9 h. ago Michelle O’Neill to tackle Starmer for ‘prioritising weapons of war over people’

The Stormont leader said the Budget had been a missed opportunity to support those struggling to pay for food and heat their homes.

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10 h. ago Joao Gomes is about to miss out on perfect Man United transfer opportunity

Manchester United's search for a midfielder will continue throughout the season with each game an opportunity for possible targets to impress them.

Politics

20 h. ago Youssef Chermiti let off for glaring Rangers sin by Danny Rohl before 'ruthless' demand

The striker missed a brilliant opportunity at Tannadice as the struggles continued for the £8million man

Politics

27 h. ago Wirtz delivers but lacklustre Liverpool are held by Sunderland

Liverpool’s big name, big money summer signings owed Arne Slot following poor starts to life at Anfield and, right on cue, Florian Wirtz delivered. A deflected shot from the potential £116m recruit spared the Premier League champions the ignominy of a 10th defeat in 14 games with a late equaliser against Sunderland, who will count this as an opportunity missed.Chemsdine Talbi had set the in-form visitors on course for a first win at Anfield since 1983 before Wirtz’s shot flew in off Nordi Mukiele in the 81st minute. Sunderland substitute Wilson Isidor was close to restoring his side’s lead when rounding Alisson in stoppage time but a superb goalline clearance from striker Federico Chiesa salvaged a point for Liverpool. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Florian Wirtz delivers but lacklustre Liverpool are held by Sunderland

The celebration was justified yet indicative of another worrying night for Arne Slot. It was the 94th minute and Federico Chiesa was waving his arms in front of Liverpool fans, rejoicing not in delivering a victory befitting his job as a striker but in saving the Premier League champions from certain defeat. Sunderland should consider their point at Anfield as an opportunity missed.Chiesa’s celebration followed his goalline clearance to deny Sunderland a first win at Anfield since October 1983. Slot, though restrained in his technical area, must have been tempted to join in. His team were staring at a 10th defeat in 14 games when Wilson Isidor, on as a Sunderland substitute, raced through from goalkeeper Robin Roefs’s smart pass and rounded Alisson in the Liverpool goal. Chiesa, on as a substitute as Slot chased victory, had abandoned his attacking instincts to track back and produced a vital block. Liverpool were spared another inquest, just about. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Here is why the Creative Scotland review was such a missed opportunity

The questions the review did not ask are key

Politics

4 d. ago Arsenal must rue missed opportunity as they fail to take down ten

Arsenal were unable to press home their advantage against Chelsea, who played more than a half with ten men, with the Blues able to hold the Premier League leaders

Events

4 d. ago Gary Neville absent from Chelsea vs Arsenal due to 'opportunity' he couldn't miss

Gary Neville was expected to be in the gantry for Chelsea vs Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, but the ex-Manchester United captain will instead be at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Sport

7 d. ago Upbeat Danny Rohl adamant Rangers are on the rise after 'huge step forward' despite missed Braga opportunity

The German watched his side picked up their first Europa League point but couldn't finish off 10-man Braga

Events

8 d. ago Princess Beatrice wants Sarah Ferguson to 'move on' as Andrew scandal continues

Princess Beatrice 'fears' her father, Andrew Windsor, would be crushed if his ex-wife met someone new.

Politics

8 d. ago Budget ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle rising cost of living – O’Neill

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said instead of ‘real action’ to bring down bills, many will now face higher tax bills in the year ahead.

Economics

9 d. ago KHADIJA KHAN: Those on the Left who say wearing the burqa is a 'choice' for Muslim women should have seen my father beat my mother for rejecting it

Do not tell me that wearing a burqa is a matter of choice for Muslim women. I know that is a lie, because my mother confronted the lie and paid a hideous price for her courage.

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9 d. ago Daughter settles legal claim against Government over father’s ‘degrading’ death

Alpha Kalay died in 2021 after multiple opportunities to care for him were missed by staff at HMP Hull, where he was serving a prison sentence.

Politics

1 week ago Airdrie 0 Ayr United 1: Diamonds boss rues 'missed opportunity' to climb table against 10 men

Aaron Taylor-Sinclair was left frustrated as his side remain bottom of the Championship

Economics

1 week ago Daughter begs 'save his life' after dad goes into coma after holiday heart attack

Teigan's father went into cardiac arrest when his heart stopped beating for 70 minutes

Events

1 week ago Dick Van Dyke reveals he turned down James Bond offer: ‘Have you heard my British accent?’

Actor reflected on his career, from highlights to missed opportunities, ahead of his 100th birthday in December

Politics

2 w. ago Beloved father, 50, beaten to death by stranger on Hawaii's most iconic paradise beach

Christian Alejandro Coronel, a father of three, was fatally beaten in an unprovoked attack on Waikiki Beach, where he had just moved for his job.

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2 w. ago David Carrick: Missed opportunities to catch serial rapist Met police officer

Astonishingly, Carrick was not suspended or subjected to a fresh round of vetting following a rape allegation in July 2021

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2 w. ago Princess Beatrice speaks out for first time since shamed dad Andrew's fall from grace

Princess Beatrice has broken her silence for the first time since her father former Prince Andrew’s scandal, revealing she struggled with loneliness and mental health

Politics

2 w. ago No DLR extension to Thamesmead would be 'missed opportunity'

No DLR extension to Thamesmead would be 'missed opportunity'  BBC

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