6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Arsenal slapped with huge fine following Myles Lewis-Skelly red card incident that was later overturned
ARSENAL have been hit with a £65,000 fine after “failing to ensure players did not behave in an improper way” in the wake of Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red card against Wolves last month.
A statement from the FA read: “An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed a £65,000 fine on Arsenal in relation to the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday 25 January.
PAArsenal players were left furious when Myles Lewis-Skelly[/caption]
“It was alleged that Arsenal failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper way around the 43rd minute, and the club subsequently admitted to this charge.”
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6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Fury as jockey’s ride is branded ‘pointless and risky’ by racing legend after almost ending in disaster
A JOCKEY’S amazing winning ride was branded ‘pointless and risky’ by a racing legend – after it almost came back to bite him.
The Sam Thomas-trained C’Est Different had been hammered in his first four runs for owner Dai Walters, finishing nowhere near the winner.
C’Est Different looked uncatchable as he sauntered eight lengths clearBut jockey Dylan Johnston’s cheeky ride almost came back to bite him courtesy of the fast-finishing runner-up
But he looked a totally different beast upped in trip for a 2m3½f handicap hurdle at Carlisle on Monday.
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Scooting clear under 3lb claimer Dylan Johnston, he was eight lengths ahead and going easily by the final flight.
It was then Johnson took his foot off the gas and allowed the horse to coast home – with almost disastrous consequences.
C’Est Different was eased completely as the post approached – and 9-1 Wee Alki made rapid headway under Jack Power.
For a second it looked like the unthinkable was going to happen.
And Johnston himself was surely worried as he was forced to give the well-punted 5-2 fav one nudge near the line to win by a quickly-closing three-quarters of a length.
It could have been a very different story – and Johnston would have been hit with a huge ban for failing to ride out.
As it was, the victory stood and it was Thomas who explained to stewards the ‘gelding may have benefitted from the step up in trip from 2m to 2m4f in a weaker race.”
Racing TV said the ride was ‘ever so cheeky’, but commentating legend Jim McGrath saw it differently.
He posted under a clip of the ride: “Pointless and risky.”
Explaining the ride, Johnston said: “The horse has run off the first mark he’s been given – and this race is a hell of a lot different than running against the likes of Diva Luna.
“It worked today but he has to improve again.
“We didn’t know if stepping up in trip would work – we stepped him up because he wasn’t running well enough over 2m!
“He had done his work and he’s still a big baby and pulled up a bit quicker than I thought he would.”
Not everyone was buying it, though.
One punter wrote: “There’s absolutely no need for it. Just get the horse home.
“If that ends the other way then he’d rightfully get all the flack in the world.”
And another said: “It’s not cheeky,it’s ridiculous and should be called out.”
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6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Earthquake strikes Lisbon during Champions League press conference and leaves whole room shaking
LISBON was struck by a 4.7 magnitude earthquake just moments before a Benfica press conference took place on Monday.
Head coach Bruno Lage was about to address the media in preparation for his team’s Champions League play-off second leg against Monaco when the earthquake hit.
The moment an earthquake hit Benfica’s press conference room was caught on cameraEPAHead coach Bruno Lage addressed the media as normal after the earthquake[/caption]
Before he took to his chair, the whole room started to shake.
The moment was caught on camera by CNN Portugal just moments prior to the start of the conference.
Once the commotion had subsided, Lage spoke to the media as planned.
Discussing his experience of the earthquake, he said: “If I tell you what I said to my assistant Lemos…
“We were climbing the stairs when we heard a noise. I mentioned that we needed to fix the glass door in front of us.
“It was only after I got here that I realised what had actually happened.”
Benfica go into Wednesday’s match against Monaco with a 1-0 advantage.
Vangelis Pavlidis scored the decisive goal in the first leg at Stade Louis II last week.
Should they beat Monaco on aggregate, Benfica will face either Liverpool or Barcelona in the last-16 of the Champions League.
The earthquake struck Portugal at around 1:24pm local time on Monday afternoon.
Its epicentre was recorded around 14 kilometres from Seixal, in the district of Setúbal, and was felt in several places in Greater Lisbon.
The shockwaves were felt at maximum intensity in the municipalities of Almada and Sesimbra.
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on Inside Vogue Williams’ stunning London mansion as she sells it for £4.7m – but fans are distracted by ‘annoying detail’
VOGUE Williams and Spencer Matthews are selling up her luxurious London pad for £4.7million.
