The upcoming romantic series is based on Julia Quinn's novel, An Offer from a Gentleman, and centers on Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson). AdvertisementWith devotees anxious to know exactly when the new episodes drop, here's everything you need to know about Bridgerton season four's release schedule, reports <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bridgerton-season-4-release-time-36627133" rel="Follow">the Mirror</a>. As per Netflix's usual schedule, new episodes typically drop at midnight in the US and 8am in the UK. AdvertisementSophie Baek is a maid in disguise in Bridgerton season 4However, viewers will have to endure a month-long hiatus before the final four episodes are released, also at 8am. While season four primarily focuses on the love story between Benedict and Sophie, several other key characters have substantial arcs, including Hannah Dodd's character, Francesca Bridgerton.

A design image of what the new Offaly School of Special Education on Norbury Woods Avenue in Tullamore will look like. Four Offaly school projects prioritised for constructionConstruction of the new school building for Offaly School of Special Education in Tullamore is expected to commence this year or next. The new school building for Offaly School of Special Education is to be located at Norbury Woods Avenue, just off Collins Lane, adjacent to the existing Educate Together National School. Planning approval was given in November last for the two-storey school building designed to replace the existing Offaly School of Special Education at Kilcruttin. This is alongside the completion of almost 300 school projects already under construction nationwide.

Teresa Ribera said the Mercosur trade deal would not harm Irish agriculture. Photograph: EPAIreland’s vote against the Mercosur trade deal was isolationist and based on unwarranted fears, the European Commission’s second most powerful politician has said. The Government opposed the deal under pressure from farmers concerned that imports of cheap Brazilian beef would damage their business – but Ms Ribera rejected that claim. Ms Ribera said this was a pity as trade agreements could build bridges between countries. Ms Ribera stressed the commission was the enforcer of EU regulations and infringements always came with the possibility of fines.

Health insurer Vhi has announced another price hike to its health insurance plans, marking its third increase in a year. Meanwhile, its PMI 35 13 plan will increase by more than €16 per month for a family of four to €4,852.44. The move marks Vhi’s third price increase in the past year, following an average 3% rise in March 2025 and a further 3% increase in August. Responding to Vhi's latest price rise, health insurance expert Dermot Goode said the hike was largely expected. "However, those renewing from March onwards will be facing two increases from VHI: this latest increase and the price change from last October.

Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/ReutersA big clean-up operation is under way around the country as people assess the damage caused by Storm Chandra. The Department of Social Protection has announced the Emergency Response Payment (formerly the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme) is now available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected by the storm. The payment helps meet the cost of essential needs and repairs, rather than full compensation for losses or damage. In stage one, people who have been affected by emergency events such as flooding can apply for financial support, which is not means tested. The Department of Enterprise has confirmed it will activate the Business and Community Flooding Support Scheme in the aftermath of Storm Chandra.

Five family-friendly holiday spots loved by the BeckhamsThe Beckhams have been papped at endless glamorous locations over the years, and if you'd like to holiday like David and Victoria, here are some of the glamorous spots the family have enjoyedView 5 Images The Beckhams enjoy a range of luxury holiday destinations such as Saint Tropez (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Whether you're on Team Victoria or firmly siding with Brooklyn, there's one thing we can all agree on: the Beckhams know how to holiday in style. ‌While the vast majority of us don't have the Beckhams' budget, it's still possible to visit the family's favourite locations. Here are some of the spots where the clan has been spotted over the years and where you can stay for a hopefully feud-free holiday. View 5 Images The Beckhams were spotted in Portofino last summer (Image: Hasan Ay/Anadolu via Getty Images)3. Book on Hotels.com from £151 per roomView 5 Images Hotel Winters in Napa Valley (Image: Hotels.com)‌4.

Monika Dukarska of Team Ireland at the Olympics in Tokyo in 2021. Photo: GettyThe chair of Rowing Ireland will tell a Dáil committee today that it is “not acceptable” that any of its athletes had negative experiences in its high performance programme.

The Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme provides a contribution towards the costs of returning a business premises to its pre-flood condition. Waterford City and County Council is advising those venturing outdoors to practise caution. Wexford County Council are advising that the N80 leading in and out of the has reopened to all traffic. Our reporter Órla Ryan has written a full Q&A on the support available to households following the storm through the Emergency Response Payment. The Department of Enterprise has confirmed it will activate the Business and Community Flooding Support Scheme.

