George Turner is recalled by Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend for their summer Pacific Tour after a year out while playing in Japan.
But there is no place in the 36-man party to face the Maori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa for fellow hooker Dave Cherry and Ali Price, who are both leaving Edinburgh this summer, and experienced lock Jonny Gray.
Glasgow Warriors number eight Jack Dempsey, Edinburgh flanker Luke Crosbie and centre Mosese Tuipulotu all miss out through injury.
Bath fly-half Finn Russell, who was co-captain for the Six Nations, is one of those absentees, so Glasgow flanker Rory Darge is named as skipper on his own this time.
Uncapped Soyaux Angouleme XV Charente number eight Alex Masibaka and Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke, who were in this season’s Six Nations squad without playing, are included.
Saracens forward Andy Onyeama-Christie and Glasgow lock Max Williamson return after missing the Six Nations through injury.
Glasgow forward Matt Fagerson has been selected as he continues his recovery from injury.
Turner has not played for Scotland since leaving Warriors for Kobelco Kobe Steelers in Japan, but the 32-year-old could now add to his 45 caps after signing for Harlequins for next season.
Scotland’s Pacific Tour squad
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Fergus Burke (Saracens), Matt Currie (Edinburgh), Jamie Dobie (Glasgow Warriors), Darcy Graham (Edinburgh), Adam Hastings (Glasgow Warriors), George Horne (Glasgow Warriors), Tom Jordan (Glasgow Warriors), Cameron Redpath (Bath), Stafford McDowall (Glasgow Warriors), Harry Paterson (Edinburgh), Arron Reed (Sale Sharks), Kyle Rowe (Glasgow Warriors), Ollie Smith (Glasgow Warriors), Kyle Steyn (Glasgow Warriors), Ben White (Toulon).
Helen Flanagan has been sharing her holiday snaps with fans as she stunned in a figure-flattering maxi dress that’s perfect for nights abroad – and it’s still fully stocked
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Helen Flanagan stuns in figure-hugging maxi that’s ideal for holiday nights out(Image: Helen Flanagan/Instagram)
The English model and television star Helen Flanagan has been wowing her fans online as she shows off her recent holiday looks. From bikinis to sarongs, Helen showed off her vacation wardrobe, which included a stunning, figure-hugging maxi dress that is set to be the perfect look for summer nights on a tropical coast. The best news is that we not only know where to shop for the exact same dress, but it’s still available in all sizes.
Helen looked glamorous in this Antonella Dress from Rat & Boa, a mesh halterneck maxi that features an all-over vibrant floral design that’s set to turn heads and complement any holiday tan. Talking about the dress, Helen told her followers that this piece “fits like a dream”.
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Helen says this Antonella Maxi Dress ‘fits like a dream’(Image: Rat & Boa)
Available in sizes XXS to XXL, the Antonella dress is a new take on Rat and Boa’s most show-stopping Donyale silhouette. This maxi dress is crafted from a luxe viscose material and printed with bold, abstract florals and tie-dye details in rich, moody shades, making it an easy winner for evenings spent on the Mediterranean coast.
Boasting a figure-hugging, floor-skimming silhouette, this maxi dress is backless, with a halterneck strap and deep, plunging neckline. Easy to slip on, this number is the perfect piece for after dark, whether you’re taking a walk on the beach or heading out for dinner, this dress is a staple for when you really want to make an entrance.
Equipped with a deep front cowl that flatters any body, this dress features a self-tie halter fastening for the most comfortable fit. Lightweight and delicate, this maxi is completely backless, letting you show off your new bronzed look while keeping things cool on warm, exotic evenings. Helen’s exact piece is up for grabs for £250 from Rat & Boa.
If that price tag is outside your budget or you fancy something a little different, check out Next’s alternatives, which include this Religion Pink Valeria Column Maxi Dress With Large Floral Print for £138. Or, if you’re looking for something a tad more curve-friendly, Next is offering this Yours Curve Black Mesh Occasion A-Line Dress for £39.
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If you’re looking for a budget way of copying Helen’s look, check out this Women’s Purple Print Backless Maxi Dress, which sells for £36.97 on Amazon. It is worth noting, however, that this gem only comes in sizes S, M and L and stock is running low.
Former Match of the Day host, Gary Lineker, was seen beaming with pride alongside his first wife, Michelle Cockayne, when the proud parents attended their son Harry’s wedding in Ibiza
Gary Lineker and his first wife, Michelle Cockayne, tied the knot in 1986(Image: Getty Images)
Gary Lineker and his first wife, Michelle Cockayne, put the past behind them when they reunited for their son’s wedding in Ibiza recently. Harry Lineker was surrounded by his famous family when he tied the knot on the Spanish island at the lavish nuptials, which were also attended by Gary’s brother, Wayne, earlier this month.
