ROB CROSS is ready to put the bite into Luke Littler after getting his wisdom teeth removed!

The 2018 World Champion won the first Players Championship of the year on Monday just 48 hours after getting emergency dentistry.

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Now Cross, 34, wants to extract even more pain on ‘The Nuke’ in the Premier League at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday night.

He revealed: “I had to cancel a bit of work last weekend as I had a couple of wisdom teeth out Saturday, they’ve been giving me a bit of a jip.

“I don’t feel like my best at the minute, but I can’t really use that as an excuse, If anything it’s a distraction for me head, so I can actually play ball!

“I feel I’m getting better, I wouldn’t say my mouth’s 100 per cent at the minute, but look, if I can deliver that when I’m not 100 per cent, that’s just typical Bobby, innit.”

All eyes will be on Littler after his record-breaking run to the World title at the turn of the year.

The teen sensation, and defending PL champ, will be eager to get off the mark after his opening week defeat to Michael van Gerwen in Belfast.

Littler admits everyone raises their game to beat him but Cross doesn’t feel that will bother him.

He said: “You tell me over the last year how many problems the boy’s had? He’s not really had a lot, has he?

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“So I think you’d be naive to think that it’s going to affect him massively. He will have a target on his back now more so, obviously being World Champion. I think that’s a big thing in the game.

“But he’s still playing great. He showed that and I think he’ll carry on. Why not? The game’s in a good place, he’s still playing very well.

“He’s losing with big averages and sometimes you’ve just got to be patient and wait for the wins.”

Cross also believes in himself as he aims to build on last week’s solid start in Belfast where he reached the semis.

Voltage also won the Dutch Darts Masters three weeks ago, but was comfortably beaten in his last TV clash with Littler at last year’s Players Championship Finals.

He added: “I believe I can beat anyone on my day, but he was special that day. You’ve just got to enjoy it.”

A 483-YEAR-OLD castle that’s survived countless wars could soon be cut off from the UK.

Located in Hampshire, Hurst Castle was built by Henry VIII in the 1540s, becoming one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in England.

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Hurst Castle was built by Henry VIII in the 1540s becoming one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in England[/caption]

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Hurst Castle could soon be cut off from the UK mainland, if beach protection plans are approved[/caption]

Managed by English Heritage, the Tudor castle remains popular with visitors who can even see the Isle of Wight on a clear day.

Despite its popularity with holidaymakers, Hurst Castle could soon be cut off from the mainland under new beach protection plans.

The rewilding plans have been drawn up by the Environment Agency, aiming to protect a mile-long stretch of the shingle coast against the impacts of climate change.

Expected to cost up to £16million, the new plans involve creating embankments that will allow the land to flood.

The land will then transition into a salt marsh over time, with other areas being left to take on a “more natural form”.

However, critics have spoken out against the plans, which they believe could see the 16th-century castle cut off from the mainland.

One campaigner, Dominic May, who is part of a group called Save Lymington and Keyhaven (Slak), said: “Keyhaven river will be changed beyond all recognition, Hurst Castle will be cut off permanently from the shore.

“There will not be any place to shelter under Hurst as the swell and waves will pass over Hurst shingle bank, and Lymington Harbour as a whole will be at risk.

“All of the features in that area will be given up to allow the tidal waters to migrate inland and create new intertidal habitat for the birds.”

The plans are still under consultation, with nothing confirmed.

Closed for the winter, Hurst Castle is set to reopen for its summer season on April 1.

Built by Henry VIII, the castle commanded the narrow entrance to the Solent – a major shipping lane for passenger, freight and military vessels.

The castle was used as a prison in the 17th century, with King Charles I holed up inside its walls.

Hurst Castle underwent significant modifications during the 19th and 20th centuries to adapt to evolving military technology, with armoured wings added to accommodate heavy artillery.

It also played an important role during the Second World War, serving as part of the country’s coastal defence network.

Nowadays, Hurst Castle is managed by English Heritage with visitors able to learn more about its role in defending England‘s southern coast.

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Hurst Castle was built in the 16th century and has been fortified over the years[/caption]

The castle has been praised by visitors, with a 4/5 star rating from over 1,400 reviews.

One person wrote: “I have been to this castle many times and enjoy both the shingle walk and the ferry ride over. It’s very interesting and the views are great.”

