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New Morecambe owners sack manager Adams

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The club’s manager was fired the day after being acquired by new owners Panjab Warriors in Morecambe.

Adams, 50, was appointed in June 2024 and was in his third year as the club’s manager.

Prior to joining the Shrimps in February 2022 and June 2021, The Scot had previously led them through the play-offs and from November 2022 to November.

Adams had stayed with Morecambe despite a turbulent pre-season with uncertainty surrounding the club’s long-term plans.

He leaves, however, after overseeing their relegation from League Two for 14 months.

In a “testing chapter,” the club expressed gratitude to Adams for the “leadership and steadiness he brought to the club.”

His return “instilled direction and purpose, helping guide Morecambe into League One for the first time in their history [in 2021] and stabilized the team under tremendous pressure,” it continued.

Morecambe to make outstanding wages

Morecambe announced Adams’ departure after the team revealed they had received funds from former owners Panjab Warriors to pay off outstanding wages and football creditors.

Following a turbulent summer during which Morecambe was suspended from the National League, Panjab Warriors completed their acquisition of the team on Sunday.

The club claimed that funds were also provided to pay all taxes to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in a statement on Monday.

By Wednesday, the club had promised to pay off its employees, liabilities, and football creditors.

Although Panjab Warriors’ original goal was to challenge for English Football League (EFL) promotion, “the events and circumstances of the past couple of months” would make it difficult to do so this season.

After receiving a three-game suspension from the National League, Morecambe were forced to postpone their opening three games. However, the league approved the deal, which gave them the go-ahead to begin the season against Altrincham on Saturday.

The club claimed that the transfer embargo would be lifted once those outstanding debts were settled, and that it had been set to continue until all football creditors, including players, staff, and HMRC, were paid.

The deal comes almost three years after Jason Whittingham’s ownership of Morecambe was terminated after his appointment as CEO in May 2018.

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Maura Higgins lands another major TV role in the US as she’s set for stateside future

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Following her success on Love Island USA and The Traitors US, reality TV star Maura Higgins has taken over the duties of host of Aftersun for the upcoming second season of Love Island Games in the United States.

Reality TV star Maura Higgins has landed a new hosting role in the U.S.(Image: Maura Higgins/Instagram)

Maura Higgins is continuing her rise in American television, landing yet another high-profile role just weeks after appearing on The Traitors US.

The Irish presenter, 34, has officially been confirmed as the host of the newly commissioned Aftersun series for the upcoming second season of Love Island Games. Having already impressed as the face of Aftersun for Love Island USA last year, Maura has firmly established herself as a fan favourite with U.S. audiences and producers have clearly taken notice.

According to reports, the former Love Island UK star will soon be jetting off to Fiji, where Love Island Games will begin filming next month. It comes after Maura’s defiant stance as she’s set for awkward Danny Jones run-in after their controversial BRIT Awards kiss.

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An Aftersun show wasn’t included in the first Love Island Games episode because it was planned and later broadcast, according to a TV insider. However, it will be broadcast live like the main show this time.

The bosses made the decision to set up a special Aftersun, and Maura was the obvious host.

There was no guarantee that Maura would receive it because Games is a completely different show, the source continued to The Sun. She was overjoyed when her bosses approached her because it demonstrated how happy they were with her and why she is regarded as a key member of the Love Island USA family.

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Maura Higgins has landed a brand-new job in the US
Maura Higgins has landed a brand-new job in the US(Image: maurahiggins/Instagram)

This new role builds on Maura’s growing success in the U.S., following her recent stint on The Traitors US, which was filmed in Scotland. There, she rubbed shoulders with American reality royalty, including Real Housewives stars Lisa Rinna and Caroline Stanbury.

Producers are undoubtedly impressed by Maura’s contribution to the expansion of the Love Island franchise in America. It’s no surprise that she’s quickly recognizable in the crowded TV industry thanks to her on-screen charm and quick wit.

According to insiders, Maura wants to work in America and sees this most recent position as a significant step toward establishing a long-term career there.

Maura is looking ahead at a future in the US
Maura is looking ahead at a future in the US(Image: Getty Images)

Stars from various international versions of the show are brought together under one roof at Love Island Games, where they will compete for the win in both physical and mental challenges.

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While Love Island Games was previously hosted by Maya Jama, she has since stepped down. Ariana Madix, best known for Vanderpump Rules, will now take over main hosting duties, with Maura leading the spin-off.

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Are US security guarantees enough to end the war in Ukraine?

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In Washington, DC, European leaders meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for discussions. &nbsp,

It’s all that’s needed, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that is all that is required, according to US President Donald Trump.

However, according to the constitution of Ukraine, agreeing to anything that would result in the loss of territory to Russia is challenging.

Following the US leader’s recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, several European leaders are meeting with Zelenskyy in Washington, DC for important talks with Trump.

A potential deal may be on the table, according to reports.

But is Zelenskyy capable of ratifying a deal without ceding any land to Russia?

What does the entire situation in the world say about Europe?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests: 

The Eurasia Democracy Initiative is led by Peter Zalmayev, its executive director.

The Geneva Center for Security Policy’s Head of Global and Emerging Risks, Jean-Marc Rickli