February 11, 2025New York StateComments Off on Alesha Dixon, 46, shows off toned figure as insists she’s a raver who can still out party her friends
ALESHA Dixon puts the boot into talk of settling for a quiet life as a 46-year-old mother-of-two — insisting she’s a raver who can still out-party her friends.
Matthew Monfredi / Women’s Health UKFormer Mis-teeq singer and Britain’s Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon shows she’s still fighting fit in a Women’s Health shoot[/caption]
Matthew Monfredi / Women’s Health UKAlesha has called herself the ‘original raver’ and told how she can still out-party a lot of people[/caption]
She says there’s “no shutting her up or sitting her down” on the dance floor.
Alesha, who split from partner Azuka Ononye last year, added: “Even at the age I am now, I can out-dance and out-party a lot of people.
“I always call myself an original raver.”
Despite not being married, Alesha had often called Azuka, 43, her “husband” — including once in 2017 on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on BBC1.
Alesha will return to our screens when Britain’s Got Talent makes its comeback on Saturday, February 22 at 7pm.
Last year’s series saw Sydnie Christmas take the crown, winning a life-changing £250,000 and a place on the bill at the Royal Variety Performance.
The decision who wins this series will be in the hands of the voting public, with the judges having the power to hit the Golden Buzzer for the most jaw-dropping acts.
BGT remains one of ITV’s biggest entertainment shows, boasting a massive 46 million social media followers and a staggering 25 billion video views worldwide.
With bigger acts, more drama, and an extra judge at the table, this year’s competition is set to be the most exciting yet.
Matthew Monfredi / Women’s Health UKAlesha on the front cover of Women’s Health magazine[/caption]
February 11, 2025New York StateComments Off on First look at devastating EastEnders fire as Queen Vic blaze ‘leaves at least one character dead’
EASTENDERS’ iconic boozer the Queen Vic will be torn apart by a fire that rips through it later this month – and fans have been given a preview of the shock scenes.
New snaps show the iconic pub on fire after an explosion to tie in with EastEnders‘ 40th anniversary.
Shock photos show the Queen Vic on fire after an explosionBBCThe iconic boozer is devastated by the flamesBBCNatalie has quit as Sonia Fowler – fuelling speculation the character will perish in the blaze
If the images are anything to go by it looks unlikely that anybody in the building will survive.
Viewers are gearing up for one of the soap’s most sensational storylines yet – and speculation over who will perish in the fire has started.
The Sun previously revealed Natalie Cassidy will be leavingAlbert Square after 32 years, and her character Sonia Fowler is now one of the favourites to be killed in the blast.
EastEnders’ dramatic anniversary week will start on Monday, February 17, andfeaturesa special live episode
After it was revealed he is heading back to Walford, Ross said: “I’m delighted to be returning to EastEnders as the show heads towards its 40th anniversary.
“EastEnders has always meant so much to me, so to return as the show is about to celebrate such a special anniversary, is an absolute honour.
“Grant has never been far from the action and let’s just say, this time is no different as he certainly comes back with a bang.”
Ross Kemp is returning as Grant Mitchell for the anniversaryBBC
February 11, 2025New York StateComments Off on Thousands more construction workers promised as Education Secretary pledges to ‘make trades great again’
RED tape is being slashed to train more British builders instead of relying on migrants – as the Education Secretary pledges to “make trades great again”.
Bridget Phillipson last night announced 10,000 more apprentices will be qualified each year by scrapping the requirements on them to pass English and Maths.
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Simon JonesEducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson visiting a building site[/caption]
“The Sun’s campaign has really shone a light on the challenge we face, but also the opportunities that are there for more young people to have the chance to get a trade.”
Channelling Donald Trump, she added: “And I think it’s time that we make trades great again.”
Ms Phillipson confirmed our exclusive last week that she is letting bosses award apprenticeships even if they have not passed Level 2 English and maths.
She is also shortening the minimum duration of a course from 12 months to eight months to boost the workforce quicker.
It is hoped this will drive home-grown talent in key sectors like construction, social care and healthcare that are currently heavily dependent on migrant workers.
Dismissing fears of “dumbing down”, the Education Secretary told The Sun: “We need to get boots on the ground.
“I know Sun readers want more opportunities for young people to take on a trade, but alongside that the need to reduce migration numbers.
“Unless we get serious about investing in our young people and our home-grown talent, we will remain dependent on foreign labour and we’ve got to break that cycle and provide more training opportunities and great careers for few people here in this country.”
By JACK ELSOM, Chief Political Correspondent
KIDS must be taught about Britain’s “proud history”, the Education Secretary has decreed after work charities pushed to scrap classes on the Empire.
Bridget Phillipson last night slapped down calls for schools to ditch lessons that praise our imperial past.
She is currently carrying out a sweeping review of the national curriculum that is collecting views from Brits.
The Bell Foundation reportedly made a submission proposing “moving away from the greatness of the British Empire”.
Ms Phillipson told The Sun: “It’s essential that all young people have a strong foundation in our country’s rich history, and there is so much to take pride in in terms of what we’ve achieved as a country.
“I also think that whilst it’s great to look to the past in our proud history, I want more opportunities for young people, because I think our best days as a country lie ahead of us.”
Ms Phillipson also insisted her VAT raid on private schools will not overwhelm the state sector.
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ROCK ON JET (3.10 Ayr, nap)
He showed plenty of promise at novice level but really came into his own on handicap hurdle debut here last month. He went from the front over this trip and and didn’t see another horse in running out a comfortable six-length winner. It’s interesting to see him quickly switched to chasing with former champ Brian Hughes on board. That looks like a recipe for even more improvement.