Another person added: “It’s quite an impressive structure, interesting to see the original foundations from hundreds of years ago.”

Hurst Castle is a 70-minute drive from Portsmouth, and it’s a 50-minute drive from Southampton.

The castle is slated to open on April 1, with entry tickets for adults starting from £8.50 and children’s tickets from £5.50.

Last summer, travel reporter Hope Brotherton visited the UK’s ‘best’ castle with live jousting tournaments, a Zog playground and a medieval-themed hotel.

Meanwhile, these are some of the most popular castle stays that can be booked in the UK.

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Hurst Castle is set to reopen for its summer season on April 1[/caption]

WILLIE MULLINS will field a five-star line-up in his bid for a third Mares’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

His attack will be fronted by 5-2 ante-post favourite Dinoblue, who was an agonising second 12 months ago.

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Dinoblue, the current favourite for the Mares’ Chase[/caption]

She warmed up for the race with a game win over Allegorie De Vassy, who will also be part of Mullins squad.

She was only fourth last year, but the 7-1 shot was second in 2023 and is a danger to all if on her a-game.

Mullins said: “Dinoblue and Allegorie De Vassy went a great gallop the last day and there was no hiding place, despite there only being the two of them involved.

“I imagine they will reoppose at Cheltenham. I’m very happy with both of them and they will meet off levels at Cheltenham. It will be interesting.”

The unexposed one is Spindleberry, whose jumping was hit and miss on chase debut at Thurles.

This would be a huge step up in grade for the lightly raced eight-year-old, but there could be any amount of improvement from the 16-1 poke.

After her win, jockey Paul Townend said: “Spindleberry was really brave for me at the last – she jumped super.

“She took a blow and will come on for it, and she’ll go on a touch slower ground. I thought it was a good performance.”

His final two entries are Judicieuse Allen (33-1) and Hauturiere (100-1), who both need a big step up on what they’ve achieved over fences.

The five-some won’t have an easy time of it, however, with the well fancied Bioluminescence looking to have standout claims.

She jumped beautifully to make a winning chasing debut and built on that when second to Grade 1 winner Dancing City.

That form stands out, especially as it was against the boys, and she’s currently at 3-1.

Gavin Cromwell has another pair of excellent chances in the race, including last year’s winner Limerick Lace.

She has been nowhere near her best this season, including a heavy defeat behind Allegorie De Vassy, but this is likely to have been the plan all along.

Only By Night is the final of the big contenders, a Grade 2 winner this season who won snugly at Exeter last time.

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A MAYOR who wed the “happy” British couple found dead at their French home has revealed a chilling theory behind their tragic deaths.

The bodies of retired financial crime investigator Andrew, 62, and Dawn Searle, 56, were discovered after failing to turn up for a dog walk on Thursday.

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Andrew and Dawn Searle were discovered dead in their home on Thursday[/caption]

He was found hanged at their home in Les Pesquiès, near Villefranche-de-Rouergue, after his wife was seemingly beaten to death just outside in her pyjamas.

The couple moved to the French hamlet almost a decade ago and got married in 2023.

Local mayor Jean-Sebastien Orcibal who officiated their wedding said he believes the deaths could be linked to “problems from the past”.

Mr Orcibal, who also happens to be the couple’s neighbour, told Sky News: “It doesn’t seem like the problem comes from here. They were very happy, very friendly and didn’t seem to have any problems.

“The problem seems to come from the past or somewhere far away.”

Speaking from the room in which he married Andrew and Dawn in September 2023, Mr Orcibal added: “I knew them as well because we were neighbours as I live in Pesquies as well.

“We got to socialise. They were very well integrated in the area.”

Post mortems into the tragic deaths were set to be carried out on Monday to confirm how they died.

Nicolas Rigot-Muller, the Rodez prosecutor in charge of the investigation, confirmed the autopsies were set to be held in Montpellier – but details won’t be released until a press conference at 5pm on Tuesday.

He said on Monday: “Today, the autopsies are taking place. It’s very open.

“It’s far too early for me to say anything, we have to keep our eyes peeled.

“We’re not favouring any direction at the moment. I cannot say if we’re looking for someone.”

Confirming no arrests have been made, he said: “Both died violent deaths, but I cannot yet firmly establish homicide.”

