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KYREN WILSON jokes he has had his “Britney Spears moment” after a close shave with the barbers back home.

The Warrior flew out to Berlin for this week’s German Masters after getting a buzz cut off his barber in Northamptonshire.

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Kyren Wilson joked he had a ‘Britney Spears moment’ at a recent visit to the Barbers[/caption]

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Britney Spears shaved off her long blonde hair in 2007[/caption]

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Wilson opted for a buzz cut after a recent hair nightmare[/caption]

In his mind, it brought back memories of the American pop singer shaving off her long blonde hair in 2007 in an unexpected act of rebellion and liberation from the perils of fame and attention.

The world No.2 – who won a maiden world title last May with blond highlights – laughed: “I’ve had a Britney Spears moment!

“I had the blond hair, then I dyed it back. It was all mismatched. Just the length of my hair, it’s a nightmare.

“I’m having to have my haircut once a week. I think the positives to take from this is I have got a good hair line.

“I just said to my barber: ‘Let’s just start again.’ So we did a buzz cut, the same level all over, My hair will be back in a week-and-a-half, don’t worry about that.”

Wilson, 33, had a hair-raising moment on Wednesday when he fell 2-0 down to China’s Zhou Yuelong, the guy who smashed him 6-0 at the Shanghai Masters last July.

But the Englishman rallied back to win 5-3, sealing the victory with a 100 that involved a no-look hit on the final black.

In the Last 16, Wilson now faces Jak Jones, the person he beat over two days in the World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible.

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When he lost 10-7 to Shaun Murphy in this month’s Masters final, Wilson joked that the Magician, 42, had “turned into an old man, so he needs this more than me”.

One Murphy-supporting fan at Ally Pally heard that remark and cruelly responded: “Yeah, he still kicked your a*** though, didn’t he?”

Judd Trump criticised Wilson’s comments that were the talk of the players’ lounge, saying “I don’t think he particularly put himself in good light” and claiming he is “not the best loser”.

Asked for his reaction to everything that had been said since the Masters ceremony, Wilson said: “It just cracks me up. It’s funny to read and listen to.

“It shows how many people are interested in the after-speech and stuff like that.

“It’s nice to have a bit of banter. You don’t want to see the same old boring speeches.

“I just had a bit of fun with it. I felt like I was still respectful, given how well he had played all week, and was a deserved champion.

“A few people took it wrong, which is fine, that’s fair enough. I was sore after losing.

“I’m not going to be false and do the ‘old’ speech.

“I’m not about that. I’d rather pour my heart out. You see me cry in the after speeches before. You’ve seen me laugh.

“See my kids come on. It’s just nice to have a bit of fun sometimes.”

JACK Fincham was spotted at a £500 per night spa hotel with his girlfriend Chloe Brockett before being sentenced over a dog attack.

The Love Island 2018 winner, 33, has today been freed from a short stint in jail as he appeals his six-week sentence.

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Reality star turned boxer Jack Fincham[/caption]

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Love Island 2018 winner Jack was freed from his six week jail sentence after his out-of-control Cane Corso mauled runner Robert Sudell[/caption]

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He spent his final days of freedom at a £500 per night spa hotel with his girlfriend Chloe Brockett[/caption]

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Jack was spotted with on/off girlfriend Chloe Brockett today after his sentencing[/caption]

His Towie star girlfriend Chloe, 24, supported him as he received a jail term at Southend Magistrates’ Court.

Just a day before his sentencing, Chloe shared a snapshot of their lavish getaway at Champneys Forest Mere in Hampshire.

The Instagram post showed the couple in matching white robes, sipping champagne, with the caption: “The best time at @champneysspas forest mere with my [heart emoji].”

Champneys Forest Mere is a high-end health spa, charging up to £500 per night for its overnight stays.

The Hampshire resort, popular with celebrities, offers spa pools, steam rooms, and an outdoor swimming pool.

The adults-only hotel provides access to fitness classes and wellness treatments, while its restaurant serves a health-focused menu.

Guests also have access to lakeside grounds and woodland walks.

Located an hour from London, the retreat is known for strict rules, including a ban on alcohol in public areas and an emphasis on digital detoxing.

