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Jepson completes Castleford Tigers takeover

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Castleford Tigers, a Super League club, has been purchased by businessman Martin Jepson.

After completing a lengthy acquisition process, Jepson purchased former owner Ian Fulton and became the club’s majority shareholder in West Yorkshire.

The new owner, who has made his money in real estate, is determined to propel the Tigers forward while expressing his delight at taking over.

“I am completely committed to making sure that Castleford’s ability to compete in the Super League and the organization remain viable for many generations to come,” he said.

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Katie Price dazzles in huge customised hat as she thrills fans at drag show

On Friday night, Katie Price performed as a guest at the Clapham Grand in south London, where she joined RuPaul’s Drag Race stars, and she surprised the audience with her singing abilities.

Katie revealed enjoyed a night on stage in London on Friday night(Image: Getty Images)

In front of adoring fans, Katie Price surprised on a night of dancing and rubbing shoulders with drag artists. The 46-year-old mother-of-five hosted a special event Friday night at the Clapham Grand in London.

The American drag queen Anetra, who was a participant in RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2023, hosted the glamour model for a club night. Michael Marouli, a Northern Irish performer named Tailor Maid Colby, and Drag Race UK contestant Michael Marouli were also on the lineup.

Katie was introduced to Tailor before being given the floor while she was on the stage. Katie’s rendition of A Whole New World from the renowned Disney film Aladdin was a crowd-pleaser at the variety night.

One audience member dubbed the video of Katie singing to the audience “Iconic” after sharing it with others. Katie wore an eye-catching outfit for her moment in the spotlight.

The actress wore a simple crop top and jeans with the brand’s logo written across her chest, Miu Miu. The Daily Mail shared images of the star showing off her smile and outfit outside the venue, along with a large silver hat with the name “Pricey” written in large letters.

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Katie recently opened up about her ongoing romance with former Married At First Sight actress JJ Slater, who is not present. Since February of last year, the pair has been dating successfully.

On her Katie Price Show podcast, she says that boyfriend JJ Slater not only fits perfectly in her life, but he’s been a hit with the whole family.

She continued, “I think if I and JJ were ever not together, I would upset the entire family,” adding, “He’s very much a part of the furniture.”

Despite receiving rave reviews, the former Married at First Sight contestant was given a rough ride from his potential future brother-in-law. What… another one, Harry Brooks, who is married to Sophie, said as he addressed JJ’s entry into the family group chart.

Katie has been married three times before – and engaged eight times. Her first marriage was to Australian pop singer Peter Andre and this lasted from 2005 until 2009.

The couple had two children throughout their marriage, with Junior’s son and Princess’ daughter. The children are currently 19 and 17 years old, respectively.

Alex Reid, a former cage fighter and actor, was her second husband, but the union only lasted a few months. In February 2010, they were married in a ceremony in Las Vegas, but Katie filed for divorce in January 2011.

From 2013 to 2021, she married exotic dancer Kieran Hayler, and they were married for three. Jett and Bunny, sons Jett and Bunny, both of whom are now 11 and 10, are the former husband and wife’s children.

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Harvey, Katie’s eldest son, was a child of former footballer Dwight Yorke. Harvey’s biological father cruelly shunned him despite that he is now 22 years old.

Zara McDermott shows off darker ‘new hair’ for summer amid Louis Tomlinson romance

Due to ongoing interest in her rumored romance with Louis Tomlinson, Love Island star Zara McDermott has decided to go a darker shade for the summer.

Zara McDermott has shared her “new hair” on social media.

Presenter Zara McDermott has been met with compliments from fans after showcasing her “new hair”. The Love Island star unveiled her latest look in a photo this weekend and revealed that she had opted for a change ahead of summer.

Zara, 28 – who’s pursued a career on TV as a documentary filmmaker since appearing on the ITV2 show in 2018 – gave a glimpse of her hairstyle on Instagram earlier this evening. She shared a photo of herself modelling her “new hair” whilst at a salon in London following the treatment.

The reality TV star, who typically wears a lighter hairstyle, revealed to her followers on Instagram that she had chosen to go “dark caramel” at her most recent appointment. She made fun of the “magic” that her team applied to her hair.

Zara wrote, “Dark caramel for summer,” in the caption of the new selfie. In the most recent post, which has already received over 16, 000 likes, she used several emojis, including one that depicts sunshine and another that represents a jar of honey.

