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Ryanair has put on extra flights to and from Dublin for the 2020 Six Nations tournament.After "record demand" from rugby fans, the Irish airline added seven extra return flights to the city from Edinburgh between 30 January and 2 February.Six more return journeys have been added from Glasgow between 31 January and 3 February.Scotland will travel to face Ireland in their opening match on 1 February.The flights went live on the airline's website on Monday.Ryanair spokeswoman Alejandra Ruiz said: "We've had record bookings from Scottish rugby fans, with customers travelling in huge numbers for the Six Nations game in Ireland next year. "Due to huge demand, we've scheduled extra flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Dublin which are on sale now on the Ryanair.com website." … [Read more...] about Extra flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow for Six Nations rugby fans

Ian Paisley, who was given a complimentary holiday at a luxury Maldives resort months after advocating on behalf of its government, has often been outspoken during a political career spanning more than 20 years.The MP was recently suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days for "serious misconduct" for failing to declare two family holidays to Sri Lanka in 2013.BBC Spotlight obtained evidence which suggested the Maldives visit was requested by the Maldivian government and facilitated by the resort owner, who had political links.His comments on other issues have at times come in for criticism from opponents.On Theresa May's Brexit deal voteAhead of the planned vote on Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal agreement, Ian Paisley articulated his views on the debate in controversial terms."Nothing focuses the mind like a hanging," he said.His remarks, which were based on a quote from the 18th century writer Samuel Johnson, caused controversy. Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley, said … [Read more...] about DUP MP Ian Paisley’s in his own words

The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has forensically picked apart Theresa May’s white paper after a meeting of the EU27, warning that the prime minister had failed to offer Brussels a firm basis for the negotiations. In a reflection of the widespread concern about the stability of May’s premiership, Barnier said he would be polite, but went on to illustrate in stark terms how the UK’s demands fell foul of the EU’s red lines and founding principles. “I am not negotiating, of course, on the basis of the white paper,” Barnier concluded, after a three-hour meeting of EU ministers in Brussels. The bloc’s negotiator also responded to May’s strident rejection of the EU’s solution for avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland, in which Northern Ireland would in effect stay in the customs union and single market until a trade deal or bespoke technological solution was arranged that could serve that function. The … [Read more...] about Barnier dismisses Theresa May’s Brexit white paper demands

We're now just a single day away from this year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and ITV bosses have been hard at work behind the scenes roping in the biggest and best stars. And with the phenomenal success of last year's show - hosted temporarily by Holly Willoughby (who was standing in for Ant McPartlin) and Dec Donnelly - the 2019 series is set to be better than ever with the jungle reunion of Ant and Dec. From the looks of things, the line-up will be a cracker. The stars have all landed in Australia, having jetted in from all over the world. This year's line-up includes the highest-paid star ever, with them said to be commanding a fee of £500,000. Here's a look at the full line-up. I'm A Celebrity 2019: Confirmed contestants Ian Wright Ian was the first star to jet into Australia for this year's show. The former footballer star turned pundit is already the bookies' favourite to win, with Ladbrokes offering odds of 5-2 that he'll be crowned King of the Jungle. … [Read more...] about I’m A Celebrity 2019 line-up – confirmed cast as stars lands in Australia

She was no stranger to turning heads both on and off stage during her seven-year stint in girl band, The Saturdays.  And Una Healy ensured all eyes were on her as she judged the Dunboyne Castle best-dressed competition at the Irish Grand National, held at Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ratoath, County Meath, on Monday.  The singer, 37, dazzled in a form-fitting mint, fuchsia and cream floral midi-dress as she arrived in style at the annual racing event.  Race day ready: Una Healy ensured all eyes were on her as she judged best-dressed at the Irish Grand National, held at Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ratoath, County Meath, on Monday The All Fired Up hitmaker teamed the striking Ted Baker garment with a matching, eye-catching fascinator by Alison Roe Millinery and cream heels.  The mother-of-two wore her strawberry blonde locks in tumbling curls and opted for fluttering eye make-up to accentuate her naturally stunning features. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 … [Read more...] about Una Healy turns heads in a form-fitting floral dress and striking fascinator as she judges best-dressed at the Irish Grand National