Luke Humphries passed on his best wishes to Peter Wright after his shock defeat (Picture: Getty) Peter Wright has lifted the lid on what Luke Humphries told him after his magnificent 4-1 victory over the defending champion to reach the Paddy Power World Darts Championship quarter-finals. Having defeated Jermaine Wattimena in the third round, Wright delivered a darting masterclass to dump out world number one Humphries, averaging 100.93 across the match. Wright’s outstanding display was made all the more impressive by the fact he has been struggling with a nasty chest infection throughout the early rounds at London’s Alexandra Palace.…
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The Aaron Rodgers experiment has been a slow-motion car wreck in New York. After Sunday’s latest catastrophic loss, it’s clearer than ever the Jets must turn the pageThe score was 40-0. Buffalo had dominated New York in every sense of the word: offense, defense, special teams, body language, camaraderie. They were probably breathing superior air at that point. Finally, after another three-and-out to start the fourth quarter, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich benched Aaron Rodgers. It should have happened much earlier.Backup Tyrod Taylor swooped in and immediately ran an efficient offense. The 15-play drive culminated with a nine-yard touchdown pass to…
Government contracts revealed the department had sealed the huge deal with Telespazio – a global space firm with a UK branch in Luton.
WHAT with rows over ‘rewilding’ your garden, desperately searching for new drought tolerant plants, and the constant social media one-upmanship of Dahlia blooms – it’s been an interesting 2024 for gardening. But what does 2025 bring us? I asked influential horticulturalists their predictions. SuppliedBBC GQT panellist Matt Pottage thinks gardeners will find a good balance.[/caption] BBC Gardeners Question Time regular and Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks, Matt Pottage said: “I predict the trend towards more environmentally-sensitive styles of gardening will continue, as gardeners strive to be ‘greener’, although there is a lot of scope to showcase…
WITH his hair dyed purple this time, Peter Wright rolled back the years at Ally Pally to deliver a knockout blow at the World Darts Championship. Snakebite destroyed current world champion Luke Humphries to advance to the quarter-finals. Peter Wright recorded a famous victory at Ally PallyRex Snakebite Wright saw of world champion Luke Humphries in a spectacularRex Wright’s signature hairdo is created by hairdresser wife, JoanneSolent News & Photo Agency It was vintage Wright, 54, who had a bit of needle with the world No1 beforehand who accused him of trying to play mind games. However, the pair embraced…
My sister bought my children presents from a charity shop for Christmas. I’m furious but am I wrong to feel angry? Money psychotherapist Vicky Reynal replies.
A GAVIN and Stacey extra reveals a hilarious Dawn and Pete scene that was axed from the final edit of the Christmas Day finale. The last ever episode aired on Christmas Day with fans glued to their screens to see the final instalment of the hit BBC comedy series. BBCA Gavin and Stacey extra reveals hilarious Dawn and Pete scene was AXED from final edit in behind-the-scenes update[/caption] BBCThe show’s finale drew in more than 12.3 million viewers on Christmas Day[/caption] BBCFans of the show were thrilled to see a guest appearance by Anna Maxwell Martin[/caption] The actor, Scott McGlynn,…
AN energy giant with seven million customers is offering half price electricity to thousands tomorrow. British Gas customers can get the discounted energy between 11.30pm and 1.30pm on New Year’s Eve. GettyWe’ve explained how to sign up for the offer[/caption] The offer is available to new and existing British Gas customers on any tariff, but you will need a smart meter. It’s part of the suppliers popular Peak Save scheme which usually rewards customers for shifting their usage to off-peak times. However, tomorrow’s offer is known as a Green Flex event, which rewards customers who opt in, with half price electricity when there’s surplus renewable energy available…
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lucy Ward and Troy Townsend as Liverpool beat West Ham 5-0 away from home to go five points clear at the top of the Premier League.Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On the podcast today; Mo Salah continues his unbelievable season and the panel try and think of something new to say about how well he’s playing and figure out just how he took that ball around Konstantino Mavrapanos. Continue reading…
MICHAEL VAN GERWEN growled “that’s just not allowed” as he reflected on his latest World Darts Championship performance with disgust. The three-time tournament winner is through to the fourth round after beating Brendan Dolan on Saturday. RexMichael van Gerwen was not pleased with his recent World Darts Championship performance[/caption] PABrendan Dolan narrowly missed setting up a deciding set[/caption] Van Gerwen, who faces Jeffrey de Graaf tonight, lost the first set of his weekend darts clash. But the world No3 soon roared back into a 3-1 lead, putting him on the verge of victory. Follow all the action from the World…
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will soon be to English schools what Chancellor Rachel Reeves already is to the British economy: a wrecking ball.
