Tributes have been paid to a 'loving and generous' couple who were tragically killed in a car crash alongside their dog. Grandparents Christine and Stephen Routledge, of Berwick, Northumberland, were travelling together in their Skoda when it was involved in a collision with a heavy goods vehicle (HGV). Mrs Routledge, 66, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, but later passed away. The couple's beloved dog, Bear, who was in the car at the time of the crash, also died from his injuries. Sergeant Dave Roberts, of Northumbria Police, said: 'Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Mr and Mrs Routledge at this devastating time.

January 20, 2026 07:47 UTC

Popular Bandon seafood restaurant Poachers is go up for sale, with the premises and business going on the market. The restaurant was recommended by the Michelin Guide several times over the years. Proprietor Barry McLoughlin’s social media announcement that he and wife Catherine were stepping away after two decades triggered an avalanche of online responses mourning their departure from the extremely popular West Cork restaurant. Poachers opened in 2006 as Poacher's Inn, a gastropub with a pronounced focus on delivering dishes using fresh Irish fish and seafood, sourcing as much as possible from the shores of its West Cork hinterland. We wanted to move on while we still had the energy and enthusiasm and a few years left to try our hand at something else.

January 20, 2026 07:38 UTC

Tullamore & District Rotary Club President David Gleeson presenting District Governor Michael Fleming with a small gift to mark his visit to Offaly's county town. Tullamore Rotary Club welcomes visit from District GovernorTullamore & District Rotary Club welcomed Rotary's District Governor Michael Fleming and his wife Eithne to a recent club meeting. The District Governor, who serves as the official representative of Rotary International in the district, met with members of the club to discuss its ongoing initiatives and hear about plans for the future. "We were delighted to welcome the District Governor to our club and share with him the great work we are doing in the community," said Tullamore & District Rotary club president David Gleeson. Tullamore & District Rotary Club is part of Rotary International, a global network of more than 1.2 million members who work together to create positive, lasting change in their communities and around the world.

January 20, 2026 07:16 UTC

A seasoned commercial pilot has revealed why airlines are enforcing stricter rules on luggage, with changes relating mainly to weight limits, safety and keeping flights on schedule. Elsewhere across the world, airlines continue to tweak their carry-on luggage rules. Writing for the Independent, she explained: 'At the start of my flying career in 1998, the regulated standard weight for passengers flying in Australia was 77kg per person. 'Then the standard weight for carry-on baggage is 7kg per passenger.' In addition, the rise of budget airlines has made carry-on rules inconsistent and stricter.

January 20, 2026 07:15 UTC

He also used some €30,000 to install two "Geodomes" in his back garden which were apparently used for yoga/Reiki classes by his wife Fran, ERP says. It is claimed Mr Tobin approved payments of some €915,000 to EC Environmental, whose majority shareholder is Dean Tobin. Further investigations into his conduct were carried out by Teneo forensic accountants when the alleged financial regularities, which Mr Tobin denies, came to light. Mr Burgess said that since September 2024, Mr Tobin had asserted intermittently that he was too unwell to engage with ERP in relation to the company's business. "ERP harbours certain reservations about the accuracy of the information provided regarding the defendant's health", Mr Burgess said.

January 20, 2026 07:12 UTC





The move would mean the planning application for the €900m liquefied natural gas facility on the Shannon estuary would be made directly to the Minister. Photograph: Getty ImagesA proposed law would give the Minister for the Environment power to decide all planning and consent applications relating to the State’s intended gas reserve. The move would mean the planning application for the €900 million liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on the Shannon estuary would be made directly to Darragh O’Brien. The proposed legislation, the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill, is separate from the proposed Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve (Operational) Bill, which is also being prepared and is intended to set out how the LNG facility would be managed. Any decision he made would be open to challenge by judicial review under the existing planning law.

January 20, 2026 07:00 UTC

Mr and Mrs Daniels pulled through, although they now have life-changing injuries. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTSpeaking from her hospital bed, Mrs Daniels, 28, said: "I can't fathom how we're all still alive - it should have taken our lives. The head-on collision occurred on a section of carriageway where numerous other severe incidents had taken place last year, it is reported. Mrs Daniels, an NHS manager, has also delivered a stark warning to a reckless minority who drive for "attention and status". Discussing their Saturday evening out together in Bolton, Mrs Daniels described it as a "send-off" for friends embarking on an adventure to Australia.

