OUTRAGED Arsenal fans claim Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo escaped a red card for an identical offence that saw William Saliba sent off 24 hours earlier.
Tosin ended Diogo Jota’s surge through against Liverpool on mid-pitch – just like Saliba had done when fouling Evanilson at Bournemouth on Saturday.
Gunners’ supporters blasted as “laughable” referee John Brooks’ decision to only show the Blues’ defender a yellow card.
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STRICTLY’S Chris McCausland melted millions of hearts when he waltzed to the Liverpool football anthem you’ll never walk alone, with his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell last night.
Brimming with emotion, Dianne told the visually impaired contestant that was proud of him, after they’d finished the dance and awaited the judges scores.
Now as our exclusive pictures reveal, the strong bond they share is not just for the Saturday night show, as they are seen enjoying a tender moment backstage, before going on to perform.
Snapped in a corner of the Strictly studios in Elstree, Chris can be seen kissing Dianne’s hand, as they moved through some of the motions of their dance.
In another image Dianne is seen helping Chris tie the laces of his shoes, clearly capturing their true and genuine friendship.
Liverpool-born and bred, McCasuland, 47, who also supports the football team was first seen walking out alone onto the dance floor, before meeting Dianne, as the two came together for a stylish waltz.
After the dance Chris asked Dianne, “Did I do ok?” which seemed to warm the hearts of the fans and also actor Adam Woodyatt, best known for playing Ian Beale on EastEnders, who was crying in the audience.
The social media reaction to his dance was overwhelmingly supportive, proving that Chris is one of this year’s most popular contestants.
One fan said: making Ian Beale cry was not on my bingo card for Strictly this year that’s for sure!”
Meanwhile another person commented: “Just give Chris McCausland the glitterball trophy. Now not only is he inspirational, he’s incredible. Keep voting for him.”
And another Strictly viewer enthused: “Chris McCasuland has genuinely been the highlight of Striclty Come Dancing 2024 for me. Ive never watched the show weekly in the past, but now it’s a Saturday must watch. Keep Chris for as long as possible.”
The comedian lost his sight at 22 due to a hereditary condition called retinitis pigmentosa.
Married with a ten-year-old daughter, Chris has explained that he can still see light and space and always has an awareness if there is something in front of him.
But he also underscored that he didn’t want to, “bang viewers over the head with his blindness.” He said:
“It’s great that there’s people coming through who are able to represent disability while also having the experience to do the job properly. There’s no point fast-tracking performers on to TV before they’re ready.
“My attitude has always been to represent by not banging you over the head. I think the best way to represent a disability is to make people forget about it whenever possible. It’s always part of you.”
His performance in last night’s show suggests that Chris could be in the competition for some time, after landing a score of 35 from the judges who were also visibly moved by his performance.
If his popularity continues to soar with the viewers, he could make history as the first blind contestant to make the Strictly Come Dancing final.
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A DISCOUNT chain with nearly 200 branches has shut its “absolutely loved” town centre shop for good.
The shop, based in the village of Ben Rhydding in Bradford, West Yorkshire, closed its doors forever on October 19.
The Original Factory Shop, on the corner of the A65 and Wheatley Lanea was once a garage and car showroom, but sadly the fate of the building has both been revealed and approved.
In August, Bradford Council’s planning panel approved the demolition of the building to make way for a drive-thru coffee shop.
Despite much controversy and uproar surrounding this plan, it seems the plan will be going ahead.
According to Telegraph & Argus, over 160 people wrote to Bradford Council, begging them to drop the plans.
This was followed by another 61 people signing a petition against the application, put forward by The EG Group Ltd and Burley Developments Ltd.
The EG was founded by the billionaire Issa brothers who operates other sites such as Starbucks, Greggs and Krispy Kreme – indicating what could replace the building.
In a Facebook post, The Original Factory Shop shared the sad news with locals and pointed them to the nearest chain in Otley.
It said: “We take this opportunity to thank all of the local community and our store colleagues for their support throughout our time here in Ilkley.”
Many unhappy locals have since taken to Facebook to share their thoughts.
One person wrote: “Absolutely loved the factory shop.”
While a second took a guess at what could replace the building: “It’s being taken over by the company that owns Starbucks and Kristy Kreme, so most likely a Starbucks. Tesco have had the plans.”
In response to this comment, a person said: “Glad it isn’t krispy kreme, my diet would be out the window.”
As locals questioned what could be replacing the shop, one person voiced their thoughts: “Well let’s hope they improve the aesthetics and make the signage in keeping with the town.”
