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WHEN he races there’s no doubt Gidleigh Park is all heart, but behind the scenes issues with the crucial organ have returned to frustrate connections.

Harry Fry’s class act was due to run in the Ladbrokes Pendil Novices’ Chase at Kempton which fell to Rubaud, who was providing Paul Nicholls with a famous 14th success in the event.

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Gidleigh Park is a top talent and 20-1 for the Arkle – but has been sidelined again with a recurring heart issue[/caption]

However, the seven-year-old was a notable absentee.

Today, Fry told me: “Gidleigh Park had a setback last weekend and so we had to miss the Pendil. It’s not a new issue. It’s heart-related again.”

Gidleigh Park was back to his best with a bang when last seen defeating Caldwell Potter in the Grade 2 Fitzdares Lightning Novices’ Chase at Windsor. He jumped for fun from the front.

Fry continued: “Now we just have to manage his return to work. It’s frustrating and disappointing but we have a very good horse on our hands. We just have to do what is right for him.”

Gidleigh Park could have still been considered for Cheltenham without the latest issue – he is 20-1 for the Arkle – although Aintree had ultimately been the place connections had been aiming for.

Fry still has hopes, though, of making a Cheltenham splash, paritcularly with Idaho Sun who will aim for the bumper.

Idaho Sun is unbeaten in two starts at Newton Abbot and Windsor, where he went clear to score well in January.

Fry said: “I thought the bumper was looking a fairly open even until Willie Mullins had one hack up the other day and from the British contenders it looked as though we were right up there with Pipe’s Ascot winner (Windbeneathmywings). Idaho Sun is in good form.

“Altobelli has won his last two races well at Ascot and he’s in the Coral Cup. He went up a fair hike – 10lb – for his last success but he did it well. Beat the Bat would be interesting in either the Coral or Martin Pipe.”

Elsewhere… There should be some interesting Premier Racing Board Meetings at Chester Racecourse over the months ahead.

Chester has been outspoken over Premier Racing, and notably agitated over the restricted 2pm to 4pm window on a Saturday afternoon which has negatively impacted the course.

Just the other day, following an extensive recruitment process, Chester Race appointed Julie Harrington as a Non-Executive Director.
Harrington will replace Charles Barnett, who will step down from the Board at this year’s Annual General Meeting.

Harrington is, of course, a highly respected figure in British sport and business, but was Chief Executive of the British Horseracing Authority at the time when Premier Racing was introduced.

Indeed, only last year she said: “We should be encouraged that so many racecourses want to invest in and stage these Premier events. We will also see more promotional work and, we hope, a [Levy Board]-funded national campaign to support the work already being done by [Great British Racing] and the racecourses.

“Time and experience will help us determine the optimum number of Premier racedays with regards to racecourses and the horse population. This is the start of a two-year pilot and so we should resist the temptation to make snap judgements on its success based on limited experience.”

Oh to be a fly on the Chester boardroom wall!

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THIS is the horrific moment a great-grandad pulls a gun on his granddaughter after his wife’s ashes were grabbed from his mantlepiece.

Disturbing footage showed Martin Gordon march up to his terrified relative with a pistol in Dudley, West Mids., on August 11 last year.

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Martin Gordon threatened his granddaughter with a gun after his wife’s ashes were taken[/caption]

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Cops found the 64-year-old in a black Range Rover at a nearby industrial estate[/caption]

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The shocking scene unfolded at the Samson and Lion pub in Dudley[/caption]

The 64-year-old tried to hide the handgun behind his back as he approached the local Samson and Lion pub.

Sporting a light blue shirt and dripping with gold jewelry, he then threatened his granddaughter with the firearm.

His grandson stepped in waving a baseball bat to try and protect his sister from the thug.

Alarmed witnesses filmed the intense family brawl and shared the video on social media.

Cops were called to the scene at around 1pm and located Gordon inside a black Range Rover at a nearby industrial estate.

Officers forced him out of the vehicle and he was cuffed while laying face down on the ground.

It transpired the fuming gunman had targeted his family member after his wife’s ashes had been taken from his mantlepiece.

He was also found with a magazine of blank bullets, a pick axe handle and two tasers.

Meanwhile a round of live ammunition was discovered in his kitchen sink at home.

The 64-year-old was charged with possessing a firearm, having ammunition without a licence, and two counts of possessing a taser.

Gordon told Wolverhampton Crown Court he bought the the gun for protection after he lost £200,000 in a robbery.

He was sentenced to five years in jail on February 13.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police added: “Our firearms officers descended on the site and arrested Gordon less than 40 minutes after the original call.

“He was found with a magazine containing two bullets in his pocket, while the gun was still in the car.