One investigation into the deaths is said to be centring on the husband’s money problems.

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Mayor of Villefranche-de-Rouergue Jean-Sébastien Orcibal in the room at the Town Hall where he married Andrew and Dawn Searle in 2023[/caption]

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They lived in Les Pesquiès, south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue, in France[/caption]

Officials refused to comment on suggestions that Andrew borrowed money from unsavoury characters to cover a bill for several thousand euros owed to a local business.

But a source confirmed they were going over finances with a fine-tooth comb.

They said: “Money difficulties can often be the cause of much wider problems and that’s why finances are a key part of the inquiry.”

Andrew, a retired financial crime investigator, reportedly used a pension lump sum to buy their home in Les Pesquiès, south west France.

It came as detectives were uncovering “vital clues” about the couple’s final hours from trawling through their mobile phones.

Andrew’s mobile device is proving “particularly helpful”, according to one detective, after he was spotted making animated calls in previous days.

An investigating source said: “There is a mine of information and recent calls made by Mr Searle which are providing vital clues.”

One line of inquiry is whether it was a possible murder-suicide.

Others include a botched burglary or a hitman linked to Andrew’s anti-fraud work with British banks Standard Life and Barclays.

CCTV footage from a local news agency caught Andrew’s last sighting, the day before the couple were found dead.

He was seen buying two lottery tickets and a bar of chocolate on Wednesday, shortly before 6pm.

The shopkeeper who served Andrew, Isabelle Palazy, 58, shared details about her interaction with the Brit.

She said: “I just couldn’t believe it when I heard the news. He and Dawn were regular customers. He would come in every day and buy Fortuna Blue cigarettes.

“That day he came in just before I was closing and he seemed perfectly happy, he was relaxed and he chatted and bought some chocolate and two lottery tickets.

FAMILY’S PAIN

Andrew’s heartbroken father, Fred Searle, 88, said he has been left with “thousands of questions” following the shock news.

Fred flew to Toulouse on Saturday, near his son’s home, as he wanted to bring the whole family together.

The former British Army major from Littlehampton, West Sussex, said: “We’ve got thousands of questions and very few answers.”

Dawn’s son, Hollyoaks star Callum Kerr, also shared his anguish in a heartbreaking online statement.

Andrew and Dawn were labelled by local friends as being a “popular” and “happy couple”.

Family friend, Odile Marian said: “They never talked about threats. They were not hiding. They were not feeling threatened.

“I don’t know anyone who didn’t like the couple – it would be impossible not to appreciate them.”

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Post mortems into the tragic deaths were set to be carried out on Monday to confirm how they died[/caption]

SHOPPERS have been left in a frenzy over new bridal T-shirts in Primark with a very on-trend bow twist.

So if you’re getting married this year or are organising a loved one’s hen do, listen up.

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Shoppers are loving the new bridal tees in Primark[/caption]

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The cute T-shirts are only £8[/caption]

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The £8 bridal-themed graphic tees come in a selection of styles – with options for both the bride and her friends.

For an understated look, there’s a simple white T-shirt with ‘bride’ embroidered across the front in blue writing.

But there are also cute options that incorporate the continuing bow trend.

For the bride, “I’m tying the knot” with a cute bow image. And pals can snap up a “Bestie’s tying the knot” version with a complementary bow and martini glass graphic.

The white and light blue colour theme is also perfect as a nod to your ‘something blue’.

The bargain tees are available in sizes XS to XL, and can be snapped up on click and collect if you want to reserve them.

Describing them on the website, Primark bosses say: “Say ‘I do’ to this bridal T-shirt that’s ready to make your hen party celebrations extra special.

“Made from cotton, it pairs perfectly with jeans for casual get-togethers or white shorts for summer outings.

“Get your bridal squad involved with the complementary T-shirts and sweatshirts – because what’s a wedding journey without your besties dressing for the occasion, too?”

Staff at the high street giant’s Metrocentre store in Gateshead have since gone viral with 147,000 views after sharing a clip of the bridal tees on the rails.

And brides are in a frenzy over the cute pieces as they race to snap them up.

“Primark must know I’m in my bride era”, gushed one.

A second joked: “So you’re saying I should go to PRIMARK.”

“Love!!! And the colour”, wrote a third.

A fourth echoed: “I need! It’s my colours and everything.”

