Wine with Leslie: Three of my favourite Italian white wines and why
As alcohol levels creep up in red wines and consumers look to lighter fresher styles. The most famous example is Gigondas, which didn’t even permit whites until 2023; if you had made white wine you had to sell it as basic Côtes du Rhône Blanc. Rioja is another example, many people don’t even know there is white wine available in this most famous of Spain’s red wine regions, but there has been an 80% increase in white production in the last decade with new varieties now permitted, including Verdejo and Garnacha Blanca. In Italy, sales of Italian red wine dropped by over 7% in 2024 while white sales grew by around 5%. The Rizzardi family have been making wine since the 18th century and head winemaker (Count) Giuseppe Rizzardi makes elegant restrained wines.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 05, 2026 00:26 UTC
Erling Haaland reveals X-rated message after Man City hat-trick vs Liverpool
Erling Haaland reveals X-rated message after Man City hat-trick vs LiverpoolErling Haaland received a tongue-in-cheek X-rated message after scoring a hat-trick against Liverpool, as the Manchester City superstar took home with the match ballView 2 Images Erling Haaland netted a hat-trick for Manchester City against Liverpool (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Erling Haaland received an X-rated message from one of his Manchester City teammates after his treble against Liverpool. For City, they became the first side in the last four at Wembley later this month with Antoine Semenyo also on target in the win over Liverpool. It's been some time since I have done it [scored a hat-trick] for City. View 2 Images Erling Haaland showcased his hat-trick ball after his treble against LiverpoolPep Lijnders raved about the City hero after their win over his former club. "Erling scored the 12th hat-trick today for Man City and the second goal was insane.
Source:Daily Mirror
April 04, 2026 23:57 UTC
Deontay Wilder's victory over Derek Chisora was the fight of the CENTURY: Rarely has there been such a brutal, breathtaking brawl between two gladiators - and here's what they should do next, writes J
JEFF POWELL'S SCORES ROUND ONE: Chisora 9 Wilder 10 ROUND TWO: Chisora 9 Wilder 10 ROUND THREE: Chisora 9 Wilder 10 ROUND FOUR: Chisora 10 Wilder 9 ROUND FIVE: Chisora 10 Wilder 9 ROUND SIX: Chisora 10 Wilder 10 ROUND SEVEN: Chisora 9 Wilder 10 ROUND EIGHT: Chisora 9 Wilder 10 ROUND NINE: Chisora 9 Wilder 10 ROUND TEN: Chisora 9 Wilder 10 ROUND 11: Chisora 10 Wilder 10 ROUND 12: Chisora 10 Wilder 9 TOTAL: Chisora 113 Wilder 117Chisora the brawler versus Wilder the slugger was one for the cognoscenti and the I-was-there brigade to enjoy for its own sake. Wilder met the next charge with a barrage of huge punches which would have finished a less resilient foe. Chisora went down again in the fifth, but this time Wilder was warned for shoving him over. One huge right came from Chisora in the eighth. In the 11th, Chisora went through the ropes for another count in this phenomenal battle, but from somewhere dropped Wilder with a bazooka of his own.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 23:51 UTC
West Ham star Matheus Fernandes reveals the story behind his unusual tattoo - and his disastrous attempt at playing golf!
If I do good things here with West Ham, play games, play well, I think I can do it. I will be ready for the World Cup if they call me.’For Fernandes, it’s always been about the World Cup. ‘If you want to go to the World Cup, you need to be professional every day. Fernandes with West Ham team-mates Jarrod Bowen (centre) and Aaron Wan-BissakaVictory over Leeds will take care of the former. It is just us against the world and it will be until the end of the season.’And what if West Ham win the FA Cup?
