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Craig Bellamy “understands” why his name has been linked with the vacant managerial role at former club Celtic but is “fully committed” to Wales.
Brendan Rodgers resigned as Celtic boss last month and their list of potential replacements included their former forward Bellamy, who is contracted to Wales until 2028.
But Bellamy says he is focused on the upcoming World Cup qualifiers as Wales bid to reach next summer’s finals.
Wales face Liechtenstein and North Macedonia in their final World Cup qualifying group games in November and two wins would guarantee runners-up spot in Group J.
As a player Bellamy, who was appointed Wales boss in July 2024, spent the second half of the 2004-05 season on loan at Celtic from Newcastle United.
“I can understand the links because I played there, [now] I’m coaching, so I definitely understand the links,” the 46-year-old added.
“But to me, I love what I’m doing at this present moment. I have to be honest, I’m completely focused on what’s to come.
“It looks it’s going to be a play-off in March, we know that and to me, that’s all I’m focused on and I know it’s a little bit cliched, but it’s the honest truth.
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The former Liverpool and Manchester City player has impressed in his first senior managerial role, leading Wales to promotion to the top tier of the Nations League and implementing an adventurous new style of play.
Bellamy is in the midst of the most testing spell of his tenure so far, with Wales losing three of their past four matches in all competitions.
“I have a number of years to run… I did sign a four-year contract,” Bellamy added.
“Now, I know the game as well. Like, you lot might have had enough of me in a short space of time, that’s reality as well.
“But I feel as long as I’m wanted, and people in Wales feel like I can add, then that to me is something that motivates me, then I stay.
“I try and live day by day you know, it’s not always wise but to me it makes sense and in that I try and appreciate what I have.
Major General Abdullahi Mohammed Adangba (rtd)’s passing has left him feeling depressed, according to President Bola Tinubu. Former Undersecretary of State to Presidents Umaru Yar’Adua and Olusegun Obasanjo
President Tinubu’s condolence message was included in a statement released on Wednesday by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga.
General Mohammed, who passed away at the age of 86, left a lasting impression on the security framework of the country, particularly with the establishment of the National Security Organization, the precursor to the State Security Services, the National Intelligence Agency, and the Defence Intelligence Agency.
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Between 1975 and 1976, he served as governor of the now-defunct Benue-Plateau State. General Mohammed was described by President Tinubu as a disciplined, loyal, and patriotic officer with decades of distinguished service to Nigeria and contributions to its stability and governance.
The President praised General Adangba’s extraordinary sense of duty, order, humility, and integrity that had a lasting impact on the organizations he served, and those who came in contact with him, particularly in the State House, where he had a significant influence on how the Presidency operated.
He had a character that was exceptional, combining the wisdom of a soldier with the prudence of a statesman.
The President claims that his years at the State House were marked by humility, efficiency, and unwavering support for the Nigerian project.
BBC Radio 1 DJ and new mum Vick Hope tends to keep her romance and family life private – but recently gave rare comments about her new journey into parenting her son Micah
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Vick Hope returned to work hosting the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images f)
Gracing the stage with confidence, beauty and poise at the Glamour Women Of The Year Awards, it is undetectable to those who are unaware that Vick Hope is still in the newborn trenches.
The 36 year old BBC Radio 1 star gave birth to her first child Micah Nwosu Wiles with husband Calvin Harris just 14 weeks ago at the time of the event, but presenting for the star is like slipping back into a pair of old slippers.
However, as she took to the stage to introduce the annual awards ceremony, which this year recognised the Sugababes, Rachel Zegler, Hannah Hampton and Adowah Aboah, she gave fans a candid insight into her new journey into motherhood.
Speaking to the crowd new mum Vick had one request from attendees: “Not to sound like the first person ever to have a child but I am simultaneously so unbelievably in love and I feel like this Superwoman – just pumping in my boobs…
” But also, I have not slept or drank a cup of tea while it’s still hot for 13 weeks, so please be gentle with me. “
Meanwhile, on her first public outing after giving birth, she added:” I tell you what, it is a lot, it’s a lot to be back out for the first time other than a photograph of my placenta, which, to be fair, has been out and about quite a bit already – posted by my husband, who was in utter awe of what the body can do, appreciates that we all come from a placenta and that, frankly, it is magnificent. “
Vick’s DJ husband Calvin Harris did, in fact, share a a photograph of Vick’s placenta on his Instagram to announce the arrival of Micah – alongside a string of candid photos of the gorgeous star in a birthing pool during her home birth, at the couple’s stunning Ibiza estate. One photo even shows a glimpse of a newborn Micah with his parents moments after being born, which Vick cradling him in the pool while new dad Calvin leans over to greet his son.
In the caption, Calvin’s pride was clear as he penned:” 20th of July our boy arrived. Micah is here! My wife is a superhero and I am in complete awe of her primal wisdom! Just so grateful. We love you so much Micah”, followed by three red heart emojis.
