Major North Hykeham Relief Road update issued as major hurdle completed
Major North Hykeham Relief Road update issued as major hurdle completedThe mammoth project has been nearly two decades in the makingView Image The North Hykeham Relief Road Project will cost between £203 million and £218 million (Image: Lincolnshire County Council)More than £100 million to kickstart the long-awaited North Hykeham Relief Road has been awarded by the government. The huge funding boost means that work will commence next month on the dual-carriageway, completing the ring road around Lincoln. The relief road has been on the cards since 2005, with a long planning process and a pause as the new Labour government reviewed all planned spending. Councillor Sean Matthews, the Reform leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said: “This is a huge milestone for the project. New roundabouts would be built at South Hykeham Road, Brant Road and Grantham Road.
Source:Daily Mirror
February 18, 2026 18:00 UTC
Billie Faiers slips into a red bikini as she poses for sweet family snaps on her half term holiday to Abu Dhabi
Billie Faiers showed off her incredible figure in a red bikini as she enjoyed a half-term getaway with her family to Abu Dhabi. Billie documented the first few days of her family holiday after travelling to a luxury resort, sharing snaps of herself in a red bikini as she and her children ran along the beach and swam in the pool. As well as documenting the delicious food that was on offer, the mother-of-three showed off her glamorous holiday looks during the break. She captioned her post: 'Memories made so far in Abu Dhabi ❤️✨ such a wonderful place to holiday as a family. Billie shared a series of sweet family photos of her father-in-law spending time with her and Greg as well as their three children, Nelly, 11, Arthur, eight, and Margot, three.
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2026 17:58 UTC
Hull FC injury latest as confirmed return and 'touch and go' verdict made
Hull FC injury latest as confirmed return and 'touch and go' verdict madeThe Hull FC injury latest from John Cartwright. View Image Hull FC forward Jed Cartwright. (Image: SW PIX)Hull FC will welcome back Jed Cartwright into the side at Wigan Warriors on Saturday night. "He got through today's checks – he'll be fine," head coach John Cartwright told Hull Live when asked about the back rower. On Arthur, Cartwright continued: "He'll be touch and go for the game.
Source:Daily Mirror
February 18, 2026 17:57 UTC
New Derby County addition opens up on move and how it can help give them the edge
New Derby County addition opens up on move and how it can help give them the edgeThe Rams moved to appoint a new first-team tactical coach that has joined the Rams' backroom staffView Image Christophe Buhler (left) has joined Derby County. The former Norwich City assistant manager has joined Derby County's backroom team as the first-team tactical coach which centres on the opposition as well as the Rams. Buhler said: "We were already in contact when he was at Blackburn but it did not happen there. “So the job title is first-team tactical coach," he continued. Latest Derby County news, analysis and more via our Rams Facebook page“On the opponent, give an insight, help us to understand how we can beat them, how we can stop them.
Source:Daily Mirror
February 18, 2026 17:57 UTC
Ex-Everton captain makes strong Jack Grealish transfer feelings clear after injury
Ex-Everton captain makes strong Jack Grealish transfer feelings clear after injuryEXCLUSIVE: Former Everton captain Alan Stubbs has been discussing the prospect of on-loan Manchester City star Jack Grealish returning to Hill Dickinson Stadium next seasonFormer Everton captain Alan Stubbs wants to see Jack Grealish back with the Blues next season, despite the on-loan Manchester City star being seemingly ruled out for the remainder of the current campaign through injury. Speaking in August, he told talkSPORT: “To be honest, I had a night out with Jack in the summer over in Marbella. It would all depend on the price with what Manchester City are wanting. “We know he’d have 12 months left on his Manchester City contract and I wouldn’t have a problem with Everton doing another loan. I think Jack Grealish brings a lot to the football club, not just in terms of his performances but in terms of the attraction of other players as well.
Source:Daily Mirror
February 18, 2026 17:56 UTC
Flour power: Welcome revival for Ireland’s mills
For an island once dotted with mills, Ireland’s relationship with flour has become strangely distant. Two centuries ago, it is estimated that as many as 7,000 mills operated across the country. In modern Ireland, in 2026, we are left with just one industrial-scale flour mill. That is why news that the Government is to financially back new flour mills in Ireland marks a welcome change of direction. Many Farm Exam readers will remember the closure of Ireland’s last sugar beet factory and the devastating impact on growers.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 18, 2026 17:55 UTC
New collaboration to advance rapid silage and pasture analysis
A new industry-supported research collaboration has been launched to develop animal feed analysis techniques tailored specifically to Irish pastures and silages. The three-way collaboration project between VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre, Teagasc Grassland Science Department, Goldcrop and FBA Laboratories aims to deliver rapid, accurate feed nutritive value analysis to support data-driven decision-making across Ireland’s pasture-based livestock sector. A key output will be the integration of advanced forage analysis results with PastureBase Ireland, creating a dedicated database and dissemination tool to support the sharing and practical use of feed nutritive value data at both farm and industry levels. Speaking on the collaboration, Grass and Forage development manager of Goldcrop and Pasture Innovations, Pat Cashman, said: “Accurate, timely feed analysis is a cornerstone of good grassland management. Director of FBA Laboratories, Conor Butler, said: “Robust forage nutritive value data is central to farm management, sustainability and long-term competitiveness, particularly in pasture-based systems where home-grown forage quality directly influences animal performance, nutrient use efficiency and farm profitability.