Chloe has been in an off-on relationship with Fincham since 2019.

The couple then moved in together in March last year, before Chloe said they were “no longer in a relationship” on Instagram in November.

The reality star has also removed snaps with the former Love Islander from her Instagram page.

But she quickly deleted the post from her social media.

Last year, The Sun also told how Fincham and Chloe had discussed getting engaged after moving in together.

It comes as the ex-Love Island star was dragged to court today.

Fincham’s pet Elvis first attacked a runner Robert in Grays, Essex, in September 2022 but no harm was done.

The dog then bit a woman in the leg in Swanley, Kent, in June 2024.

Presiding magistrate Anne Wade said Fincham was subject to a suspended sentence order at the time of the incident.

This was after Fincham was caught speeding down hard shoulder in a BMW while on cocaine.

Passing sentence, presiding magistrate Anne Wade said the suspended sentence order would be activated in part, adding that “we find no reason not to do so”.

She said: “The dog was in a public place not abiding by the conditions to be muzzled and kept on a lead.”

These conditions included failing to always keep the dog on the lead, for the dog to wear a muzzle when outside and to not leave the animal alone with anyone under the age of 16.

Fincham was initially jailed for six weeks after he admitted being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog.

He was also asked to pay £3,680 – including £200 compensation fee to Robert and a £50 compensation fee to the other victim.

Further orders were also made that the dog must be muzzled in public places, be kept on a lead and not be left alone with anyone under the age of 16.

Fincham gave a thumbs up as he was led to the cells.

JACK FREED

It is understood he has now been freed on bail while he appeals the sentence.

Courts can grant bail ahead of an appeal in exceptional circumstances but it will likely have conditions on it.

Defendants will have to make the appeal to a Crown Court judge – even if the sentencing was imposed by magistrates.

Fincham’s lawyer told Mail Online: “We are disappointed that the Magistrates did not find it would be unjust to activate the Suspended Sentence Order.

“However, the case remains finely poised, and we are optimistic that in the fullness of time, the Crown Court will uphold Mr Fincham’s appeal.”

He was told he will get Elvis back upon his jail release if the three conditions are met.

Fincham rose to fame after winning the 2018 series of Love Island alongside Dani Dyer – daughter of actor Danny.

But the couple split just 129 days after leaving the villa following a series of rows.

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It is understood Jack has been freed on bail while he appeals the sentence[/caption]

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The dog then bit a woman in the leg[/caption]

A MEMBER of the Irish Defence Forces admitted his involvement in drug dealing and money laundering when he pleaded guilty to a number of charges in court today.

Shane Scanlon was charged in connection with the seizure of close to €27,000 worth of cocaine at Collins Barracks in Cork last March.

Scanlon, of Cooline Heights, Cobh, County Cork, signed pleas of guilty to several charges including having drugs for sale and supply and money laundering in Cork District Court.

The 34-year-old first appeared in court in March of last year in connection with the offence.

Scanlon pleaded guilty to being in possession of cocaine at Collins Barracks, on Old Youghal Road in Cork, for the purpose of selling or otherwise supplying it to another, on March 27, 2024.

He also admitted to having cocaine unlawfully in his possession for his own use on the same occasion.

He also plead guilty to money laundering in respect of €2,250 at his home in Cobh, and another sum of €1,100 at Collins Barracks.

He was also in possession of articles – a blender and weighing scales – for the purpose of commission, preparation, facilitation or instigation of a drug-trafficking offence.

Judge Mary Dorgan remanded Scanlon on continuing bail to appear before Cork Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing on February 4 next.

The accused previously surrendered his passport.

He has to continue to sign on at Cobh Garda Station whilst on bail.

The DPP had decided that the case could proceed by indictment at Cork Circuit Criminal Court.

The charge of having cocaine for sale and supply when it exceeds €13,000 comes with a mandatory ten year minimum prison sentence unless there are exceptional circumstances.

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Shane Scanlon appeared at Cork District Court[/caption]

JOE Brolly has reportedly joined the backroom coaching team of Mayo GAA club Knockmore.

