship and haven't been pictured together for six years.

Danielle O'Leary of Kerry gets away from Aine Mernagh of Kildare during the Lidl Ladies NFL match at Hawkfield. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/SportsfileTG4 All-Ireland champions Dublin and Kildare were relegated from Division 1 of the Lidl National League after a dramatic day of action. Dublin defeated Cork by 2-8 to 1-6 thanks to goals from Michelle Davoren and Annabelle Timothy, but they were not in control of their own destiny going into the final round of games.

Points from Fennell, Kellyann Hogan and Katie Murray helped Waterford stay ahead, though Galway threatened again late in the half. Scorers for Waterford: C Fennell 1-2, L NihArta 1-0, K Hogan 0-2 (1f), K Murray 0-2, C Walsh 0-2, A O'Neill, E Power, K McGrath, T Ni Chrotaigh 0-1 each. WATERFORD: K Gardiner; C Murray, L Mulcahy, A McGrath; K McGrath, R Casey, A Hahesy; E Power, E Murray (capt. ); K Murray, K Hogan, Á O'Neill; M Daly, J Queally, C Fennell. GALWAY: L O'Halloran; A Molloy, K Mee, K Geraghty (capt.

The Wantage Orchestra Spring Concert at the Old Mill Hall in Grove was celebrated as “an inspired afternoon” with the highlight being a recital by 17-year-old Katherine Payne. The young violinist has been described as a “virtuosic performer” and is in her final year at the Yehudi School of Music. Katherine Payne performing with The Wantage Orchestra (Image: Polly Biswas Gladwin)At the performance on Saturday, March 21 there was standing room only with Beethoven’s Symphony no.7 and Rossini’s The Thieving Magpie being played. Conductor Christopher Fletcher Campbell called it "an inspired afternoon", with home made cakes made available at the intervalOne audience member said: “We enjoyed the Wantage Orchestra concert yesterday. READ MORE: Michelin recommended village pub up for £545,000 sale amid major price dropAnother added: “What a wonderful afternoon performance, beautiful sunshine outside and amazing performance inside.

Lola Young has revealed she checked into a holistic treatment facility and has been in 'drugs recovery' after she sparked concern by collapsing on stage. Now, Lola has spoken about how her struggles with drug addiction and mental health were behind the worrying collapse and her subsequent break from the spotlight. The singer later revealed she checked into a 'holistic facility' that focuses on addiction and mental health, and she is now attending AA. She said: 'There were a lot of things going on for me personally — I was going through a lot of mental health issues, a lot of battling with addiction.' Lola revealed in 2022 that she had been diagnosed at the age of 17 with schizoaffective disorder.

Gladiators star Jet's estranged wife has slammed the decision to allow the 'self-confessed domestic abuser' appear on the live show. The Nineties pin-up, 54, herself admitted to developing an alcohol problem and attacking her wife, 51, because she felt bullied by her. Zoe claims that Diane threatened to 'kill' her during a traumatic phone call in November last year. The couple eventually split for good in July 2024 and Zoe claims that Diane quickly moved on with a new man. Diane revealed she was in a relationship with Zoe in July 2023, surprising fans who assumed she was straight.

Derbyshire Police said a number of people had been injured, some of them seriously, in the incident in the city centre on Saturday night. Police said the car believed to be involved was stopped after the incident in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm. The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested and is in police custody. Posting on Facebook, she said: “My thoughts are with those injured and I’m grateful to our emergency services. One person who arrived at the scene shortly after the incident told the Derby Telegraph there were “people on the floor”.

In a post on X, Mr Zelensky said he had received an intelligence briefing on Saturday setting out Russian satellite activity. He said: “On March 24, they imaged the US–UK joint military facility on Diego Garcia located in the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. “On March 25, they took pictures of the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. The Shaybah oil and gas field in Saudi Arabia, Incirlik Air Base in Turkiye, and Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar were all imaged on March 26. Other targets mentioned by Mr Zelensky have also reportedly been attacked by Iran, including the US Air Force facilities at Prince Sultan Air Base and the Al Udeid base in Qatar that also houses RAF personnel.

Robert McCabe has been tasked by the Government to examine, test, and bolster the country’s maritime security. The former assistant professor and course director for maritime security at Coventry University has previously conducted detailed research on Ireland’s maritime security. The infrastructure includes critical gas pipelines and electricity connectors, the country’s ports, digital cables, and proposed offshore wind energy. He said: "You need to be prepared for multiple different eventualities and, for maritime infrastructure, that’s so critical. The likelihood of Russian shadow vessels diverting from the English Channel into Irish‑controlled waters could hinge on the Government’s “political messaging”, said navy sources.

Séamus Coleman would become the second oldest outfield player in Euro finals history if, as his manager Heimir Hallgrímsson wishes, he stays until Euro 2028. Portugal defender Pepe is officially the oldest player to grace the Euros. Goalkeeper Gábor Király got closest to Pepe when lining out for Hungary at the last Euros at 40 years and 86 days old. Coleman (37) declined to confirm whether Tuesday’s friendly against North Macedonia would mark the last time he dons the Ireland jersey. Manager David Moyes has openly stated his preference for Coleman to remain at the club in a coaching capacity following retirement.

A failure by the European Parliament to extend rules for the detection of child sexual abuse material in private online chats has been criticised by human rights advocates as placing online privacy above child safety. A vote by the European Parliament not to extend the rules beyond April 3 means tech providers will not be allowed to detect child sexual abuse material in private communications from Friday. Read More Reports of child sexual abuse material surge to almost 28,000, new data revealsWhile 228 MEPs voted in favour of extending the current rules, 311 voted against it. “This is about are they going to suffer some of the most horrific abuse and exploitation that any child could suffer,” she said. Ms Canelles Quaroni added: “This looming legal vacuum underlines the urgent need for a long-term CSAM regulation that provides lasting legal certainty.

Six in ten (60 per cent) Brits came up with a 'Eureaka!' moment while sat on the loo, according to a new study, with nearly half believing the loo beats an office in providing a needed creative environment. The average Brit visits the toilet six times a day, research revealed, and spent more than five minutes per trip. This racked up to seven full days on the toilet over the course of a year, or, a holiday spent on the loo. Six in ten (60 per cent) Brits came up with a 'Eureaka!'

His Majesty’s Passport Office shared a warning to Brits on X: “Planning a last-minute summer getaway? “Remember that many countries require your passport to be valid for several months after your return date.”How long do you need on your passport to travel? “But if your passport was issued before September 2018, it might be valid for up to 10 years and nine months. “This is because, before 2018, the passport office would add up to nine extra months from your old passport to your new one. The process begins when the Passport Office receives your documents.

Kimi Antonelli knocked George Russell off the world championship summit after he claimed his second win in a row at Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. Antonelli took advantage of a safety car period following British driver Ollie Bearman’s 191mph crash in Suzuka to land a free pit-stop and leapfrog his rivals. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. The safety car cost Mercedes driver George Russell (Hiro Komae/AP)Russell knew the safety car had cost him. Russell’s mood deteriorated when Leclerc and Hamilton relegated him to fifth after the safety car peeled in on lap 27.

People who stay up later at night may be more likely to have traits of bipolar, a new study has found. Researchers found that people with the evening chronotype - commonly referred to as night owls - found it harder to manage their emotions and displayed more bipolar-like behaviours. From their survey, it was uncovered that the night owls reported significantly higher traits of depression, anxiety, irritability and displayed more unpredictable moods. A study conducted in 2024 by from Imperial College London said that night owls displayed 'superior cognitive function'. Well-known night owls are often cited to include figures such as Winston Churchill, Barack Obama and Robbie Williams.