Princess Anne has built a reputation for tastefully redeploying outfits years apart, with the habit earning her the unofficial title 'Queen of Royal Recycling'. But Wednesday evening surely marked the pinnacle of her recycling career, after the Princess Royal strode into St George's Hall wearing a coat first seen a staggering 57 years ago. The Princess, 75, slipped into a floor-length, cream-coloured coat to attend the banquet at Windsor Castle, hosted by the King to honour the first Nigerian state visit in almost 40 years. As a teenager, the Princess Royal wore the front of the coat open - revealing an underlayer that was patterned both around the collar and by the lower hem. There is also the lilac coat, which made an appearance at least six times on royal duties between 1982 and 2004.

One element of Randi Gladstone's unsuccessful appeal was described by the court judge as 'extraordinary'. Photograph: Collins CourtsThe Court of Appeal has rejected an “extraordinary” claim put forward by a Guyanese sex offender, who had only been in Ireland for two weeks before he falsely imprisoned and raped an 18-year-old woman. In dismissing the appeal by Randi Gladstone (42), Judge Brian O’Moore pointed out that the appellant’s own legal team had agreed to withdraw Gladstone’s evidence. The court heard Gladstone lured the young woman into his room, where he falsely imprisoned and raped her. The court heard Gladstone flew from Suriname to Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands and arrived in Ireland on August 11th, 2023.

Early insight nitrogen concentration data show a provisional 10% increase in nitrogen levels in 2025. Among the 20 representative sites along major rivers in the Munster region are the Maigue, Deel, Shannon, Fergus Suir, Blackwater, Lee and Bandon sites. The representative sites are established to provide a “conservative estimate” of a national nitrogen concentration figure; the EPA expects the national figures to show an increase in nitrogen levels for 2025. Factors influencing nitrogen levels and their fluctuation include weather patterns, agricultural land management, and source loading. EPA highlighted three key factors influencing the uptick in nitrogen levels between 2024 and 2025 as the increase of fertiliser sales, a reduction in livestock numbers and wetter weather.

Thomas Tuchel can only hope that the players delivered to him in May are in a better place than he finds them in March. And this is the area of the pitch where England are supposed to have an embarrassment of riches. But keeping the door shut at the World Cup will be the German’s biggest worry, given the current state of his defence. The former is playing very well but has never featured under Tuchel for England, the latter has only just returned from injury. That is the spine of Tuchel’s team and he must hope their backbone is strong, given the heavy lifting anticipated.

YRKC Stakes qualifying classes were held at championship shows across the UK in 2025, and Maisie and Dustin beat six other talented young handlers and their dogs to be crowned the winner of the YRKC Stakes competition on Sunday 8 March, in the bp pulse LIVE at Crufts. Runner up was Dearbhla Nugent, aged 15 from County Amagh, Northern Ireland, and Didi, a six-year-old Weimaraner (Sh Ch/Ir Sh Ch/Int Ch Callanbanks Dervlas Dream.) Jannine Edgar, Chief Executive of the Royal Kennel said: “Very well done to Maisie for an exceptional win with Dustin. They demonstrated impressive teamwork and skill throughout their time at Crufts, which is an outstanding accomplishment for such a young handler. At Royal Canin, we are passionate about supporting the next generation of dog enthusiasts through initiatives like the Young Royal Kennel Club.

Iran will “boycott America, but not the World Cup”, the president of the country’s football federation is reported to have said. US president Donald Trump has said it would not be “appropriate” for Iran to play at the World Cup (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)The Press Association understands that as of Thursday morning, nothing had been communicated to FIFA by the Iranian federation regarding the relocation of Iran’s matches. Even if Iran’s group games were moved, there would still be an issue with subsequent knockout matches. If Iran and the US finish second in their group, for example, the sides would meet in Dallas on July 3. US president Donald Trump said last week it would not be “appropriate” for Iran to play at the World Cup “for their life and safety”.

A PRIME development site in Kinsale - a coastal enclave where house prices rank among the highest in the country - has come to market with a €1.75m guide price and planning permission for 18 luxury homes. The views from the Rampart Lane site won’t be as good, as Convent Garden comes between it and the water. Kinsale development land — especially with full planning permission — has been commanding high prices due to limited supply and very high house-end values. The Rampart Lane site has clearance for 18 homes, a density of about 34 units per ha. Over the wall, in Convent Garden, luxury duplex units with harbour views have been selling for in excess of €1m, with one, No 6, Beacon Wharf, selling for €1.37m.