Originally founded in 1969, the discount chain even turned 35 Woolworths stores into The Original Factory Shop stores.
It was also close to having 200 stores in the UK, but unfortunately this closure won’t get it any where nearer to that mark.
Alas, this news comes amid a wave of store closures across the UK.
Other retailers, such as Homebase, Boots, and Clarks, have been reducing the number of their high-street branches.
Rising rents, energy bills, and the cost of living have also caused many retailers to fail.
Several big retailers have fallen into administration in the past year, including Wilko, Paperchase, and most recently, The Body Shop and Ted Baker.
The Body Shop collapsed into administration on February 13, putting its almost 198 branches at risk of closure.
Since then, it has closed down 82 locations.
EMPTY shops have become an eyesore on many British high streets and are often symbolic of a town centre’s decline.
The Sun’s business editor Ashley Armstrong explains why so many retailers are shutting their doors.
In many cases, retailers are shutting stores because they are no longer the money-makers they once were because of the rise of online shopping.
Falling store sales and rising staff costs have made it even more expensive for shops to stay open. In some cases, retailers are shutting a store and reopening a new shop at the other end of a high street to reflect how a town has changed.
The problem is that when a big shop closes, footfall falls across the local high street, which puts more shops at risk of closing.
Retail parks are increasingly popular with shoppers, who want to be able to get easy, free parking at a time when local councils have hiked parking charges in towns.
Many retailers including Next and Marks & Spencer have been shutting stores on the high street and taking bigger stores in better-performing retail parks instead.
Boss Stuart Machin recently said that when it relocated a tired store in Chesterfield to a new big store in a retail park half a mile away, its sales in the area rose by 103 per cent.
In some cases, stores have been shut when a retailer goes bust, as in the case of Wilko, Debenhams Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Paperchase to name a few.
What’s increasingly common is when a chain goes bust a rival retailer or private equity firm snaps up the intellectual property rights so they can own the brand and sell it online.
They may go on to open a handful of stores if there is customer demand, but there are rarely ever as many stores or in the same places.
SWEET lovers are raving over new M&M’s chocolate popcorn snacks which are being sold at a major supermarket.
A picture of the Candy Pop Popcorn M&M Minis was posted in the Food Finds UK Facebook group, which has nearly 500,000 members.
One user, Danielle Boot, asked where they were from.
Another user, Claire Louise Davies, said: “Seen these in food warehouse yesterday.”
Danielle replied: “Thank you so much.”
Another group participant, Caroline Scrase, said she got the “Twix one” at B&M.
Social media user Kayla Hecquet said: “I need to get these!”
Becca Louise Fearn, who had tagged Kayla, replied: “Me too!”
Online convenience store HJodies lists the 5.25oz bags for £5.99.
The internet retailer describes the Candy Pop Popcorn M&M Minis as “the perfect snack for any occasion”.
The product description reads: “This delicious treat is made with fresh, fluffy popcorn with pieces of M&M’s.
“This creates a delightful combination of crunchy and chewy textures.
“Open a bag of Candy Pop Popcorn M&M Minis, and smell the aroma of fresh popcorn and sweet candy.
“The crunchy texture of the popcorn and the chewy texture of the M&Ms create a satisfying mouthfeel that will leave you craving more.
“The flavours of the candy glaze and the mini M&Ms perfectly complement the buttery taste of the popcorn.”
It comes after B&M shoppers went wild after spotting a rare Cadbury chocolate bar with a twist on shelves.
Fans were left devastated when the chocolate giant discontinued Dream bars 20 years ago.
But discount chain B&M started selling a new version of the treat, also made by Cadbury, the Sun reported earlier this week.
It combined both Dream and Marvellous Creations to create a raspberry-flavoured white chocolate bar.
Posting on the Newfoodsuk Facebook page, admins shared a whole selection of new chocolates found in the store.
They said: “Loads of new bars of chocolate spotted at B&M Stores.”
JASON Kelce was laughed at by fans for apparently falling asleep at a Taylor Swift concert.
The 36-year-old took his daughters and wife Kylie to see the music icon in Miami, Florida on Friday night.
But the excitement looked like it was too much to handle for the former NFL offensive lineman.
A photo went viral on social media showing Kelce with his eyes closed during the concert.
He was sat in a comfortable seat in one of Hard Rock Stadium’s hospitality areas.
Kelce’s daughters appeared to be having a good time as they were stood up and singing along.
But the Philadelphia Eagles icon was pictured with his eyes closed as he reclined into his chair.
The picture quickly circulated on Twitter with fans poking fun at the former NFL player.
