Danger to life flood warning issued in Dorset as Storm Chandra continues
The Environment Agency issued the severe flood warning – meaning danger to life – 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. Storm Chandra is the latest storm to be named by the western Europe storm naming group list shared between the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands.
Source:The Herald
January 28, 2026 22:51 UTC
‘My son spends hours gaming and on YouTube. He has become slightly overweight and I am worried’
Our older son is an easy-going, polite and intelligent child who excels at school and who, generally, seems pretty content with his lot in life. He spends hours in front of a computer screen gaming and watching YouTube videos (like most of his peers) and, while I have no issue with gaming and YouTube per se, over the last year or so he has become slightly overweight. My wife and I find it extremely challenging and utterly exhausting to parent our younger son, as we don’t have much in the way of support nearby. There just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to attend to both of our son’s needs. (I work full time and my wife has had to give up work to be a full-time carer for our younger child).
Source:The Irish Times
January 28, 2026 22:33 UTC
Plans to ban scramblers on roads will be brought to Cabinet as early as next week
Plans to ban scramblers on public roads and in parks will be brought to Cabinet as early as next week. The Irish Examiner understands the Taoiseach insisted that the regulations banning the use of scramblers on public roads, parks and places must be finalised “urgently”. However, he stressed the importance of the new plans, which will see them banned on public roads, public parks, and carparks. “It is far simpler if scramblers are taken off the public roads and not allowed on these roads,” the Taoiseach said. The 2023 Act allows for the banning of scramblers and quad bikes from public roads.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 28, 2026 22:29 UTC
Arsenal's bulging Champions League pay packet compared to every Premier League side
Arsenal's bulging Champions League pay packet compared to every Premier League sideThe final league stage Champions League fixtures took place on Wednesday evening, with Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle all playing their part - and will be rewarded generously for doing soView 2 Images Arsenal could walk away from the Champions League with a staggering sum (Image: PA)Arsenal will walk away from the Champions League nearly £50million richer, regardless of how well they fare in the knockout stages of the competition. But where has that huge figure come from, and how is Champions League money calculated for this year's instalment of the competition? Mirror Football breaks down all you need to know...How much do teams receive for taking part in the Champions League this year? Arsenal learn four possible last-16 opponents after topping Champions League table READ MORE :How much is awarded for each Champions League win and draw? As a result, the club also finished first in the Champions League table, and will receive an additional £8.5m for their placement.
Source:Daily Mirror
January 28, 2026 22:17 UTC
Cork-founded sustainability firm Change By Degrees to cease operations
Award-winning Irish sustainability consultancy Change By Degrees has announced it will cease operations, as Europe's stall on targets and international pushback against regulations "have pushed sustainability down the agenda". It also delivered webinars globally as well as providing on‑the‑ground insights from climate change conferences, community initiatives, and business events. President Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from several international organisations working on climate change, including the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change. Change By Degrees co-founder Madeleine Murray with the Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year Award for Emerging New Business in 2020. Change By Degrees won multiple awards as it championed sustainability and women in leadership.
Source:Irish Examiner
January 28, 2026 21:59 UTC
From an achy back to stiff knees... researchers discover key cause of chronic pain and how to cure it
The causes of chronic pain, from shoulders and backs to knees and feet, have long been debated, with no clear answer coming out on top. And about one in three American adults with chronic pain report not having a clear diagnosis or reason behind it. The above CDC graph shows the percentage of adults who have experienced chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain, which significantly limits daily life, in the past three months. The researchers said additional studies are needed to understand the relationship between CGIC and chronic pain, particularly in humans rather than mice. Watkins said: 'Why, and how, pain fails to resolve, leaving you in chronic pain, is a major question that is still in search of answers.'
Source:Daily Mail
January 28, 2026 21:44 UTC
Napoli's sporting director reveals Raheem Sterling stance with England star, 31, now a free agent
Raheem Sterling's 'significant financial expectations' make a move to Napoli hard to envisage, according to the club's sporting director Giovanni Manna. Napoli are one of the clubs that have previously shown an interest in the winger and Manna says they held talks with Sterling over the summer. However, Napoli's sporting director does not expect the 31-year-old to join Antonio Conte's side because of his wage demands. Speaking to Sky in Italy before Napoli's Champions League game against Chelsea, Manna said: 'Raheem is very good, but he hasn't been playing for a long time. 'We thank Raheem for the contribution he made while a Chelsea player and wish him well for the next stage in his career.'