“Following an investigation by our Major Crime Unit (MCU), Gordon, of Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley, admitted possession of a firearm.

“He was jailed for five years at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 13 February.”

Det Sgt Matt Nightingale, from our MCU, added: “Gordon brandished this weapon in full view of other members of the public and made no effort to conceal it.

“Quick work by officers meant that we were able to quickly locate him and recover the gun.

“We’re committed to tackling gun crime – we’re taking weapons off the streets and putting those who carry them behind bars.”

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Cops found Gordon with a gun, a magazine of blank bullets, a pick axe handle and two tasers[/caption]

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The 64-year-old was jailed for five years[/caption]

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Gordon told Wolverhampton Crown Court he bought the the gun for protection after he lost £200,000 in a robbery[/caption]

EVERYONE can see the flowers but only those with the sharpest minds can spot the sneaky cat in 12 seconds.

If you can spot the cat in the image within the time limit, then you can claim a high IQ and 20/20 vision.

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If you can spot the cat in 12 seconds then you can claim a high IQ and 20/20 vision[/caption]

This puzzle is particularly difficult, as on a first glance the cat seems nowhere to be find.

The keenest and most observant of viewers, however, may just be able to make out a pair of ears and whiskers nestled between the large cacti and white flowers.

If you’ve managed to successfully find the cat, give yourself a pat on the back.

If you’re still struggling, try a new tactic.

Try to study each flower in turn, and then move onto the next until you spot it.

Picture puzzles are a form of brain teaser that tests the reader’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

These challenges have the potential to boost intelligence and improve concentration.

Still haven’t found the elusive cat?

Here’s a handy hint – have a look in the white flowers on the right-hand side.

Did you spot the cat?

Congratulations! You have 20/20 vision and a high IQ.

If you still can’t find it, here’s the solution.

The cat is circled in red.

If you enjoy testing your brain, have a look at our other optical illusions.

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The cat is hiding in the flowers[/caption]

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Can you spot the bird in 12 seconds?[/caption]

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Can you spot the 10 differences in this picture?[/caption]

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Found it! The bird was on a cloud[/caption]

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Well done! You found them all![/caption]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a North Carolina-Florida State prediction and pick. Find out how to watch North Carolina-Florida State. The North Carolina Tar Heels are on the edge. They are right near the cut line for selection into the NCAA Tournament. North Carolina did beat Virginia on Saturday, a […]

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Even with the Philadelphia Eagles securing a Super Bowl victory two weeks ago, quarterback Jalen Hurts isn’t slowing down. Despite winning the Super Bowl, Jalen Hurts kept sharpening his skills, launching a deep pass on the move during his workout video. The video first appeared on the Instagram account @coachhurts2, run by Hurts’ brother Averion […]

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VIRGIN Media is down leaving customers without interest access.

Over 1,000 users have logged the issue on Downdectector, which monitors the status of online services and reports outages in real time.

Customers have taken to X, formally, know as Twitter, to complain about the issue.

One upset user said: “Oh look, Virgin Media is on fire again. Must be the weekly outage.”

While another added: “Virgin Media will crumble, worst broadband in the country.”

A third moaned that their broadband had “gone down.”

A BOY has been charged with stabbing a teenager at a Primark store in front of horrified shoppers.

The 17-year-old suffered a wound to his chest after being stabbed inside the store in Long Row, Nottingham, at around 11.30am yesterday.

After being attacked in “full view” of shoppers, he was treated at the scene by paramedics and was taken to hospital suffering from serious injuries.

However, police confirmed that his condition is stable and his injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening.

A 16-year-old, who can’t be identified for legal reasons, was arrested a few hours after the incident and has now been charged with both wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place and has been remanded into custody.

He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today.

Detective Chief Inspector Claire Gould, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We understand the alarm this incident has caused and I’d like to reassure the public we have been working at pace to build a full picture of what had happened – and why.

“I am pleased we have now been able to charge a suspect in this case.

“As we continue to progress with our investigation, we are still urging anyone who has information which could assist us with our inquiries, who hasn’t already come forward, to please contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 241 of 23 February 2025.

Alternatively, you can anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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The 17-year-old was stabbed by inside the Primark store in Nottingham on Sunday[/caption]

A YOUNG girl suffered a stroke while going down a slide at her local park – her dad noticed the first sign in her face.

Charliee Sue Salisbury, 7, was at the park with her dad, Danny Salisbury, 43, on February 9 when he “instantly” noticed a change in his daughter’s face.

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Charliee Sue Salisbury was at the park with her dad going down the slide when she suffered a stroke[/caption]

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Charliee had suffered a stroke caused by a large blood clot in her brain[/caption]

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Parents Danny and Hannah haven’t left Charliee’s side since she’s been undergoing treatment[/caption]

Waiting for her at the bottom of the slide, Danny spotted that the left side of Charliee’s face had dropped before she collapsed as she tried to stand up.