While Calvin has littered his social media pages (quite rightly) with sweet snaps of his son, Vick meanwhile has been taking a quieter approach to her social media habits. She shared a few photos in August, giving parents a glimpse into her new life as a mother. Her images included a picture of her placenta, sweet captured images of her cradling baby Micah, as well as the son with Adeline Nwosu and Geordie Nigel Hope, Vick’s parents, as well as impression prints of her placenta.
Our adored baby boy Micah Nwosu Wiles arrived at our home on July 20th in Ibiza, surrounded by love, nature, and chickens.
“We are so utterly besotted with you and we are so utterly besotted with you,” says Micah, “emerging from our little newborn bubble.”
In the meantime, Vick acknowledged that she was cautious about taking a photo for the first time since becoming a mother, something that many mothers will recall and fully understand.
She confessed: ” sort of feel like I’m tentatively emerging in front of all of your beautiful faces, just crawling out of my cave like a little gremlin, having been cocooned away from the world of this just magical newborn bubble for the last three months – covered in bright yellow s**t.”
She continued, “But there was no way I was going to miss this evening, this incredible celebration of womanhood, especially given what my vagina has just done; it’s f**king majestic”?
Following the disgraced former DJ’s arrest for sexual offences against seven women, including four counts of rape, she declared “F**k Tim Westwood” elsewhere in the powerful opening speech. Nick also criticised the “absolute bin fire” of a Handmaid’s Tale situation in the United States of America, as well as the Roe v. Wade bill’s overturning in 2022. We must continue to watch how our rights can be violated, she continued, “Even though we saw the end of a ten-year campaign to decriminalise abortion here in the UK.”
In another instance, she expressed her support for Palestinian women who are currently battling wars in her speech. She continued, “My mother, who was the daughter of a woman who grew up during the Nigeria Biafra Civil War, and who has told me stories of running from bombs, air raids, and salvation, is something very dear to my heart.
“Systemic inequalities, which worsen women’s suffering, make their voices so frequently audible. So I had to take a break from tonight’s action by not standing up for our sisters in conflict zones like Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Palestine.
Vick and Calvin’s relationship and home life have always been very private. The pair started dating in 2022, but they never had a romantic relationship. Only their romantic relationship was revealed when they were seen out and about together.
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The pair’s romance reportedly reached new heights after being allegedly engaged later that year. There is a difference between secrecy and privacy, Vick said in a rare interview with You magazine in January 2023 about her and Calvin’s romance. The pair got married in the same month of September.
Vick then went on maternity leave after declaring she was expecting the couple’s first child on her BBC Radio 1 radio show in May 2025. In a conversation with Jamie Laing, she stated that this would probably also be my last week before I took maternity leave. You’re an amazing friend, an amazing person, and you’re going to be an amazing mother, Jamie warmly responded to her. On July 20 of this year, the star welcomed son Micah.
Keeping Up Appearances first hit our screens in 1990 and the BBC sitcom has since become a classic, with fans still quoting the iconic lines to this day – but what happened to the cast?
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Keeping up Appearances stars Mary Millar, Patricia Routledge and Judy Cornwell(Image: Getty Images)
As actress Dame Patricia Routledge – aka Hyacinth Bucket – is laid to rest, what became of the other stars from the hit 90s show?
The iconic performer will be buried today after she her agent announced that she’d died “peacefully in her sleep surrounded by love,” on October 3. The statement read: “Even at 96-years old, Dame Patricia’s passion for her work and for connecting with live audiences never waned, just as new generations of audiences have continued to find her through her beloved television roles. She will be dearly missed by those closest to her and by her devoted admirers around the world.”
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Thirty five years have passed since Hyacinth Bucket – or Bouquet, as she preferred – first answered her “white slimline telephone with automatic redial”, announcing, “The Bouquet residence, the lady of the house speaking”. Keeping Up Appearances ran from 1990 to 1995 and centred on Hyacinth’s botched attempts to climb the social ladder.
A triumph not only in Britain, the sitcom has won admirers across the globe, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Ireland, and stands as the most exported BBC series ever made
But what happened to the cast once the cameras stopped rolling?
Richard Bucket – Clive Swift
Hyacinth’s ever-patient husband, Richard Bucket (Clive Swift), was far more down-to-earth than his status-seeking wife, once quipping, “It was always ‘Bucket’ until I met you!”. Over the years, Clive starred in a host of other TV shows, including Doctor Who, Peak Practice and The Old Guys. Sadly, the beloved Royal Shakespeare Company actor passed away in 2019 at the age of 82.
He is survived by his three children, one of whom is Gardener’s World presenter Joe Swift. Following his death, onscreen wife Patricia released a touching statement: “Clive was a skillful and inventive actor with wide experience, as his successful career proved.”
I so much admire what he brought to the barely sketched role of Hyacinth’s husband and treasure the memories of our happy collaboration. “
Elizabeth Warden – Josephine Towson
The Buckets’ anxious neighbour, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Warden, portrayed by actress Josephine Tewson, also contributed to making the sitcom unforgettable, with her nervous tendency to smash Hyacinth’s treasured china.