“I actually need a day in the life of Jason Kelce,” one said.
Another wrote, “Jason Kelce’s ability to sleep anywhere is inspiring.
“I sometimes can’t fall asleep if my cat is breathing too close to me.”
While a third laughed, “Caught in 4K.”
One more fan reasoned, “He has 3 young kids, a hit podcast, multiple commercials/endorsements and does Monday Night Football.
“Give the guy a break, he’s allowed to be a little tired.”
Kelce has stayed busy since retiring from football earlier this year.
He has proved a hit on ESPN’s coverage of Monday Night Football.
And his New Heights podcast with brother Travis has gone from strength to strength.
Jason Kelce didn't stay retired in the NFL for long.
The former Philadelphia Eagles lineman called it quits after the 2023 season.
But he will be part of ESPN’s coverage on Monday Night Football in 2024.
Kelce will appear on Monday Night Countdown from 6pm-8pm ET every week as well as during the halftime show.
“Turns out, it was a short retirement!” he joked.
“ESPN was a consistent presence in our household growing up and the network helped shape who I am and my love of all sports.
“To now appear on that same screen is a full circle moment.
“And, I mean it’s freaking Monday Night Football! and I’m ready for some football.”
Tom Brady was also at a Swift gig in Miami this weekend with his sons.
The former quarterback faced a dash across the country for his Fox assigment in Week 7.
Brady is on the call for the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Swift, meanwhile, will not be headed to California to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce play.
The music icon has another show taking place Sunday night in Miami.
SECRET plans showing Israel’s preparation for a potential revenge strike on Iran have been leaked, US officials confirmed.
The intel leak, described as “deeply concerning”, comes amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran as the Middle East stands on the brink of all-out war.
The alleged documents, marked as “top secret”, are said to contain US intelligence analysing Israel’s inevitable retaliation plan against Iran.
Tehran went all out and launched an unprecedented blitz – attacking Israeli territory with some 200 ballistic missiles.
It was believed to be revenge for the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Iran’s biggest – and most powerful – terror proxy Hezbollah.
Parts of the leaked document, dated October 15 and 16, reportedly contain satellite imagery appearing to show Israel’s preparation of munitions and military drills.
Others describe the assessment of the Israeli Air Force exercising long-range ballistic and air-to-surface missiles – believed to be planned for a potential strike against Iran.
The documents also suggest Israel was conducting covert surveillance on Iran using advanced drone technology.
The Sun is not directly quoting or showing the information from the leaked documents.
Speaking of the intel leak, senior US officials privately acknowledged the documents were authentic, but suggested they were not a comprehensive assessment of Israel’s full retaliation plan against Iran.
They said the documents only outlined the information US intelligence analysts could gather as of the time of the document.
However, US officials told CNN the leak is “deeply concerning”.
The leaked documents have markings that indicate they are only meant to be seen by the US and its Five Eyes – Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
However, on Friday, parts of the highly sensitive documents began circulating in Telegram after being posted by an account called Middle East Spectator, The Telegraph reports.
The account claims not to have any affiliations to the Iranian regime – and is said to be managed by a bunch of independent journalists who refer to the Israeli government as the “Zionist Regime”
Although the New York Times reported that the documents have been discussed largely by pro-Iranian groups.
Israel is now expected to launch a retaliatory strike after Iran attacked the country with almost 200 ballistic missiles targeting the civilian population.
Live footage from Israel showed hundreds of ballistic missiles being shot down by Israeli air defences over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Air raid sirens blared across the country as innocent Israelis scrambled to take cover in their homes, under bridges, and in bomb shelters.
Deafening explosions have also been heard in the Jordan Valley, which sits on the border between Jordan and the West Bank.
Early warning systems detected the launches and skies above Israel began lighting up within minutes.
Red tracers from the Iron Dome and David’s Sling interceptions were seen blasting the incoming missiles while sending white flaming debris crashing earthwards.
The IDF said at least 10 million civilians were the targets of the unprecedented night blitz.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu seems to be more ready than ever to launch strikes after his seaside residence was attacked yesterday by Hezbollah drones in a brazen assassination attempt.
It is understood that three drones entered Israeli airspace today after eluding the air defences.
Two of them were shot down after the breach.
But one managed to hit a building in Caesarea – extremely close to Netanyahu’s vacation home.
Netanyahu, 74 and his wife Sara, 65, were unharmed.
Military commanders believe he was targeted by a revenge strike after his forces killed both Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, followed by Hamas kingpin Yahya Sinwar on Wednesday.