January 20, 2026 06:50 UTC

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January 20, 2026 06:33 UTC

Campaigners have branded a move to launch accredited courses in collaboration with Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) as a “cynical attempt” to distract from serious animal welfare issues. The greyhound racing industry has faced increased scrutiny in recent years after a series of documented animal welfare issues. “It’s so out of step with how the public opinion on greyhound racing is going,” she said. The course, aimed at people already working in the greyhound industry, is “designed to build welfare and husbandry knowledge”. Ms Donlon said an analysis of Greyhound Racing Ireland’s traceability system shows that of the 12,483 dogs born in 2021, 5,118 are dead or unaccounted for.

January 20, 2026 06:29 UTC

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January 20, 2026 06:26 UTC

Daily Mail has reached out to reps for Sutherland and Uber for further comment on the story. Sutherland, 59, pictured in London in NovemberSutherland was taken into custody in Los Angeles on January 12 after the incident, which occurred near Hollywood around Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, the Daily Mail confirmed. Sutherland in January of 2008 was released from jail following a 48-day sentence in connection with a drunken driving conviction. Sutherland had served his sentence at the Glendale City Jail as opposed to downtown Los Angeles, conceding that he would serve the entire sentence as result of the trade-off. Kiefer, the son of late acting legend Donald Sutherland, has an arrest record that dates back decades to the 1980s.

January 20, 2026 06:22 UTC

The former CEO of a non profit electronic equipment recycling company conducted large-scale financial fraud on the firm of at least €3.3m over a period of years, it has been claimed in Commercial Court proceedings. It is claimed Mr Tobin approved payments totalling some €2.4m to Neill's Ecoplex between 2020 and 2024 for battery collection services at grossly inflated prices. Photo: MaxwellsNews in 90 Seconds, Monday January 19It is claimed Mr Tobin approved payments of around €915,000 to EC Environmental, whose majority shareholder is Dean Tobin. Further investigations into his conduct were carried out by Teneo forensic accountants when the alleged financial regularities, which Mr Tobin denies, came to light. "ERP harbours certain reservations about the accuracy of the information provided regarding the defendant's health", Mr Burgess said.

January 20, 2026 06:18 UTC

Donald Trump sends ominous text message amid tense Greenland stand-offDonald Trump, the US President, believes he wasn't awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last year because of his aggressive approaches to protect his country's citizensView 3 Images Pictured at a factory in Michigan, Donald Trump spoke to reporters (Image: Getty Images)Bullish Donald Trump sent the Norway leader an extraordinary text message whinging about the historic links between Denmark and Greenland. ‌The message, released today, exposes the chilling measures the US President seems to be willing to take in his pursuit to gain Greenland. The world leader told Jonas Gahr Støre, Norway's Prime Minister, he no longer felt "an obligation to think purely of Peace" in his mission. ‌Mr Trump, 79, was snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize last year, a decision he believes was due to his aggressive stance on Greenland. Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in a Facebook post on Monday that tariff threats would not alter the country’s position.

January 20, 2026 06:12 UTC

This is part of a flow of prisoner releases following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US on January 3. According to the Reuters report, an Irish citizen arrived at Prague airport in the Czech Republic last night. Venezuela freed European citizens from Czechia, Hungary, the Netherlands and Germany imprisoned in the country, their governments said on Friday. The Czech foreign minister, Petr Macinka, said the Czech citizen had been released together with imprisoned nationals from Ireland, Romania, Germany, Albania, Ukraine and the Netherlands. Last week, Venezuela said more than 400 people had been released, while the rights groups say the figure is smaller.

January 20, 2026 06:01 UTC

A shattered Alexei Popyrin has conceded his tennis 'can't keep going on like this' after a first-round Australian Open exit completed a nightmare summer. When asked when he felt things would turn, an emotional Popyrin's voice wavered as he said: 'I don't know. 'But when it keeps happening ... maybe I have to look at myself and see and really look deep inside because it can't keep going on like this.' 'I just couldn't come up with the finishing touch nearly three times today, and that's really disappointing. 'Nothing beats playing for your country, but at the same time I have to think about my year,' he said.

January 20, 2026 05:54 UTC