Some 50 years after being first used on teabags in Spalding, Lincolnshire, barcodes are now set to become obsolete as they disappear in favour of modern QR codes .
A MUM claims her son almost died after using eye drops when a droplet rolled down his cheek and into his mouth. Katelyn Clement, 25, rushed her son Milo Nicholson, five, to hospital in what she described as her “worst nightmare”. Kennedy NewsMilo Nicholson was rushed to hospital after a droplet of Optrex antibacterial eye drops rolled into his mouth[/caption] Kennedy NewsMilo’s mum Katelyn Clement said he began uncontrollably coughing and couldn’t breathe[/caption] She was giving Milo his second dose of eye drops when some of the product dripped into his mouth. Within minutes, Katelyn said Milo began uncontrollably coughing…
Another 20 flights were cancelled at London Gatwick Airport today as restrictions remained in place for a fourth day because of fog after ‘frustrated’ passengers slept on the floor.
A GEORDIE Shore star has announced their surprise engagement after quitting fame and turning to religion. Faith Mullen, 24, first joined the cast of the hit show back in 2018, and she was quick to make a big impact on her co-stars. InstagramA Geordie Shore star has announced their surprise engagement after quitting fame and turning to religion[/caption] InstagramFaith Mullen flashed her beautiful ring[/caption] InstagramThe star kept her partner’s identity under wraps[/caption] However, after one series, Faith was brutally axed from Geordie Shore and she shared a video explaining why, named ‘My truth… Geordie Shore’ on YouTube at the time. Now, the reality star has shared…
Louise Pyne has your guide to boosting health while losing weight on Ozempic and Wegovy — minus the nasty side-effects
From pets to pot, people are sharing their deal breakers when it comes to a potential date (Picture: Getty) When looking for The One, many of us have a thing or two that we simply can’t stand. They aren’t red flags per se; rather quirks, habits or lifestyle choices that just don’t sit well with you, for one reason or another. Some of these dealbreakers centre around serious topics – like whether they want children or marriage – while others may seem insignificant or surface-level. Either way though, they signal incompatibility – and could mean a first date becomes the…
CELEBRITY Big Brother star James Whale spent the festive period in intensive care as he continues to battle cancer. The TV and radio legend, who took part in the reality show in 2016, was diagnosed with stage-four kidney cancer four years ago. James Whale has been suffering from flu in intensive care PAHe was awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours[/caption] TalkTVThe 73-year-old hosted a Christmas Day special, James Whale Unwrapped, on TalkTV alongside his wife Nadine[/caption] He has defied the odds and bravely fought off the disease despite fears he wouldn’t see another Christmas. However, the 73-year-old…
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NO festive gathering is complete without a feast, desserts and plenty of holiday drinks. But while these celebrations are exciting, they can be hard on our stomachs, often leading to that familiar bloated feeling. Adrienne Benjamin, gut health nutritionist at ProVen Biotics, has shared some simple steps to keep your gut in check, ensuring you enjoy the festivities without the uncomfortable bloating effect. 1. Pace yourself with rich foods Whether it’s hearty meals or party platters, the holiday season is packed with foods rich in fat, sugar, and salt, which can put a strain on our digestive systems. Adrienne advised:…