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Sale Sharks: Davies; Ene, Roberts, Wilson, Wills; Curtis, Hanson; Onasanya, Caine, Harper, Hogg, Burrow, Kelly, Woodman, Gilmore.Replacements: Longstaff, McEachran, Bell, Hodkinson, Davies, Thomas, Bradshaw, Logan.Gloucester: Redshaw; Hathaway, W Knight, M Knight, Cotgreave; Barton, Austin; McArthur, Freeman-Price, Wright, Stevens, Gwynne, James, Taylor, Trenholm.Replacements: Knowles, Alexander, Minnis, Allport, Gilbert, Price, Butler, Morris.Referee: Sara Cox
Great Britain’s Patrick Dever came an impressive fourth on his marathon debut in the men’s race in New York as Benson Kipruto beat Alexander Mutiso in a dramatic photo finish to claim victory. Preston Harrier Dever, who finished in a time of two hours eight minutes and 58 seconds, was part of a four-man group before Kipruto and Mutiso broke clear in the latter stages.Mutiso nearly overtook his fellow Kenyan on the line but Kipruto held him off to win as both were given a time of 2:08.09. Their compatriot Albert Korir was third in 2:08.57.Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge, who could…
Former Deputy Chief Constable of the British Transport Police Andy Trotter told GB News presenter Michael Portillo that disorder on trains “isn’t that rare”. In the immediate aftermath of the horrific attack, the police arrested two British nationals within eight minutes of the first 999 call. Lauding the “exemplary” response by emergency services, Michael commented that their colleagues will be “drawing some satisfaction”, despite the horrific events.In agreement, Mr Trotter heaped praise onto his former colleagues, declaring the response to be “very good” during a “horrific, awful and terrifying” incident.The pair praised both passengers and emergency services for their rapid…
Ricky Gervais has pulled no punches against the “powers that be” after facing rejection after rejection with the advertising campaign for his alcoholic beverage company.The After Life star co-owns Dutch Barn, and as part of its marketing campaign, Mr Gervais regularly shares contentious and tongue-in-cheek ads across social media to garner interest. In recent months, however, he’s also suggested a handful of billboards with more refrained gags and slogans in an attempt to have them advertised in public.Mr Gervais has shared a series of proposed adverts he claims he’s pitched to be used on the Underground at the behest of…
Gareth LightfootLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceThe case was heard at Teesside Crown Court in MiddlesbroughA haulage firm has been fined £250,000 after a worker was fatally injured by falling metal frames in a shipping container.Gary Lee James, a yard hand at Ward Brothers (Malton) Ltd’s depot at South Bank, Teesside, was stripping clothing frames weighing up to 120kg (18st 13lb) when he was pinned at the back of a container as five of the heavy racks fell in January 2019.The 30-year-old, of Middlesbrough, died three days later having suffered asphyxia, cardiac arrest and brain injury.The firm pleaded guilty to a health…
Defending champion Coco Gauff faces fellow American Jessica Pegula in the second match in the Stefanie Graf Group on Sunday after Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek triumphed on the opening day.Sabalenka has qualified for the year-end Finals for the past five years but has never won the title. She was runner-up to Caroline Garcia in 2022.The 29-year-old was imperious against Paolini, who is the only player competing in the singles and doubles tournaments.Sabalenka hit 11 aces, won 66% of first-serve points and produced 24 winners to outmuscle the agile Paolini.The pair traded breaks in the first set before Sabalenka powered…
A wealthy businessman was left stunned after finding an illegal immigrant cooking in his kitchen — the intruder had been secretly living in his luxury Cornwall home for days.The father, who wishes not to be named, arrived at his £750k property in St Ives with his family when he came across a smashed window.After walking through his front door he found 28-year-old intruder Saidahmed-Hamid Ghalem making a meal in his kitchen.Ghalem’s last address was in London, however, he had been staying in the property for a matter of days.The West Midlands homeowner rents out his seaside cottage on a luxury…
Reform’s Dame Andrea Jenkyns has demanded a return to “common sense policing”.The Mayor for Greater Lincolnshire made the comments in the wake of the vicious attack last night which took place aboard a train travelling from Doncaster to King’s Cross. Speaking on GB News’ Camilla Tominey Show, Dame Andrea demanded “complete transparency” with subsequent police proceedings. “The public deserve to know about what’s truly happened, as quick as possible,” she said. | GB NEWS”They must make sure measures are in place to protect the British public, because no doubt there’s a lot of frightened people out there,” the Reform Mayor…
Television veteran Bradley Walsh has emerged as a frontrunner to take over presenting duties on Strictly Come Dancing following last month’s surprise announcement that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will depart the programme.The 65-year-old quiz show host is believed to be under serious consideration by BBC executives to fill the vacancy left by the departing duo.Bradley and Barney Walsh present Gladiators on BBC | BBC Their final appearance will be during this year’s Christmas special, concluding Ms Daly’s remarkable 21-year tenure with the programme.Mr Walsh would be partnered with a female presenter, according to sources, with former professional dancer Oti…
Theo LeggettBusiness CorrespondentJas BainsJas Bains alerted Danish authorities to a £1bn tax scam and they hit him with a lawsuit”We’d be met at airports in 20-foot limousines, and taken to places like the Atlantis hotel in Dubai or the Singapore Grand Prix. There’d be a hundred grand spent in the bar.”In 2013, Jas Bains was an ambitious young lawyer, enjoying the high life that came with working for an extremely profitable City hedge fund.Today, he is jobless and has lost most of his wealth, having spent years fighting legal battles and attempting to clear his name of association with a…