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A Good Morning Britain presenter has revealed a significant change to the programme.

Monday’s (May 18) instalment of the popular ITV show saw hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls return to the studio to present the most important headlines from across the UK and internationally.

They were accompanied by Kate Garraway, who covered the remainder of the day’s news, alongside Laura Tobin and Andi Peters, who provided weather and competition updates, respectively.

During the programme, Andi disclosed a major change to the ITV competition that left Susanna and Ed astonished.

“What a lovely way to start the week, because Andi, as it turns out, spent his May travel budget in the first two weeks of the month, and therefore he’s got to be here!” Ed playfully remarked, reports the Mirror.

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Andi then responded: “I mean, I’ve been in more glamorous locations, it has to be said. How lovely to see you both on a Monday.”

The presenter then unveiled the reason for his studio appearance, stating: “I’ve got to tell you the reason I’m here, because we’re doing a style of competition we’ve never done before.”

While speaking directly to viewers through the camera, Andi continued: “Listen carefully at home – this is the big bit. You can see it on screen now. £115,000. I do cash all the time, it’s a huge amount of money. Life-changing amount of money launching on television today.

“But if you win, they win. Because if you win that prize of £115,000, I’m going to give somebody you know £10,000. So, of course, you could give it to your friend, to your brother.”

Susanna, who appeared visibly astonished by the alteration, exclaimed: “Love it!”

Andi went on: “The winner [gets to] choose. You could choose your neighbour,” before turning to Ed: “You could choose Susanna.”

“We can’t enter,” Susanna then made clear.

Andi wrapped up: “It’s something new today. £115,000 up for grabs. But remember if you win, somebody else wins, because we’ll give them £10,000 too. You choose,” before competition details were displayed on screen. ITV audiences can discover more by visiting itv.com/win.

Elsewhere on today’s GMB, Susanna and Ed discussed the distressing new ITV drama Believe Me, which follows the victims of black cab rapist John Worboys. The programme also aired an exclusive interview with Australian pop legend Kylie Minogue.

Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV1 and ITVX at 6am

THE son of Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman scored a match-winning penalty to rescue his team from the threat of relegation.

Koeman Jr stepped up in the 88th minute to take the decisive penalty for SC Telstar against FC Volendam on Sunday.

And with his team-mates pinning all of their hopes on a goal, the goalkeeper blasted the ball into the bottom-right corner with ease.

The 30-year-old took his shirt off as he ran over to the travelling Telstar fans to celebrate.

Telstar went on to win 2-1 thanks to the late strike.

They had found themselves behind after the opening minute following an early strike from Anthony Descotte.

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However, Danny Bakker equalised on the brink of half-time before Koeman Jr netted the late winner.

The result saw Telstar move up to 14th in the Eredivisie table with 37 points, keeping them safe from relegation.

Had they lost to Volendam, they would have been forced to take part in a relegation play-off against third-placed Eerste Divisie side Willem II.

Koeman Jr said: “I think my father and mother are very proud. It was a tough time.

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“It was a rollercoaster, I took it once back in my youth, but I missed.

“I shot it in well, man, my heart rate was okay. I was first on the list and it was tense, but I hit the target.

“It was a tough year, but a great experience with the team. We will never forget this.”

Meanwhile, Telstar boss Anthony Correia suggested the goalkeeper should be awarded his own statue.

He said: “Ronald Koeman Jr is a legend. He deserves a statue. It’s really cool that he did it.

“The keeper can dive to the corner, but goodbye! He shot it so well.

“I’m normally not much of a drinker, but I am going to have a small beer now. They did a great job.

“This feels like a championship. I didn’t think we would get 37 points.”

Koeman Jr has been at Telstar since 2021 and has also played for TOP Oss and Almere City.

Meanwhile, his dad is currently manager of the Dutch national team.

The 63-year-old has also managed the likes of Barcelona, Everton, Southampton and Feyenoord.

RORY MCILROY appeared to say “shut the f*** up” to a heckler after trying to throw him off while taking a shot at the PGA Championship.

The reigning Masters champion was disappointed at Aronimink as he came seventh on four-under par.

McIlroy was five shots off eventual winner Aaron Rai after a poor start at the PGA Championship saw him tied 105 with an opening 74.

And he showed his frustration towards a fan who cried out while McIlroy was hitting a chip shot in the final round.

