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Cliff Notes Paul Ward: Tributes paid after sudden death of Killough businessman Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of a prominent Co Down businessman following an accident at his home. Paul Ward (57) was found dead early on Sunday morning at his home in the Killough area. The father-of-five was well known in the area as a prominent building contractor. He was also a director in the family business, domiciliary care company Down Community Care and owner of the King’s Castle home in Ardglass. Mr Ward’s body was found early on Sunday morning close to the automated gates…

Week 11 – What happened this week in history – 10th March to 16th March. A rare astronomical event and Alexander Graham Bell made the first successful telephone call, and the first ever Crufts dog show in 1886. Wow! This Day in History: March 10 1982 all nine planets aligned All nine planets in the solar system aligned on the same side of the Sun, a rare astronomical event known as a syzygy. 1876 Liquid transmitter Alexander Graham Bell’s “liquid” transmitter design permitted the first transmission of speech by Bell to his assistant, Thomas Watson. The first telephone call summoning his assistant with the words,…

Cliff Notes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is traveling to Saudi Arabia in advance of critical negotiations with U.S. officials regarding continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Former President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. is close to resuming intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which had previously been paused, coinciding with Zelenskiy’s diplomatic efforts. The talks are expected to be challenging as both America and Ukraine aim to address pressing military and financial aid needs, with negotiations anticipated to cover crucial topics impacting the war’s trajectory. Ukrainian officials are actively working to persuade U.S. lawmakers to maintain and…

Cliff Notes Residents situated within half a kilometre of new or upgraded power infrastructure may receive a £250 yearly reduction on their energy bills, part of the UK government’s initiative to facilitate the transition from fossil fuels. Under the proposed Labour government plans, households could receive returns of up to £2,500 over a decade, aiming to mitigate opposition to the installation of pylons and substations. The government intends to streamline the planning process by reducing the number of advisory bodies involved in housing and energy planning applications, with a focus on overcoming bureaucratic delays to accelerate construction. Energy Minister Ed…

Monday night football is back, with Newcastle visiting East London to play West Ham. A win for Newcastle will see them leapfrog closer to a Europa League spot for next season. A win for West Ham will boost them to 13th place, putting them above both Spurs and Man Utd. Premier League fixtures today 10-03-25 Premier League fixtures Kick-offWhere to watch the Premier League? West Ham vs Newcastle United 20:00 Sky Sports Premier League Weekend Premier League analysis

Holly Willoughby quits ITV show Holly Willoughby has stepped down as co-presenter of the newly revived ITV series You Bet! after just one season. Her Dancing On Ice co-host, Stephen Mulhern, will return to front the show alone when it airs later this year. ITV has confirmed that the game show—its biggest hit with younger audiences in nearly three years—will continue, despite Holly’s departure. The revival, which debuted with two special episodes in December, was well received, but it seems Holly, 44, has decided to move on. Dancing on Ice could be axed within days Meanwhile, Dancing On Ice 2025…

After a week of glorious sunshine across the UK, this mornings skies are grey and overcast but there’s no need to have a glum start to your week. Grab yourself a coffee, there’s a lot happening across the UK today from politics to the Premier League.

Cliff notes Premier League title race over? Arsenal draw sees Liverpool go 15 points clear at the top The Premier League title race dominates much of the UK news this morning, as Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester United last night. Much of the punditry criticises Arsenal, as the draw could be seen as them dropping crucial points in the race to win the Premier League. United are struggling down in 14th place, and Arsenal could – and should – have beaten them. Failing to secure all three points means Arsenal sit 15 points behind Liverpool in second place, making it…

Cliff Notes The Met Office has issued a yellow fog warning for multiple cities in the UK, notably Newcastle upon Tyne, Middlesbrough, Leeds, York, and Hull, with additional areas impacted. The warning is effective from 10:40pm on Sunday until 9am on Monday, with the fog expected to develop and potentially reduce visibility to as low as 50 metres. Drivers are advised to check road conditions, allow extra travel time, and ensure their fog lights are operational before setting out. Public transport services, including buses, trains, flights, and ferries, may also experience delays, prompting travellers to stay updated with their respective…

Man Utd 1 Arsenal 1 – Title Rice Is Over The back page of The Sun has a fun play on words as it says Arsenal dropping points at Man Utd last night signals the title race is now over, with Liverpool going 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League. The paper features a snap of Declan Rice who scored the equaliser for Arsenal – bagging them at least one point. United opened up the scoring with a superb free kick from captain Bruno.