WALK ON QUEST (2.10 Ayr, nb)
Like many Lucinda Russell horses, has looked a different beast since going over fences. He kicked off with a debut victory at Kelso and took a step forward when following up at Carlisle in November. That was over two miles but this stiffer test of stamina looks more suitable and his rider’s claim accounts for a 5lb rise in the handicap.
AWORKINPROGRESS (2.55 Lingfield, treble)
He’s another who has taken his form to a new level since tackling the bigger obstacles. Nick Gifford’s hope has yet to taste defeat in three chases including his past two around here. He can improve past his rising mark with relatively few miles on the clock.
WONDER (8.30 Wolverhampton, Lucky 15)
Just ran out gas when second over 1m6f here last time.James Fanshawe wisely drops him back in trip today and that can make the difference at a track that suits.
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February 11, 2025New York StateComments Off on Plane smashes into jet on runway at Arizona Scottsdale Airport as all flights grounded
AT LEAST person has been killed after a plane and a jet crashed on the runway of an Arizona airport.
All flights at the Scottsdale Airport have been grounded following the shock incident on Monday.
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scottsdale airportThe shocking crash happened at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona[/caption]
A multi-million dollar jet horrifically smashed into another business jet at around 2.45pm.
At least one person was killed following the deadly crash, according to AZ Family.
Three other people have been rushed to hospital and at least one person was being treated on the runway.
“We have five souls, one [dead on arrival], two immediate that have been transported to local trauma centers, one delayed stable to a local hospital, and this is still an active scene,” said Scottsdale Fire Department Captain Dave Folio.
“We are still working on extricating one soul out of one of the airplanes.”
“An accident has occurred upon arrival to runway 21,” the Scottsdale Airport said.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed two private jets collided and they have temporarily paused flights into the airport.
“Learjet 35A veered off the runway after landing and crashed into a Gulfstream 200 business jet on the ramp,” the FAA said.
It is currently unclear how many people were on board the two planes.
Terrifying footage caught the two jets mangled on the runway.
A video also captured ambulances and emergency crew rush to the crash site.
The FAA said it was temporarily pausing flights into the airport.
It is not yet clear when operations and flights will resume.
An investigation has been launched into the horror airport incident.
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February 11, 2025New York StateComments Off on Trump’s chilling ultimatum to Hamas as he calls for all Gaza hostages to be freed this week or ‘all hell break loose’
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Hamas as he warns all hell is going to break out if they refuse to hand over the final hostages.
The Republican said the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel should be cancelled if the remaining hostages are not all released by 12pm on Saturday.
AFPDonald Trump has said the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel should be cancelled if the remaining hostages are not all released by Saturday[/caption]
ReutersTrump made the comments to reporters as he signed a huge number of executive orders in The White House[/caption]
He told reporters at The White House: “If they are not released by 12 noon on Saturday, I say call it off [the ceasefire] and then everything is open… let all hell break loose.”
Speaking directly on the hostages, Trump added: “I don’t want a trickle. Not three and then two. I want them all.”
Despite the chilling ultimatum, Trump also said he fears that many of the remaining captives could be dead.
He ended the powerful statement by saying any move is ultimately up to Israel.
His comments come just hours after terror group Hamas announced they are delaying any further hostage releases.
They accused Israel of violating the fragile ceasefire pact which only started three weeks ago.
Hamas’ top brass claim Israel has been dragging its feet on allowing aid into Gaza – a charge Israel has rejected as untrue.
The major confrontation comes just half way through the agreed six-week deal which should see 33 hostages ruthlessly snatched on October 7, finally returned home to their loved ones.
So far, 16 captives have been safely handed over since January 19 in five separate groups.
As well as five Thai hostages who were returned in an unscheduled release.
In exchange, Israel has released hundreds of prisoners and detainees, ranging from prisoners serving life sentences for deadly attacks to Palestinians detained during the war and held without charge.
Over a dozen hostages are still yet to be freed with fears increasing every day about the condition of those still being held.
Serious concerns are starting to grow over the youngest hostage, baby Kfir Bibas.
Kfir was only nine months old when he was barbarically forced to spend the majority of his life as a Hamas prisoner.
He was kidnappedfrom Kibbutz Nir Oz during Hamas’October 7 bloodbathalongside his parents and older brother, Ariel, five.
Trump made his Gaza comments to reporters as he signed a huge number of executive orders in the Oval Office.
One of these is aimed at encouraging the US government and consumers to purchase plastic straws opposed to paper ones.
Trump has been vocal on his thoughts on Gaza and the current war in the Middle East since returning to office in January.
He was left furious by the condition of the latest releases saying they “looked like Holocaust survivors”.
The US president said he was losing his patience with the hostage deal after seeing footage of Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami, who appeared gaunt upon their release.
Last week, the President surprised the world when he said the US should take over the decimated Gaza Strip and create his vision of a “Riviera of the Middle East”.
Trump’s idea included relocating two million Palestinians to neighbouring countries like Jordan and Egypt while the US reconstructs the area he called a “demolition site”.
He said he would turn Gaza into the “most spectacular development on Earth” but Palestinians have argued they will reconstruct the area themselves.
Kfir Bibas is the youngest Hamas hostage after being kinapped at just nine months oldKfir’s dad Yarden is among those who have already been freed in the first phase of the ceasefire
The company collapsed in 1990 after a probe into fraud was launched.
Nadir fled the country at the time, but in 2010 was convicted of ten out of 13 counts of theft.
He is survived by his wife and six children.
A statement added: “He will be buried in Nicosia Cemetery.
“It is announced with sadness to all friends, relatives and loved ones.”
The controversial businessman purchased Polly Peck in the late 70s and took over as chief executive in 1980.
At its peak, Polly Peck was valued at £1.7 billion, with the company posting pre-tax profits of over £161 million, net assets of £845m and boasting more than 17,000 employees.