She thanked Grace and Alexe, both of whom work for the Hershesons brand, for the transformation as she wrapped up the caption. Zara wrote in the post, “Thank you for working your magic,” before tagging them.

Zara McDermott showcasing her darker 'new hair' whilst wearing a black t-shirt in a salon.
Zara McDermott has showcased her ‘new hair,’ having shared with fans that she chose to go ‘dark caramel’ at her latest appointment(Image: Instagram/zara_mcdermott)
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The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant went on to promote her post on her Instagram Story. Teasing over the change to her appearance, she told her followers: “New hair.” Zara put a series of heart emojis beside the caption.

In the comments section of her first post, people commented on her new appearance. One fan responded, “Your new hair color, Zara, is obsessional. Another person said, “This color suits you so much,” as they were sharing their thoughts.

Zara, a third follower, said, “You look stunning.” In response to the post, someone wrote, “Oh wow that’s a fabulous color on you.” While a user earlier said, “Omg! Your stylist is amazing.

In the recently released photo, others praised Zara’s appearance as “absolutely gorgeous” and “beautiful.” Someone once said, “Wow, Zara], you look so stunning with darker hair.” While another follower expressed his admiration for the presenter’s new hair.

Zara McDermott, in a blue top and skirt, holding a drink and sunglasses whilst crossing a road.
The update comes after Zara shared a round-up of highlights from April in another post a few days ago(Image: Instagram)

The update comes just days after Zara reflected on last month in a round-up post on the platform. It included photos of her from trips abroad that she enjoyed in recent weeks, with some of them having shown her out in the US.

She didn’t share any photos of herself and One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, 33, whom she’s thought to be dating, despite them having spent time together whilst she was in California. The rumoured couple, who have been romantically linked since March, were spotted sharing a kiss at one point.

The post however attracted reaction from some of Louis’ family though. His sister Lottie Tomlinson, 26, replied with a heart emoji, prompting Zara to share a kissing emoji back. Younger sibling Phoebe Tomlinson, 21, shared kissing emojis herself, with Zara responding with emojis of a heart and lips.

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Why does the United Nations face a funding crisis?

Millions of people relying on UN assistance are in danger, according to officials.

Millions of people are in danger, according to the UN, due to a funding crisis.

According to reports, a company-internal review is also looking for significant changes and changes.

That comes after the US, the country’s largest donor, cut foreign aid.

What does the UN’s future hold, then?

Presenter: 

Neave Barker

Guests: 

Amnesty International’s deputy director of advocacy and UN representative Sherine Tadros

Former UN undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs and Mediation Group International Director Martin Griffiths

‘Pretty special’ – Leeds and Burnley’s fight for Championship title

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On Saturday, a fantastic Championship title race came to an end, running until stoppage time before Leeds United finally beat Burnley.

Leeds equaled the Clarets’ victory over play-off-chasing Millwall with Manor Solomon’s last-gasp winner at relegated Plymouth Argyle just as the home fans at Turf Moor were gearing up for a mighty party.

Leeds were aware of their fate before kick-off, but twists and turns, as usual, came along.

What was undoubtedly the title hunt that had been the most closely fought one ended in an epic way.

Two teams combined for the first time in a Championship campaign to score 100 points, with Leeds’ superior goal difference being decisive.

Not enough to last a century.

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Burnley had a record-breaking run of 30 clean sheets, which equaled Port Vale’s Football League record set in 1953-54, and had only conceded 16 goals.

Since winning at Millwall in November, they have won 33 Championship games and have not lost at home all season. They have only lost once in the league.

As manager Scott Parker acknowledged, it seemed unlikely that they would not win the Premier League once more.

After earning a third promotion following success with Fulham in 2020 and Bournemouth in 2022, Parker told BBC Radio Lancashire, “If you’d said to me you’d reach 100 points, 33 games unbeaten, 16 goals conceded, and you wouldn’t win the league I’d have said “no chance.”

This year, we have done remarkably. I’m so proud of myself. We entered today expecting things to turn out the way we did, but instead we made it possible to win the game and score 100 points.

Leeds excelled in attack while Burnley excelled as a defensive unit. They were by a long shot the division’s top scorers with 95 goals. This season, Josh Piroe (19), Dan James (12), and Solomon (10%) all recorded double figures.

“What I’m feeling right now is beyond words.” A passionate Solomon declared to BBC Radio Leeds at full-time, “It is a dream come true to score the winning goal and take this Championship.”

