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Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan says Saturday’s meeting with world champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium will provide “a great marker” to show the level of his side. The match against the Springboks will complete Ireland’s November internationals. Andy Farrell’s side lost to New Zealand in Chicago, then defeated Japan and Australia in Dublin in their first three fixtures.”We’ve had some proper battles with them over the past couple of years,” said Sheehan.”It’s always an exciting game to be a part of and I think everyone’s really looking forward to getting up for the world champions coming to town and…

A 2,000-year-old piece of fruit was among the discoveries from a recent excavation at an ancient Roman fort.Officials from Northumberland National Park said in late October that a record number of artefacts had been uncovered at Bremenium Fort in High Rochester.The fort lies more than 20 miles north of Hadrian’s Wall and about 33 miles north-west of Newcastle upon Tyne.With the help of more than 70 volunteers and students, excavators recovered a range of imported Roman pottery, including pieces made in Spain that were likely used to transport olive oil.The fruitful dig also brought a variety of military items to…

Clive Bailye has warned Britain is in “danger of losing” its agricultural industry after staggering new polling has exposed the farmers’ fears.Speaking to GB News, the Founder of the Farming Forum declared farmers are at “breaking point” as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver Labour’s next Budget.FULL STORY HERE.

A former classmate of Prince Harry’s has responded with amusement to his upcoming speaking engagement.The Duke of Sussex will address 450 property professionals at a Toronto real estate conference next month, accepting a paid speaking engagement despite his documented struggles with public appearances.A former student from Eton College has responded with amusement to news of the duke’s forthcoming address.”I’m not sure how much I would pay to hear Harry hold forth on housing supply in Canada,” one Old Etonian told the Mail upon learning about the speech.Prince Harry’s ex-classmate speaks out on duke’s Canada trip with blunt remark | GETTYThe…

Ofgem has confirmed the energy price cap will rise in 2026 despite previous forecasts predicting a fall in the first quarter of next year.The energy regulator announced this morning that the maximum rate suppliers can charge households with average usage will jump by 0.2 per cent between January and March.As such, this hikes amounts to a small increase of around 28p a month for the average dual fuel household. Notably, year on year when adjusted for inflation the new cap is two per cent or £37 lower than the same period in 2025.It should be noted the price cap refers…

Carlos Gu has shared just how tough recent training sessions have been for celebrity partner Karen Carney, admitting there were moments “she couldn’t even breathe”.The pair appeared together on Strictly’s companion show It Takes Two, where they spoke to host Janette Manrara ahead of their appearance at Blackpool’s Tower Ballroom.Reflecting on their American Smooth from the previous week, a routine that earned them an impressive 31 points, the Strictly Come Dancing professional explained how emotional he felt after seeing the judges’ reactions.“Being a partner, being a professional partner, and seeing your celebrity practice so hard every single week. It’s inspiring,”…

Getty ImagesUK government borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, according to the latest official figures.Borrowing – the difference between public spending and tax income – was £17.4bn in October, down from £19.2bn from the same month last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.Analysts had expected government borrowing to be £15bn in October, slightly higher than the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) March forecast of £14.4bn.ONS chief economist Grant Fitzner said while borrowing was down compared to the same month last year, it was “still the third-highest October figure on record in cash terms”.”While spending…

PA MediaPolice arrested the pair after another person was detained in OctoberTwo people have been arrested on suspicion of fraud offences after a family sent about £17,000 to a person pretending to be a social worker.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the money was transferred over a nine-month period and they arrested a man in his 30s along with a woman in her 20s in Sheffield on Thursday.The pair, who live in Greater Manchester, remain in custody for questioning on suspicion of fraud by false representation.It follows the arrest of another man in his 30s in October, who is on bail…

London had been the destination for Isgro’s first ever overseas trip, an appearance at the glitzy, if short-lived, Rugby X event at the O2 Arena in 2019.Getting used to day-to-day life in his new hometown of Guildford was hard though. But it would have been even harder without his team-mates – and one in particular.”Marcus [Smith] is a very good friend,” adds Mendoza-born Isgro.”He was really good when I arrived in England. He gave up a lot of time for me, as well as patience and understanding.”My English was not very good – I didn’t speak it. He is a…

Migrants will be banned from claiming welfare benefits until they are British citizens under Shabana Mahmood’s asylum crackdown which aims at forcing foreign nationals to earn their right to remain in the UK.Under the current system, migrants are eligible for benefits once they gain settled status, usually taking five years.But, the Home Secretary’s crackdown would see migrants face up to 30 years just to be granted the same status.They will then be required to apply for citizenship before they are allowed to claim benefits – which could take another one to three years.It comes amid growing concern at the record…