In a video she took from her bed, Scary Spice acknowledged the sound problems and thanked fans for attending the show.

The experience of going to Premier League soccer matches in England in off-the-shelf modern stadiums is often a synthetic one.

Brexit played an "inevitable role" in the reported decision by Nissan to abandon plans to build its X-Trail model at its Sunderland plant, an MP has said.

“Behave yourself. Keep your head down. Stay out of his way.”

Republic of Ireland footballer Darron Gibson is to appear in court next month after he was charged with drink-driving, UK police have said.

Des O’Driscoll sits down with musical director Anth Kaley.

A mother in England survived a gas blast which flattened one half of a semi and wrecked the other because a fridge fell on her, a relative said.

Celtic have vowed to take action against a group of fans filmed singing an offensive song about murdered soldier Lee Rigby.

Everton are to host a charity celebrity match in aid of the Bradley Lowery Foundation and Everton in the Community.

Time was when the Nissan Micra was a staple in the supermini segment, competing successfully against the kingpins in the segment and being produced by the zillion — all over the world.

The extraordinary intervention by Agriculture Minister, Michael Creed, comes amid concern about Brexit’s impact on Ireland, but the candid remarks may threaten a rift between Dublin and London.

A man from west Belfast has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a number of terrorism-related offences.

The British Prime Minister will be updated on the Grenfell Tower recovery effort later as the number of high rises feared to pose similar fire risks mounts.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic felt like Benjamin Button, but it was more a case of Groundhog Day as far as Sunderland were concerned. Manchester United retain a two-pronged assault on Champions League qualification, but all the Wearside club has to look forward to are trips to some of football’s less celebrated destinations in the Championship next season.

Sunderland 0 Manchester City 2: Sunderland were game, but the harsh truth is that they were woefully lacking in just about every department. Try as they might, the most stern test faced by Manchester City arrived in the aftermath of the final whistle.

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Sunderland 0 Chelsea 1: Chelsea’s 10th successive win was predictable in a game against the Premier League’s bottom club, but few anticipated that Antonio Conte’s team would experience such a nervous 90 minutes before retaining the leadership.

Sunderland 1 Arsenal 4: Arsene Wenger is the manager renowned for not seeing pivotal incidents during a match, but it was David Moyes who appeared to be watching a different game on Saturday.

Sunderland 0 Everton 3

Man City 2 Sunderland 1

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The shock decision by the British people to leave the European Union is likely to cost the Irish Government as much as €3.2bn, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

Sunderland 3 Chelsea 2: JERMAIN Defoe was man enough to admit he struggled to hold back the tears after his goal brought Sunderland the three priceless points that will surely bring Premier League survival this season.

Sunderland 0 Arsenal 0

Martin Olsson scored in stoppage time to earn Norwich a vital 3-2 win over a Newcastle side now staring at Premier League relegation.

Southampton 1 Sunderland 1: Sam Allardyce admits Sunderland are now effectively fighting for a 17th-place finish in their bid to beat the drop.

Liverpool 2 Sunderland 2: Note to Liverpool’s players — the walkout was meant for the fans, not the first team.

The ins and outs from all the Premier League clubs during the transfer window.