Joey Barton has been charged following a fight at a golf club. Merseyside Police confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that Barton, 43, and Gary O'Grady, 50, have been charged following an alleged assault in Huyton on Sunday night. In a statement, Merseyside Police said: 'We can confirm that two men have been charged following an assault in Huyton on Sunday night, 8 March. 'At around 9pm, emergency services were called to Fairway to reports of a man having been assaulted near to Huyton and Prescot Golf Club. Barton has not returned to management since the Rovers job and has launched his own podcast, Common Sense with Joey Barton.

Trump says Iran war could be over soon but warns against oil disruptionEuropean natural gas dropped after US President Donald Trump predicted the Iran war will end soon, as he faces mounting pressure over how the conflict has upended energy markets. Benchmark futures fell as much as 16pc, following oil, after extreme price swings in the previous session. Oil prices also fell on Tuesday after hitting a more than three-year high in the previous session as President Trump’s comments eased concerns about prolonged disruptions to global oil supplies. The conflict, now in its second week, upended global oil and gas trade, threatening the worst supply shock to the market since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Dutch front-month futures, Europe's gas benchmark, traded 15pc lower at €48.27 a megawatt-hour by 8:12 a.m. in Amsterdam.

Motorists left around €102,000 in tolls behind when travelling on that motorway, TII data shows. Motorists left behind more than €300,000 at toll booths last year after driving away without change when passing through a motorway plaza. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) toll booths generated nearly half a billion euro in 2025 with the chronically congested M50 accounting for more than 40 per cent of the total. Motorists left around €102,000 in tolls behind when travelling on that motorway, TII data shows. Toll revenue of €15.62 million was reported on the N6, €24.7 million on the M8, and €14.6 million on the N25.

Boxing superstar Anthony Joshua is quitting the UK to move to Dubai - even though the desert city is now in a warzone with thousands of Britons desperate to get out. Joshua would have been liable to pay UK tax on his dividend payment of £10.1million in 2024 and £6.3million in 2023. His company Sparta Promotions also made profits of £20.396million and paid £6.65million in UK tax in 2024. If individuals spend 183 days or more in the UK they are considered a UK tax resident, but if it is fewer than 16 days they would not be considered resident and eligible for taxes. There has been speculation that the attacks on Dubai could see property prices there fall by as much as 20%.

Strong and gusty south-westerly winds are expected, particularly in coastal areas. This will be followed by a transition to cooler air, with lowest temperatures expected to drop to freezing and wintry hazards possible. This evening’s lowest temperatures will range between 3 to 7 degrees, with moderate to fresh southwesterly winds easing, allowing some mist patches to form. There will be highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees, with moderate to fresh southwesterly winds. The rain will turn more persistent in the northwest towards morning, with lowest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees.

Speaking on Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1, Ger Hyland said that despite the sector contributing over a billion in carbon tax, it has “nothing to show for it”. The association confirmed on Monday evening that a planned demonstration had been suspended pending talks with Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien. Mr Hyland said: “Over the last few days, we have been calling for the suspension of the carbon tax. "We've paid over a billion euro in carbon tax. The carbon tax has been used to retrofit houses and for other schemes.

The FAI has placed a leap for the senior men's team into Europe’s top 20 as a cornerstone of its latest strategy wish-list. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s rescue act to snare a World Cup playoff spot this month improved Ireland’s Uefa ranking to 28 but a top-20 spot by 2029 is the new objective. For instance, after ditching their own Transition Year course, they want eight League of Ireland clubs to have their up and running within the next four years. “‘Access to clear and consistent player pathways varies across the country’ and that ‘League of Ireland clubs operate with far lower staffing, facilities and commercial capacity than European peers’. When it comes to the blame game, the FAI pointedly surmised: “This is not an effort problem.