Blue lighted to Watford General Hospital, Hertfordshire, a CT scan revealed Charliee had suffered a stroke caused by a large blood clot in her brain.

She was then transferred to Royal London Hospital with Danny and mum, Hannah, 40, where medics spent five hours attempting to remove the clot 12 times but were unsuccessful.

In the early hours of February 10, medics removed a third of Charliee’s skull as her brain was dangerously swollen.

After the successful five-hour procedure, the family was then sent to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) where Charlie left sedated until February 14, when she finally came around.

Although she can mumble, her movement is limited and she has no function on the left side of her body currently.

Charliee will need further surgery for a metal plate to be fitted to her skull and medics predict she will take three months to recover in a rehabilitation centre.

Heartbroken dad Danny, a delivery driver, from Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, said: “As soon as I saw Charliee coming down the slide, I knew something wasn’t right – she didn’t have the same glow in her beautiful face.

“We were blue-lighted to the hospital because we knew it was a race against time.

“When they confirmed it was a stroke, we were hoping the damage was minimal.

“The hours of surgery Charliee had were the longest of our lives but we’re thankful for the medics’ amazing efforts.

“Since she’s come around, every day, we are hoping for a miracle.

“She recognises her mum and I but she can’t say much – just mumbles.

“Charliee is a treasure – singing and dancing was her life.

“The night before her stroke, she was dancing around the kitchen way past her bedtime.

“I’d give anything to have her do the same right now.”

I instantly knew something wasn’t right and when we got to the hospital, medics confirmed my worst fear – that she had suffered a stroke caused by a blood clot

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Danny and Hannah, a nursery worker – who share five other children, aged 26, 23, 21, 20, 17- were left “panicked” when Charliee’s left side of her face “suddenly drooped” when going down the slide.

“I instantly knew something wasn’t right and when we got to the hospital, medics confirmed my worst fear – that she had suffered a stroke caused by a blood clot,” Danny said.

Although requiring specialist treatment at GOSH, the family was sent to Royal London Hospital until a bed became available.

Medics initially spent five hours trying to remove the blood clot but proved unsuccessful.

In the early hours of on February 10, surgeons removed a third of Charliee’s skull as her brain was “dangerously swollen” before finally able to go to GOSH.

She then spent six days in ICU before being transferred to a high-dependency unit and then a shared ward where she has remained since and receives daily physiotherapy.

If I wasn’t there to notice the sudden change in her, I dread to think where we’d be

Danny Salisbury

The clot on Charliee’s brain remains and the repeated attempts to remove it have caused “severe damage” to the right side of her brain.

Danny said: “We haven’t left her side and are so thankful for the generous support Charliee has received.

“Medics still aren’t able to advise what caused the stroke and we don’t know what her future will look like.

“I miss seeing our little girl dance around, she has that kind of infectious joy.

“If I wasn’t there to notice the sudden change in her, I dread to think where we’d be.”

A close friend of the Salisbury’s has set up a GoFundMe page to help adapt their home and reduce the financial strain.

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The clot on Charliee’s brain remains and the repeated attempts to remove it have caused “severe damage” to the right side of her brain[/caption]

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Surgeons removed a third of Charliee’s skull as her brain was “dangerously swollen”[/caption]

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Medics still aren’t able to advise what caused the stroke and Danny and Hannah don’t know what Charliee’s future will look like[/caption]

Danny said: “Hannah and I aren’t able to work at the moment and we’ll have to have the downstairs renovated for Charliee because she can’t get to her upstairs bedroom.

“We’ve been blown away by the generosity so far and would be grateful for any continued support.”

To donate to the family’s GoFundMe click here.

DOCTORS have issued a stark warning to millions of Brits with nut allergies, after a teen died from a reaction triggered during sex.

The man had received oral sex from another man who had recently eaten peanut butter, according to Canadian doctors.

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During the act, the teen began experiencing breathing problems and used an inhaler – which he carried with him at all times.

He collapsed, and someone called for help, but by the time paramedics got there 45 minutes later, he had no pulse.

He was eventually revived and placed on life-support, but suffered severe brain damage after being deprived of oxygen for so long.

Just one day later, the teen died in hospital.

His cause of death was found to be anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction that causes life-threatening inflammation of the airways.

The severe immune reaction can make breathing difficult, or even impossible, and may cause the heart to stop due to a lack of oxygen.

Anaphylaxis is considered a serious emergency requiring treatment like an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) and a call for emergency services.

Medics, describing the case in the journal Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, said traces of peanuts were likely contained in the saliva of the boy’s date.

