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Former Ireland and Munster centre James Downey believes the back row battle will be crucial when Andy Farrell's side take on England in Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash at Twickenham. It is the first time Ireland will face Eddie Jones' side since two chastening defeats in 2019, including in last year's…

Trees for Life is to establish the world’s first rewilding centre near Loch Ness in the Highlands. A groundbreaking rewilding centre will be established at Dundreggan,  a 10,000-acre estate in Glenmoriston owned by the charity Trees for Life. The centre is expected to welcome more than 50,000 visitors annually – allowing…

Met chief Dame Cressida Dick is under pressure to explain why a senior detective at the centre of the ‘Nick’ scandal was promoted while under investigation for alleged misconduct in the case.Former prime minister Sir Edward Heath’s godson Lincoln Seligman said the Commissioner must be held to account over her…

Beavers that were reintroduced to an English river have successfully reduced the risk of flooding and boosted wildlife, a five-year trial has found.The aquatic mammals living on the River Otter in Devon have provided more benefits to people and and their surrounding than the costs they caused, according to the…

Welcome back to Look of the Week, celebrating the best in TV and film sartorial excellence, past and present across sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and other genre classics! Outlander returns on Sunday for Season 5, which will see Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) continuing to navigate the perilous political…

Environmental reports that suggested there may be a link between oil drilling in South Sudan and severe health problems for the local population were buried by the government, according to people with close knowledge of the oil industry in the East African nation. Reports dating back to 2013 show that the…

Everyone knows how useful Google Maps can be. But to most people, Google Maps Street View can feel like nothing more than a novelty. This couldn’t be further from the truth. There are dozens of practical uses for Google Maps Street View. These ideas will save you time, reduce stress…

Once upon a time Gerry Adams, the leader of Ireland’s nationalist party, Sinn Fein, could not be heard speaking on the BBC. He was branded a terrorist and his voice was dubbed. How times have changed. Now his party, led by Mary Lou McDonald, has stormed to victory in the…

Postscript (P.S I Love You, #2)Seven years after her husband's death -- six since she read his final letter -- Holly Kennedy has moved on with her life. When Holly's sister asks her to tell the story of the "PS, I Love You" letters on her podcast -- to revisit…

Designers of hotel spaces have traditionally tended to favor either theatrical flair (baroque finishes and opulent flourishes) or the opposite: a low-key insouciance consisting of neutral, contemporary furniture and acres of beige-ness. That’s changing. Now, many designers are looking to the cities and neighborhoods where hotels are located for decorating…