The Irishman watched his shot bounce into the sand after the heckler distracted him.

McIlroy was filmed turning around and telling the heckler “shut the f*** up”, before pointing his golf club at the culprit.

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He appeared to be directing security to remove the fan.

McIlroy was three shots off the lead at the time of the incident but he never managed to recover after his tricky start.

But he insisted he was still content with his performance in “tough” conditions.

He said: “Look, proud. Proud to give myself a chance today. You know, I dug myself out of a hole, which was great on Friday and Saturday, and then conditions were tough today.

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“I felt like I played the golf I needed to. It’s just there were three holes that I’ll rue — not birdie the two par fives, and then making bogey at the drivable par four, 13.

“Those three holes are what cost me a chance to win the tournament today. It might not have mattered.”

He also paid tribute to Rai, who became the first English winner of the major for 107 years.

McIlroy said: “Aaron obviously got to nine under there, and it’ll be great to see him win.

“There won’t be a more popular winner this year, I would say.

“But yeah, those three holes I’ll look back on, and you know that it could have been a different story if I had to play those a little bit better.”

Rai was emotional during the trophy presentation as he revealed what the sport meant to him.

He said: “Golf is an amazing game. It teaches you so many things, and it teaches you so much humility and discipline, and absolute hard work.

“Because nothing is ever given in this game, no matter what level you’re playing, no matter what course you’re playing on.

“So, I think it just teaches so many amazing life skills, and I think pretty much every guy on tour is an incredible person.

“And I think the sport should be very proud of the ambassadors that represent the PGA Tour and represent the PGA of America.”

Rugby is mourning the loss of Scott Hastings, who lost his wife less than two years ago in tragic circumstances

Tributes have poured in for Scotland rugby legend Scott Hastings as it emerged he died on what would have been his late wife’s birthday.

Hastings’ passing was announced on Sunday after a battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The tragic news came on what would have been wife Jenny’s 62nd birthday. Jenny went missing in the water at Wardie Bay in Edinburgh during the summer of 2024 after going for a swim. Her body was found in the area five days later on the couple’s wedding anniversary. She took her own life after a 20-year battle with depression.

After her death, Hastings would visit and swim in the bay where she vanished every week, bravely speaking about his loss as he fought his own health issues.

“When she was well, she was radiant and beautiful and outgoing,” he told the BBC last year. “But to see somebody suffer poor mental health was a challenge.

“The fact that we swim where she went for her final swim, it’s very reflective and resonant,” he said.

“I’m not disguising the fact that it’s tough sometimes.”

News of Hastings’ death has saddened the rugby world, with former Lions room-mate Brian Moore giving a heartfelt tribute on live TV during his final broadcast.

World Rugby said in a statement: “World Rugby is deeply saddened by the passing of Scotland great Scott Hastings.

“One of the defining players of his generation, Hastings represented Scotland across 65 test matches and played a pivotal role in the nation’s historic 1990 Grand Slam triumph. A British & Irish Lion and an iconic figure in the game, he was respected throughout world rugby for his leadership, passion and unwavering commitment on the field.

“Following his playing career, Hastings remained a valued voice within the sport, continuing to contribute to rugby through broadcasting and advocacy with the same authenticity and love for the game that defined his career.

“Our thoughts are with his family, friends, former teammates and the entire Scottish rugby community at this incredibly difficult time.

“Rest in peace, Scott Hastings.”

In 2022, Hastings revealed he had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving treatment for incurable non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

In a statement shared by Scottish Rugby, Hastings’ children Corey and Kerry-Anne confirmed that their father had passed away after “deteriorating extremely quickly” following complications with his treatment.

“We are saddened to inform you that Scott passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of Sunday 17 May,” the statement read.

“This also marked his late wife Jenny’s birthday which speaks louder than words that he is safe and with his beloved Jenny.

“Scott was undergoing cancer treatment and due to complications deteriorated extremely quickly. Despite every effort by the incredible team at the Western General ICU, he passed away peacefully and pain free.

“At this time, the family ask everyone to give them space to process and manage their energies and ask for their privacy to be respected,” Hastings’ children added.

“More information will be shared in due course to celebrate Scott’s incredible life.”

However, Teleware Ltd of Easingwold can continue trading as it was sold in a pre-pack administration sale to a London company.

The report, known as a statement of affairs, details the circumstances behind the business, which was founded in 1991 and entered administration in March, when it employed 25 staff.

