Wood-fired beef, wagyu-fat roasties, jugs of gravy and creamy pints…where to go for an elevated takes on the classic dinnerThere’s nothing quite as Irish as a meat-and-two-veg dinner. But when it’s elevated to a proper roast, with crispy potatoes, Yorkshire puds, jugs of gravy and all the trimmings, it becomes even more special. Home-cooked might be top-tier for many of us, but when you don’t fancy the faff (or the pile of dishes), it’s time to look elsewhere. Here’s a list of pubs and a few pub-adjacent spots that I love, along with some excellent recommendations, all of which truly get what a roast should be. PS: if any pub or restaurant owners are reading, take note – we need more Sunday roasts around!

April 02, 2026 18:04 UTC

Artemis II is scheduled to take NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen farther into space than any human has ever gone before. Godspeed, Artemis II. Artemis II lifted off into orbit using the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, with the Orion spacecraft sitting on top. 'Artemis II is the opening act. You're gonna see a moon rocket launch in 2027, when we do our testing with the lander.

April 02, 2026 17:58 UTC

Your time starts now: Taskmaster renewed for six more seriesBy Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment ReporterChannel 4 has commissioned another six series of comedy game show Taskmaster. Comedians Greg Davies and Alex Horne will return to helm the hit TV show that follows five celebrity contestants through a series of challenges in order to win back their forfeited possessions. The new deal will also see Taskmaster Davies and Horne – his “little assistant” front more spin-off specials of the Taskmaster’s New Year Treat and Taskmaster Champion of Champions. There have been 20 series – usually two are broadcast each year. Tom Beck, Channel 4 head of live events and commissioning editor, said: “Taskmaster is the most creative, funny and frankly ludicrous show on telly.

April 02, 2026 17:47 UTC

Unseen footage of Princess Diana taken on a controversial trip just months before she died has been released for the very first time. The incredible behind-the-scenes video was filmed while Diana embarked on a landmark visit to Angola in January 1997 to campaign for a global landmine ban. Unseen footage of Princess Diana taken on a controversial landmine trip to Angola just months before she died has been released for the very first timeThe remarkable sit-down interview showed Diana, then 35, appear to directly address the controversy surrounding her landmark visit. Yet the impact of her high-profile landmine visit would live on in the aftermath of her death. According to Lou McGrath, who co-launched Mines Advisory Group (MAG) in 1989, Diana's trip marked a 'turning point' in the campaign for a global landmine treaty.

April 02, 2026 17:42 UTC

Coleen Rooney treated herself to a huge luxury shopping haul as she splashed the cash at the Trafford Centre in Manchester on Wednesday. The WAG, who will turn 40 on Friday, was spotted without her wedding ring while she made some final preparations for her Easter weekend celebrations. Coleen is often seen without her wedding ring, especially during shopping trips and gym sessions. Wednesday's outing was not the first time this year that Coleen has stepped out without her wedding ring. After his wild weekend, Coleen then emerged in Cheshire the following week as she ran errands and did a Sainsbury's shop.

April 02, 2026 17:40 UTC





An enforcement notice has been issued by Galway County Council for what it considers is unauthorised development works in Abbeyknockmoy, Co Galway. The enforcement notice, given by Galway County Council to Kings Valley Farm Limited on March 16, claims unauthorised land clearance, pathways, and rock crushing on land in Oakwood South. If approved, the solar farm will be the largest in Ireland, owned by French-backed Irish company Power Capital Renewable Energy (PCRE). No enforcement notice has been issued to it. Pre-planning consultations were conducted in June 2025 for the 700 to 900 acres proposal of solar farm and battery energy storage systems.

April 02, 2026 17:34 UTC

Fossil fuel supplies have reduced since the war against Iran led to the closure of the strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for oil and seaborne gas. The United StatesThe US, which, with Israel, bombed Iran in late February, has threatened further blows to Iranian oil infrastructure that may prolong the war and raise fuel prices further. Several EU governments have announced fuel subsidies and tax cuts to shield consumers from price spikes. Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, has hiked fuel prices just weeks after entering office to bring them in line with global prices. Drivers can fill their tanks with ethanol from homegrown sugarcane instead of relying on imported fossil fuel.

April 02, 2026 17:22 UTC

“Jeez, you’d need a small man to carry it.”A million miles from his native Blarney Street, a stranger in a strange land, glint in his eye. He wore the chipper look of a man readying himself for a long day’s march into the night. Greg Norman of Australia tees off on his final round at the 1996 Masters in Augusta, Georgia. Nick Faldo of England and Greg Norman of Australia during the final round of the 1996 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. A fact brought home in recent weeks by so many media references to the looming anniversary of Norman’s worst nightmare.