Baby dies eating 'party drugs' M-CAT and ecstasy at home as fresh probe launchedThree-month-old Olly-James Sievwright was exposed to M-CAT and Ecstasy at his home in Sandhaven, Aberdeenshire - and tragically died in hospital after developing a life-threatening infectionView 2 Images Amy Beck (Image: NEWSLINE MEDIA LIMITED)A fresh probe is being launched into the death of a three-month-old baby who ingested "party" drugs at his home in Scotland. ‌Olly-James Sievwright was exposed to the class B drug mephedrone, also known as M-CAT, as well as MDMA, commonly called Ecstasy, on December 22, 2019, at his home in Sandhaven, Aberdeenshire. The tot tragically died in hospital after developing peritonitis - a life-threatening infection in the lining of the abdomen. Her sentence was later reduced to four years after judges at the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh branded it "excessive". ‌An inquiry is now set to take place on March 5 at Peterhead Sheriff Court.

The job cuts arrive a few months after the company announced it was excising 14,000 roles. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA WireAmazon announced plans to cut about 16,000 corporate employees, ratcheting up efforts to streamline bureaucracy amid rising competition over artificial intelligence. The job cuts arrive a few months after the company announced it was excising 14,000 roles. Combined, the total number of terminations echoes the rolling lay-offs Amazon instituted in late 2022 and early 2023 that ultimately snared about 27,000 people. Amazon initiated a big round of job cuts in October, removing 14,000 corporate roles and gutting its video games division.

James Kelty and Teresa Fernandez with their dogs Luna, Barkley and Buggy. Families who have to abandon their pets to take up rental housing face “unquantifiable distress”, Fine Gael TD Maeve O’Connell said in a parliamentary question to Minister for Housing James Browne. Keaty and Fernandez say they have been struggling to find a home for several years. I have served this country.”James Keaty and Teresa Fernandez in their room in the Swords Travelodge. Keaty has an application for social housing in with South Dublin County Council, but the dogs must come too, he says.

Cheltenham Festival’s longest running race sponsor pulls out over ‘tax changes’Coral bookmakers have sponsored at the meeting since 1974 but has taken the decision to pull its backing of the Coral Cup from this yearView 4 Images Coral has ended its backing of the Coral Cup (Image: PA)The Cheltenham Festival has lost its longest running sponsor after Coral announced it was ending its backing of the Coral Cup. The bookmaker has supported the meeting since 1974, initially backing the Coral Golden Hurdle until the creation in 1993 of the Coral Cup. "The Cheltenham Festival is also a massive four days for our business and our customers, and we will be promoting and celebrating it as much as ever in our shops and online and across our marketing channels. During that time, we have seen some fantastic renewals of the race, from Olympian in the very first running through to Jimmy Du Seuil in 2025. “We look forward to announcing an update on the sponsorship of the race in due course.”

Storm Chandra flood warning as Brits urged 'evacuate as soon as possible'Storm Chandra has sparked a severe warning with residents at a home park in Dorset told to evacuate their properties "as quickly as possible". The Environment Agency (EA) issued the ‘danger to life’ severe flood warning on Wednesday morning. It said: "Severe flooding is expected today and flood water is expected to be deep and fast flowing. On Wednesday morning, there were 87 flood warnings, where flooding is expected, and 215 flood alerts where it is possible in place across England. There were nine flood alerts in Wales, with eight flood warnings and three flood alerts in Scotland.

The Met Office has now warned Brits that "further rain on Thursday afternoon to early Friday is expected to lead to some transport disruption and exacerbate flooding in places". Anyone living in or travelling through areas highlighted in the newest flood warnings are being urged to prepare a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Image: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)In South West England, a band of rain will arrive across Cornwall on Thursday afternoon before moving northeast. "The likelihood of impacts from these rainfall amounts is higher than normal due to saturated ground and ongoing flooding following Storm Chandra," the Met Office warned. Image: Met Office) Met Office)Northern Ireland will see spells of heavy rain during Thursday night and Friday.

Kate Moss saved herself from a fashion week fall on Tuesday night as she arrived for the Saint Laurent Paris Fashion Week show. But her grand entrance was almost ruined by two 'rude' men who walked in front of her. Fans rushed to criticise the 'rude' men and praise Kate with one commenting on the post: 'To trample Kate Moss 2x is outrageous! Dior turned the Musée Rodin into a celebrity waiting room - then into a garden - on the first day of Paris Couture Week. Fans rushed to criticise the 'rude' men and praise Kate with one commenting on the post: 'To trample Kate Moss 2x is outrageous!