Brolly has of course for decades made his feelings on Gaelic football clear through multiple punditry platforms.

But at the age of 55 he is taking once again taking on an official role at senior level, having previously only dabbled in coaching with Antrim and Belfast club St Brigid’s many moons ago.

Per The 42, the 1993 All-Ireland winner will be operating as ‘Head coach/selector’ on veteran boss Ray Dempsey’s staff.

In a previous stint with the club, Dempsey guided them to county crowns in 2020 and 2021.

Former Knockmore supremo Nigel Reape is quoted as saying in that piece: “He’s done bits and pieces and I’d say he will be a breath of fresh air. It’s a good coup for Ray.”

While he’s synonymous with Derry GAA, Knockmore have become his local club since marrying Mayo native Laurita Blewitt in 2022.

Brolly is said to be one member of a 15-strong backroom team for the county championship runners-up.

The club count current inter-county stars Colm Reape and Darren McHale among their ranks, while longtime Mayo half-forward Kevin McLoughlin is probably their most high-profile player.

The outspoken ex-RTE analyst has long been in the habit of ridiculing the modern trend of bloated backroom staffs at club as well as county level.

For instance, he mocked the extent of fellow former Sunday Game pundit Kevin McStay’s Mayo support staff when that became public knowledge in September 2022.

While retweeting an image of every person named on the ‘Mayo senior backroom team’, he sarcastically queried ‘No gynaecologist?’

So his surprise involvement will ensure far more eyeballs are glued to how the Ballina outfit far in the 2025 Mayo club championship.

Among the instant reaction to today’s news breaking, Antaine Lud O’Dochartaigh quipped on X: “Time to see if he can walk the walk…”

Similarly, Fionn Moules added: “My condolences to Knockmore GAA.”

Lastly, Damian Hagan expressed his surprise in blunt fashion, commenting: “Sweet holy f***!”

The WA Liberals have pledged to spend $4 million on two Leonora projects if they win Government in March’s State election.

The Pastoralists and Graziers Association’s executive is set to meet this week to appoint financial specialists to scour its records after flagging ‘serious’ internal ‘financial misconduct’.

For Tiffany Davey, seeing firsthand where Australian livestock go once they are sent overseas is integral for not only transparency, but better understanding of Australia’s biggest live sheep export customer. 

A MAN charged with attacking a woman on a bus in Dublin was identified through RTE’s Crimecall programme, a court has heard.

The alleged incident in Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, on May 29, 2024, featured in a public appeal for assistance this week.

Martin Ball, 36, of Gleann na hEorna, Springfield, Tallaght, appeared before Judge Paula Murphy at Dublin District Court today.

He was granted bail with a condition not to travel on a specific bus route.

Mr Ball is charged with assault causing harm to a woman at Grange Road, Rathfarnham, D14, on May 29 last year.

Garda Sergeant Bryan Duff furnished a certificate outlining the evidence of arrest, charge, and caution.

He said that due to the nature of the case, directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions needed to be obtained.

Dressed in a black coat, blue jeans, black runners and cream jumper, Mr Ball did not address the court and has yet to indicate a plea.

There was no objection to bail with conditions, most of which had been flagged to defence counsel Fergal McMorrow.

No evidence about the alleged assault was given during the brief hearing.

Judge Murphy ordered Mr Ball to have no contact directly or indirectly with the alleged injured party or any witness, reside at his current address, sign on three days a week at his local Garda station and stay off the S8 Go Ahead bus which the court was told goes through Rathfarnham to Cabinteely.

Mr McMorrow argued that the signing-on condition was “a little onerous” for his client, who worked full-time and had no prior convictions.

The defence was agreeable to all the other terms.

The court sergeant asked it to be part of the bail due to the nature of the charge, and he added that the accused had been identified through Crimecall.

Judge Murphy said that because of the lengths gardai had to go to locate him, she was leaving the requirement for Mr Ball to sign on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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However, she added that the issue could revisited.

The accused was remanded on a bond of €300 to appear again on March 12 for the DPP’s direction to be conveyed.

Judge Murphy held that he was a suitable candidate for free legal aid, which was granted.