Fact check: Youth unemployment, ‘burning snow’ and fake Andrew mugshot

This round-up of claims has been compiled by Full Fact, the UK’s largest fact checking charity working to find, expose and counter the harms of bad information. Is the UK’s youth unemployment rate the ...

Andrea Pavan ‘thankful to be alive’ after reportedly falling down lift shaft

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is “thankful to be alive” after reportedly falling three floors down a lift shaft. The 36-year-old, a two-time DP World Tour winner, was scheduled to be playing in this ...

RTE says it will broadcast Republic of Ireland-Israel football match

It said the decision to broadcast the Nations League fixture was different to its boycott of Eurovision over Israel’s participation.

‘On a good day she is extremely good’ – Brighterdaysahead on course for Champion Hurdle

Elliott, of course, has yet to win a Champion Hurdle but the same cannot be said for his great rival in Ireland, Willie Mullins, who landed the most recent of his five with State Man in 2024 and could ...

Suspect identified after attack on Soham Killer Ian Huntley in prison workshop

A prisoner in his mid-40s has been identified as a suspect in the attack on Soham killer Ian Huntley at a maximum security jail, police have said. Durham Constabulary said a prisoner, understood to be ...

Applegarth ready for reaction from York Knights at Hull FC

Rugby League fans are in for a treat as both York Knights and Hull FC hunt a reaction to first defeats of the season this Friday, according to ...

Jeremie Frimpong back in training with Liverpool after five-game absence

Liverpool defender Jeremie Frimpong is set to rejoin the squad for the first time in a month after returning to training following a hamstring injury.

Holyrood sets date for final debate on Assisted Dying Bill

MSPs will begin considering amendments to the proposed legislation on March 10, with a final vote expected to take place on March 17.

Road collision between tractor and car at Great Barugh

A person was trapped in a car following a collision with a tractor earlier today (Thursday). A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said: "Crews from Malton and Helmsley attended a road ...

Seized oil tanker to return to Atlantic after weeks in Moray Firth

The Marinera, a Venezuelan-linked vessel previously known as Bella-1, has been moored in the Moray Firth for several weeks.

Suspect identified after attack on Ian Huntley in prison workshop

A prisoner in his mid-40s has been identified as a suspect in the attack on Soham killer Ian Huntley at a maximum security jail, police have said.

Scott sees some sadness in Constitution Hill decision

“The dream was alive on the back of Southwell. If he was to line up and his jumping was up to standard, it would have been exciting to see him transfer the level of form he showed at Southwell to ...