UK snow forecast as 'Beast from the East' to bring 26 inches and bury citiesA snowy weather front moving in from the east could soon collide with another coming from the south, leading to Arctic flurries falling across the UK, forecast maps suggestView 6 Images A snow mass is seen forming to the east of Britain on February 8 (Image: WXCharts)A ‘Beast from the East’ storm could soon bring more snow to the UK, weather maps suggest. ‌On February 8, the GFS weather model shows a mass of snow forming to the east of Britain. The heaviest snow is expected in the north-east of England around this time, with serious flurries also hitting the north-west. Snow depth charts suggest the Scottish Highlands could see 65cm (26 inches). The North Pennines could see 16cm (six inches), with 8cm (three inches) coming in Northern Ireland and 4cm (1.5 inches) in North Wales.

A house in Kiltiernan, Co Dublin, home to Sarah Redmond and her family, has been gutted due to flooding caused by Storm Chandra. Video: Sarah Burns

Weather Alert...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 19 below zero are expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Fota Wildlife Park is celebrating the birth of two endangered cheetah cubs. The Northern cheetah cubs — a male and a female — are the offspring of mother Florence and father Nawab. Florence, who is five, was born at Fota Wildlife Park. A spokesperson for Fota Wildlife Park said births like these represent a significant contribution to the EEP, which the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) coordinates. Visitors to Fota Wildlife Park can already see the cubs running around their habitat each day, growing bigger by the day.

Photograph: ParamountBuh-da-da-dum (snap snap). Buh-da-da-dum (snap, snap). I know the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday is fast approaching, but it still feels remote, at least seven years away. Working with locals, Cilian has revived the story of how the cult of St Brigid travelled through Spain and to Las Palmas with the conquistadors. And in the meantime: Buh-da-da-dum (snap snap).

There is shock and sadness in County Roscommon following the news of the tragic death of a 25-year-old British Army officer following an incident during live fire training on Sunday. The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney, who grew up in County Roscommon, died on Sunday after the tragic accident at an army training site in Northumberland. He added that Deacon David was actively involved in parish life and the Muldowney family would be well known throughout the area. Gilbert who attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, joined the Army in January 2020 and was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in December of that year. He described Gilbert as an "outstanding officer who consistently put his soldiers first", calling him "a rising star" in the Army and the regiment.

Get your preview of the Guinness Six Nations 2026: The greatest Rugby tournament on the planetOur special edition is packed with big-named interviews and features on key players - plus all the fixturesView ImageThe festive cheer has faded, the days are short, and the weather is dreary—but February brings the annual sporting tonic that is the Guinness Six Nations. This year’s edition, kicking off in 2026, has all the ingredients to be a classic, and our Six Nations preview is your perfect companion for every twist and turn. ‌Italy: Dark Horses with BiteItaly’s resurgence under Gonzalo Quesada has caught the rugby world ’s attention, with South Africa’s Rassie Erasmus tipping them for a top-half finish—a feat that would be their best ever. Your Complete Six Nations GuideThis Six Nations special edition is packed with exclusive interviews, in-depth features on key players, and expert analysis of every team. Plus, we look ahead to the Women’s Six Nations, where England will aim to build on their stunning World Cup triumph.

Hundreds of thousands of workers will see the first deduction from their pay packets this week to fund a new mandatory pension. A worker on an average wage of €52,200 will see about €15 a week deducted from their pay to fund the new My Future Fund pension. The advice comes as it emerged that more than 5,000 employees have opted to voluntarily enrol into the new My Future Fund pension in its first month. However, for those workers, My Future Fund could be their only opportunity to save into a pension scheme and to build up a pension pot for their retirement years, Ms Bruen said. Part-time workers who are not already paying into a company pension scheme and don’t earn enough to be automatically enrolled can voluntarily opt-in to the scheme.

Evan Ferguson has been ommited from Roma's squad for Thursday's final Europa League group-stage match against Panathinaikos, with Italian media reporting that the Ireland striker has aggravated an ankle problem. According to Corriere dello Sport, Ferguson has “raised the white flag”, after pain in his left ankle flared up again.

Cole Bassett reacts to a frustrating play in a 2025 home match against Houston Dynamo. Photo Credit: Spencer BaldwinCommerce City, Colo. – Burgundy Wave can confirm Cole Bassett is nearing a transfer from Colorado Rapids to Portland Timbers. Cole Bassett poses with Colorado Rapids captain Tim Howard at Bassett’s introductory press conference as a Homegrown in 2017. They’ve made playoff runs in the nine seasons Cole Bassett has been in the league. the #Rapids96 equalizer from Cole Bassett as heard on @AltitudeSR by me and @briancrookham.

“Sam Ewing was deputising for J J (Slevin) and he was very confident at the time and also very complimentary about him afterwards. Meanwhile, Blizzard Of Oz is not without mention as he attempts to bounce back to his best in Sunday’s O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Leopardstown Handicap Chase. “Blizzard Of Oz was disappointing at Leopardstown at Christmas but was running a huge race in the Coral Gold Cup before making a mistake at the cross-fence. J J thought he was cantering and if he’s in the same form there is a big handicap in him. “You can put a line through his last run and I don’t think soft ground will be much of a problem for him.”

So-called 'injury units' across Midwest counties treated more than 50,000 people last year — one in three emergency patients locally. Injury units at Nenagh, Ennis, and St John’s hospitals offer an alternative to the emergency department for minor injuries. “More than one in three of all unscheduled care patients attending HSE acute hospitals across the region are seen in one of our injury units,” HSE Midwest said. The injury units are heavily used and operating at scale, diverting one in three urgent care contacts and doing exactly what they were designed to do. Dr Joe Kelly, consultant in emergency medicine at University Hospital Limerick and St John’s Hospital Injury Unit.

Gary Keegan is one of the country’s most respected performance coaches but even he faced the court of public opinion after Cork's loss to Tipperary last July. You're always trying to incrementally evolve and that evolution has to be deliberate and managed, if that makes sense. “I think when you're in the trenches, right, you're going to learn how to survive and how to thrive. You've got to be experiencing, and you've got to earn the right, for people to feel your value, right? And because if you haven't earned the right, you're gone.

Amazon has told staff it plans to cut around 16,000 jobs globally as part of efforts to streamline its operations. It is the latest major round of lay-offs at the retail technology giant, coming only three months after it axed around 14,000 jobs. It is understood the majority of jobs impacted by the latest cuts will be in the US but the UK operation will see some jobs axed. The company did not disclose how many UK workers will be affected. Last September, Amazon announced the closure of its 19 Amazon Fresh stores across the UK, impacting around 250 jobs.

Chelsea fan reveals terrifying moment they were attacked by Napoli hooligansA group of Chelsea supporters were attacked on the eve of the Blues' final league stage game of this year's Champions League against Napoli in ItalyView 2 Images A group of Chelsea fans were attacked on the eve of the Blues' Champions League game against Napoli (Image: Tullio Puglia/UEFA)A Chelsea fan has recalled the harrowing encounter with Napoli ultras that saw his friend stabbed with a screwdriver ahead of the Blues' Champions League tie in Naples on Wednesday night. ‌Liam Rosenior's side travel to Italy for their final league stage fixture of their Champions League campaign. Aadam, who chose not to give his last name, was part of a group of seven Chelsea supporters who were ambushed in a side street on Tuesday night. ‌“The guys at the front started running and, unfortunately, they grabbed Marcus by his shoulder and started talking to him. “I’ve travelled with Chelsea in Europe before and never had anything like this, home or away, so we’ll see how we feel.