PAVogue and Spencer are selling up her home in London – but it’s been up for sale for a year[/caption]
RightmoveThe stunning pad includes an open plan kitchen and dining area[/caption]
RightmoveFans couldn’t help but comment on the wonky frames on the wall in the kitchen[/caption]
Initially putting it up for sale for £5.25million a year ago, the four bedroom property is still yet to sell despite the stunning amenities.
The intricately decorated house includes two huge reception rooms, a private roof garden/terrace, a bar, home gym and in-house cinema/media room.
The primary bedroom comes with an en-suite, with two more bathrooms throughout the house.
Putting the property onto RightMove, fans can get a look into the property, which is the perfect blend of clean white decor but pops of colour in the furnishings and wall art.
But as TikTokers started posting the property, fans couldnt help but notice one “annoying” detail they couldn’t quite get over.
In the open plan kitchen, which leads straight out onto the terrace, a string of Vogue Magazine posters hang over the kitchen tops – though fans couldn’t help but notice they were all slightly wonky.
TikToker HousingHorrors – which usually details the bizarre and pricey housing listings up for sale – broke with his usual hunt to detail Vogue’s house, joking that “rich people own air fryers” and complimenting the interior design of the house.
He also shared pictures of the family’s massive walk-in wardrobe, and the kids bedrooms.
Irish star Vogue and British-born Spencer have always had homes in both Ireland and London, with a third property in Jersey.
However they decided to sell this home last year in order to invest in a bigger Irish home for their three children – Theodore, Gigi and Otto – to grow up in.
The couple, who have been married since 2018, spoke aboutlife in the Matthews’ household on their podcast, but Spencer quit the show at the beginning of this year in order to focus on other business interests and his newfound love of endurance challenges.
He told us how extreme exercise has saved hismarriageand his life, with him also completely cutting out alcohol after it left him ‘unrecognisable’.
Amber Wilson, Vogue’s sister, is taking over for Spencer, and the show will now be renamed Vogue and Amber.
PAVogue and Spencer now primarily live in Dublin, Ireland[/caption]
RightmoveThe kids playroom includes a massive bookshelf and toy area[/caption]
RightmoveThe his and hers walk-in closet is also impressive[/caption]
RightmoveThe baby room comes with a jungle theme[/caption]
RightmoveThe giant garden is perfect for hosting guests[/caption]
sixflagsqiddiyacityThe Six Flags theme park will have some of the most daring rides in the world[/caption]
sixflagsqiddiyacityThere will also be a water park and race track in Qiddiya City[/caption]
The Six Flags theme park – which has been under construction since 2019 – will form part of Qiddiya City, a 376 square kilometre entertainment and sports hub in Saudi Arabia.
One of the big attractions set to bring in rollercoaster fans is the Six Flags Theme Park which will have 28 rides in total.
The main and most talked about is the terrifying Falcon’s Flight rollercoaster – which once opened will be the tallest, fastest and longest of its kind.
The ride will be over thirteen thousand feet long, at its peak height it will stand at 639 feet tall.
As for the thrills, the top speed of Falcon’s Flight will be 155.3 mph, and the tallest drop will be from 519 feet over the side of a hill.
Fourteen riders can experience Falcon’s Flight at a time and thanks to its speed and the desert environment, the trains will have curved windshields to protect riders from sand.
There have been mixed views from rollercoaster enthusiasts with some saying they “need to ride” it, with others branding it “ridiculous”.
Currently, the fastest rollercoaster in the world is the Ferrari World Abu Dhabi that reached speeds of 149.1 mph.
The tallest rollercoaster, since the closure of Kingda Ka that stood at 456 feet, is the Superman: Escape from Krypton at Six Flags Magic Mountain standing at 415 feet.
Six Flags is set to open in ‘late 2025’ with an exact date still to be confirmed.
sixflagsqiddiyacityThe Six Flags theme park will be set across 79 acres[/caption]
The record-breaking rollercoaster isn’t the only unique attraction Qiddiya City will be opening – they are also set to reveal the most unique racing circuit.
The daring track has been designed by racing drivers and has the very first elevated track corner which is 70-metres high – the equivalent of a 20-storey building.
It won’t be just the professionals that get to whizz around the track, they will regularly host open days so that motorsport enthusiasts can have a go.
The Aquarabia water park will also be part of the complex – and will be the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia.
There will be eight themed zones inspired by the wildlife found in Saudi, for example Camel Rock and Viper Canyon.
Inside the water park will be 22 rides, a surf pool, water coaster and slides.
sixflagsqiddiyacityThe city plan includes 27 entertainment attractions and 43 sports facilities[/caption]
Aquarabia will become home to the world’s tallest water coaster in the land of Junoon Drop. It will have a 138 foot drop and include a twisty flume with an 180-degree turn.