Arne Slot must learn from Liverpool mistakes at Galatasaray after Steven Gerrard demandLiverpool face Galatasaray in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday and Arne Slot must get his starting XI right, having lost 1-0 to the Turkish side earlier in the seasonView 2 Images Arne Slot has selection decisions to make (Image: James Gill/Getty Images)Arne Slot needs no reminding of how difficult Tuesday's match against Galatasaray can be for Liverpool. ‌The 1-0 win in September came courtesy of a Victor Osimhen penalty, due to a stray arm by Dominik Szoboszlai. At the time, Liverpool sat top of the Premier League table, having made a strong start to their title defence, with five wins from six. ‌But that trip to Istanbul wasn't a blip, more of a sign of what was to come. It remains to be seen whether Slot is brave enough to take Gerrard's advice and use Ngumoha ahead of Gakpo on the other flank.

Well, nobody can say Ben O’Connor hasn’t run the rule over what he has available. You could make two Cork teams and have a few players to spare with the personnel he has used during this National Hurling League. Already a subscriber? Sign in Unlimited access starts here. Try from €1.50 a week.

The cost of the average health insurance premium has now reached €1,902 following an average price increase of 9% over the course of last year, a new report by the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) has found. This comes following a raft of premium price increases by health insurance providers over the last few years with additional price increases still to come over the coming months. According to the HIA’s latest market bulletin for the last three months of 2025, there has been steady growth in the private health insurance market with 2.55 million people now holding private health insurance — an increase of 1.2% year-on-year. However, despite more people paying for health insurance, there has been an average price increase of 9% through the course of the year. Health insurance premiums are set to increase even further next month as Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health and Level Health have already announced price increases coming into effect in April.

Ian Huntley murder charge as man due in court after Soham killer's deathA man has been charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian HuntleyView Image Ian Huntley pictured in 2006 (Image: DAILY MIRROR-TRINITY MIRROR GROUP-REACH PLC)A prisoner has been charged with the murder of Soham child killer Ian Huntley. ‌Anthony Russell, serving time in HMP Frankland alongside Huntley, has been charged, 12 days on from the alleged attack, Durham Constabulary has confirmed. A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: "A man has been charged with murder following an incident at HMP Frankland in Durham. Article continues below"Ian Huntley, 52, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died on the morning of Saturday, March 7. Anthony Russell, 43, of HMP Frankland, has been charged with murder and will appear via video link at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, March 11."

But the regime's security chief Ali Larijani dismissed Mr Trump's comments, claiming Iran 'is not afraid of your empty threats'. Larijani's threat comes just days after an Iranian operative was convicted for an assassination attempt against Mr Trump during the 2024 presidential race. Merchant admitted the IRGC sent him to the US to carry out political assassinations including on Mr Trump. Mr Trump previously warned Iran their Supreme Leader would 'not last long if he doesn't get approval from us. While Mr Hegseth said Mojtaba 'would be wise' to listen to Mr Trump and not pursue nuclear weapons.

Away from the bright lights of the championship races, some of the best betting value this week can be found lurking among the supporting handicap contests. TUESDAY: Winston Junior (Trainer, Faye Bramley, Juvenile Handicap Hurdle, 2.40, Odds 6/1). Paggane, for instance, won three times for Willie Mullins before joining Bramley and she has an entry in the Mare’s Chase on Friday. TUESDAY: Konfusion (Joel Parkinson and Sue Smith Ultima Handicap Chase, 3.20, 20/1). The Ultima Handicap Chase over three miles and a furlong is always one of the season’s most interesting and anticipated handicap chases.

Responsibility for Ireland’s handling of foreign affairs “rests with” the Government, an official spokesman has said, after the President called for the countryto call out breaches of international law. President Catherine Connolly said Ireland had an obligation to “speak plainly” about breaches of international law in the Middle East. Her statement, made on International Women’s Day on Sunday, followed widespread bombing in the Gulf including the US-Israeli bombing of Iran and the assassination of its former leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. “They are deliberate assaults on international law, the international laws that have underpinned global peace for 80 years. “The Government has been consistent in its support for international law.

Spurs have travelled to Spain for the first leg of their last-16 tie against Atleti, but face a perilous situation in the Premier League. Spurs finished 17th last season under Ange Postecoglou, but qualified for the Champions League by winning the Europa League. Asked if the game was like a 'free hit' to find the best approach for the Premier League, Tudor agreed. Because our first aim is the Premier League - this needs to be said publicly, this is a normal thing - this is something extra. Spurs host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday before crunch matches against Nottingham Forest, Sunderland, Brighton and Wolves.