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Ruto gives update on Bomas construction days after Gachagua claimed it was sold

President William Ruto on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, provided an update on the planned construction of Bomas InternationalConvention Complex. Through a cabinet communique, the head of state informed Cabinet Secretaries who attended the meeting at State House Nairobi that the construction of Bomas to transform it into a state-of-the-art facility would commence in two weeks. […]

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Raila sustains criticism on SHA and Ruto’s tax policies

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga sustained his criticism of the country’s healthcare system on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Speaking in Kiambu County, where he attended a funeral, Raila told the residents that the Social Health Authority (SHA) was not working as required. Raila noted that issues bedeviling SHA needed to be addressed urgently to alleviate […]

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Raila attends funeral in Kiambu

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, attended a funeral service in Kiambu. The former prime minister was attending the funeral of his family’s long-time friend Lewis Wilkinson Kimani Waiyaki. “Burial of the late Kimani Waiyaki in Muthinga, Kiambu County. The late was a former detainee and town clerk […]

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Eddie Izzard takes selfie with legendary rocker in London street and passers-by have no idea  – would you recognise him?

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Eddie Izzard and Jimmy Page in London

SUZY Eddie Izzard has shared a photo with an iconic rockstar after a run-in in London.

The comedian and actor, 63, spent the evening with the Led Zeppelin guitarist discussing another legend, the late Jeff Beck.

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Jimmy Page is best known for his work with Led Zeppelin[/caption]
Eddie Izzard at an opening night party.
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Eddie is currently touring the world with a one-person production of Hamlet[/caption]

“Met Jimmy Page in London today, at the bottom of Wardour Street. Had a wonderful chat with him about the late great Jeff Beck.

“Their amazing guitar improvisations inspired many to try to follow in their footsteps,” they wrote alongside the pic, which they posted on Instagram.

Snapping a selfie on the street, the pair were seen grinning as they wrapped up in coats, with Eddie wearing pink lipstick with sunglasses on her head while Jimmy, 81, kept a low profile in a coat.

Commuters and pub-dwellers are seen walking by the pair, totally oblivious to who they were.

Jimmy Page is recognised as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, forming Led Zeppelin in 1968 after the break-up of his previous band, The Yardbirds.

He has been inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame twice for both bands, and regularly appears on lists of the most influential musicians of all time.

He is best known for his iconic riffs, with Slash, Brian May, Eddie Van Halen and Joe Perry all crediting him as an influence in their own music.

Izzard is currently touring the world in a one-person performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

The actor, who first found fame as a stand-up comedian, will be continuing their latest stint of the world tour in San Francisco in April.

The show will then go to Seattle before coming to the UK, starting at the Trinity Theatre at Royal Tunbridge Wells in September.

They will then perform across the country across the following month-and-a-half, ending with a show at London’s Cadogan Hall on November 5th.

Izzard goes by both names of Suzy and Eddie and uses a combination of she/her and he/him pronouns after identifying a gender-fluid.

The star has previously explained they knew they were trans from the age of five, but is happy to be referred to as both Eddie and Suzy, acknowledging Eddie is the more recognised name associated with their work.

Eddie Izzard at the Doctor Jekyll world premiere.
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Eddie is best known as a stand-up comedian and actor[/caption]
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Page is known for his influential guitar riffs[/caption]

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Glam Cheltenham 2025 revellers including Georgia Toffolo & Zara Tindall pulled out fashion stops on day one of racing

CHELTENHAM Festival is back with a bang, and racegoers have pulled out all the fashion stops for the event.

Royalty and A-listers alike have dressed to the nines to kickstart the iconic festival, with Zara Tindall and newly married Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo leading the fashion pack.

