Emmerdale’s Kelvin Fletcher gives ‘huge’ update after devastating farmhouse fire

Family Farm, a season three finale, followed the lives of former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher, his wife Liz, and their four children once more.

Kelvin Fletcher and his wife Liz have faced a challenging time following a “devastating” fire, but the couple have now shared a “huge” update.

Last October, the family of six were enjoying some downtime away from their farm when they received a distressing call from a neighbour about a fire at their farmhouse. The fire rendered their home uninhabitable, forcing them to seek temporary accommodation. However, more than a year later, the family has returned to their cherished farm.

Kelvin Fletcher stated in the season three finale of Fletchers’ Family Farm, “This one’s huge.” After renting out after a fire in the farmhouse for a year, we’re finally taking delivery of our new lodge.

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Liz shared her harsh realities of dealing with the aftermath of the fire after the first portion of their new temporary home on wheels arrived.

She stated, “These things, dealing with the fire, take so long as you can ever imagine. It’s a full-time job, trying to do everything, including the surveys. Additionally, we haven’t even begun the process of removing the house and beginning the construction work.

So this just seems to work a little more effectively, a little more effectively, and less likely to require us to be in two places at once, despite being temporary.

The hardest part of our relationship this year has been feeling so disconnected as a family, Kelvin continued. We are so happy that we can go back to the farm and get back together.

Liz jokingly described their current housing situation as a “posh caravan” in a lighthearted manner, exclaiming relief and excitement over this significant change.

The best feeling comes from returning to the farm 24/7.

Kelvin acknowledged the “challenge” that lies ahead as they move forward with this exciting chapter of their journey in a voiceover.

Our desire to return to the farm has finally begun, despite a long journey. But before we can move on, we must adapt to lodge life, which presents a whole new set of challenges.

There are six of us, Liz said, not your typical caravan.

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She then enthusiastically stated, “When we do the renovation, we’re here, we’re on site, we’re back, and it’ll just take the edge off of the upset of the fire,” “I think.” We’re back on the farm.

Semenyo wants future resolved by 1 January

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The Bournemouth attacker is eager to have his departure over by January 1, with a crucial 48 hours ahead of him.

Following discussions between his representatives and the Etihad club, Manchester City’s move for the player, who has a £65m release clause, is in an advanced stage, according to a report from BBC Sport last week.

According to what it is understood, Semenyo’s move to the Etihad will be wrapped up in the coming days of further discussions between the parties.

Semenyo’s future is open, however, until a deal is reached.

In fact, it’s still unclear whether Liverpool’s decision to pursue Semenyo in response to Alexander Isak’s injury.

Along with City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea, Anfield is one of five clubs to have inquiries about the Ghana international.

Despite City’s accelerating, reliable sources have indicated that Liverpool still has an interest in the attacker with the transfer window set to open on January 1.

Even though Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has close working relationships with the south-coast club, only City are the only club to have established formal club-to-club contacts with Bournemouth regarding Semenyo.

Semenyo wants the release clause mechanism in his contract to expire in the summer, so he can finish it as soon as possible.

Semenyo would prefer to play for Bournemouth for their first two games in 2026, against Arsenal on January 3 and Tottenham on January 3rd, before allowing him to leave.

On January 7th, Semenyo will turn 26 and it is known that he is at the height of his career.

In light of this, it is understood that he will prioritize a club that he believes will be best suited to compete for significant awards over time.

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Mozambique End 39-Year Wait For First AFCON Victory

Mozambique ended a 39-year wait for a first Africa Cup of Nations victory by defeating Gabon 3-2 in a Group F thriller in Agadir on Sunday.

The Mambas began the match having drawn four and lost 12 since making their first of six appearances at the tournament in 1986.

Goals from Faisal Bangal, Geny Catamo, and Diogo Calila won a seesaw struggle for the Mozambicans, who led 2-1 at half-time in the Moroccan coastal city.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alex Moussounda netted for Gabon, who twice halved two-goal deficits before suffering a second straight loss after falling to Cameroon.

