In this Thursday’s Mirror Daily Digest, we’ve pulled together the biggest stories of the day from an EFL footballer jailed for killing a cyclist to Emmerdale stars’ surprise engagement
Welcome to the Mirror’s Daily Digest, where we’ll be pulling together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Thursday we’re featuring everything from an EFL footballer jailed for killing a cyclist to Emmerdale stars’ surprise engagement
Our Showbiz team bring you the news of JoJo Siwa receiving a cold four-word message from her partner ahead of the CBB final, while our news reporters bring you the story about a former Britain’s Got Talent star who allegedly raped two women just months apart.
Elsewhere, there’s the incredible tale of how one kiss led to a woman’s whole world coming crashing down, while we also delve into an Emmerdale couple’s surprise engagement news.
EFL footballer handed prison sentence after killing cyclist
Our court reporters bring you the news that footballer Lucas Akins has been given a prison sentence at Leeds Crown Court for causing the death of a cyclist in Huddersfield by careless or inconsiderate driving. The sentence relates to an incident in March 2022, with cyclist Adrian Daniel, 33, dying 10 days after being hit by Akins’ Mercedes.
Akins has been sentenced to 14 months in prison following a hearing. He will serve half the sentence in custody before being released on licence, and has been handed a one-year driving ban.
Read the full story here.
JoJo Siwa receives cold four-word message from partner ahead of CBB final
This Thursday, our Showbiz team couldn’t believe it when Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa received a blunt message about her partner Kath Ebbs from her mother in tonight’s episode.
JoJo Siwa’s relationship has been a topic of discussion among CBB fans due to the US star’s close and tactile relationship with fellow housemate Chris Hughes.
In tonight’s episode, which sees the housemates receive letters from home, JoJo has Chris read her letter from her mum.
Read the full story here.
BGT star ‘gripped victims throats’ as he raped two women, court hears
A former Britain’s Got Talent star allegedly raped two women just months apart. A court has heard how Andrew Johnston, 30, was studying at the Royal Academy of Music when the incidents took place. The former choirboy was 13 when he finished on Britain’s Got Talent in second place.
He subsequently went on to land a £1million recording contract with Syco Music – owned by Simon Cowell. The court heard how Johnston allegedly gripped his victims by their throat during sex – and refused to wear a condom. Johnston denies two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Read the full story here.
One kiss that led to woman’s whole world coming crashing down
Next up is the incredible tale of a female cop who was pictured kissing one of two criminal associates she had become “infatuated” with as she passed them information.
Choni Kenny, 27, who joined Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in 2020, was handed a prison sentence of three years and nine months. A two-day sentencing hearing was told she had a “casual sexual relationship” with Josh Whelan, described by Judge Neil Flewitt KC as a “committed criminal”, and a “physical but casual” relationship with former schoolmate Rahim Mottley.
Read the full story here.
Emmerdale couple surprise loved ones as they announce engagement news
Finally, Emmerdale viewers have learned some big news about a couple that was rather unexpected – with the loved ones of the pair as equally as stunned over a wedding bombshell.
Warning, this article contains spoilers from today’s episode that is now available on ITVX but will not air on ITV1 until tonight (24 April).
Read the full story here.
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Source: Mirror
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