Georgia Toffolo at the Cheltenham Festival.
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Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo opted for a bridal white style in a two-piece Julia Wade set, following her recent wedding[/caption]
Princess Anne at the Cheltenham Festival.
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Racing fan Zara Tindall looked chic in a navy coat and dress, with a yellow fascinator adding a pop of colour[/caption]
Woman in tweed coat and skirt at the Cheltenham Festival.
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One glam gusted rocked the tweed look in a mini skirt and matching blazer[/caption]
Jade Holland Cooper at the Cheltenham Festival.
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British fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper stunned in a three-piece tweed ensemble[/caption]
Woman in floral pantsuit at a horse race.
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One guest went bold with a floral two piece with mustard-coloured accessories[/caption]
Woman in white jumpsuit and purple plaid coat at a horse race.
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The headpieces at Cheltenham have so far not disappointed this year[/caption]
Racegoers at the Cheltenham Festival.
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A group of glam racegoers have donned stylish tweed and suit ensembles for the festival[/caption]
Woman in stylish outfit at Cheltenham Festival.
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Guests have opted for an array of eye-catching headpieces for the occasion[/caption]

Around 250,000 Cheltenham fans are expected to flock to the famous Gloucestershire racecourse for the four-day racing event.

While many opted for their chicest tweed ensembles, others have opted to spice their look up with feather-adorned fascinators and daring heels. 

As well as sipping champagne and watching the horses, there has also been the chance for attendees to celeb-spot too.

Princess Anne’s daughter Zara, 43, looked smart in a navy coat and dress, with a bright yellow headpiece stealing the show. 

Meanwhile, Toff looked bridal in a white tweed two-piece from Julia Wade and patent leather boots from Yves Saint Laurent.

TV beauty Georgia and Brewdog founder James Watt secretly tied the knot in Aberdeenshire and guests received just 48 hours’ notice. 

Last year saw a change to the historic Ladies Day – which is taking place tomorrow – with the day being rebranded as Style Wednesday.

While the day typically saw guests, celebrities and royalty alike show off their high fashion ensembles, the event is now open to both men and women.

The Cheltenham awards panel also included a new ‘slow fashion’ awards ceremony, which included vintage outfits, or those put together from charity shops or online resellers.

Famous meet

Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, Cheltenham racecourse has hosted racing since 1815 and is one of the highlights in the racing calendar.

This year the Cheltenham Festival started on Tuesday March 11 and will run until Friday March 14.

Today is known as the Champion Day with Unibet Champion Hurdle as the main race.

Following Style Wednesday, St Patrick’s Day is the focus for the third day, and Gold Cup Day takes place on Friday and will see The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup take place.

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One woman painted the town red in a bold coat and even bolder feather headpiece[/caption]
Two women at a horse race.
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Two stylish racegoers beamed as they arrived for the start of the racing[/caption]
Couple in matching brown suits walking at a horse race.
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A couple matched in beige tweed looked Cheltenham ready as they arrived[/caption]
Two women in red outfits walking at a horse race.
Two pals matched in red and black as day one of racing kicked off today
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Two men in patterned suits at a racecourse.
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Two revellers opted for bold suits that were sure to stand out at the Gloucestershire racecourse[/caption]

Cheltenham dress code

For more than 200 years, punters have been instructed to wear traditional formal dress, with elaborate get-ups a common sight at racetracks like Cheltenham.

However, in 2023, The Jockey Club, which runs 15 racecourses including Cheltenham, relaxed the rules and changed the policy to make racing more “accessible and inclusive”.

The dress code for Cheltenham Festival is now whatever makes people feel “comfortable and confident”, the Jockey Club has said.

The previous dress code advised men to wear suits and women to wear cocktail dresses.

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Now, spectators will be allowed to wear whatever they like at the event, including jeans, trainers and even tracksuits.

However, offensive fancy dress, offensive clothing of any kind and replica sports shirts are still banned.

While spectators won’t be discouraged from dressing smartly if they want to, they will no longer be restricted from certain enclosures based on what they’re wearing.

The Jockey Club has said the old dress code had been “rather outdated in the 21st Century”, and wants spectators to be comfortable in the changeable British weather.