“Throughout the season, we’ve demonstrated that we deserve this trophy and that we came in first.” I’m so happy it occurred.

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Daniel Farke, the manager of Leeds, shares Parker’s extensive experience with exiting the Championship.

After recovering from a play-off final heartache against Southampton a year ago, he led the West Yorkshire club back to the Premier League as champion with Norwich City in 2019 and 2021.

Of course, I’m happy that we won this game in the championship game in the championship game, Farke said to BBC Sport.

Because we invested so much and wanted to give ourselves some silverware, the day is emotionally moving.

“I’m very happy for my players and staff because it means a lot to them, as well as our supporters,” said the dressing room manager.

Sheffield United should never be forgotten. The Blades held a four-game lead over the course of five games in April, including a defeat at Burnley that ultimately put them out of contention for automatic promotion, but they did so for the most part because they looked most likely.

In the play-offs, Chris Wilder’s men will have to travel again, starting with Bristol City in the semi-finals. This season, they showed signs of readiness for the Premier League, finishing with 90 points, which would have automatically increased in three of the previous six seasons.

While that indicates a more competitive top of the Championship than ever, Burnley and the Blades are just two of the many players who have been promoted in recent years, which also serves as a stark warning.

In order for the Clarets to survive, a strong defensive unit will be necessary, and Josh Brownhill, who also scored 18 goals, thinks his team have a good chance of improving this time around.

We look really good in shape for the upcoming season and hopefully stay up because this is a different team. Our defensive record speaks for itself, he said of BBC Radio 5 Live, “but we’ve worked hard on everything.”

“I give credit to the staff and the supporters, but mostly to the gaffer.” He has put in more effort than anyone else. Our defensive record is exceptional, with 100 points, 33 games won, and no losses at home.

Never before did two teams at the top of the second tier accumulate as many points in a single season.

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BBC Radio 6 listeners devastated as star announces he’s leaving the station

After Tom Ravenscroft made his announcement in a heartfelt statement, BBC Radio 6 listeners were devastated.

As the star announces he’s leaving, BBC Radio 6 listeners are devastated.

After Tom Ravenscroft made the sad statement that he would leave the station, BBC Radio 6 listeners were horrified. The presenter, who is the late radio star John Peel, hosts two shows on the station on Friday nights starting at 11 p.m., including The Ravers Hour and New Music Fix Daily.

Tom and his departure announced in a statement that his final appearances will be on May 29 and 30. He declared, “Argh, this is a sad time.” I’ve made the decision to leave 6 Music, but the future is beckoning. I’ve met so many wonderful people through this job, and I’ll be forever grateful. It’s been a blast.

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Tom made the decision to leave BBC Radio 6

I think we did some awesome things thanks to the entire New Music Fix Daily crew and Grant Grant, his co-host, for the past two years in Salford. I want to thank everyone who has ever sent me music for the love they show me. I’ll miss everything. Yours forever. Tom. “

Samantha Moy, Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, said: “On behalf of us all at 6 Music, I want to thank Tom Ravenscroft for his huge contribution to 6 Music over the years – for his work spotlighting formidable electronic artists with his own shows, including the peerless Ravers Hour, as well as shaping the sound of our evenings with New Music Fix Daily and his incredible series, Peel Acres.

We will all miss the 6 Music Legend, who is iridescent and irreplaceable.

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Mary Anne Hobbs on stage behind DJ deck
Mary Anne Hobbs returns to 6 Music.

Tom shared the news on his social media page, and his radio and television fans rushed to the comment section to express their disappointment at his departure.

“OMG, you can do that trick!” We’ll miss you Thomas, DJ Deb Grant tweeted, and Lauren Laverne remarked, “You’ll be such a miss! ” For everything that comes next, lots of love and good fortune.

“Peerless DJ and beloved friend, I’ll really miss your face-melting selections, your dry wit, and your warm generosity on and off-side Tom,” Mary Anne Hobbs said.

Mary will return to 6 Music to play a new show on Sundays between 6 and 8pm on June 8th.

According to the BBC, the show will feature a ‘borderless world of music’ and have open conversation with the world’s ‘most fascinating artists’.

Returning to 6 Music and pulling up next to my teenage hero Iggy Pop was a joy, Mary Anne said in a statement. All genres, outliers to headliners will be present at the new show.

“Discover topics of conversation with the artists you care about. new storytelling and sound experiments. Bring us along.

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