The peanut-laden spit was absorbed through the sensitive skin on the teen’s genitals, according to medics.

They pointed out that, as the pair hadn’t kissed recently, oral sex must have been the only way the peanut traces entered the victim’s system.

Research shows that peanut residue can stay in saliva for up to six hours, and allergy reactions from kissing have occurred even after brushing teeth, using mouthwash, and chewing gum.

Because no condoms were used, doctors also ruled out a latex allergy as the cause.

Cases of women with peanut allergies reacting to traces of peanuts in their partner’s sperm have been documented before.

OnlyFans model Lucy Banks revealed that she suffered significant itching and swelling after having sex with her partner.

The 20-year-old has a peanut allergy and her partner had consumed nuts.

Lucy was struck with a seminal food allergy, which is a rare condition whereby traces of foods and medicines can end up in sperm.

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The OnlyFans content creator said she was left in agony following exposure to her allergy trigger through her partner’s semen[/caption]

The Canadian case was the first reported incident involving two males and oral sex, according to the medics.

They emphasised the need for better education on the risks of allergy attacks related to intimate activities.

“With the rise of dating apps, particularly among stigmatised groups, this case highlights the importance of educating people about allergies to reduce risks,” they said.

“Anyone engaging in intimate activities should disclose their allergies, as the consequences can be life-threatening.”

The medics also thanked the patient’s family for allowing the publication of the case to raise awareness and save lives.

Peanut and tree nut allergies are common – they are the most commonly known foods to cause anaphylaxis. 

About 1 in 50 children and 1 in 200 adults in the UK have a nut allergy.

Experts estimate that food allergies cause 10 deaths in the UK each year, with 5,000 people being hospitalised.

MAFS UK’s Amy Kenyon went braless in a plunging top while meeting up with co-star Hannah Norburn ahead of the show’s reunion.

Amy, 27, stunned fans in the busty cream number, which she paired with matching flared trousers and heels for a day out at Blanc Story Studio in Manchester.

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MAFS UK’s Amy Kenyon went braless in a plunging top at a Manchester event[/caption]

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She attended the bash with her glam co-star Hannah Norburn[/caption]

The wedding planner grinned away from the camera while posing for some stunning Instagram shots, her brunette locks cascading over her shoulders in waves.

Amy soon joined Hannah for a selfie, with the fitness business owner wearing a chic brown fur coat.

In her caption, she wrote: “a gorgey day at @blancstorystudio with @mar.pr.social.”

The Blackburn-native was matched with Luke Debono during her time on MAFS last year.

Despite initial hopes, their relationship faced challenges, leading them to part ways before the final decision ceremony.

Following her time on the show, Amy has been linked to fellow participant Adam Nightingale.

The two have been spotted together on multiple occasions, sparking speculation about a potential romance.

However, both have insisted they are just friends.

The forthcoming MAFS reunion is set to explode as one of the show’s brides will drop a huge ‘cheating’ bombshell.

In tonight’s special, E4 viewers will get a brand new update on the progress on some of their favourite personalities of the show.

We previously reported that Erica Roberts, 26, will return to the hit Channel 4 reality series.

She is set make a comeback with a bombshell secret and is set to reveal that Kieran Chapman was messaging her.

However, we can now reveal that the star is set to drop a second huge bombshell on the group.

Erica will tell Sacha that Ross was also sending her messages while the pair were still together.

This was despite the fact that Erica was not on the same series as Sacha and Ross.

She was known for her high-profile relationship a year beforehand with Jordan.

Together, they took part in the eighth series of Married At First Sight in 2023, but their relationship did not last.

Sacha will be left completely stunned by what she hears as the new revelations are set to cause fresh drama.

Meanwhile, Ross will not appear on the brand new episode of the hit social experiment.

Although he will not be present to give his side of the story, a show source told us the show will still be explosive viewing.

During the upcoming show, the brides and grooms will come together for the first time since leaving the experiment.

Together, they will share their thoughts on what went down during their time on the show.

But the Honesty Box will also make a dramatic return too, so there’s bound to be many tantrums and tears.

Alongside Erica, Sacha and Ross, the returning faces include Adam Nightingale, Amy Kenyon, Ella Morgan (series 3), Hannah Norburn, Holly Ditchfield, Kieran Chapman and Kristina Goodsell.

The list also includes Matt Pilmoor (series 3), Nathan, Orson Nurse, Paul Liba (series 3), Shona Manderson (series 3), Sionnain Carmichael and Tasha Jay (series 3).

Faces who are set to miss the reunion also include Polly Sellman, Luke Debono, and Richelle Cade.

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Amy was matched with Luke Debono during her time on MAFS last year[/caption]

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She has since been linked to Adam Nightingale[/caption]