The company, based on the Hawk Creative Business Park, made communications software and hosted communications services to some of the biggest firms in the UK, including British Airways, Barclays, Bank of England and Sainsbury’s.

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However, the report from administrators Redmond Nicholls Butler of Driffield,  said revenues from its hosted services were declining and a new product to complement the popular Microsoft Teams offering did not catch on with customers, leading to the company “generating losses on a monthly basis”.

Last December, Redmond Nicholls Butler were approached about a possible sale of the firm to preserve jobs and pay creditors. The director was unable to sell the firm and in February it was determined the administrator would have to find a quick buyer.

One was found, an unconnected party known as Charterhouse Voice & Data Ltd of London. The sale was for £90,000, with £50,000 paid upfront and the rest to be paid by September.

Some 15 staff were transferred to the new company and nine made redundant.

The ‘estimated statement of affairs’ report says Teleware Ltd had a balance of assets available to preferential creditors (namely staff) of £178,960. This compared to a book value of £3,645,842.

Much of this difference stems from loans and other debts owed to Teleware, but the administrators said there is little or no prospect of getting such loan money as these companies either have no assets or are insolvent.

The report said there was also £23,943 available to unsecured creditors, those who are last in line after staff and HMRC.

HMRC, which is classed as a secondary preferential creditor, to be paid after the staff and before suppliers who are owed money was itself owed £144,442.

Trade and other unsecured creditors are owed £389,003 and ‘connected creditors’ were owed a further £817,309.

Altogether, this meant that the former company had a total deficit of £1,388,853 with regards to unsecured creditors, who are unlikely to receive anything of what they are owed, the report added.

The preferential creditors (staff) have a ‘good’ prospect of getting some or all of their money back, whilst the prospects for HMRC were ‘uncertain’, the administrators report added. But this also depended on how much the company was able to get from those who owed money to it.

 Charterhouse, the new owners of Teleware, have commented on the takeover and what it means for the business.

By bringing Teleware’s specialist capabilities into Charterhouse, customers will benefit from enhanced AI technology integrated integrated with Microsoft Teams, they said.

It also means greater expertise in voice recording, compliance and regulated communications, plus accelerated innovation across unified communications, contact centre and collaboration

Charterhouse CEO Mike Wardell said on the Teleware website: “This acquisition is a natural fit for Charterhouse.

“Teleware’s visionary work in AI-driven customer experience perfectly complements our strategy, and our recent global recognition from both Microsoft and Zoom.

“Together, we are exceptionally well positioned to help organisations transform how they communicate, collaborate and serve their customers.”

These are your latest rugby headlines on Monday, May 18.

Rugby world stunned by tragic news

Tributes have poured in for Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings following his death at the age of 61.

The 65-cap centre, who toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, passed away “peacefully and pain free” in hospital in Edinburgh on Sunday. He revealed in 2022 that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and died following complications with his cancer treatment, having “deteriorated extremely quickly”.

The tragic news, which comes less than two years after Hastings’ wife Jenny passed away in tragic circumstances, has left the world of rugby in shock, with Scotland head coaches past and present paying tribute to the hugely popular former international.

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“Whatever jersey Scott wore, he just made it better,” said former Scotland and Lions boss Sir Ian McGeechan. “My association with Scott and his brother Gavin was always special for me because we came into the Scotland set-up, myself as coach, and Scott and Gavin as players, at the same time. We came in together and we grew together.

“I remember Scott on the Lions tours taking an absolute lead. He was so single-minded and determined about winning. He was very much your right-hand man, given what he did on the field.”

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend, a former teammate of Hastings, described him as an “iconic figure” in Scottish rugby, adding: “Scott always brought positivity and energy into everything he did from his playing career then into the past couple of decades as a widely travelled and respected commentator.

“His passing is a huge loss for Scottish rugby, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and close friends. Rest in peace, Scott.”

Former Scotland international Kenny Logan said: “Scott was one of those guys who you could rely on to always put his hand up. His energy was incredible,” while Jim Hamilton described him as “one of life’s great men”.

Having found huge success as a broadcaster after his playing career, Hastings has also been remembered by ITV Sport, with the corporation “devastated” by the news.

ITV Director of Sport, Niall Sloane, added: “Scott was an exceptional rugby broadcaster and a dear colleague.