“Need these. I just ordered them [on click and collect]”, chimed in a fifth.

Meanwhile, a sixth added: “Awww they’re really cute.”

And if you pick up the bow T-shirt, you could continue the theme with an adorable pair of £18 jeans.

The straight-legged mid-rise jeans have tiny white bows printed all over them, even the pockets.

Shoppers have hailed them as an “instant buy” that they are “sprinting for” since spotting them in store.

ALEX Scott almost jumped out of her skin after thinking that the BBC had messed up the FA Cup fifth-round draw.

Scott was in charge of picking the balls for the draw as giant-killers Plymouth Argyle were drawn against Manchester City.

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Alex Scott was scared for a second during a moment of confusion during the FA Cup draw[/caption]

Scott was joined by former Arsenal midfielder Theo Walcott and presenter Kelly Somers on Monday night.

Walcott picked out the home teams, while Scott was on hand to draw the away sides.

As the draw was about to end, Scott was given the task of grabbing the final ball, which was the No. 6 of Ipswich.

When she read out the number, Somers stated: “And the last ball should be… Ipswich Town.”

The short delay sparked a moment of panic for Scott, who was worried that the trio had gone wrong somewhere.

The former right-back looked on confused and placed her hand to her chest as she exclaimed: “Oh, you scared me then. I was like, what?”

Walcott and Scott burst into laughter as they realised there had been no embarrassing faux pas, as fans called the rest of it a fix.

And Somers reassured the duo: “Perfectly done – do not worry.”

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Somers then issued an apology as she said: “Sorry for scaring you there, it was expertly done.

The FA Cup fifth round will be played across the first weekend of March.

Plymouth were the story of the last round as they stunned Prem leaders Liverpool 1-0 and ended Arne Slot‘s hopes of a quadruple.

Manchester United meanwhile, were drawn in one of three guaranteed all-Premier League ties, taking on Fulham at Old Trafford.

Chelsea and Tottenham both suffered early exits to Aston Villa and Brighton.

A SOLDIER who took her own life after “sexual harassment” from her boss was also pinned down by a senior officer who tried to kiss her, an inquest heard.

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was discovered dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on December 15, 2021.

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She had allegedly been pinned down by a senior colleague[/caption]

The 19-year-old was subjected to an “intense period of unwelcome behaviour” from Bombardier Ryan Mason, an inquest heard.

A service inquiry report published in October 2023 found this was almost certainly a “casual factor” in Jaysley’s death.

The court heard today how Jaysley was also allegedly targeted by another senior colleaguer, Battery Sergeant Major Michael Webber.

She called her pal, Lance Bombardier Kirsty Davis, in the early hours of July 2021 after staying at Thorney Island, near Emsworth in Hampshire, for a training exercise.

Lance Bombardier Davis said Jaysley told her that “something happened that night, they were all having a few drinks, someone tried it on with her”.

She said that the officer “was trying to kiss her and she was trying to push him away, he was pinning her down”.

The inquest heard Jaysley had called Lance Bombardier Davis from her car and that Webber had “tried to force himself on her more than once”.

Lance Bombardier Davis said: “I do not know if he actually kissed her or tried to, I do not remember if Jaysley said he had touched her or not.

“Jaysley was in tears, she was upset. I think she was just frightened at what was going on and she was crying, just a little bit.”

The court heard that Webber, who is now at Warrant Officer 2 rank, was made subject to a “minor sanction” after Jaysley made a complaint and he wrote a letter of apology to her.

Lance Bombardier Davis told the hearing that Jaysley did not want to take the matter further so “nothing would happen to him or his job as she didn’t want to suffer any backlash from it”.

She added: “Jaysley wasn’t happy with what had happened but if you are in the Army and a lower rank no-one will believe you, especially against a higher rank.

“She didn’t want to get into trouble or cause a drama.”

The Army service inquiry report said the incident was “possibly a factor that may have influenced her failure to report other events that happened subsequently”.

The inquest heard yesterday how Jaysley received thousands of messages from Bombardier Ryan Mason, who she described as being “psychotic and possessive”.

In November alone – the month before Jaysley’s death – she received 3,600 messages from her senior colleague.

In one, he told her: “You’re amazing Jayse, I appreciate you so much, I love everything about you, even your flaws.