In snaps taken from the celebration, Gary, 64, dressed in a beige linen suit with cropped trousers and brown suede loafers, sits next to Michelle as they wait for Harry’s bride, Annabelle, to walk down the aisle. Michelle looked stunning for her son’s big day, sporting a midnight blue, silk maxi dress, which was perfect for the sun-kissed nuptials. She is also seen in another family photo on the party island alongside Gary and the former couple’s four sons, Tobias, 29, George, 34, Angus, 26, and groom, Harry, 31.
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Gary Lineker, was seen beaming with pride alongside his first wife, Michelle Cockayne, when the proud parents attended their son Harry’s wedding in Ibiza(Image: Angus Lineker Instagram)
Gary married Michelle in 1986 when the former footballer met his wife-to-be when she was 14 and he was an 18-year- old reserve for his home town club Leicester City.
“There wasn’t one particular moment when we suddenly became a couple but I do remember asking her out for our first proper date to a restaurant when she was 17 and it just went on from there,” Gary once recalled, adding: “I was probably keener on her then than she was on me and I’m probably keener now.”
The couple went on to welcome four sons, but, tragically, were made to endure every parent’s worst nightmare when they discovered their son, George, had been diagnosed with cancer when he was just a baby.
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Gary discussed the heartbreaking time – during which their son spent seven months in hospital – during an interview on ITV’s The Assembly in which celebrities are interviewed by a panel of neurodivergent or learning disabled individuals.
Michelle and Gary split in 2007 but said the breakup was ‘amicable’(Image: Angus Lineker Instagram)
With tears in his eyes, the former footballer, who recently left MOTD after a 25-year-tenure, explained that George wasn’t given much of a chance following his leukaemia diagnosis when he was just two months old.
Visibly moved when asked about his son, Gary said: “That was really tough – it changes you, he was only two months old. We got told he had leukaemia, he wasn’t given much chance.
“It was really awful. We were in the hospital for around seven months with him.”
Gary continued: ”We were the lucky ones, because there were other parents in there that lost their kids so we felt quite fortunate in the end. It was really scary.”
Claiming that he and Michelle handled the terrifying time differently, he concluded: “I felt I needed to talk about it. Michelle, she would bottle things up. But ultimately we got a good ending.”
Two decades after they tied the knot, when George was 16, Michelle filed for divorce from Gary on the grounds of her his ‘unreasonable behaviour’, with documents submitted to the court claiming that the England star’s actions in their marriage had caused her ‘stress and anxiety’.
However, they later stated their marriage breakdown was amicable, with Gary, who went on to marry Welsh model, Danielle Bux, recently telling The Times he’d had “two really good marriages”.
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Rugby league legend Billy Boston has received a knighthood from King Charles at Buckingham Palace, making him the sport’s first knight in its 130-year history.
Sir Billy, 90, was awarded his knighthood early – before the King’s birthday honours list was officially announced – because of concerns over his health.
The honour follows growing frustration over the lack of rugby league knighthoods or damehoods, with a group of cross-party MPs suggesting it was linked to snobbery.
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“It is a historic wrong that a sport which is the backbone of so many communities has waited so long to receive this honour,” Sir Keir said.
“Boston is a legend of the game who overcame prejudice to represent Great Britain and opened the door to a more diverse game.”
Sir Billy’s wife, Lady Joan, said his family “are so proud of him” and “excited that everything he’s done for the sport and for our community is being recognised”.
Sir Billy, who has been living with dementia, was accompanied at the Palace by his family and representatives of his former club.
Wigan Warriors’ chairman Chris Brookes said: “I am absolutely delighted and so happy that Billy – and rugby league – has finally received the ultimate recognition his stellar career deserves.”
Sir Billy is one of the sport’s legends, after winning three Challenge Cups and scoring 24 tries in 31 appearances for Great Britain. He has also been praised for helping to open doors for black players in the sport.
The letter announcing the knighthood was given to Sir Billy by Labour MP Josh Simons, who said the rugby league was finally “getting the recognition it deserves”.
The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football League, had told the BBC last month that its players had been “poorly treated” by the honours system.
The Speaker of the House of Commons , Sir Lindsay Hoyle, joined protests over the lack of knighthoods for rugby players, saying it “cannot be right” when other sports, including rugby union, have had such honours “quite regularly”.
A cross-party group of MPs had claimed the lack of knighthoods a “scandal” linked to snobbery and class prejudice.