“Scott worked on every Rugby World Cup on ITV since 1999 and has been an important part of our team on the Six Nations. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.”

Wales internationals call for change

Former Wales Women internationals Philippa Tuttiett and Sioned Harries have called for changes to be made after Sean Lynn’s side finished bottom of the Six Nations table for the third year in a row.

A 43-24 defeat to Italy in Cardiff on Sunday condemned Wales to their second successive whitewash in the tournament, having won just one of their 15 Tests in all competitions under Lynn, who joined as head coach last year.

The under-pressure Wales boss admitted after the full-time whistle that his side had not been good enough against the Italians, with a tough review set to follow another disappointing campaign.

But for Tuttiett and Harries, while there have some been some flashes of progression over the course of recent weeks, changes are not being made fast enough, with Wales’ rivals starting to leave them behind.

“[Lynn] genuinely does believe in this team and he knows they’re on a journey and he knows it is going to take time,” Tuttiett said while on punditry duty for the BBC at the Arms Park. “Equally it is hard after loss, after loss.

“Changes are being made, more progressions are happening, but they are not happening quick enough. Other teams in Six Nations are progressing. Other teams in World Rugby are progressing.

“It is going to be another difficult review of this campaign. Players left it all out there. You can never doubt that. But something has got to change.”

Agreeing, Harries added: “You talked about… they’re on a journey. How long does one team have to be on a journey for? How long are you on that journey? I feel, at this point, we’re running out of excuses possibly.

“We still have the same player group, we don’t have the pool of players available to us as other nations – they are developing at a quicker pace – but we have got experienced players. There was a combined 542 caps in the starting 15 today.

“For me, I imagine for both of us being frustrated former players, how long are we on a journey?”

Leicester seal play-off spot

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Leicester secured a place in the Gallagher PREM play-offs with an emphatic 47-33 bonus-point victory at Sale that left them a point behind second-placed Bath.

Geoff Parling’s Tigers are shaping up as major title contenders and had too much quality for a Sharks side whose top-four hopes have long since ended.

Leicester captain Ollie Chessum opened the scoring but England team-mate Tom Roebuck replied for Sale before Jamie Blamire added a second try for the visitors. Tigers number eight Joaquin Moro and Sale flanker Jacques Vermeulen traded tries and Joe Heyes added a fourth for the visitors who went in at half-time with a 28-12 advantage.

The try-fest continued after the break as Leicester ran in further scores from Will Wand, Ollie Hassell-Collins and Archie van der Flier before Sale rallied in the final quarter. They touched down through captain Ernst van Rhyn, Sam Dugdale and Arron Reed to secure a losing bonus point but Leicester departed with their first win at Sale since 2018.

Alex Sanderson’s hosts were boosted by the return of England back-rower Tom Curry and scrum-half Raffi Quirke for their penultimate home game of the season.

Leicester’s starting line-up was unchanged from the team that beat Northampton last weekend. Heyes made his 100th start for the club while Hamish Watson and Olly Cracknell both returned to the bench.

It took Leicester less than two minutes to open the scoring as flanker Hanro Liebenberg broke down the left flank and found Hassell-Collins who in turn sent Chessum racing over the line.

Former Sale fly-half James O’Connor added the conversion but Sale hit back in the ninth minute when Roebuck dived over from close range. George Ford could not convert and Leicester, with their big pack driving them forward, scored twice more as the first half unfolded.

The first of those came in the 14th minute when Blamire was driven over the line from close range and eight minutes later they struck again with another forward-based try, this time Moro touching down from close range. Orlando Bailey, who replaced the injured O’Connor early on, converted both tries to put Leicester 21-5 ahead.

But Sale replied on the half-hour when Quirke’s quick penalty tap created the space for Vermeulen to thunder his way over the line from close range and Ford added the conversion.

Heyes touched down from close range and Bailey converted to make it 28-12 at the break. Wand then dived for their fifth, Hassell-Collins scored in the left corner from Adam Radwan’s long pass and Van der Flier added their seventh from close range.

Yet Sale refused to throw in the towel and scored close-range efforts through Van Rhyn, Dugdale and Reed to grab a bonus point on a day when they were largely outclassed.

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The rise, fall and murder of abusive monster Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) has been a rollercoaster from start to finish. But there’s one Coronation Street star who was glad to see it end.

For months, Theo subjected his terrified partner Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) to just about every kind of abuse imaginable.

