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A TEENAGER is in a serious condition in hospital after an “apparent fall” from an e-scooter, gardai have said.

Officers are appealing for witnesses after the boy, 13, was found unresponsive on a local road at Linsfort, Buncrana, Co Donegal earlier today.

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Shortly after 4.45pm, emergency services were alerted after the youth was found on the road.

He was treated at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital, where his condition tonight is understood to be serious.

The road has been closed and diversions put in place while a Garda forensic team carries out a technical examination of the scene, which will help gardai find out what exactly happened.

Gardai said in a statement: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic incident that occurred in Buncrana, County Donegal, on Monday, 27th January 2025.

“Shortly after 4:45 pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a 13-year-old male youth was found unresponsive after an apparent fall from an e-scooter on a local road at Linsfort.

“He was treated at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital.

“His condition is understood to be serious.

“The scene has been preserved for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators.

“The road remains closed and local diversions are in place.

“The results of the technical examination will assist investigating Gardaí in determining the cause of the incident.

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“Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were traveling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”

COUGARS such as Madonna are as common as male playboys such as Leonardo DiCaprio.

Men and women are both more attracted to younger partners, a blind dates study found.

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Both sexes also gave a maximum age for potential suitors — with the blokes’ lower — but they did not stick to them.

The findings reflect the reality of DiCaprio, 50, whose current lover is Vittoria Ceretti, 26.

Madge, 66, meanwhile, recently dated Ahlamalik Williams, 30, and is now with Akeem Morris, 28.

Researchers studied 6,262 mostly middle-aged men and women.

Study author Professor Paul Eastwick, of the University of California, said: “After a blind date, participants were slightly more attracted to younger partners, and this trend was equally true for men and women.

“This preference for youth among women will be shocking to many people because, in mixed-gender couples, men tend to be older.

“Plus, women generally say they prefer older partners but their preferences on the dates themselves revealed something else entirely.”

He said male preferences for youth may be an echo from the past when blokes held more power and chose to marry younger women.

Equally, women’s greater power and standing today “influences what they like”.

ANGRY Strictly Come Dancing fans have called for Wynne Evans to be ‘pulled’ from the Live Tour after he made a lewd comment to his co-star.

Wynne, who turned 53 today, was caught on camera as he made the sexual remark to tour host Janette Manrara during a photo call.

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Strictly Come Dancing fans are calling for Wynne Evans to be dropped from the tour[/caption]

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The Strictly Live Tour runs until the second week of February[/caption]

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Janette Manrara hosts the stage version of the BBC show[/caption]

The Welsh warbler was hauled over the coals by bosses for making the crude comment and he issued an apology.

But although he has accepted a break from his BBC Radio Wales show, Wynne is still continuing on the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour.

Strictly fans are shocked that the Go Compare legend has not been dropped and say ‘a warning is not enough’.

Writing on Reddit, one Strictly viewer said: “I don’t think a warning is enough. He shouldn’t be allowed to say something so vile about a stranger and continue to make money from the tour.”

Another added: “He’s revolting, shouldn’t even be on the tour with behaviour like that. It’s clear that it isn’t ‘misunderstandings’ or one-offs, this is who he is.”

And a third demanded: “He needs to be removed from the tour immediately.”

Wynne’s comment, referring to Janette and their tour co-star, EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, was caught on camera and came to light over the weekend.

He made a joke using the hugely demeaning term ‘spit roast’ during a tour photocall in Birmingham earlier this month.

Wynne has since apologised for making the remark, saying: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”

Janette’s spokeswoman said she had been “unaware of this comment” Wynne had made.

And BBC and Strictly Live producers insisted: “We have made it clear to Wynne we do not tolerate such behaviour on tour.”

Wynne has now accepted an offer by the BBC to take some time away from his BBC Radio Wales show.

He is being replaced on the airwaves by comic Robin Windsor.

Wynne’s Strictly Come Dancing co-stars are said to be rallying round after news of the crass comment emerged, reports claim.

According to MailOnline, they are worried about Wynne’s “low spirits”.

The publication states he has taken a break from BBC Radio Wales ‘amid the furore’, and because he is still grieving the loss of his brother Huw, who passed away earlier this month.

Wynne is apparently feeling the physical strain of being on the road with the live UK tour, as well.

An insider told MailOnline: “Wynne is being supported by his co-stars, they’re making a big push to ensure he’s ok as they’re worried about his low spirts.

“He’s had a tough few days and with it being his birthday today, they’re making a real effort to show he’s not alone.”

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Wynne referenced himself, Jamie Borthwick (third row, far left) and Janette in his crude joke[/caption]

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Janette’s agent insists the star ‘did not hear it’[/caption]

ARTHUR Gourounlian donned an “daring” outfit on last night’s Dancing With The Stars and his husband Brian Dowling called it his “favourite look so far”.

The celebrity judge was back on air last night for the fourth episode of this year’s hit RTE show.

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Arthur was joined by his co-judges Brian Redmond and Karen Byrne to critique the 10 famous faces competing for the glitterball.

The 44-year-old took to his Instagram after the show to share some snaps of his sensational TV look.