“I will always be there along for the ride with you, I have said it before but you’re stuck with me forever now. I love you x As a friend, I love you.”

On November 25, Jaysley told Mason: “This whole falling in love with me, its becoming a bit too much, I have just come out of a relationship and I’m just not wanting to be involved in anything like this.

“It’s weighing me down a little bit, I’ll be totally honest with you.”

She added: “Totally honest here, I just don’t want to hear how you feel about me.”

In another message, Jaysley wrote that she feared Mason was watching her.

She said: “When you said you seen me leave camp I was a bit taken back like are you watching me when you say things like ‘You’re there’ it’s just weird and the whole thing is just bizarre.”

‘CREEP’ FEARS

In another message sent 11 days before she died, Jaysley told Mason: “It’s snapping me, I have replied to you and in the space of a couple of minutes you sent three texts and tried to phone me.

“Can you understand why I think it’s a bit too much?”

Jaysley’s mum Leighann McCready told the court her daughter felt that Mason was “overstepping the mark of her friendliness” and was becoming a “creep”.

The mum said Jaysley called her on December 7 “upset and crying” as she worried that her boss had hacked her phone and was listening to her conversations.

The Army report outlined three “contributory factors” to Jaysley’s death – including the “significant strain” of a sexual relationship with a married colleague in the last few weeks of her life.

It also said that family issues, including a bereavement, were possibly a factor, as well as the breakdown of a relationship in November 2021.

The third mentioned an “unhealthy approach to alcohol, with episodes of binge drinking”.

It added that Jaysley had no diagnosed mental health conditions and had not sought welfare support from anyone in the Army.

The inquest continues.

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Mum Leighann McCready told the court Jaysley found the behaviour ‘psychotic’[/caption]

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She feared her boss Bombardier Ryan Mason had hacked her phone[/caption]

AN EMMERDALE actor today showed off a huge scar on his face, after revealing he had an op to remove deadly skin cancer.

The soap star, 54, bravely opened up about his health battle and issued an warning to fans.

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Actor Liam Fox revealed his scar after having skin cancer removed[/caption]

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The soap star had treatment last week and has kept fans updated[/caption]

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Actor Liam Fox, who is known for playing Dan Spencer on the Emmerdale, revealed last week that he had undergone a procedure to have the cancer removed.

The star said he had been diagnosed with having basal cell carcinoma, which is a type of skin cancer that can occur anywhere in the body but mainly areas that are exposed to the sun.

Posting a photo on Instagram with a plaster on his head, he wrote: “Been waiting ages to have a basal cell carcinoma removed… finally sorted at the fabulous plastic surgery dept at #StHelens #Hospital …what an absolutely superb fun friendly team.”

ON THE MEND

Today, the soap star gave fans an update on how he was doing following the procedure to remove the cancerous cells.

Again posting on Instagram, he shared a picture of himself with a scar on the left hand side of his forehead.

Writing next to the photo, he said: “ust changing the dressing after my #carcenoma removal and thought I’d post the picture.

“Nice work from #sthelens NHS England.”

WARNING TO FANS

The actor also used the opportunity to issue a warning to fans about the dangers of too much sun.

“Another reminder to cover up,” Liam said.

“I’ve been using plenty of sun screen for decades, this could likely be damage from my teens when I didn’t think about the dangers #SkinCancerAwareness #coverup.”

The star ended the message on a light-hearted note and quipped: !At least I’m perfect for gangster castings now!”

BECOMING AN EMMERDALE STAR

Liam shot to fame on Emmerdale in 2011 playing Dan, the estranged husband of Ali Spencer (Kelli Hollis).

He was initially contracted for eight episodes, but he was later promoted to the main cast.

Liam played Dan for 12 years before leaving the soap in an explosive storyline when saw his character jailed for eight years.

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The star appeared in Emmerdale for 12 years playing Dan Spencer[/caption]

Speaking at the time of his exit in 2023, he told the Liverpool Echo: “It doesn’t matter what job you do, after a certain amount of time you just need a change of scene for a bit.”

Liam went onto reveal that he felt “lucky” to have been part of the show for so long.

He said: “I went in for eight episodes and I ended up doing 1,000. You learn your trade in a place like that.

“I’ve still got plenty of mates there and mates who aren’t on the show anymore, who I’m still pally with.”

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