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Leeds Rhinos have signed Leigh Leopards forward Ethan O’Neill on a three-year deal.The 26-year-old Australian scored seven tries in 22 appearances in his one season with the Leopards.”I’ve been grinning from ear to ear since I found out I was coming to the Rhinos,” he told the club website, external.”I am coming into an awesome side who performed really well last season and were unlucky in the play-offs.”
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is in talks to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.Joshua, 36, has not fought since he was stopped in the fifth round by British rival Daniel Dubois in September last year.Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, said in August it was likely Joshua’s next fight would be against Paul – and on Thursday confirmed that talks had taken place between the two camps.Media outlets reported on Wednesday that a fight between the pair was almost a done deal, but Hearn told BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast that “everyone has jumped the gun” with these claims.”Our focus is on…
The Government has announced a first-of-its-kind nuclear power station will be built in Wales – but faced criticism from the White House after it pushed for a US manufacturer to build at the site. The small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant will be built Wylfa, on Anglesey/Ynys Mon in North Wales, backed by £2.5billion of Government funding.It will be built by publicly-owned Great British Energy-Nuclear and, subject to final contract, designed by Rolls-Royce.Work on the site will begin on 2026 and initially be home to three SMR’s – which are smaller and quicker to build than traditional reactors -…
Rachel Reeves is being urged to launch an inheritance overhaul and give stronger protectons to unmarried couples, as too many Britons “aren’t entitled to partners estates.”The Inheritance Act 1975 was initially brought in by Harold Wilson to give women the right to a share of their husband’s estate. But UK law firm TWM Solicitors argue “there is still more that needs to be done to update the law to account for the variety of family types that are common these days”.The Act was designed to ensure surviving spouses could claim substantial portions of marital assets rather than receiving limited maintenance…
Prince William has shared a sneak peek into his and Princess Kate’s “forever home” as he reveals his wife’s interior design work on their newly renovated property.The Prince and Princess of Wales upgraded from Adelaide Cottage with their three children, as the family settles into the Grade-II listed Forest Lodge in Berkshire.The eight-bedroom mansion in Windsor Great Park is around double the size of their former home, giving Kate free rein to embark on a new project.William shared a small glimpse of his wife’s designs in a video telling young people about the importance of reflecting on Armistice Day.Prince William…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced growing pressure to show how the expected pay-per-mile taxes will be spent across the UK.It comes after a new study revealed that almost half of UK adults want the money used to make public charging for electric vehicles cheaper.The research found that 47 per cent of people believe revenue from EV taxation should be directed directly towards reducing charging costs. The survey of 2,249 UK adults highlights public frustration over what many see as rising motoring costs dressed up as green policy.Ms Reeves, who must fill a widening hole in Treasury finances, has been grappling…
Jeremy Clarkson set time aside last night to unveil a creative new meaning for a popular English dessert, using it to describe Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.The former Top Gear presenter, 65, took to X to proudly share his new word after a string of posts criticising the Labour leader.The saga began when British politician Rupert Lowe MP posted: “Heavy rumours that Labour MPs are turning on Starmer. Good. He should be ejected from office. He has disgraced the position of Prime Minister.”In response, singer Carol Decker said: “I wish I could invent another swear word to describe @Keir_Starmer.”Jeremy Clarkson…
Motorists could face tougher penalties for causing death by dangerous driving after a landmark petition has demanded action. The petition called on the Government to ensure that anyone who causes a fatality while driving under the influence of drugs should have their licence permanently revoked and face a minimum sentence of 20 years without parole. The petition, initiated by Kimberly-Ann Morgan, which has secured thousands of signatures, hopes to address flaws in the sentencing guidance, which currently fails to punish drivers significantly. Ms Morgan shared: “When someone takes drugs and drives, they are making a conscious choice to put lives…
Gareth Lewis,Wales political editor and Steffan Messenger,Wales environment correspondentWork will begin next year, with the aim of generating power by the mid 2030sA first-of-its-kind nuclear power station is to be built on Anglesey, bringing up to 3,000 jobs and billions of pounds of investment.The plant at Wylfa, on the Welsh island’s northern coast, will have the UK’s first three small modular reactors (SMR), although the site could potentially hold up to eight.Work is due to start next year with the aim of generating power by the mid 2030s.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “Britain was once a world leader in…
After defeating France’s Manon Fiorot in May, Shevchenko praised Weili, floating the idea of a fight between the pair.”Zhang has the same passion for martial arts as me, the same mindset. It’s not about fame – this is what I like about her,” said Shevchenko.”I’m hearing from fans this is the fight they want to see.”Perhaps Shevchenko looked outside the flyweight division because she has continuously got the better of foes within it.Her only blip since becoming champion in 2018 is a defeat by Alexa Grasso in 2023, but after a draw in the rematch she regained her title in…