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 23:41 UTC
Suzanne Shaw confesses the 'rug was pulled from under her feet' as she details shock break up and reflects on finding self love since becoming a grandma
Suzanne Shaw has confessed the 'rug was pulled from under her feet' as she detailed her shock break up and reflected on finding self love since becoming a grandma. In the clip, shared on her Instagram on Saturday, Suzanne appeared to suggest her break up from ex-fiancé Sam was sudden. Suzanne shared last month that she and Darren Day had become grandparents after their son Corey welcomed his first child. Suzanne broke down in tears as she detailed her 'messy and unexpected' breakup from fiancé Sam in an Instagram video in February. Two years before her engagement to Sam, Suzanne was married to Heart FM presenter Jason King, 51.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 23:15 UTC
Shocking moment goalkeeper 'PUNCHES a rival fan' behind the goal during match before being escorted off the pitch by security at full-time
A non-league goalkeeper was caught on camera appearing to punch a rival fan during a match on Friday before being escorted off the pitch. Joe Wright, playing in goal for Enfield Town in their National League South game against Chelmsford City, was seen turning around to the rival supporters standing directly behind him. The official X account for Enfield Town claimed: 'The ref has stopped the game here in unsavoury circumstances. Chelmsford City FC, who went on to win the game 3-0, wrote: 'We have video evidence of Joe Wright punching a fan,' in a now-deleted post. Chelmsford City and Enfield Town have been contacted for a response.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 23:08 UTC
Esther McCarthy: They say you get calmer with age, what a load of rubbish
Sexist rubbish lyrics in 2026Yes, yes, we all know there’s a long history of dodgy lyrics. Willie Shakespeare was probably ruminating about “wenches who twerketh good” in 1592, paving the way for Dr Dre and Robin Thicke. But my latest bugbear is that silky-voiced Honoluluan Bruno Mars; his new song is constantly on the radio. My latest bugbear is that silky-voiced Honoluluan Bruno Mars; his new song is constantly on the radio. Roaring at Bruno Mars in traffic isn’t very zen, to be fair.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 22:57 UTC
ALISON BOSHOFF: 'He's in so much pain he's drugged up to the eyeballs': Truth behind Tiger Woods' arrest, demons driving him... and the woman who might be the only one able to save him
Footage of Tiger Woods’ arrest in Florida last week, after a hair-raising smash with a slow-moving cleaning truck and trailer, depicts the champion golfer looking more like a confused elderly man than one of history’s wealthiest athletes. Woods, say those who know him best, has been reliant on pain medication for years, after a series of sporting injuries and car crashes left him in agony. ‘He’s drugged up to the eyeballs before he can leave the house because of the pain he’s in,’ one friend told the Daily Mail this week. One on Jupiter Island told the Daily Mail: ‘Most people around here know Tiger drives fast along these narrow roads where the speed limit is 30mph. A member of Vanessa’s circle in Palm Beach said: ‘I would say Vanessa spends roughly 60 per cent of her time at Tiger’s place.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 22:29 UTC
Sleepless neighbours tell of 'mayhem' misery caused by dozens of teenagers attending Airbnb house parties
Exhausted residents have described their lives as a 'living nightmare' as they endure constant mayhem and sleepless nights fueled by a wave of rowdy, teenage-led Airbnb house parties in their once quiet neighbourhood. Videos of the parties show large groups gathering inside and outside the terrace house, which is available to rent on booking sites such as Booking.com and Airbnb. Things had quietened down this year, but on Saturday, March 21, teenagers returned and tried to enter the property before holding a party outside in the street, which was broken up by officers. Nottinghamshire Police said officers had given advice to the landlord and would consider further measures if the parties continue. 'We understand the concerns raised by residents relating to house parties at this address and have spoken to the landlord about the issues, for which he was given advice,' said PS Katie Taylor.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 22:06 UTC
Pope calls for harmony and peace as he delivers Easter vigil message