Defending champions Ivory Coast and Cameroon, who meet later on Sunday in Marrakesh, and Mozambique&nbsp, have three points each.

Catamo had the first clear-cut chance, but was let down by poor control, allowing the ball to run too far in front of him, and goalkeeper Loyce Mbaba dashed forward to gain possession.

Mozambique — 24 places below Gabon in the world rankings — were more adventurous and deservedly took the lead on 37 minutes through Bangal, a striker with an Italian fourth division club.

Bangal rose unchallenged from a corner and his header bounced off the ground into the left corner of the net with Mbaba helpless.

Mozambique increased their lead just five minutes later after Bruno Ecuele Manga pulled the shirt of Elias ‘ Domingues ‘ Pelembe in a clash of the rival captains.

Catamo calmly placed the penalty into the left corner as Mbaba dived in the opposite direction.

The Mambas almost scored again soon after with Witiness ‘ Witi ‘ Quembo bending a shot from outside the box that struck the woodwork.

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Gabon pulled one goal back five minutes into the first-half added time through their best known footballer, 36-year-old Marseille striker Aubameyang.

The 2015 African player of the year was perfectly positioned to tap the ball into the net after Mozambique goalkeeper Ernan Siluane failed to grasp a Didier Ndong shot.

Portugal-based right-back Calila scored the third Mozambique goal on 52 minutes, venturing forward to nod a Witi cross past Mbaba.

Aubameyang had a scoring chance soon after, but headed wide from point-blank range in a let-off for the Mozambicans.

Domingues, a 42-year-old and second oldest footballer to play at an AFCON, was substituted midway through the second half by a more defensive midfielder, Manuel Kambala.

Siluane saved superbly from Aubameyang and Ndong, but a subsequent corner led to a goalmouth melee that ended with Moussounda slamming the ball into the net on 76 minutes to set up a tense finish.

Sabalenka loses to Kyrgios in contest lacking intensity

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In a Battle of the Sexes-style match that lacked the intensity and entertainment promised in the build-up, Aryna Sabalenka fell to Nick Kyrgios in straight sets.

The women’s world number one, Sabalenka, defeated by 2022 Wimbledon runner-up Kyrgios, who is now ranked 671st after seeing her career-ending injury suffer for the past few seasons.

The Dubai match was hyped up by both players like a pair of boxers fighting in a cage.

As she promoted the event on US television chat shows, Sabalenka, 27, promised to “kick Nick’s ass,” and Kyrgios, 30, insisted that the occasion’s razzmatazz would open up new eyes for the sport.

When she won points, Sabalenka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, flashed flashes of the emotion she exhibits in competitive matches. She also flashed a mischievous grin.

“I felt fantastic,” he said. I believe my fight was excellent. He was struggling and getting extremely worn out, Sabalenka said in the aftermath.

“I think it was a fantastic level,” he said. “I made a lot of great shots, moved a lot to the net, and dropped shots. The show was really entertaining to me. I’ll be able to play him again knowing my tactics, his advantages and disadvantages, and we’ll be a better team for the time being.

I enjoy putting myself in a challenge and would like to play again.

Given that Kyrgios admitted assaulting an ex-girlfriend in 2021 and made a number of comments that were viewed as misogynistic, critics had raised questions about his suitability as the male protagonist in the match.

The Australian, who was at his peak ranked 13th in the world, always had an insoucian vibe. Because he attempted to shorten points wherever possible, his movement was constrained.

As he prepares for what he anticipates will be a fuller ATP Tour appearance in 2026, he will be delighted to have won in less than an hour.

The pair exchanged a warm embrace on the internet, which seems genuine and demonstrated by their frequent japes throughout the game.

She is a hell of a player and a great champion, Kyrgios said, “Oh my goodness, it was a really tough match.”