As the signs of the nightmare Todd was enduring became more and more obvious, his loved ones grew to hate Theo more. Like all abusers, the raging narcissist worked hard to isolate his victim from his nearest and dearest such ashis boss and father figure George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley), his girlfriend Christina Boyd (Amy Robbins), and the closet thing he’s got to a daughter, Summer Spellman.

Theo’s reign of terror finally came to a close when he broke into the flat and tried to stop Todd leaving to Thailand, resulting in a terrifying game of cat and mouse which ended with the vile bully dead on the Cobbles at the hands of a mystery attacker.

Todd’s abuse story was over. Corrie’s murder whodunnit had begun.

It couldn’t happen soon enough for Harriet Bibby, who play Summer. In a recent chat with Metro, the actress revealed why she was glad to see the Theo story end.

‘There were a lot of potential murder victims at the start so when we learned that it was going to be Theo, I wasn’t necessarily excited, but I was definitely happy it was going to put an end to the horror for Summer, and definitely for it to put an end to the fear of Todd being hurt again. There was also the fear of her being hurt, because Theo did threaten Summer a couple of times as well, so I think it gave a definite full stop to that.’

Most of the characters on the list of subjects hated Theo because of what he did to Todd. So does Summer, but she’s got her own reason for wanting the sinister scaffolder out of the picture. He was so jealous of Summer’s adoptive father and Todd’s ex Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank), that he left him to die in a mini-bus crash.

Determined to bring her father’s killer to justice, Summer was even prepared to hand his life insurance payout over to  Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard), and it was recently revealed that she kept a journal detailing fantasies about holding a gun to Theo’s head.

This is not the kind of behaviour we’ve come to expect from the Girl Next Door to The Rovers. Harriet Bibby reflects on her character’s dark side.

‘I think we’ve seen a lot of level headed Summer in the past, although she can be quite reactive as well. Now that she doesn’t have Billy, and Todd’s been going through what he’s been going through, she’s really had to kind of cement herself and make her own decisions. So I am really excited to see a different side to Summer and for people to question whether or not she could be capable of doing something like this.’

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But is Summer truly capable of murder? Maybe. She was the last person to see Theo alive. On the night of the murder, she was searching the flat for something when Theo interrupted her with that chilling but somehow hilarious line ‘I guess Summer had to end some time.’

Which isn’t even the first time he’s threatened her life. Would Summer kill to protect herself? Harriet seems to think so.

‘I think there’s a scenario where she might have felt like it was either her that was going to be hurt, or maybe even killed, or it was him. I think when people are pushed to that point, it’s interesting to see what they will do to survive. It’s no secret that Theo was very threatening, he even said that he was going to bury Summer if she got in his way, so there could have been a moment where she felt like it was either her or him.’

In upcoming episodes, Summer is set to be suspect number one when she is pulled in to the police station for questioning. Worse still, George Shuttleworth, who’s been like a second dad to Summer, is starting to doubt her innocence after stumbling on her journal.Suddenly, the most unlikely suspect of all is the top of the list.

Harriet seems to be enjoying it though, as she shared some positive reactions from friends and fans alike.

‘It is really cool. I mean in soap a big who done it theme is always a really exciting one to be part of. Even the episode where it was revealed that it was Theo that died had everyone talking.
The amount of people so far who I’ve bumped into who have said, ‘did you do it? Was it you? People really do start to question the characters, and like George who is now second guessing Summer, so is the audience as well.’

‘You see this sweet girl, who you probably would never think is capable of murder, but this changes everything. I literally got a message from my friend saying, her Mum’s text her to say, did Harriet kill Theo? Was it her? So there’s definitely a buzz around the story and it is really exciting to be involved in. It makes people question your character, what they’re capable of doing and that’s a lot of fun.’

Like all of our suspects, Summer will be grilled by DS Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) and DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) as the police close in on Theo’s killer.

Loyal Corrie fans are more used to seeing Summer in the Corner Shop in the Rovers than a police interview. Harriet shares how unexpected and different it feels to have her character in uncharted territory.

‘Yeah, it’s quite different. Being interviewed by the police, in that police cell environment, it’s a very different sort of scene. When we went into the police questioning rooms, I said I’ve never been in here, and everyone was like, what?