April 02, 2026 17:17 UTC

Roberto De Zerbi issues Mason Greenwood apology after Tottenham supporters' blacklashRoberto De Zerbi has responded to backlash from Tottenham supporters for his Mason Greenwood comments in November last yearView 2 Images New Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi has apologised for any offence caused by his Mason Greenwood comments (Image: Tottenham Hotspur 2026)Roberto De Zerbi has issued an apology for any offence caused by his past remarks about Mason Greenwood. The newly-appointed Tottenham head coach previously worked alongside Greenwood while in charge of Marseille before departing the club earlier this year. ‌His recent appointment in north London to succeed Igor Tudor prompted a furious response from supporters due to his past defence of Greenwood. Greenwood, who denied the charges, has since rebuilt his football career at Marseille and was a consistent starter under De Zerbi during the Belgian's spell in charge. View 2 Images Roberto De Zerbi defended Mason Greenwood last yearDe Zerbi had previously revealed he was 'saddened' by the manner in which Greenwood was depicted in England following his charge in 2022.

April 02, 2026 17:12 UTC

The report of the Covid-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel (Examination of Measures to 2021) stated: “The very infectious nature of Covid-19 makes it difficult to prevent and control in residential care settings”. It also said “the transmission of the virus into and within nursing homes is multifactorial”. The Commission said “the context of social care in Ireland is highly relevant to adult safeguarding” and drew attention to the fact that provision of social care in Ireland is largely on a policy or administrative basis, in contrast with the statutory social care frameworks in jurisdictions such as England and Wales. The Law Reform Commission has put the issue of social care legislation on the table. Second, the government actively encouraged and facilitated the recruitment of nurses from private nursing homes into the public acute hospital system, leaving many private nursing homes reliant on agency staff who moved between multiple facilities.

April 02, 2026 17:01 UTC

‘I thought I would get €5,000, a month off work, and then I’d go back and that would be it’ – how much do authors really make?

April 02, 2026 16:58 UTC

Jesse Lingard issued reality check on Corinthians debut as ex-Man Utd star creates historyJesse Lingard made history as the first Englishman to play in Brazil's top tier during his Corinthians debutView 2 Images Jesse Lingard didn't get off to the best start in Brazil (Image: Ruano Carneiro/Getty Images)Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard got off to a rocky start in his new chapter at Corinthians. ‌The 33-year-old had been patiently waiting in Sao Paulo for his Brazilian debut after putting pen to paper at Corinthians in early March. ‌Corinthians were perhaps never fancied to cause an upset at the Maracana, given they find themselves languishing around mid-table. Lingard headed to Brazil after spending nearly two years on the books at South Korean outfit FC Seoul. ‌View 2 Images The Englishman made history on his debut (Image: Ruano Carneiro/Getty Images)While he's now made his debut, Lingard will need to bide his time before linking up with former United team-mate Memphis Depay.

April 02, 2026 16:56 UTC

Casemiro shows up Ruben Amorim with striking comment on Man Utd team-mateKobbie Mainoo is a key part of Michael Carrick's Manchester United side after struggling for game time under former manager Ruben Amorim. View 2 Images Casemiro has made his feelings on Man United teammate Kobbie Mainoo clear (Image: Manchester United/YouTube)Casemiro has appeared to disagree with former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on Kobbie Mainoo, naming his teammate as ‘one of the best’ in his position. ‌FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! “I think it was out of order that he never got any opportunity, especially with Man United being so inconsistent. He walks into the England squad if he’s playing regularly for Man United.”

April 02, 2026 16:53 UTC

At 194 years old, Jonathan the giant tortoise was a youngster when Queen Victoria ascended to the throne — and has now lived long enough to fall victim to a crypto scam. News outlets including the BBC, Daily Mail, and USA Today falsely reported his death after an X account posing as Jonathan’s vet broke the news. The post claimed: “Heartbroken to share that our beloved Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, has passed away today peacefully on Saint Helena. The real vet, who does not use X, said: “Jonathan the tortoise is very much alive. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is the world’s oldest known land animal.

April 02, 2026 16:51 UTC

‌Macron said Trump's remarks about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to standard". ‌Trump made the comments on Wednesday during a private lunch in Washington, attended by faith leaders and other government figures. ‌Attempting a French accent, Trump said Macron’s wife, Brigitte, "treats him extremely badly". The French president denied any "domestic dispute" with his wife, saying at the time that they were "joking as we often do". Meanwhile, the conservative French daily newspaper Le Figaro wrote: "Another controversial outburst from Donald Trump."

April 02, 2026 16:49 UTC