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A nine-year-old British boy has won a European championship with his uncanny impression of a seagull.The EC Gull Screeching competition is held every year in an attempt to change the image of seagulls, which some people see as a nuisance.Cooper, from Chesterfield in Derbyshire, travelled to the Belgian coastal town of De Panne to compete.Follow Derby on Facebook, external, on X, external, or on Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to [email protected], external or via WhatsApp, external on 0808 100 2210.

Warwick Davis and his family have launched a JustGiving page in tribute to his late wife following his ‘concerning’ message to fans.The grief-stricken Harry Potter star, whose beloved wife and ‘soul mate’ Samantha died last month, is taking a break from social media following the heartbreaking news.Davis’ children Annabelle 27, and Harrison, 21, used their father’s account to tell fans this, as well as sharing they had started a JustGiving page, Sammy’s Helping Hands, to raise money for Little People UK.They wrote: ‘Our Mum, the kindest, most inspirational and loving Mumma we could have wished for, devastatingly passed away on March…

We set off with some trepidation, given the hostilities in the Middle East. But the Foreign Office advice was that Egypt was safe — and still is.So, we (my wife, Montserrat, and our younger daughter, Sofia, 15) decided to keep calm and carry on with our trip to Soma Bay, near Hurghada on the Red Sea Riviera.Our Wizz Air flight from Luton was nearly full, so it was reassuring that many British travellers felt the same.Security at Soma Bay is a top priority.It’s a gated, guarded resort on a privately-owned peninsula 40 mins from Hurghada airport, accessible only by road, for…

The FTSE 100 is up 0.5 per cent in early trading. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are JD Spots, Associated British Foods, Taylor Wimpey, Watkin Jones, THG and PureGym. Read the Tuesday 23 April Business Live blog below.> If you are using our app or a third-party site click here to read Business LiveMarket open: FTSE 100 up 0.6%; FTSE 250 adds 0.3%London-listed stocks have continued gains to new record highs this morning, helped by a weaker pound and positive corporate updates, while investors turn focus on earnings from US tech giants this week.Surging commodity prices,…

West Ham target Ruben Amorim returned to Portugal after midnight on TuesdayAmorim had flown to London on Monday to hold managerial talks with the clubQuestioning Stuart Attwell’s integrity is a disgrace for Nottingham Forest – Listen to the It’s All Kicking Off podcast In-demand manager Ruben Amorim remained tight-lipped as he returned to Portugal following a whirlwind trip to London following talks with West Ham over succeeding David Moyes at the helm.On Monday, the Sporting Lisbon boss flew to the English capital to speak with the Hammers as they assess the future of the club beyond the end of the…

Prior to the New Labour general election landslide of 1997, I learned through reliable City sources that the party’s Chancellor-in-waiting, Gordon Brown, and his economics adviser, Ed Balls, were planning a tax grab on Britain’s pension funds.Working in secret with the now-defunct accounting firm Arthur Andersen, they were framing legislation that would scrap the tax relief that corporate Britain enjoyed on dividends paid into company pension schemes.The estimated £5 billion a year that the government would raise via this ploy would then be used by Brown to fund New Labour’s electoral promises.At the time I was working for the Guardian,…

Lila Moss’ modelling career is flourishing, and her latest high profile shoot with Interview Magazine sees the rising star in a series of edgy looks.Kate Moss’ daughter, 21, stuns in a sultry shot, posing in a low-cut white vest top while another sees her flaunting her legs in a slinky green mini dress.Lila’s friend, influencer Devon Lee Carlson, interviewed her for the piece, and was keen to know if she always wanted to follow her mother, 50, into fashion.’I used to want to be a teacher. Being around children makes you more fun and silly,’ Lila confessed. Lila Moss ‘ modelling career…

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have hired a brand manager as their UK spokesman in a new shake-up.Charlie Gipson, who previously represented companies Mars, Cadbury and Dominos, will now serve as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s main point of contact.Gipson, 41, has launched “delicious new treats for Mars”, covered Crufts with Pedigree and once dressed up as Pudsey the Bear for Children In Need, according to his LinkedIn profile.The new member of the Sussexes’ team will serve as the couple’s main point of contact for all UK and European media, working alongside their US-based PR team.Meghan Markle and Prince…

Modern-day studies are yielding more and more evidence that poor eating habits are crucial causes of skin ageing.Fortunately, certain foods can reverse existing signs of damage and prevent further degeneration of the skin.YouTube influencer Vicky Derosa, who built an impressive following sharing her beauty tips, has vouched for the rejuvenating benefits of fruit.In a recent clip, she told her audience: “My secret to looking younger and living longer? Fruit. That’s right, I eat only fruit from the time that I wake up in the morning until noon.The antioxidants in fruit fight off free radicals PA“An orange, banana, or grapes, blueberries.…

Melissa George has shared a sweet photo of her having a nap with her newborn son.The Home and Away star, who welcomed her son on March 20 at the age of 47, posted the precious snap to her Instagram Stories.It captured Melissa and her baby sleeping peacefully alongside each other on a bed as her baby tenderly held onto her shirt with his tiny hand.She captioned the image: ‘I love you’.Earlier this month, Melissa shared a first look at her newborn son after giving birth to her third child last month. Melissa George has shared a sweet photo of her having a…