Mikel Arteta praised Max Dowman and Marli Salmon after the 16-year-olds helped Arsenal reach the FA Cup quarter-finals by edging past gutsy League One outfit Mansfield. The former shone particularly brightly and became the Gunners’ youngest ever FA Cup player at the age of 16 years 66 days as he made his first appearance since November following an ankle issue. “Obviously two 16-year-olds starting in the FA Cup. “But tQuadruple-chasing Arsenal are into the FA Cup quarter-final draw for the first time since Arteta oversaw the first, and so far only, trophy of his reign in 2020. “That game exemplifies the history of the FA Cup, the difficulty of that and the beauty of that.

A Castlerea native has been appointed to the role of advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) in oncology at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe. As the department’s second advanced nurse practitioner, Sarah practises independently as part of an experienced multidisciplinary nursing team, including a clinical nurse manager, clinical nurse specialists and staff nurses. She began her career as a staff nurse at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, before gaining extensive oncology experience on the oncology ward at University Hospital Galway. She joined Portiuncula University Hospital in 2023 as a candidate advanced nurse practitioner in oncology, having completed postgraduate studies in oncology nursing at University College Cork. Advanced nursing practice plays a vital role in improving patient access, continuity of care and clinical outcomes, and Sarah’s expertise will further strengthen the comprehensive oncology services available at Portiuncula University Hospital.”

Postcode Lottery results with lucky streets in Gateshead and County DurhamResidents of these North East areas who play the national game have wonView Image Greenfield Terrace in Pelaw, Gateshead (Image: Google Maps)People living in six areas of the North East have won a chunk of money on the Postcode Lottery. Two streets in Gateshead were among the locations where players have won a £1,000 prize. ‌A second Gateshead postcode (NE10 0YH) located in Pelaw and the TS23 4DG postcode in the Billingham area of Stockton became winners on March 4. On March 6, players in the TS17 8DA area of Thornaby, Stockton, won the cash. The People's Postcode Lottery, which raises money for charity through its subscriptions, unveils daily prizes for postcodes across the country.

Controversial entrepreneur Adrian Portelli is preparing to return to Melbourne after spending several months living a glamorous life in Dubai – despite recently claiming the Middle Eastern city felt 'safer' than Australia. The project marks Portelli's latest attempt to expand his ever-growing business empire beyond the promotions platform that made him famous. Through LMCT+, Portelli built a massive following by offering members the chance to win luxury cars, multi-million-dollar homes and other high-end prizes. The timing of his return to Australia also coincides with the upcoming launch of his new television venture. His return to Melbourne is particularly notable given the controversy he sparked while living overseas.

Evan Ferguson will miss the remainder of the season, and so Ireland's World Cup play-off against Czechia on March 26, after it was decided he will undergo ankle surgery next week. Corriere dello Sport reported that the Irish striker is in Brighton where he had a medical consultation for a persistent ankle problem. It was decided surgery was needed, ending his season, and virtually bringing his time with Roma to an end.

Mercury retrograde in Pisces is also uncommon, with the last one being in March 2019, and the next won't occur until February 2033. ‌However, neither of those periods also contained a Friday the 13, making March 13th 2026, genuinely unique and cosmically 'terrifying'. "This is the most chaotic astrological alignment of 2026," said Joanne Jones, astrologer and founder of Trusted Psychics . "We haven't seen Friday the 13th collide with Mercury retrograde in Pisces since 1981 - that's 45 years ago. And not just any Mercury retrograde: this one is in Pisces, one of the rarest and' most emotionally volatile' placements.

John Kelly, the creator and co-writer of Retirement Plan, at Dublin Airport before flying to Los Angeles for the Academy Awards. Retirement Plan is a simple but beautifully realised animated short film about a man contemplating all the things he will do when he retires. “It’s one thing after another that is falling into place.”An Oscar nomination was “not remotely” on his list of motivations for making Retirement Plan, he says. It’s grown up storytelling that you don’t associate with cartoons.”Twenty years ago he says he would not be flying out to Los Angeles for the Oscars. “There’s an incredible industry and resources here.”A still from Retirement Plan.

Crowds at the event, including representatives from Women’s Aid, Global Women’s Strike, Youth Action and Surviving Economic Abuse, also cheered calls by a number of speakers to end the conflict in Iran. The event started at Writer’s Square before marching along Royal Avenue to City Hall, with people holding aloft banners. Crowds gather in front of Belfast City Hall for an International Women’s Day rally (Rebecca Black/PA)Ms Robinson told those gathered: “We have an administration in the United States which is flooding the atmosphere with lies, not to be believed, but to confuse, to confuse that there is no truth. People attended an International Women’s Day rally in Belfast (Rebecca Black/PA)She condemned the “epidemic of violence against women and girls” in Northern Ireland, Ireland and across the globe, and spending on wars at the same time as cuts on spending in international aid. Iranian human rights activist Azadeh Sobout addressed the rally (Rebecca Black/PA)Ms Sobout called for democracy for her country, describing it as being “under bombardment”.

