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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.

Bracing for More: UK Faces Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Flooding Risks The UK is preparing for another round of heavy rain and powerful winds, following Storm Gorettis recent impact. With temperatures rising, theres a risk of flooding from rapid snow melt in the north and fresh downpours. Scotland and England have issued flood alerts and warnings, while Wales has three warnings. Power outages and train disruptions have affected thousands, and water supplies are strained in the South East and South West due to burst mains and storm damage. A man in Cornwall tragically lost his life during the storm. Officials advise residents in alert areas to be prepared for travel delays, hazardous driving, and possible flooding. Looking ahead, yellow warnings are in place for heavy rain and winds in north-west Scotland until Monday morning. Milder weather is expected midweek, but a wet and windy stretch is anticipated. Stay safe as conditions evolve.

Tragic Head-On Crash in Bolton Leaves Four Dead, Including Three Teenagers A head-on collision on Wigan Road in Bolton resulted in four fatalities, including three teenagers, and injured five others. The incident occurred around 12:50 AM on Sunday when a red Seat Leon collided with a Citroen taxi. The Seats driver and two passengers, all men aged 18-19, and the taxi driver, a man in his fifties, died at the scene. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and seeing debris scattered across the road. Footage from a nearby home captured the impact, showing both vehicles and parts flying in all directions. Fire crews arrived promptly and used cutting tools to free people from the wreckage. Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate the crash. The local community is deeply saddened by the tragedy, and authorities urge everyone to let them handle the probe.