Pope Leo XIV, carrying a tall, lit candle through a darkened and silent St Peter’s Basilica, ushered in Christianity’s most joyous celebration with his first Easter vigil service as pontiff on Saturday night. The pope urged that Easter would bring harmony and peace to a world torn by wars. Easter for Christians commemorates Christ’s triumph over death with his resurrection following his crucifixion. Pope Leo XIV arrives for the Easter Vigil inside St Peter’s Basilica (Andrew Medichini/AP)With the US-Israeli war on Iran in its second month and Russia’s ongoing campaign in Ukraine, Leo has repeatedly called for a halt in hostilities. On Sunday morning, Leo will celebrate an open-air mass in St Peter’s Square before delivering his Easter message and offer the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” message “to the city (of Rome) and the world,” which acts as a summary of the world’s woes.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 22:01 UTC
Southampton 2-1 Arsenal: Saints channel spirit of 1976 to stun Gunners as Mikel Arteta's side suffer yet another blow to their season in latest cup defeat, writes OLIVER HOLT
This time, their top tier victims were an Arsenal team whose season is shrinking. Their capitulation, albeit with what amounted to a second team, will ask yet more questions about whether they can withstand the challenge of City in the Premier League. Arsenal suffered an early alarm when Southampton cult hero Leo Scienza ran at the visitors’ defence, broke into the area and jinked inside Gabriel. They worked a short corner to Ben White, who played a square ball to Gabriel Martinelli. The game was more about them pressing for a second goal rather than Arsenal trying to force an equaliser.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 21:52 UTC
Here's looking at twit-twoo: Hand-reared owls trained for flying displays at British bird centre pose for the camera
Stunning portraits show a dozen hand-reared owls who have been trained to take part in flying displays. The youngest is Opia, an Ashy-faced owl, and the oldest is Zeus, a Eurasian eagle owl - who is also the largest bird at the centre. Stunning portraits show a dozen hand-reared owls who have been trained to take part in flying displays. 'Of the birds pictured, the one that's been flying in the shows the longest is our Eurasian eagle owl, Zeus, who is 19 this year. Right: Zeus - an Eurasian eagle owlPictured: Rafiki - a milky eagle owl which are typically found in sub-Saharan AfricaLeft: Tony - a Tawny owl.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 21:35 UTC
Culture That Made Me: Katriona O’Sullivan, author of Poor, picks her touchstones
In 2023, she published Poor, a bestselling memoir about her inspiring journey from poverty and homelessness to a career in academia. What a great book. I love good feel-good movies. It's a great podcast. Fleetwood MacThe first time people read my book Poor, they see the trauma; the second time, they see the music because there's loads of music in my book.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 21:30 UTC
Southampton strike late to shock Arsenal and book FA cup semi-final
A fittingly thrilling classic late night FA Cup quarter-final was settled by Southampton substitute Shea Charles as bookies’ favourites Arsenal suffered a shock defeat. Fresh from their League Cup Final humbling by Manchester City last time out, Mikel Arteta’s men were unable to cope with a Championship side that played with an intense sense of belief and destiny. Northern Ireland midfielder Charles, once of Manchester City, is the latest Cup hero for this famous club. His late winner came after Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres had equalised on 68 minutes following Ross Stewart’s first half opener for the Saints. Buoyed by both a 14-match unbeaten run and a pre-match entertainment show celebrating the 50th anniversary of their unlikely 1976 FA Cup Final win over Manchester United, Southampton were phenomenal.
Source:Irish Examiner
April 04, 2026 21:22 UTC
Married At First Sight’s Peggy Rose Lawrence reveals devastating miscarriage after IVF battle
Married At First Sight’s Peggy Rose Lawrence has revealed she has had a miscarriage after her IVF battle as she shared a devastating post to Instagram on Saturday. The TV personality, 33, - who is in a relationship with a mystery partner - endured an emotional IVF journey to have a child for months and faced a series of setbacks. 'I chose to share my IVF journey openly and I don’t regret it for one second. Earlier this year, Peggy revealed that she only had a one per cent chance of conceiving a child after a heartbreaking IVF setback. After the E4 show finished airing, Georges called it quits on their short-lived marriage, which ultimately left Peggy completely devastated.
Source:Daily Mail
April 04, 2026 21:08 UTC