Source:Daily Mail
January 28, 2026 21:39 UTC
Vile bulldog owners shrug off their pets' bloodthirsty mauling of two women and little girl who were visiting house next door
But as they walked up the path, two American Bulldogs from the neighboring unit suddenly came charging out the front door. The dogs jumped on Ryleigh, sinking their teeth into her face as Silva threw herself between them. Hearing the screams, Desiree ripped open her door and ran straight into the chaos. Eventually the dogs' owners came outside and managed to pull the animals away. When a CTV reporter rang the doorbell, a man answered from behind an almost‑closed door with dogs barking loudly in the background.
Source:Daily Mail
January 28, 2026 21:39 UTC
Danniella Westbrook enjoys a night out in London with MAFS UK stars as she recovers after being rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties
Danniella Westbrook enjoyed a night out in London as she recovers after being rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties. The former Eastenders actress, 52, stepped out with Married At First Sight UK stars Steven Springett and Divarni Balogun in Mayfair on Wednesday. It came weeks after was rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties following years of complications due to her collapsed septum. After recovering from her hospital stint, Danniella headed out for the night in a beige fur coat. Danniella last appeared on TV on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016, where she reached the final, finishing in first place.
Source:Daily Mail
January 28, 2026 21:38 UTC
Sir Alex Ferguson's former assistant reveals bizarre promise legendary Man United boss made to star ahead of 1999 Champions League final
Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly made the bizarre promise to a Man United star that they would play in the 1999 Champions League final, his former assistant Steve McLaren has claimed. Man United had headed into the Champions League final against Bayern Munich with major selection issues, with Paul Scholes and Roy Keane forced to miss the match through suspension. 'He had promised Blomqvist a game, to play in the European Cup final,' McLaren said. Steve McClaren tells Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis what set former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson apart from other managers. With Blomqvist instead lining up on the left, Giggs was instead given the chance to face left wing back Michael Tarnat.
Source:Daily Mail
January 28, 2026 21:31 UTC
Love Island's Molly Smith shows off her washboard abs in a skimpy blue polka dot bikini as she soaks up the sun in the Maldives
Molly Smith showed off her incredible washboard abs as she soaked up the sun in the Maldives on Wednesday. The stylish two-piece consisted of a balconette bikini top with a chocolate polka dot print and matching tie-side bottoms. Molly won the ITV2 reality show's All Stars season in 2024 alongside her now fiancé Tom, with the couple announcing their engagement last September. Molly also posed in the daring Christmas bikini, which boasted a triangle top and skimpy tie side bottoms, last week. Since winning All Stars, Molly has secured several lucrative deals, including with clothing retailer boohoo, US fitness supplement Alani Nu, jewellery brand Abbott Lyon and global makeup giants L'Oréal Paris and Maybelline.
Source:Daily Mail
January 28, 2026 21:20 UTC
Mercedes, BMW and Skoda tee up crucial new 2026 models
You’ll be able to choose between all-electric variants with up to 792km of range, or hybrid models for those not keen on taking the electric leap. There will be big electric leaps for Mercedes in 2026, though, as the firm will be renewing its key SUV offerings with two hugely significant new models – the GLB and GLC. BMW's new Electric M3BMW is currently Arctic-testing the new electric M3, but it’s rather tight-lipped about the car’s performance. However, we do now know that BMW will copy some of Hyundai’s homework and – like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – give the electric M3 simulated gear changes. Four-figure power outputs have been spoken of for the new electric M3, so expect some serious EV thrills.
Source:The Irish Times
January 28, 2026 21:14 UTC
KATIE HIND reveals the real reason Katie Price flew to Dubai to get 'married' and why history could be about to repeat itself
It's hardly a surprise that Katie Price disappeared off to Dubai and got 'married'. As somebody who craves attention, craves the press, craves headlines, she wants every inch of it and nobody else to have any. Of course, this isn't the first time that Katie has eloped, left the country and gone abroad to get married. Watch the video to find out the real reason and why history could repeat itself.
Source:Daily Mail
January 28, 2026 21:13 UTC
Amazon to cut 300 jobs in Ireland as part of global cull of 16,000
The move is part of a globally announced cull of 16,000 jobs. “The Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment today received a notification of proposed collective redundancies from Amazon Ireland,” a spokesperson for the Government said. Earlier today, Amazon announced the cuts. ”The reductions we are making today will impact approximately 16,000 roles across Amazon,” said Beth Galetti, senior vice-president of people experience and technology at Amazon. Amazon has announced job cutsNews in 90 seconds - Wednesday 28th January.
Source:Irish Independent
January 28, 2026 21:12 UTC