The new sweet has been available exclusively at John Lewis and Waitrose stores nationwide at pick and mix stations. Shoppers were able to create their own bespoke tins this festive season, using the new mystery flavour, the returning Coffee Creme, or any of the other Quality Street chocolates. Quality Street revealed that the new flavour was Pineapple Creme, which the company revealed some people had guessed correctly. "It’s been so fun hearing everyone’s guesses, and the team is relieved to finally be able to shout about the mysterious Pineapple Creme." How to get the Pineapple Creme in Quality Street tinsThe Pineapple Creme will be available at John Lewis stores until January, so any fans who haven’t tried it yet have just a few days to do so.

The effects of a huge wildfire on Abergwesyn Common (National Trust/Chris Smith/PA)Ben McCarthy, head of nature conservation at the National Trust, said: “Heat, drought and fire are the defining headlines of 2025. One of the most damaging impacts of the hot, dry spring and summer was the outbreak of wildfires, which saw a record 47,000 hectares (116,000 acres) of land burn across the UK. And pied flycatchers in Chirk Castle, Wales and Longshaw in the Peak District, saw good numbers fledging as a result of the dry and settled weather in spring. “But there is hope: where we’ve restored rivers, wetlands and peatlands, nature has shown remarkable resilience,” he said, adding that scaling up these efforts “can give wildlife and landscapes the lifeline they need”. These include the River Aller’s “stage-0” restoration project on the Holnicote Estate on Exmoor, which has created wetlands that held water and supported water voles, egrets and swifts through the dry weather.

A British law student sentenced to 25 years in a 'hellhole' Dubai prison over an alleged 'single line of cocaine' was freed in time for Christmas. Entitled 'She's Home', Ms Mckenna said in the clip: 'Home where she belongs. Friends congratulated Ms McKenna on the news with one saying: 'What an Xmas present - your daughter coming home.' A cellmate - a mother and fellow Briton - previously said that Ms O'Brien had apparently told her she had only used 'one line of cocaine'. Ms McKenna appealed for financial support via Facebook and GiveSendGo after GoFundMe removed her page, launched in September, for breaching its 'community guidelines'.

Nick Kyrgios comfortably beat Aryna Sabalenka in a 'Battle of the Sexes' clash plagued by technical difficulties and criticism of the modified rules. The generational contest pitting Sabalenka, 27, against Kyrgios was played using alternative rules. Why is Sabalenka’s court smaller? Another added: 'But it’s not a level playing field as the female has a smaller court. 'To even get back out here and play, and play someone as great as Aryna is pretty emotional.

Irish State Papers are released each year and offer a glimpse into more recent history. Here is a list of the stories from the Irish Independent State Papers, Day Two. Click on each link to read more, or explore all the State Papers on our dedicated page. Irish officials also believed the September 11 2001 attacks would impact how US politicians viewed the Northern Ireland peace process. The revelation came in confidential Department of Foreign Affairs files released as part of the State Papers.

'When I'm unwell, I focus on staying hydrated and eating simple, home-cooked meals that support the immune system,' she says. 'As soon as I, or someone close to me, starts feeling under the weather, I make my mother's chicken soup – and that's not just for sentimental reasons.' While chicken soup is often dismissed as an old wives' tale, research suggests it may offer genuine benefits. Dr Donnai explains that warm broth delivers fluids and electrolytes at a time when appetite is often low, helping to prevent dehydration. Dr Donnai notes that cysteine is chemically similar to acetylcysteine, a compound used medically to thin mucus and support immune function.

PAIreland will see a cold New Year’s Eve this year, but it will be a dry and sunny day, Met Éireann has said. Meanwhile, dry and cloudy conditions will continue tonight, with a chance of drizzle, mostly in the east and south. Temperatures will drop to 0 and 4C, but it will be a little less cold near eastern coasts. Met Éireann meteorologist Aoife Kealy said the high pressure will stay nearby for the end of 2025. "But otherwise it’s going to stay dry with sunny spells developing,” she said.