You can also do water sport activities, kayaking, rafting, canyoneering and cliff jumping.
The Red Force rollercoaster has speeds of over 100 mph...
The Red Force rollercoaster at the Ferrari Land amusement park near Barcelona used to be number four on the list but has quietly risen through the ranks to secure the top spot.
It’s now one of the world’s tallest and fastest rollercoasters and has a whopping top speed of 112mph.
The ruby-red ride is shaped like a top hat and stands at 112 metres tall. Each train, carrying 12 people in six rows of two, immediately accelerates from 0 to 112mph after leaving the station.
Red Force can accommodate as many as 1,200 passengers per hour.
sixflagsqiddiyacitySix Flags Qiddiya City is set to open this year after six years of construction[/caption]
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on M6 traffic: Vital motorway used by 120,000 per day SHUTS due to smash between lorry & camper van sparking delays
DRIVERS are bracing for chaos and a campervan and lorry collision lurches the M6 into delays.
National Highways as warned that there will be a 30-minute delay on the M6 North.
A crash on the M6 has led to heavy congestionsA van and a lorry collided leading to more than half an hour of trafficNational Highways has warned drivers between J12 Gailey and J13 Stafford will be affected
Affected areas are between J12 Gailey and J13 Stafford and the traffic enforcement agency have warned drivers there might be traffic in these areas.
The crash between a lorry and a campervan lead to long queues in the region.
Traffic officers rushed to the scene as congestion begins to pile up.
National Highways West Midlands said: “2 lanes (of 4 ) are closed on the M6 north between J12 Gailey and J13 Stafford
“This is due to a collision between a lorry and a motor-home.
“National Highways traffic officers and recovery in attendance.
6 days agoworld NewsComments Off on I’m over 40 and found the perfect jeans for spring in Dunnes Stores for €30 – here’s how I styled them
A FASHION fan has told how she found the “perfect” jeans at Dunnes Stores.
The retailer has been releasing all kinds of items, from wardrobe staples to dressy pieces to spruce up a look.
INSTAGRAMJoanna is wearing the Savida Barrel Jeans, which sell for just €30[/caption]
INSTAGRAMThey are perfect for spring/summer[/caption]
One of the staples they have dropped is the perfect pair of jeans, coming in a range of different styles.
From tight-fitting skinny jeans to trendy barrel denims, there is something for everyone.
Joanna Cluskey shared a short video to Instagram under the username @stylebyjo.ie
In the caption of the post, she wrote: “The perfect pair of cream jeans for spring/summer.
In the video, she can be seen wearing a stunning light coloured outfit that is perfect for spring.
She said: “Spring and summer are on the horizon, and I’m going to focus on jeans again today.”
“Check out these beautiful cream barrel leg jeans by Savida at Dunnes.”
Joanna is wearing the Savida Barrel Jeans, which sell for just €30.
The jeans come in sizes 6 to 18, though shoppers have been quick to snap them up as the only sizes left in stock online are 8, 12 and 16.
But shoppers may still be able to find their sizes in their local store.
In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website, fashion bosses wrote: “These cotton wide-leg jeans are cut for a modern, relaxed silhouette with a flattering high waist.
“Detailed with five-pocket styling and tonal stitching, they’re a versatile staple for everyday dressing. Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”
Joanna continued: “They have a beautiful, really cool barrel leg – the length is lovely, I’m 5″8 and a half for reference, and it’s a really on trend style at the moment.”
Speaking about the comfort, she said: “They’re lovely soft material.”
She picked up a size 8, noting that the sizing is “perfect”.
Joanna added: “I love the pockets at the back; they’re really comfortable to wear, and they’re gorgeous. I love cream jeans when spring and summer arrive.”
She paired it with a gorgeous grey cardigan also stocked in Dunnes Stores.
The Savida Boucle Cardigan costs just €30 and is available in sizes XXS to XXL.
The grey cardigan features large silver buttons up the centre.
In the official item description on the website, fashion chiefs said: “Sumptuously soft, this cropped cardigan from Savida is crafted from a soft and cosy boucle fabric.
“Featuring classic ribbed trims and intricately designed buttons, it can be worn with a skirt and boots or with your favourite denim.”
She added that it is “so easy to style; I love the fit. You can pair it with a longer top, or, as I did, with a cropped cardi.
“Really good length down to the ankle – for €30, I love them.”
THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES
DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit.
Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland’s first ‘shopping frenzy’.
During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne’s ‘Better Value’ bargains.
Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 – starting with apples and oranges.
The retailer said: “Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town.
“Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong.
“Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas.”
The retailer’s first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960.
They added: “In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed.
“Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England.”
Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
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