‘But Summer’s such a good character, she’s not really mischievous, she’s not evil, we’ve not seen her seek revenge before. So this is such a flip on its head. She’s such an unexpected suspect in this, but it’s also completely understandable why she’s a suspect, and so she should be.’ 

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The BBC crime drama has been impressing audiences and critics alike, and fans of shows like Line of Duty and Broadchurch will love the little-known series – streaming free on iPlayer

The crime drama landscape is saturated, making it challenging to discover a series which truly distinguishes itself from the genre’s crowded field.

It’s thrilling, therefore, when audiences uncover hidden gems that exceed expectations – and this overlooked British-Irish police procedural does precisely that.

Brought to screen by Sarah Phelps, Dublin Murders is a detective drama drawing from two novels – In the Woods (2007) and The Likeness (2008) – by author Tana French, both part of her Dublin Murder Squad literary series.

Fans of British crime offerings such as Line of Duty and Broadchurch will particularly appreciate this show, whose twists and revelations create compulsive viewing.

Led by Killian Scott and Sarah Greene as Detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox, the actors are supported by Michael D’Arcy, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Eugene O’Hare, Moe Dunford, Ellie O’Halloran, Niall Jordan, and Ian Kenny in an exceptional ensemble, reports the Mirror.

The eight-part crime drama was originally commissioned by the BBC for BBC One and Starz, with Irish public broadcaster RTÉ coming aboard the production later.

The programme’s official synopsis reads: “Detectives Rob Reilly and Cassie Maddox find themselves dispatched to investigate the murder of a young girl on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland. Based on the books “In the Woods” and “The Likeness” by American-Irish writer Tana French, this psychological thriller features a cast of mostly Irish actors, including Killian Scott and Sarah Greene as the leads.

“The series follows the detectives, who put their friendship to the test, as they are pulled deeper into the intrigue and darkness that surrounds the case.”

Available to stream free on BBC iPlayer and on Netflix with a subscription, the series has garnered praise from both critics and viewers.

One reviewer said of the show: “Some crime series captivate because the mystery itself is so maddeningly mysterious, while the lure of others is largely the frisson between the leading detectives. This Irish drama of tragedy and intrigue has both in spades.”

While another critic said: “Don’t let the dull title fool you; this is an excellent, unique crime story; a treat whether you’re a fan of the source material or not.”

A third reviewer expressed their admiration for the series: “Dublin Murders is gripping, wonderfully atmospheric stuff that throws up mysteries galore.”

While one critic believed the police drama surpassed many comparable offerings: “Murders are bad everywhere. Dublin Murders, though, the new BBC crime drama by Sarah Phelps? Very good. In fact, better than many crime dramas.”

Viewers were equally enthusiastic, with one saying: “I really dug the absolute hell out of this, def a beautifully brutal mini series, and the actors we’re perfect, the young actress who played Adalyn was completely convincing and scary af, you ever see a movie with little demon kids that weird you the F out well if you haven’t watch this,i loved it.”

One IMDB user review of the British-Irish police drama reads: “A MIND TWISTING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER. I just finished binge watching this. It starts off slow as the story unravels its characters. It seems like a pretty simple whodunnit, but its not.

“The characters are flawed and have dark pasts which interweave beautifully with the main plot and just when you think you have it all worked out…. another bread crumb appears and like Hansel and Gretel you cant help yourself… You follow. I wont give anything away, but i hope they do a season 2… Special appearance by one of my favourite Game of Thrones characters and the acting is superb”

While another IMDB user review says: “Dublin Murders is very clever writing indeed, in fact, I haven’t seen anything quite like it.”

One fan of the show said: “Absolutely brilliant. This gets you hooked from the first episode. I just wish it was released as a whole as I hate waiting for each episode.

“One of the best shows on tv in a long time. Brilliant cast. Killian Scott has been in a few shows I’ve seen and he is fantastic in this as well. Hope there’s more than one season.”

While a Rotten Tomatoes audience review of the series reads: “I think this is an excellent show! I’m so tired of American shows! The casting is marvelous; this is not the same old thing. Very true to the novels, and very good! I am reading every Tana French novel I can get my hands on. Love it!”

Dublin Murders is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer and with a subscription on Netflix.

Gardai have appealed for witnesses to all the collisions to come forward.

Four people were killed and multiple others injured following a weekend of carnage on roads in the Republic.

