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Tragic head-on crash in Bolton, Greater Manchester, claims lives of three teenagers and a taxi driver. Red Seat Leon collides with Citroen C4 Picasso taxi, killing all involved. Local residents describe the scene, and police appeal for witnesses as the community mourns the loss.

Father-Daughter Duo from Northern Ireland Narrowly Misses Million-Pound Jackpot on UK Quiz Show

Two new sports films, Marty Supreme and Saipan, ignite nostalgia for the genre, leading to a popular quiz challenging fans with trivia on classic sports movies. From Alis final bout to Tonya Hardings triple axel, these films showcase triumph, heartbreak, and adrenaline, reminding us why sports films pack such punch.

Irelands Housing Crisis: Reviving Derelict Properties - The government aims to tackle the housing shortage by reviving vacant properties, using compulsory purchase orders and annual levies. Despite efforts, only one CPO application was approved last month, highlighting the challenge in reclaiming Irelands derelict homes.

Comedian Michael Fry, the first contestant eliminated from RTÉs Dancing With The Stars, showcased a samba to Sapphire by Ed Sheeran, earning twenty-three points. Despite the solid judges marks, he fell short in the public vote, losing to eleven other celebrity pairs. Musician Tolü Makay topped the leaderboard with thirty-two points, while the rest of the field advanced safely. Fry took the news in stride, and the remaining couples prepare for next weeks Movie Night theme.

Fiona Ní Fhlaithearta, a weather presenter for TG4, Irelands Irish language broadcaster, shares her unique experiences delivering forecasts in Connemara. TG4 partners with Metra-weather, a New Zealand-based company, for weather updates. Fiona and her colleagues, like Síle Seoige and Dáithí Ó Sé, do more than forecasts, voicing programs and covering sports events. TG4 is now hiring a new weather and continuity presenter, requiring fluent Irish and on-camera presence.

Scotland braces for heightened flood risks following a weekend of severe weather, with three flood warnings and twelve alerts across the country. The warnings hit Newton Stewart, Whitesands, and the Churchill Barriers, while alerts cover much of Scotland. Heavy rain and melting snow pose significant threats, especially in Dumfries and Galloway, the west, and north of Scotland. Officials warn of possible flooding to homes, low-lying land, roads, and transport links, with tricky driving conditions ahead. The Scottish Government Resilience Room has been meeting daily to coordinate responses, and Justice Secretary Angela Constance urges everyone to stay alert. Highland schools should reopen Monday, with Aberdeenshire updates coming soon. Roads are already disrupted, and ferries are canceled. Agencies are working nonstop, so check Met Office forecasts, Sepa alerts, and travel updates closely over the next few days to stay safe as the weather eases into something milder.