It was a year to remember for Kate O'Connor adding awards to her impressive medal haul in 2025. Picture: Sam Barnes/SportsfileO’Connor had claimed four major medals in a multi-sport event with no Irish imprint. Sarah Rowe won a league title with Melbourne Victory in Australia. How could we not mention Fionnuala McCormack, the 41-year old mother of three who made top-10 in the World Championships and New York City marathons? The other is 17-year old showjumper Emily Moloney who became a double gold medallist at the summer’s European Youth Championships, in Reisenbeck, Germany.

“All midfielders are the same now,” Kennedy said, speaking at the launch of the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup. “After that new rule, 90% of kickouts were going out long. It is a good change in my books.”A curious concern for Tyrone was their continued struggles on the long kickout (beyond the 65m line). In a ranking of every team in the Sam Maguire series retention on long kickouts, three semi-finalists were comfortably in the top half. Against Kerry, Tyrone retained just 47% of long kickouts.

The Poland international has revealed that the request was made at the peak of the Catalan side's financial issues. ‌Lewandowski joined Barca in the summer of 2022 after a €45m (£39m) transfer, with the potential for another €5m (£4.4m) in add-ons. ‌And in that meeting, Lewandowski alleges he was asked not to score more goals as they feared triggering a clause in their agreement with Bayern. Now, in an interview on Polish journalist Bogdan Rymanowski's YouTube channel, Lewandowski has briefly opened up about that moment. ‌“In short, it was a bonus, and it is known that at that time Barcelona looked to save every euro.

It is understood that if permission is granted, the ballroom will host in the region of 320 guests and cover an area of 1,240 sq m. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/GettyAs president Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom construction project continues to cause ructions in the United States, his Doonbeg, Co Clare, resort has plans for a ballroom of its own. A report on the Vertigo Angustior – protected under the EU Habitats Directive – lodged with TIGL Ireland Enterprises Ltd’s application has concluded that the proposed works “will have no impact on Vertigo Angustior, and no mitigation or further action is required”. The White House and a construction site where the East Wing once stood on December 8th. Photograph: Doug Mills/The New York TimesEarlier this month the National Trust for Historic Preservation lost its bid to temporarily halt construction of the White House ballroom. The trust is still asking the court to enforce a law that would require ballroom construction to obtain congressional approvalThe White House argues Mr Trump has unilateral authority to build on White House grounds.

Charlie Smyth didn't let a pre-match illness get in the way of yet another record-setting Sunday as the Irishman kicked his longest field goal yet to help guide New Orleans to another victory. The Saints won their fourth in a row to move to 6-10 on the season with a Week 17 road win over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. Smyth had been added to the New Orleans injury report on Saturday after reportedly suffering from virus-like symptoms and when he missed from 43 yards in the first quarter it looked as though he may be feeling the affects.

Adam Peaty cried when the 'love of his life' Holly Ramsay walked down the aisle at their wedding ceremony on Saturday, his close friend and showbiz pal Sara Davies has revealed. Sara also posted some pictures of the ceremony to her story as she reunited with other Strictly pal Dan Walker. On Sunday morning Dan shared the first glimpse inside the Olympian's 'unforgettable' wedding to Holly. She had told Daily Mail that she felt as if Holly and Adam 'have cut my heart out'. A source said: 'Holly and Adam have been meticulous in their planning and it's come together perfectly.

It read: "We can confirm that Port Vale Football Club have parted company with first-team manager Darren Moore. "This has been a difficult decision and one we haven't taken lightly, but we believe now is the right moment to make a change. "We fully understand the frustration and disappointment around results, which has been felt by supporters and throughout the club. We would like to place on record our thanks to Darren for his commitment and hard work and wish him the very best for the future." Darren Moore said: “It has been a real privilege to manage Port Vale and to represent such a proud football club.

Taoiseach Charles Haughey was unhappy after a British marine allegedly put a gun to the neck of a Dubliner while he was sailing on Carlingford Lough in 1991. There were several instances where leisure boats on the disputed territory of Carlingford Lough had been approached by British patrols in the 1990s. This included two British naval officers with submachine guns boarding the yacht of Mr Haughey in July 1990, who was not on board at the time. The Garda file stated that as Mr Barnwell was passing by the Greenore side of the shore, he was approached by two dinghies and "two soldiers requested permission to board". The statement said Mr Barnwell heard someone say over the soldiers' radios "they have you in the Republic", after which they left the Lady Jane.