Ukraine is replacing troops with killer robots on the battlefieldPresident Zelensky’s fleet of un-crewed ground vehicles (UGVs) carry Kalashnikov machine guns, grenade launchers and kamikaze explosive payloadsView 4 Images UGVs make no sound to warn the enemy (Image: Getty Images)Ukraine is replacing troops with killer robots. ‌President Zelensky’s fleet of un-crewed ground vehicles (UGVs) carry Kalashnikov machine guns, grenade launchers and kamikaze explosives payloads. They’re already proving fruitful, with the machines successfully repelling Russian attacks and even managing to take enemy soldiers prisoner. But despite their many benefits, robots still require the help of real troops to operate safely. View 4 Images Seven people died after a Russian airstrike hit an apartment block in Kharkiv (Image: Global Images Ukraine via Getty)Article continues belowThe overnight attacks triggered air alerts across Ukraine - including in Dnipropetrovsk and in Zaporizhzhia.

Men’s Hockey World Cup qualifier: Ireland 4 Wales 0For the first time since 2018 Ireland’s men’s hockey team have qualified for the World Cup, their 4-0 win over Wales in the semi-finals of their qualifier in Chile sealing their place in the tournament, which will be hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands in August. It has been a hugely impressive showing in Santiago by Mark Tumilty’s side, three wins from three in their pool setting up the meeting with Wales. It was another 25 minutes before Ireland got their second, Louis Rowe scoring after a neat one-two with Matthew Nelson. “We came here with one goal and that was to qualify for the World Cup, and we’ve done that. So, that’s achievement number one, now we want to go on and win the tournament.”Ireland play France in Sunday’s final (6.45pm Irish time), while the women’s team will attempt to seal their World Cup place when they play Australia in the semi-finals on Saturday (9pm Irish time).

Arsenal injury update on five players after two fresh blows in FA Cup tieTwo Arsenal players were forced off with suspected injuries in their FA Cup win against Mansfield Town on Saturday, and Mikel Arteta has offered an update on the pairView 2 Images Mikel Arteta's men are in the FA Cup quarter-final after beating Mansfield Town 2-1 (Image: Getty Images)Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has explained why Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard were forced to come off in Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup win against Mansfield Town. ‌Speaking after the win over the League One side, Arteta provided an immediate update on their condition: "Both of them, they had little niggles," he said. Watch the FA Cup on TNT Sports This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more £30.99 TNT Sports Get TNT Sports here Product Description TNT Sports broadcasts select FA Cup fixtures and fans can tune in on the TNT Sports Prime Video channel. A monthly subscription also includes select Champions League, Europa League and Premier League games.

‌UK citizens currently in the region are asked to register their presence with the Foreign Office, with more than 140,000 people having done so already. View 11 Images Travel advice map for Egypt (Image: FCDO)‌EgyptCurrent travel advice varies widely across Egypt, with areas towards the border with Israel and Palestine under a number of warnings. PakistanThere are a number of areas of Pakistan under special Foreign Office travel advice against all travel, including those towards the border with Afghanistan. View 11 Images Travel advice map for Qatar (Image: FCDO)QatarThe Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Qatar. View 11 Images Travel advice map for Bahrain (Image: FCDO)‌BahrainThe Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Bahrain.

British content creator Amira Evans has worked with all kinds of men throughout her career – but one local left her stunned when he revealed his racy secret. 'He was a larger guy and he told me his wife was a really short and petite Asian woman,' Amira says. 'He couldn't wear his wife's underwear and lingerie, so he had his own plus-sized lingerie he used to wear. 'Because he was tall and large, he needed to buy plus–size lingerie. 'I remember him turning his webcam on and doing a haul of all of his plus–size lingerie for me,' she says.

The cog around which everything revolves for Ireland, Jamison Gibson-Park prefers to be anything but the centre of attention. There’s an easy stitch to make there, to say that this was a very visual representation of the consummate team player. He remains maybe the single most important player in the Ireland system as the team turns towards next year’s World Cup. “I feel pretty good in my body man, if I'm honest. “I don't know whether that adds in as well to the factor, but I feel pretty good and I'm looking forward to the next little while.

If the task that lay ahead of them was not difficult enough anyway, Mansfield gift-wrapped a chance for Arsenal inside the first four minutes. Liam Roberts tried to pass the ball out of goal but played it straight to Dowman. Oates was causing all manner of problems for Riccardo Calafiori on Arsenal’s left flank and Mansfield peppered the Arsenal goal with shots. Roberts pushed away a low shot but Martinelli retrieved it and played it back to Noni Madueke. Dowman and Madueke combined beautifully in midfield, Madueke raced away and played the ball wide to Dowman.