Former English Premier League defender Dominic Matteo, far right, is pictured along with the Athlone Town women's team. Former Premier League defender delivers gambling awareness guidance in AthloneAs part of a recently established gambling awareness and harm prevention programme set up by the League of Ireland, former English Premier League defender Dominic Matteo visited Athlone Town FC women's team on Wednesday. On its social media platforms, Athlone Town FC thanked both Dominic and Jessica Matteo for attending the club's stadium for the discussion, which was part of the League of Ireland'seducational collaboration with EPIC Global Solutions. As part of the programme, players, coaches, referees and FAI staff are among those who will receive training on gambling awareness. The programme is set to include 70 workshops in total including each senior men's and women's League of Ireland team and academy clubs.

Ronnie O’Sullivan admitted cueing problems left him scared of playing snooker after he advanced to his 150th ranking quarter-final at the World Open. O’Sullivan has spent time away from competition to rebuild his game and technique, and the hard work paid off with an impressive 5-3 victory over Shaun Murphy in Yushan. “If I can get my cue through the ball I will be alright,” O’Sullivan was quoted as saying on the World Snooker Tour website. For me to be able to go out there and not feel scared is a victory. O’Sullivan will meet Welshman Ryan Day in his first quarter-final appearance since making the final of the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters last August.

A father paid a friend to take a DNA test in a bid to avoid paying child maintenance fees for a baby he had with an ex-girlfriend, a court has heard. The mother did not tell Lloyd about the child's birth until 2023, when she made an application to the Child Maintenance Service naming him as the father. He strongly denied this was the case, refused to take a DNA test and even went as far as to claim he had no idea who the mother was. Prosecutor Harry Dickens told Cardiff Crown Court that the result of the DNA test was negative, though Lloyd's former partner refuted this claim, sparking an investigation. Mr Dickens said the potential loss to the Child Maintenance Service and the victims was in the region of £12,426.

A suspicious package found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida contained 'possible energetic materials,' the FBI has announced. MacDill Air Force Base is home to US Central Command and US Special Operations Command, making it one of the most strategically significant military installations in the country. Daily Mail has contacted MacDill Air Force Base for comment. 'Field screening was conducted on the contents of the package and identified possible energetic materials. The area was quickly barricaded as officials worked to assess the threat'Our families here at MacDill Air Force Base have been under some stress for more than just this week,' she said.

This includes the food served as well as the drinks, which is key for McIlroy considering his palate and penchant for fine wines. 'But I always thought about if I win the Masters one day, what would I want it to look like? Of course, there is an extensive wine list as McIlroy took full advantage of Augusta National's famous wine cellar. One is a 1990 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Bordeaux that the golfer celebrated his Masters victory with. The victory at Augusta saw him finally win the Masters and accomplish his career Grand Slam.

A British man has been charged with murdering his English girlfriend after she was shot dead at their home in rural France. George Goodayle, 47, is accused of killing his 49-year-old partner, Jayne Nicholson, with a hunting rifle on Sunday evening. He is said to have told investigators the shooting was accidental, but prosecutors have charged him with the murder of a spouse using a firearm. The pair, both British nationals, had been in a relationship since June 2025. The Foreign Office told the Daily Mail it is aware of the case and in contact with local authorities.

Edinburgh man captures CCTV footage of balaclava-wearing youth in 'sinister act'"I was shocked as it was 3.00 o'clock in the morning'Masked biker trying car doors in EdinburghAn Edinburgh local was "shocked" after waking up to footage of a masked individual lurking around his street in the middle of the night. ‌The incident took place on Broomhouse Crescent around 3.00am on Thursday, March 19. ‌A CCTV camera from a nearby home caught what appears to be an individual wearing a balaclava riding a bicycle. Broomhouse Crescent (Image: Supplied)The Broomhouse resident and father of three who captured the footage told Edinburgh Live he was dismayed to view the video. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 3.50am on Thursday, 19 March, 2026, we received a report of two men trying door handles of vehicles in the Broomhouse Crescent area of Edinburgh.

A new innovative large-scale knowledge transfer programme called ‘FarmElevate’ has been launched by Tirlán Co-Op in partnership with Teagasc. The programme is designed to support Tirlán farm families in enhancing on-farm productivity, sustainability and long-term resilience. Tirlán chairperson, John Murphy, said: “Tirlán farm families continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and ambition in growing and developing their farm businesses. Frank O’Mara, director of Teagasc, said: “Teagasc is delighted to extend its partnership with Tirlán through the new FarmElevate programme. Working in partnership with Tirlán, this programme will support farmers to improve efficiency, sustainability and decision making, helping to future-proof farm businesses.”Further details on FarmElevate, including participation and next steps, will be shared with Tirlán Members in the coming weeks.