Comedy legend Josephine, who also appeared as Miss Lucinda Davenport in the Yorkshire-set sitcom Last of the Summer Wine from 2003 to 2010. She subsequently performed a one-woman show titled Still Keeping Up Appearances, a reference to her previous triumph, from 2012 until her retirement in 2019.
In 2015, Josephine discussed her experience working on Keeping Up Appearances during an interview with Kent Online, including her working relationship with the show’s lead, Patricia. RADA graduate Josephine disclosed: “I wouldn’t like to get on the wrong side of her, but nevertheless, she’s very professional and absolutely marvellous to work with.” Josephine died in August 2022, aged 91.
Emmet Hawksworth – David Griffin
Another prominent character in the series was Elizabeth’s brother Emmet, portrayed by David Griffin who joined the cast in season two. David subsequently toured with Su Pollard in The Good Sex Guide and starred in numerous pantomime productions across the country.
Now 82, David is seldom spotted onscreen and little is known about his personal life, apart from the fact he is happily married to his French wife.
Onslow – Geoffrey Hughes
Onslow, Hyacinth’s workshy brother-in-law, proved a persistent thorn in the side of the social-climbing snob’s aristocratic pretensions, representing everything she despised. Played by Geoffrey Hughes, Onslow became series creator Roy Clarke’s favourite character – though Hyacinth would undoubtedly have disagreed.
Whilst Keeping Up Appearances remains his most iconic role, Geoffrey also appeared as Vernon Scripps in Heartbeat and Twiggy in The Royle Family. Tragically, following a battle with prostate cancer in the 1990s and stepping away from acting after the disease returned in 2010, he died in 2012 aged 68.
Daisy – Judy Cornwell
Daisy, Onslow’s other half and Hyacinth’s sister, was brought to life by Judy Cornwell. In stark contrast to her pretentious sibling, Daisy embraced a more relaxed approach to life and found joy in modest pleasures, prompting Hyacinth to frequently dismiss her as “lower class”. Following the show’s conclusion, Judy appeared in other hit programmes including Midsomer Murders and Birds of a Feather.
Yet her most unforgettable performance came as Queenie, Heather Trott’s mother, in BBC soap EastEnders. Beyond her acting credentials, Judy, now 84, has demonstrated considerable literary prowess, authoring multiple successful novels throughout her career, such as Cow and Cow Parsley (1985), Fishcakes at the Ritz (1989), The Seventh Sunrise (1994), and Fear and Favour (1996).
Rose – Shirley Stelfox
Another familiar presence in the series is Shirley Stelfox, who memorably played Hyacinth’s romance-fixated sister Rose, before Mary Millar assumed the part. Despite her brief time on the show, Shirley was a familiar face on television, with roles in Brookside, EastEnders and Family Affairs.
However, she is best remembered for her role in Emmerdale, where she portrayed the beloved character Edna Birch for fifteen years, from 2000 to 2015.
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Tragically, Shirley died in 2015 at the age of 74, just weeks after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
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Major General Abdullahi Adangba Mohammed (rtd), a former deputy chief of staff to former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, passed away, according to the Kwara State Government.
He was 86 years old when he passed away in Abuja on November 5, 2025, from an enoscar-related illness.
The late General was described by Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq as a “distinct career officer of the Nigerian Army” and a “fine soldier, administrator, and community leader” in a statement.
The governor described the death as a painful end to a promising chapter in Nigeria’s political and military history, saying it was a profound loss for both the Ilorin Emirate and the entire country.
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General Adangba held numerous positions throughout his career, including as the military governor of Benue-Plateau State, the NSO director general, national security adviser, and former presidents Yar ‘Adua’s chief of staff.
Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, the Emir of Ilorin, expressed regret for how diligently General Adangba supported the less fortunate and served Nigeria.
He described the deceased as a “proud indigene of Ilorin Emirate and a distinguished Nigerian who used his positions, strength, and wealth to protect and advance the heritage of Ilorin Emirate and humanity as a whole.”
Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, spoke highly of the late General’s significant contribution to the university’s founding.
He recalls that General Adangba’s administration and financial support helped to keep the university running in its early years, which was the building where it was originally housed.
General Adangba, a distinguished son of Nigeria, will be greatly missed, according to Prof. Egbewole.
He condoled the families of the late General, the Kwara State Government, the Emir of Ilorin, the University community, and the government.
After supporters held a banner depicting Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a gun to the head of midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, Crystal Palace were charged with misconduct by the Football Association.
The banner read, “Mr. Marinakis is not involved in blackmail, match-fixing, drug trafficking, or corruption,” as it was unfurled during the 1-1 Premier League draw at Selhurst Park in August.
Marinakis has consistently refuted accusations of wrongdoing in connection with these allegations.
There are strict guidelines for messaging that contains defamatory, political, and offensive slogans, despite the fact that the charge was not identified as the banner.
After Tottenham appeared to have triggered a £60 million release clause, Gibbs-White was on the verge of leaving Forest this summer.
However, he agreed to stay at Forest and discussed his decision in an interview with Marinakis.
The teams’ first game on August 24 marked their first since Palace’s multi-club ownership ban saw them be kicked out of the Europa League and into the Conference League. Forest won the competition, instead.