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Amy Childs slammed for taking daughter, 7, to Sabrina Carpenter concert, as people say it’s way ‘too raunchy’ for kids

AMY Childs has been criticised for her decision to take her seven-year-old daughter to see Sabrina Carpenter in concert.

The Only Way Is Essex star shared a video of herself and her little girl – a Sabrina mega fan – to London’s O2 Arena to watch the Bed Chem star in action.

Amy Childs and her young daughter.
Amy Childs has sparked backlash for taking her seven-year-old daughter Polly to see Sabrina Carpenter in concert
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Polly was seen having her hair put into pin curls before heading to the gig
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Girl at a concert.
Amy then shared a picture of Polly in her seat
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Girl with surprised expression at concert.
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As well as a gorgeous look at Polly when she first saw Sabrina Carpenter in action[/caption]

“@sabrinacarpenter you was everything and more,” she captioned the Instagram Reel.

Polly’s face when Sabrina come on stage!

The most amazing night, a night we won’t ever forget.”

In the clip, Polly was seen having her hair pin curled, before she and her mum headed to the venue and took their seats for the concert.

Amy also caught the moment Polly saw Sabrina in person for the real time, as she beamed from ear to ear.

However, the mum soon found herself at the centre of backlash in the comments section of the Reel, with many insisting Polly was far too young for the gig.

“She’s not a teenager! She should be playing with dolls!” one raged.

“Personally I don’t think Sabrina is a very good role model for kids,” another added.

“She’s far too raunchy

“Let her stay a little girl,” a third sighed.

“Not suitable for her age, surely?” someone else commented.

“Well given Polly’s impressionable age I hope she was a whole lot tamer than she was at the start of the Brits…” another wrote.

“Why are you trying to make your child into an adult? Let her be a kid!” someone else urged.

“Her show was for over 16s, shame on you!” another slammed.

Despite the remark, the age limit only applies to those going to the concert unattended, with the rules stating anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult of 18 or over.

It does say, however, that the age restriction for the seated area – where Amy and Polly were – is actually eight.

Who is Amy Childs?

Amy Childs was born June 7, 1990, and is a reality star, model, businesswoman and fashion designer.

She shot to fame in 2010 by appearing in ITV2’s reality TV show The Only Way Is Essex.

She became known for her ditsy, likeable personality and briefly dated fellow cast member Kirk Norcoss.

A particularly memorable scene involved her “vajazzling” Sam Faiers in a barbie pink-coloured salon.

She left the show in 2011 and took part in Celebrity Big Brother, finishing fourth.

She also took part in a fly-on-the-wall documentary, It’s All About Amy on Channel 5.

Two years later she competed in Channel 4’s daredevil show The Jump and was the second person to be eliminated.

She is now said to be worth around £5million through her fashion and beauty products.

The little girl isn’t far off though, as she will celebrate her eighth birthday next month, in April.

And Sabrina has countless young fans across the world, despite swearing in some of her songs and lyrics such as: “He pins you down on the carpet,makes paintings with his tongue“.

Her concert is equally raunchy, and even includes a part which involves Sabrina laying on the bed, with a male dancer parting her legs and heading down her body.

Some people on social media have slammed Sabrina for the sexy display, as some have even accused her of leaving kids “traumatised” with her performance.

Despite the backlash, others defended Amy, as they pointed out what a brilliant time Polly seems to have had at the concert.

“Oh the wee darling, having the time of her life!” one wrote.

“Lush pictures, glad you enjoyed the concert,” another added.

“So cute and hair looks beautiful … such a lovely mother and daughter thing to do,” a third commented.

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Polly loved every second of the gig, and sang along with all her heart
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Large crowd at a Sabrina Carpenter concert.
The entire arena was packed to the brim with Sabrina fans like Polly
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Sabrina Carpenter performing on stage at the BRIT Awards.
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Some people even said Polly should be home “playing with dolls” instead of at a Sabrina Carpenter concert[/caption]

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