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An MMA fighter has died just hours after he collapsed mid-fight in Chicago.Isaac Johnson, 31, was competing in the Matador Fighter Challenge when he fell to the ground late in the bout.Emergency crews rushed to the scene.He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after midnight, according to officials.An investigation has been launched into the cause of death, with an autopsy pending.Johnson was scheduled to fight Corey Newell in a heavyweight Thai boxing match, in an event billed as “the ultimate MMA and Thai event, where local warriors will battle it out in high-stakes, high-intensity matches.”Promoter…

Sarah Ferguson could be moving to the “granny annexe” on Princess Beatrice’s Cotswolds estate as the former royal weighs up her move away from Royal Lodge.The disgraced royal is believed to be heading to Portugal when she is evicted from the Grade II mansion, but another option for Fergie is her daughter’s former cattle shed, which has been converted into accommodation.The renovation has been finished at Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi’s property, with neighbours revealing the one-bedroom annexe has recently been gutted and refitted with new windows and doors.A source told The Mail: “The granny annexe seems to be ready…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to launch a huge £1.5billion spending spree for electric vehicles, despite uncertainty over plans to introduce pay-per-mile car taxes.Reports suggest that the Chancellor will give the green light to £1.5billion in funding for electric vehicles in the Budget on Wednesday (November 26).It is expected that £1.3billion will be designated to Labour’s flagship Electric Car Grant, which is already buoyed by an initial £650million investment.The UK’s voice of EV charging, ChargeUK, reports that a further £200million provision will help expand the installation of electric vehicle charging points.The Electric Car Grant has already helped more than 35,000…

Britons have been issued with an urgent warning from experts about leaving their cars unattended this winter, as they could be more at risk of “frost-jacking”.Temperatures have plummeted in recent days, with many drivers being forced to clear frost and even snow from their car windscreens as winter sets in.While some will enjoy the cooler temperatures and the shorter days, experts are warning that motorists could be leaving their cars at risk of being stolen.So-called “frost jacking” occurs when a criminal steals a car that has been left unattended with the engine on, while the owner waits for the vehicle…

Louise Brierleyin BirminghamMarcia LewisAnthony Pratt’s wife Elva designed the Cluedo board and its original 11-room layout, although two of the rooms would be droppedBoard game Cluedo has sold in the millions, spawned dozens of editions, books, computer games, game shows and even a film, but it all began as a “lockdown” project, the daughter of its inventor has said.Professional musician Anthony Pratt came up with the idea to stave off the boredom of the blackouts during World War Two in Birmingham, with his wife Elva designing the now iconic board.Their daughter Marcia Lewis returned to the city this month to…

An ultra-marathon runner has gone from winning a race in temperatures of -35C in the Arctic to setting a new course record in the searing 53C heat of an African desert.Alex Welch, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, set the new best time in the 230km (142.9 miles) Beyond the Ultimate Desert Ultra Marathon across Namibia.His victory in Africa comes after he became the youngest ever winner of the Beyond the Ultimate Ice Ultra Marathon, where he raced over Arctic tundra in Sweden in February.Alex said it had been “a tough five days” and he wanted to challenge himself in an environment which…

Cardiff Devils’ longest-serving player Mark Richardson will break a remarkable record in British hockey on Sunday evening by making the most appearances in the Elite League.When the 39-year-old Richardson takes to the ice at the Vindico Arena against Fife Flyers, his tally of EIHL games will reach 1,778, breaking the record of the Sheffield Steelers legend, Cardiff-born Jonathan Phillips.Last year Richardson broke another Phillips record when he became the most capped player for Great Britain, reaching 117 games.”If there’s anyone who’s going to do it, I’m most pleased that it is Richie,” Phillips said.”He really is the ultimate professional. He’s…

Sir Keir Starmer would lose in a leadership contest against former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, a bombshell new opinion poll has revealed. More than half of the 1,013 Labour Party members surveyed – 52 per cent – would side with Ms Rayner, as opposed to just 33 per cent who lean towards Sir Keir – an astonishing 19 percentage point difference.The poll also found that a total of four rivals – including Andy Burnham, Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting – would trump the Prime Minister.More than half of Labour members want a new leader in No10 before the next…

Motorists face long traffic delays and road chaos on two major motorways this morning following multiple collisions.The M5 near Bristol and the A2 in Kent remain closed to traffic, forcing drivers to embark on diversion routes after two serious accidents.The M5 in Gloucestershire is closed between Junction 14 (Falfield) and Junction 13 (Stroud) after a vehicle left the carriageway following a collision.National Highways states that its traffic officers are providing assistance, with Gloucestershire Police also in attendance.Traffic is in the process of being released following the accident, although lengthy delays are expected to remain throughout the morning.National Highways stated: “Due…

Kumail JafferLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGetty ImagesEstimates suggest a tourist tax in London could raise up to £240m a yearThe mayor of London has cautiously welcomed reports that he is to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital.Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give Sir Sadiq Khan and other civic chiefs the authority to do so through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, which is currently going through Parliament.Sir Sadiq has been vocal in calling for such powers to be devolved, with estimates suggesting a tourist tax in London could raise up to £240m a year.…