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Vokes started his professional career with Bournemouth but joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2008.He scored eight goals across all competitions in his debut campaign at Molineux as Wolves gained promotion to the Premier League.The forward went on to have loan spells with Leeds United, Bristol City, Sheffield United, Norwich City, Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion before securing a permanent switch to Burnley in 2012.He was part of two promotion-winning squads at Turf Moor – helping Sean Dyche’s side reach the Premier League in 2014 and 2016.The frontman spent seven years with the Clarets before having two campaigns with Stoke City…

The Conservative Party is seeking a parliamentary vote to refer Sir Keir Starmer to the Commons Privileges Committee over allegations he deliberately misled MPs, Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge has confirmed.The investigation would examine whether the Prime Minister was truthful in his statements to Parliament concerning the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United States.Mr Cartlidge told GB News that the Tories remain “determined to do our job as the official Opposition to hold the Prime Minister to account”.He expressed disbelief at the PM’s position on the matter, stating: “I find it astonishing to believe that Keir…

Earl Charles Spencer’s girlfriend has publicly denied allegations of an affair.Cat Jarman, 43, lodged a legal challenge against the Earl’s ex-wife Countess Spencer, 53, in 2024, after she claimed the divorcee shared her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis without her consent.The high-profile legal battle also saw accusations from the Earl’s ex-wife, whom he divorced last year after 13 years of marriage, claiming the pair had embarked on an affair.But Ms Jarman, a Norwegian archaeologist, has now gone public to dispel the accusations.”Both marriages were over when Charles and I began a relationship and had been for some time,” she told The…

Economists are predicting that Bank of England rate-setters will “almost certainly” keep the base rate unchanged at 3.75 per cent when the Monetary Policy Committee convenes on Thursday.This would represent a blow to borrowers, who are hoping for relief on mortgage and debt repayments, but could be a boon for savers looking for higher interest rates from accounts.The nine-member panel is expected to maintain its current stance despite the ongoing conflict between US-Israeli and Iranian forces pushing living costs higher since late February.Official figures released last week revealed UK inflation climbed to 3.3 per cent in March, reaching a three-month…

Tilly Ramsay reunited with her former Strictly Come Dancing partner Nikita Kuzmin at the London Marathon on Sunday, with the pair crossing the finish line together after conquering the gruelling 26.2-mile course.The duo, who were paired on the BBC competition in 2021, beamed as they hugged after finishing the race in the capital.Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was waiting at the finish line to congratulate his daughter, planting a kiss on her forehead after she completed her debut marathon.Tilly, 24, had taken on the challenge in support of Feeding Britain, a charity tackling food poverty across the UK.She had spent months…

Ultra-processed foods get their bad reputation for their high salt and sugar content – but the real problem may lie in how much fructose they contain, scientists have said.A new comprehensive review by scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz has identified fructose as a key metabolic trigger that pushes the body to produce and store fat in different ways compared to glucose.Scientists behind the study set out to examine how common sweeteners like table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup contribute to obesity and metabolic illness. Their findings suggest that “fructose is not just another calorie”, said lead author of…

Chief executive Mark Darbon says the R&A are having “ongoing dialogue” with Muirfield with a view to returning The Open Championship to the Gullane course for the first time since 2013.Darbon also says there are “challenges” with bringing the event back to Turnberry.Royal Lytham & St Annes will host The Open in 2028, with this year’s 154th tournament taking place at Royal Birkdale and next year’s staging at The Old Course at St Andrews.Muirfield, a 16-times Open venue, will host this year’s Women’s Amateur Championship from 22-27 June.”We’ve got a great ongoing dialogue with Muirfield,” Darbon said.”There are some things…

Meghan has indicated that the most challenging period of her life may be drawing to a close.On Saturday, she reposted two astrology-themed messages to her 4.5 million Instagram followers, both suggesting that April 25th represented a significant turning point.The content, originally created by Las Vegas astrologer Kristina Antuna, declared that those born under Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius were “ending the hardest seven years of their lives on April 25.”Born on August 4th 1981, the 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex falls under the Leo zodiac sign, making the post directly applicable to her own circumstances.Meghan has indicated that the most challenging…

A major energy supplier is offering millions of households the opportunity to get free electricity from next month as part of a cost of living scheme.EDF is bringing back its Sunday Saver initiative for the month of May, giving customers the chance to accumulate as many as 64 hours of complimentary electricity regardless of weather conditions.By moving energy-intensive activities outside these busy hours, participants can unlock free electricity to use on Sundays.The amount of complimentary power available depends on how much usage customers manage to shift, with rewards ranging from four to 16 hours each week.EDF is offering customers the…

Jamie Bigg, the Gladiators star known to viewers as Giant, has claimed he was dismissed from the BBC programme after revealing his intention to publicly acknowledge his relationship with OnlyFans creator Taylor Ryan.The former professional bodybuilder and firefighter appeared on the first three series of the rebooted game show before announcing his departure last week.”I had to choose between dating Taylor and keeping my job,” he told The Sun, adding that he was “shocked and very saddened about their choice to sack me.”In a statement to the Daily Mail, he explained: “I made it clear that I was planning to…