Researchers have responded to recent coverage questioning studies that detect microplastics in human tissues, saying methodological debate is normal and that analytical standards need strengthening.
A jury found Amanda Wixon guilty of assaults and forced labour for holding a woman in her home for about 25 years, and she will be sentenced on March 12.
Jelly Roll lost about 300 pounds and says the change has allowed him to be more present with his two children, including coaching his son's basketball team.
Andy Farrell named a 37-man Ireland squad for the 2026 Six Nations that includes uncapped Nathan Doak and seven players from Ulster, while several regulars are missing due to injury and recent retirements.
A University of Limerick team developed an app that uses drone imagery and machine learning to detect plastic on shorelines and provide GPS coordinates for targeted clean-ups, and the system has been tested in Ireland and in pilot programmes in several other countries.
A shared banking hub has opened at Ashbrookes, 82A High Street, providing Post Office-operated counter services and private rooms for customers to meet community bankers; the town had been left without local banks after a series of closures and the last physical service ended on December 11, 2024.
Piers Morgan has returned home after surgery for a broken hip and was gifted bespoke £300 crutches by Amanda Holden and her husband; he posted hospital photos and thanked friends for their support.
Holly Willoughby posted a throwback selfie and birthday message for Emma Bunton as the singer celebrated her 50th with husband Jade Jones, and former Spice Girls and other celebrities also shared tributes.
Jasmin Roberts raised £1.5 million to fund her son Ollie's specialist heart surgery in California, which was reported as successful; Ollie is recovering in intensive care and a further operation in the UK is planned within three to 12 months.
Lancashire Police said William Sullivan died after an MG collided with an Audi on Preston Road in Grimsargh at 09:55 GMT on Sunday, and the Audi driver sustained minor injuries. His family paid tribute, described him as loving and asked for privacy.