On Saturday, a woman in her 20s was struck by a car on the N11, Loughlinstown, South Dublin at around 11:50pm. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Earlier in the day, two men were killed in a horrific two-car collision in Birchhill, Co Donegal. The victims, who were aged in their 20s and 30s, were travelling in the same vehicle.

Meanwhile, a woman and a man in their 20s, who were also in the car, were rushed to Letterkenny University for non-life-threatening injuries.

A man and woman, who are in their 40s and travelling in the other vehicle, were also taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

In a separate crash also in Donegal on Saturday, a man in his 20s, was rushed to hospital following a collision on the R238 at Ardmore in Muff, but later passed in hospital. Gardai have appealed for witnesses to all the collisions to come forward.

It comes as the funeral of talented GAA player Laura Kennedy, who died after a two-car collision on the Nenagh to Dromineer Road R495 last Tuesday night, heard of her love for music, travel and camogie.

The young woman’s funeral took place in Ballywilliam Church in Tipperary on Sunday.

The 20-year-old’s coffin was draped in a Burgess-Duharra flag – the club she played for at levels. Her teammates also formed a guard of honour while her twin sister Ashling and dad John delivered heartbreaking eulogies.

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Devastated Ashling began by telling fellow mourners: “Anybody who knew Laura knew that she was kind, smart, funny, talented and amazing at everything she did.

“She was the most stylish person going, always buying more and more clothes on Vinted – the postman never got a break.

“She was also so smart and she knew it … I’d be stressing over an exam and she would try calm me down and just go ‘Ashling, it’s not worth it. It’s just some exam.’

“And she would go back to her room and study for a day and come back with a better result than me.

“She had one more exam left to finish before finishing her second year in college. Laura to me was not just my sister – she was my best friend. Anything one of us did – the other one did.”

Speaking about the unbreakable bond the pair had, Ashling added: “We couldn’t get away from each other.

“Secretly, I loved it because I knew she was always with me and I was never lonely. There was no chance to be lonely.

“If it was going to college, work, training, the cinema or going to town for our weekly trip to Tesco – I’d look at her and realise how lucky I was to have her.

“Her smile did something to me and I think it done something to all of us. You couldn’t help but smile back at her.

“I’m so glad I have the most amazing family and friends to get through this because I don’t think I’d be able to without them. We will stay strong for Laura and get the strength from her because she was the strongest person I knew.”

Her distraught dad John then spoke about the impact both Ashling and Laura had on his and his wife Annette’s lives once they were born.

He said: “On the 10th of the 10th, 2005. Two angels appeared to myself and my good wife Annette and our life changed forever.

“You think you have a life up until that, and you’re happy, and you’ll get on with it, but all anybody wants is for somebody to turn a house into a home.

“We had a beautiful house or bricks and mortar, but two beautiful children came along and made that complete.

“They lit a fire in our hearts. Unfortunately, now one of them has been extinguished

“But there’s so much power and light in the other one that it is more than double the flame. I know that you’ll keep lighting and Laura will shine her light through Ashling, and that joy that they brought us up to last Tuesday night – we will never forget.

“Laura had so many passions in her life. She loved her music as I said. She loved her Camogie. It’s fair to say that she loved to travel – she wouldn’t be home from one trip before she’d be on the internet planning something else.”

Breaking down, he said: “From short trips to long ones and I’m glad in her short 20 years that we fitted in so much.

“You were 20 years old, Laura and I would give anything for 20 more seconds just to hold you in my arms and tell you how much I love you.

“I told you every night going to bed that I loved you, and I only missed it when you were gone away. I’m so glad that I did that, but just in case you ever doubted that, from the bottom of my broken heart and from my wife and from your sister Ash … we love you so much and thank you for 20 beautiful, glorious years.”

Tokens to remember Laura’s life included an accordion, her Burgess-Duharra jersey, her favourite coat, her hurl, a bag to symbolise her love for travel and a lab coat to represent her degree.

She was later buried in Monsea Graveyard.

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Police received a call from ambulance service colleagues after a man suffered stab wounds in an incident in Parliament Road, Middlesbrough, at about 12:30am on Saturday, May 16.

Parliament Road in Middlesbrough (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO)

The 27-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds in the incident, and received medical treatment before being released from hospital.

CID officers arrested a 51-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman on suspicion of GBH with intent. Both have been released on police bail whilst enquiries continue.

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses and anyone with information or footage.

“Any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident or further information, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 092546.”

“Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.”