Netanyahu has since alleged that the drone strike was part of an assassination attempt plotted by Iran, vowing Tehran would “pay a price” for a drone attack.
Iranian officials meanwhile tried to downplay the situation but confirmed the drones were indeed launched by Hezbollah.
Although Tehran denied any involvement in the drone strike that appeared to “eliminate Netanyahu”.
Iran has also vowed to respond to any Israeli attack – saying it has “no red lines”.
Hezbollah fired a salvo of more than 100 rockets into Israel, killing at least one person and injuring others in the northern region of the country.
Footage shared by the IDF shows a building destroyed by the rocket attack that was launched from Lebanon targeting innocent Israeli people.
Posting the clip on X/Twitter, the IDF said: “Hezbollah fires rockets indiscriminately, and this is the result.”
Israel launched its ground operation in Lebanon earlier this month to weaken Hezbollah and push the terror group away from the border to allow displaced Israelis to return.
In response, IDF struck multiple targets inside Lebanon which they claim are Hezbollah strongholds.
Some of the buildings struck were Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut< Israel claims.
The Israeli military also issued fresh evacuation warnings for civilians staying in Beirut’s southern suburb.
IDF Col. Avichay Adraee said: “You are in the vicinity of Hezbollah facilities, which the IDF will operate against in the near future.”
Israel is now at war with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon – both Iran-backed militant groups.
The IDF have been striking parts of northern Gaza, claiming they are aiming to wipe out Hamas brutes.
But the strikes have also killed scores of Palestinians who were present in the densely populated area.
More than 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war so far, according to Gaza-run health centres.
The figure also includes Hamas terrorists.
A TOP Russian oligarch has been found dead by Putin’s spies after falling 110ft down from a window at his home in Moscow.
Mikhail Rogachev, 64, was vice-president of Russian oil giant Yukos which was forced out of business for being against the tyrant dictator.
His body was found in the courtyard of his tenth-floor flat by an SVR employee linked to a former Russian spymaster.
Initial reports in Moscow media outlets said that he had been suffering from “a severe form of cancer”.
But these reports were denied by his close friends and relatives.
His relatives insisted there were no signs that he was suicidal and he was in a “good mood” shortly before his death.
He now joins the string of unexplained deaths of leading Russian figures under mysterious circumstances.
A prominent female judge was found dead after falling from a Moscow high-rise building.
Natalia Larina, 50, was notorious for handling high-profile political and criminal cases, punishing traitors of the Kremlin.
She had been a criminal judge for more than 15 years – and had a reputation for ruling verdicts on cases against opposition political activists.
In December 2023, Vladimir Egorov, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, plunged to his death from a third-floor window in Moscow.
The 46-year-old Egorov was a wealthy and prominent politician in oil-rich Tobolsk in western Siberia.
Just weeks prior, the deputy editor of Putin’s favourite propaganda newspaper was found dead aged only 35.
The body of Anna Tsareva, 35, was discovered at her home in the capital’s Bolshoy Tishinsky Lane – nearly a year after the death of her boss Vladimir Sungorkin, 68.
In February the same year, top Russian defence official and key figure in the funding of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine Marina Yankina, 58, also fell 160ft to her death in St Petersburg.
She was head of the financial support department of the Ministry of Defence for the Western Military District, which is closely involved in the dictator’s invasion.
Earlier this year, the chief editor of the warmonger’s state-run TV empire was also discovered lifeless after a suspected poisoning.
Zoya Konovalova, 48, who ran a channel operating near the frontlines of Mad Vlad’s illegal war, was found alongside her ex-husband.
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A RESCUE operation has been launched after reports of two people going into the water.
Greater Manchester Police are at the scene of Dovestone Reservoir, which is on the edge of Oldham and the Peak District National Park.
Cops said one person has been recovered and is currently being treated.
But officers added that “attempts are ongoing to locate the second person”, and people are “kindly asked to avoid the area”.
Coastguard and Mountain Rescue teams are currently at the scene.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) told The Sun: “At shortly before 2.30pm today (Sunday 20 October) fire crews were called to Dove Stone Reservoir in Oldham following reports of a person in the water.
“Three fire engines from Mossley, Stalybridge, and Eccles along with the Water Incident Unit from Leigh quickly attended the scene.
“Crews are working alongside emergency service colleagues and remain in attendance.”
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police, said: “Emergency services are currently responding to reports of two people going into water at Dovestones Reservoir.
“One person has been recovered from the water and is currently being treated by paramedics.
“Attempts are ongoing to locate the second person.
“A search operation is underway with emergency services, including the Coastguard and Mountain Rescue, at the scene.”
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