The dad-of-two donned a deep burgundy double-breasted suit which Arthur said offered “a sophisticated and luxurious feel”.

He opted to pair the suit with a light pink dress shirt which was complemented by a matching pink pocket square.

Arthur told how the pink detailing added “a playful and cohesive touch to the outfit”.

The choreographer styled his outfit with a pair of snakeskin-patterned brown boots, to “make a daring statement” and add “texture and individuality to the ensemble”.

Lastly, Arthur added rings and a layered pearl necklace to “bring a touch of glamour and edginess” and wore his hair down in curls to enhance “the overall bold and charismatic vibe”.

The TV star’s husband Brian Dowling took to his Instagram stories during last night’s show to share his love for Arthur’s look.

He said: “Okay I’m saying this – this is my favourite look on my husband so far and this is week four.

“I love the hair half up, half down, the makeup is on point, the outfit’s on point. Yes Arthur, it’s a ten from me.”

Arthur’s fans and friends all flocked to the comments of his post to share their love for his outfit.

Barbara said: “So handsome.”

Sian wrote: “Loved this look.”

Carol gushed: “Arthur you looked really class with your suit and pink shirt.”

Lexi commented: “Outfit is unreal.”

‘LOVE IT’

Another added: “Love it Arthur.”

Arthur and Brian recently said they are “blown away” by the “incredible support” they’ve received from fans on their passion project.

The Dancing with the stars judge and his Six O’Clock Show host husband first launched The AG in 2022 as a unisex sock brand.

Since they have established the line, Brian and Arthur expanded The AG’s range into hoodies and sweatshirts.

The new unisex half-zip fleeces, featuring a stunning heart print, are available to buy in a variety of different colours.

Since their release just over a week ago, the stylish pieces have been a huge hit, with fans raving about them.

Arthur and Brian took to their Instagram page to express their gratitude for the overwhelming support and excitement surrounding the collection.

DEAR DEIDRE: I LOVE my husband, but I dread bedtime because he always wants sex and I rarely do.

My drive has completely gone and I don’t think he understands it’s out of my control.

We have everything you could wish for. We have no money worries, a lovely home and good friends.

Everything is perfect except for the sex – and my husband is getting fed up. I’m 32 and things changed when I had our first child, who is now two.

Since then, my sex drive has returned a little, but it has been intermittent.

We’ve tried everything – date nights, baths together, toys, watching pornography – but nothing helps me to feel aroused.

My husband is 36 and he’s gentle and loving. We’ve been together for six years. I’m now pregnant again and everything has shut down once more.

We’ve had sex four times in six months.

It’s not enough, is it? I daren’t even have a cuddle with my husband because he’ll think I want to have sex, but nothing could be further from the truth. I feel old before my time.

DEIDRE SAYS: Firstly, don’t feel so hung up on the amount of times you have sex.

Four times in six months is a lot for some couples. It is all about quality sex and a sexual connection.

Just because you don’t want intercourse, it does not mean you’re not being sexual with your husband.

My guess is your lack of arousal is your body’s way of telling you you’re going to protect your baby at all costs. Unless your doctor or midwife tells you otherwise, sex during pregnancy is safe. But you call the shots.

There are lots of ways of being intimate without intercourse – my support pack, Sex Play Therapy, explains.

If things don’t improve after the birth, you can find a therapist through The College of Sexual Relationship Therapists (cosrt.org.uk, 020 8106 9635).

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BBC viewers have slammed Wynne Evans’s new travel show after his crude comments on the Strictly tour.

The travel programme with Joanna Page debuted on Monday night – hours after he was replaced on BBC Radio Wales.

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Wynne apologised over the comments[/caption]

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He made the remarks during the Strictly live tour photocall in Birmingham[/caption]

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Wynne and pal Joanna page explore the welsh coastline in their new six-parter travel show[/caption]

The six-part show, which sees the friends explore the Welsh coast, premiered just days after Evans issued a grovelling apology for using the crude term “spitroast” during a Strictly photocall in Birmingham.

Evans said over the weekend: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”

Despite the apology, viewers have slammed the BBC for pressing ahead with his new series.

Outraged viewers took to X to vent their frustration, as one wrote: “Why are we being forced to endure Wynne Evans?

“Everyone hates the Go Compare ads, but the BBC seems determined to make him a thing.”

Another fumed: “Just a thought, BBC, but maybe this Wynne Evans #AllAtSea prime time claptrap could have been postponed for a while?”

“Wynne Evans… get him off my bloody telly,” ranted a third.

While another blasted: “They’ve taken Wynne Evans off air for a joke, but this will be glossed over with likely no apology.”

The comment, referring to Janette and their tour co-star EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, was caught on camera and published online.

That evening Wynne, also famed as the GoCompare ads singer, pulled out of a tour performance in Glasgow, claiming he had an ankle injury.

He did, however, sing on stage for the crowd instead.

This isn’t the first time Evans has sparked controversy.

During his stint on Strictly Come Dancing last year, viewers noticed professional partner Katya Jones halting his wandering hand during a live routine.

The pair later brushed it off as “a very silly inside joke.”

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