David Baines, chair of the all-party Parliamentary rugby league group, had said he suspected it was because “they come from working class backgrounds, didn’t go to the right schools, and didn’t mix in the right social circles”.
A BBC analysis earlier this year revealed that a disproportionately low number of top honours, such as knighthoods and damehoods, were going to people from the north of England and working class backgrounds – which overlaps with the rugby league heartlands.
Rugby league legend Billy Boston has received a knighthood from King Charles at Buckingham Palace, making him the sport’s first knight in its 130-year history.
Sir Billy, 90, was awarded his knighthood early – before the King’s birthday honours list was officially announced – because of concerns over his health.
The honour follows growing frustration over the lack of rugby league knighthoods or damehoods, with a group of cross-party MPs suggesting it was linked to snobbery.
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“It is a historic wrong that a sport which is the backbone of so many communities has waited so long to receive this honour,” Sir Keir said.
“Boston is a legend of the game who overcame prejudice to represent Great Britain and opened the door to a more diverse game.”
Sir Billy’s wife, Lady Joan, said his family “are so proud of him” and “excited that everything he’s done for the sport and for our community is being recognised”.
Sir Billy, who has been living with dementia, was accompanied at the Palace by his family and representatives of his former club.
Wigan Warriors’ chairman Chris Brookes said: “I am absolutely delighted and so happy that Billy – and rugby league – has finally received the ultimate recognition his stellar career deserves.”
Sir Billy is one of the sport’s legends, after winning three Challenge Cups and scoring 24 tries in 31 appearances for Great Britain. He has also been praised for helping to open doors for black players in the sport.
The letter announcing the knighthood was given to Sir Billy by Labour MP Josh Simons, who said the rugby league was finally “getting the recognition it deserves”.
The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football League, had told the BBC last month that its players had been “poorly treated” by the honours system.
The Speaker of the House of Commons , Sir Lindsay Hoyle, joined protests over the lack of knighthoods for rugby players, saying it “cannot be right” when other sports, including rugby union, have had such honours “quite regularly”.
A cross-party group of MPs had claimed the lack of knighthoods a “scandal” linked to snobbery and class prejudice.
David Baines, chair of the all-party Parliamentary rugby league group, had said he suspected it was because “they come from working class backgrounds, didn’t go to the right schools, and didn’t mix in the right social circles”.
A BBC analysis earlier this year revealed that a disproportionately low number of top honours, such as knighthoods and damehoods, were going to people from the north of England and working class backgrounds – which overlaps with the rugby league heartlands.
Venezuelan news reporter Patricia Fuenmayor has died aged 51 after being diagnosed with cancer. The TV presenter was previously crowned Miss South America and was a regular face on the programme Despierta America as its New York correspondent.
The programme announced Patricia’s death in an Instagram post, revealing that she died yesterday. She is survived by her husband Jorge Safar Perez and their two children.
Patricia with her husband and their two children ( Jam Press)
Sharing the news in an Instagram post, Despierta America said: “We deeply regret the passing of Patricia Fuenmayor, our colleague and correspondent in New York. May she rest in peace.”
Announcing the sad news on the channel, host Raúl Gonzálezas said: “This is news we don’t like to share. The Despierta América family has suffered a great loss. Our friend and colleague Patricia Fuenmayor passed away early this morning after a tough battle with cancer.
“A passionate, professional woman, always dedicated to her reporting. Thank you, Patricia, for your light, your dedication, and your smile. We will always remember you.”
Patricia’s colleagues also paid tribute to the star, with Elyangelica Gonzalez writing on Instagram: “What a great pain Patricia! May God receive you in his holy glory, give strength to your family and comfort your beloved children. The sky today is much prettier with your arrival.”
Meanwhile, Astrid Rivera wrote: “Good colleague, tremendous journalist, and excellent woman and mother. Rest in Peace beautiful. We will miss you as a team work and the world will miss a beautiful woman like you.”
Patricia competed in a number of pageants at the start of her career, becoming a finalist in 1997 Miss Venezuela before being crowned Miss South America the following year.
She went onto marry surgeon Jorge, however the family was forced to flee South America after he was kidnapped in Venezuela.
They moved to the United States, where she began working as a correspondent for Edición Digital.
Patricia’s final post on social media was to mark Valentine’s Day on Instagram. Sharing photos of her kissing her husband, Patricia wrote: “The kiss of my life!! I love you.”
Fans have flooded Patricia’s Instagram page since the news of her death broke, with one writing: “I can’t believe it.” Another posted: “Rest in peace, beloved Patty.”
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