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Halfpenny was originally a member of the Ospreys academy who let him go because of concerns about his size.He signed for Cardiff Blues ahead of the 2007-08 season and played for Cardiff RFC and the then Cardiff Blues between 2007 and 2014.”I’ll be forever grateful to Cardiff for giving me the opportunity to join the academy and start my professional career,” said Halfpenny.”I instantly felt at home and will always look back at my time at Cardiff as some of the most memorable years of my life.”During that seven-year stint, Halfpenny made 87 appearances and scored 568 points, winning the…

A Green Party candidate who has pushed for Britain to pay trillions of pounds in slavery reparations is descended from a Nigerian royal family that traded slaves, it has been claimed.Antoinette Fernandez is the “reparations officer” for the Green Party’s Global Majority Greens group, which works towards “racial and environmental justice”.Ms Fernandez is also the daughter of a billionaire – Antonio Oladeinde Fernandez – who was one of Africa’s richest men.The candidate for Lea Bridge, Hackney, has campaigned for taxpayers to pay reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, and has previously said politicians who oppose it “show an appalling arrogance”.The…

GB News has mapped all the places where migrants could be housed after Reform UK announced plans to put migrant detention centres in Green Party council areas, should they win the next election.The People’s Channel has mapped out the possible housing areas for the current Green constituencies. On Monday, Reform’s spokesman for home affairs, Zia Yusuf, said that Green-controlled areas would be prioritised due to what he described as the party’s support for “open borders.”Mr Yusuf said: “Given the Green Party advocate for open borders and for an infinite number of undocumented men to come here, we will prioritise Green…

The details of Donald Trump and King Charles III’s first meeting over tea have been revealed in a new royal book.Last week, the King made the transatlantic trip to the White House, visiting the President and First Lady.Mr Trump repeatedly lauded the sovereign as “fantastic” and “brave” before even revealing he was “jealous” of King Charles after his 30-minute Congress address.”He’s a great King,” Donald Trump then said on Thursday, as the conclusion of the monarch’s trip loomed.”The greatest King, in my book.”However, the pair’s earlier meeting is said to have been a much more awkward and cold affair.Following an…

The state pension age began its gradual increase to 67 in April, marking a significant shift for millions of workers approaching retirement.The qualifying age will rise incrementally over the next two years until it reaches 67.Those born between April 6 and May 5, 1960 are the first cohort affected by the change, facing an additional one-month wait before receiving their payments.The adjustment reflects rising life expectancy, with many younger workers now expected to remain in employment into their seventies.Peter Bradbury, from Preston, said: “It is annoying, I’ll do some other work and I can’t travel as much as I wanted…

Available for over a yearAn undercover investigation has heard dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts. Jemma Mumford from Sale’s Blissed Out Babies told Radio Manchester why this could be so harmful, and what the official advice is on the subject.Programme WebsiteShow less

Daniel Mays has revealed that a conversation during early production on ITV’s Believe Me left a lasting impression on him regarding the drama’s potential significance.The actor recalled speaking with the makeup designer whilst undergoing tests for his role, during which she offered a striking observation about the programme’s possible reach.”She said, ‘this could honestly save somebody’s life, this drama,'” Mr Mays told GB News and other media.He expressed hope that viewers who have experienced sexual, physical or psychological abuse might find strength through watching the production.Daniel Mays portrayed John Warboys in Believe Me | ITV”If this is a piece which…

Millions of drivers of popular vehicles have been warned of hefty driving costs this year after the price of fuel surged to the highest level since 2022. Diesel prices reached £1.91 per litre, marking some of the highest prices since 2022 and leaving an estimated 4.5 million van drivers with yearly fuel expenses of approximately £1,750.Government fuel data from the week beginning April 21 confirmed the sharp rise, with petrol also climbing to £1.57 per litre. The financial burden falls heavily on those who depend on their vehicles for work, with the vast majority of van operators relying on fuel…

Jon Rahm will be eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup in Ireland after striking a deal to continue playing on the DP World Tour and end a “stand-off.”The Spaniard had been embroiled in a long-running dispute with the European tour and had refused to pay fines for playing LIV events without official permission since he made his debut on the breakaway tour in 2024.Rahm, 31, had become ineligible for DP World Tour events and as a member not in good standing would not have been available for Ryder Cup selection next year.Throughout the dispute, Rahm had argued that a solution…

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