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AFCON 2025: Sudan Beat Equatorial Guinea In Rare Win

Sudan boosted their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations after a Saul Coco own goal gave them a 1-0 win over Equatorial Guinea on Sunday.

Unlucky Torino centre-back Coco saw the ball come off him and ricochet into the net in the 74th minute in Casablanca when his teammate Luis Asue attempted to clear a Sudan free-kick.

Sudan won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1970 but this is just their second victory in 18 matches across six appearances at the tournament since then.

They lie 117th in the FIFA world rankings, compared to Equatorial Guinea in 97th.

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The win leaves Kwesi Appiah’s team on three points from two games in Group E, while Equatorial Guinea have lost both matches so far.

Sudan are competing at this AFCON in Morocco despite the country having been devastated since war broke out between the army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023.

They will play Burkina Faso in their last group game on Wednesday and will be aiming to reach the knockout stages of the Cup of Nations for just the second time since that 1970 triumph — they got to the quarter-finals in 2012 before losing to eventual winners Zambia.

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha devastated by tragic loss of best friend, 39

No need for bravery anymore, darling, you can now rest in peace, said Nadia Sawalha, her best friend’s passing.

Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha shared a heartfelt tribute online as she shared that her best friend Hannah Gardner has died at age 39 following a cancer diagnosis.

Nadia shared a photo of Hannah, who is suffering from stage four, incurable breast cancer, sitting on a swing. She remarked, “Rest in peace, sweetheart.”

Our beautiful Hannah, Nadia continued. Even though we were anticipating it, we are all so devastated and shocked. You no longer need to be brave, darling, because you can now enjoy all the love you’ve made. You were and will always be cherished dearly. Thank you so much for your kindness and compassion for Hannah, her friends and family, and The Princess Alice Hospice in Esher. I appreciate it. #fabfourfoever

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A beautiful woman, a beautiful friend, a beautiful mother, Nadia’s husband Mark Adderley said, “Just so heartbreaking. I can’t believe it.

As another person wrote, “Beautiful Han. “, others filled the comments with condolences. She and Nadia cherished you both so much. What a woman! She will be greatly missed, according to another person, who expressed regret at the news’s release.

A third poem, “So sorry for your loss, but I’m so happy she’s not hurt,” was written. hugs and love.

Nadia and her friend Hannah were left “rueing” after learning that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence had blocked the use of a groundbreaking cancer drug in England.

The institute said that the cost the NHS was being asked to pay for the drug was ‘too high’, despite having the potential to give Hannah another 6 months of life.

Nadia, a young autistic child, has secondary breast cancer in her liver and lung, and is also supposed to be pleading for the drug, told The Daily Mail. And it just seems brutal, right?

She is a powerhouse, Nadia continued, “I worry about that because she needs to be looking after herself, but we have her, you know, me and our group of friends are very engaged and there for in every way.

We are a group of friends, and we all met on a trip to raise money for breast cancer about seven years ago. We call ourselves the Fab Four and say we’re holding them.

After discovering a lump in her left breast, Hannah was diagnosed with primary breast cancer in 2013. She received treatment, but sadly, it stopped in 2017 and will continue to do so in 2020.

Hannah was informed in 2022 that she had stage four, incurable breast cancer, which then spread to her liver.

Hannah said, “I’ve been hit with probably the worst news I’ve ever had,” in a post from last year. a progression My liver has every type of tumor growing. There are now four large ones, each with numerous small ones. I’m afraid and unable to lie.

Hannah joined her friend Nadia on ITV’s Loose Women in 2024 to discuss the need for the NHS to approve the drug. She said at the time: “I don’t know how long I’ve got, some statistics two to four years, some say three to five, I am 3 years in and it’s scary. It’s not a fairy tale, it only ends one way. All we can have is extra time and this drug would have given me that, more time with my daughter.”

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“Six months might not sound like a long time, but it is in the world of secondary breast cancer”, she added.