Source:Irish Examiner
February 18, 2026 17:55 UTC
George Russell asks Lewis Hamilton cheeky Kim Kardashian question amid relationship rumours
Lewis Hamilton was cheekily asked whether he is 'all loved up' amid his relationship rumours with Kim Kardashian by fellow Formula One driver George Russell. That didn't stop Mercedes driver Russell, though, from boldly asking the 41-year-old a pointed question about Kardashian while mic'd up for F1's pre-season photoshoot. The TV star shares children North, 12, Saint, nine, Chicago, seven, and Psalm, six, with her ex-husband. He wrote: 'How Kim Kardashian and Kim Jones have come together on SKIMS, the way Lil Nas X is transforming the music industry, and artist Maya Lin’s groundbreaking approach to her art.' 'It felt weird with Pete Davidson and now it feels weird with Lewis Hamilton.'
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2026 17:38 UTC
Outrage as three MILLION dogs to be 'massacred' by firing squad ahead of the World Cup
Shocking images and reports of dogs being killed in Morocco have drawn global scrutiny of a campaign linked to the country's 2030 World Cup preparations. An estimated three million stray dogs live on Morocco's streets. 'After the [World Cup confirmation], the extermination of the dogs has increased dramatically,' IAWPC said in a statement. In its evaluation report for Morocco's World Cup bid, FIFA cited the country's commitment to animal welfare. 'The World Cup should unite the world, not be built on suffering that happens behind closed doors.
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2026 17:34 UTC
The Irish Independent’s View: Government needs to take urgent action to set in train viable climate change plans
Now, Met Éireann has extended a Status Yellow rain warning issued for today to cover 17 counties. Our tardiness in addressing critical infrastructure projects, climate change and inadequate weather alerts is having serious consequences for communities. It found climate change made the flooding over three times more likely to occur, acting as a “force multiplier”. Although global warming is widely acknowledged to be a driver of the climate change which is causing such hardship, the Government has yet to publish its updated national Climate Action Plan. We hardly need leprechauns to remind us climate change is here – and it demands attention.
Source:Irish Independent
February 18, 2026 17:32 UTC
This Working Life with Sarah McNulty: ‘Occupational therapists do phenomenal work and I get to be their champion’
This Working Life with Sarah McNulty: ‘Occupational therapists do phenomenal work and I get to be their champion’The occupational therapy manager for Dublin south-central mental health service chats to Mary McCarthy about work, life and mental healthSarah McNulty, occupational therapistIn conversation with Mary McCarthy Today at 06:30Occupational therapy (OT) is about helping people do everyday tasks for themselves if they are having difficulty due to physical or mental health problems or a disability.
Source:Irish Independent
February 18, 2026 17:31 UTC
Devotees mark start of Lent and Ramadan
Photograph: Ted Aljibe/AFP via Getty ImagesIt is Lent, Ramadan, the Chinese Year of the Horse. Very unusually, Lent and Ramadan both have their first full day today. Ramadan, officially, began at sundown last evening, as confirmed by moon spotters in Saudi Arabia, home to Mecca. This official start of Ramadan is determined by sightings of the waning crescent moon, which shifts annually. These symbolic animals represent restraint and painstaking calculations ... such as go with finding out when Lent, Ramadan and even the Chinese new year begin.
Source:The Irish Times
February 18, 2026 17:30 UTC
Memories of 1995 to be relived
The 1995 Westmeath minor side are funding their own anniversary celebration on March 14 in Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar. Memories of 1995 to be relivedMinor heroes plan anniversary celebrationIt’s now over 30 years since Westmeath won their only All-Ireland minor football title - a success which proved a major turning point in the county’s history. People from other counties might question the importance attached to an All-Ireland minor title. The 1995 Leinster final trilogy against Laois became the stuff of legend and Westmeath brought huge support to the two replays played in Tullamore. Kenny McKinley, centre back on that 1995 team said there was a terrific bond among the players and the relationship has endured over three decades.
Source:Irish Independent
February 18, 2026 17:29 UTC
Helen Flanagan slips into a striped bikini and addresses mum 'guilt' in a holiday video with her children amid bitter co-parenting row with ex Scott Sinclair
Helen Flanagan has showed off her slim physique in a striped bikini as she addressed her mum guilt in a new holiday video with her children. Both the mother and daughter duo appeared to have the best time together as they captured their holiday memories for the clip. The video also showed Helen at her laptop as she booked more trips for 2026, before revealing she was planning on taking her children on individual holidays to spend one-on-one time with them. Helen said individual getaways would help with her 'guilt' and allow her to be 'fully present' while she poke fun at her love life. The Daily Mail contacted representatives for Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair for comment at the time.
Source:Daily Mail
February 18, 2026 17:26 UTC
£800 penalty for Hull fly-tipper after dumping waste in layby
£800 penalty for Hull fly-tipper after dumping waste in laybyThe man was caught on video leaving carpet and bags of waste near a litter binView Image Carpet and rubbish bags were dumped next to a waste bin in a layby on the A1079 Hull to York road, near Walkington (Image: East Riding of Yorkshire Council)A man from Hull was asked to pay an £800 fixed penalty notice after he was caught on CCTV dumping waste in a layby on the A1079. The fly-tipper was seen on video to pull into the layby on the Hull to York road, near Walkington, in a van and then leave carpet and several bags of waste next to a litter bin provided by East Riding Council. The driver of the van admitted the offence in an interview with officers and was issued with the £800 fixed penalty notice for the illegal deposit of waste on land, earlier this month. This fixed penalty was subsequently paid. East Riding of Yorkshire Council said litter bins in laybys are provided for litter only, not for large items of rubbish.
Source:Daily Mirror
February 18, 2026 17:21 UTC