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Burns and Pope fall cheaply for Surrey Lawrence and Westley shine for Essex Opener Robson hits 165 for Middlesex D ay one: Surrey (220-9) vs Gloucestershire After a lean winter both of Surrey’s England batsmen, Rory Burns and Ollie Pope, needed their springs to blossom but they were dismissed for four and 22 respectively by a similar impatience. During their winter Test series in India, England’s batsmen interpreted the message to be positive so enthusiastically that some tried a shot at almost every ball - Pope for one dancing down the turning pitch in Ahmedabad to the left-arm spin of Axar Patel and being, not surprisingly, stumped. In their growing desperation England’s batsmen, apart from their captain Joe Root, seemed not to observe Rishabh Pant’s shot-selection. Pant may have given the impression he slogged every ball but no. He blocked or left 138 balls in that series; sure, he made hay off the 100 balls he attacked but, normally, only after playing himself … [Read more...] about Rory Burns and Ollie Pope display familiar signs of impatience as England batsmen continue to toil

A JIHADI rapper has been caged for life after plotting to carry out a murderous terror attack during the first Covid lockdown. Sahayb Abu, 27, used Covid benefits to buy an 18-inch sword, body armour, a Persian Qama knife, and a combat hat and gloves. The rapper, who branded himself as The Masked Menace, was convicted at the Old Bailey last month of plotting a terrorist act. He has today been caged for life with a minimum of 19 years. His older brother Muhamed Munye Abu, 32, was acquitted of failing to disclose Sahayb’s terrorist intentions to authorities. The pair had been jailed for two years after being caught breaking into a jewellery store in February 2018. No one gives a s**t about a dead cop. That’s all they’re good for...Dying!! Sahayb Abu It was just weeks after his release in March last year that Sahayb started boasting about launching a terror attack after mixing with extremists in jail. He used his £400 monthly benefits to buy an … [Read more...] about Drill rapper dubbed ‘Masked Menace’ jailed for life after plotting terror rampage during first UK lockdown

EVIDENCE of a sharp toothed tree climbing dinosaur has been discovered and experts are calling it the "Monkeydactyl". The ancient creature is thought be the oldest example of an animal with 'opposed thumbs'. Opposable thumbs are usually a feature associated with humans and monkeys. They set us apart from other species because they help us use our hands to do things like gripping and opening items. The Monkeydactyl fossil was found in the Tiaojishan Formation of Liaoning in China. Scientists also refer to the creature as Kunpengopterus antipollicatus. An international team of researchers used a small CT scanner to find out more about the dinosaur's structure. This is how they discovered its opposable thumbs and beak lined with sharp teeth. The creature also had a 85cm (33.5 inch) wingspan so may have flew between trees when it wasn't climbing up them. Monkeydactyl's have been put in the pterosaurs category of dinosaurs. This group are thought to have … [Read more...] about Terrifying flying ‘Monkeydactyl’ dinosaur with razor teeth ‘was FIRST creature with opposable thumbs’

CHEERS! Pub gardens reopened today, and hordes of thirsty Brits enjoyed an open-air drink. But the prospect gives me the chills, especially as snow, hail and the usual April showers are said to be on the way. So today I reveal how to keep warm and dry without splashing out. Here are my pub garden gear ideas . . . LOW-LOLLY BROLLY: We all know a trusty brolly is an essential for pub gardens this week. If yours has seen better days, you needn’t splash out a fortune on one. Nab a smart, windproof golf umbrella from susino.co.uk for just £9.99 — under half the price of the popular Fulton Stormshield brolly, £28 at John Lewis. SAVE: £18.01 WELLY GOOD: When it pours down, Wellington boots are indispensable. Thankfully you can grab some slightly more elegant, black patent Festival rubber wellies on ebay.co.uk for £24 — and they’re very similar to designer brand Hunter’s riding wellies at £125. SAVE: £101 COLD PINT, WARM HANDS: For chilly evenings, order the … [Read more...] about Now pubs have reopened, make sure you’re prepared for any weather with our guide

A HEARTBROKEN dad today revealed his son was one of the victims killed in the London Bridge terror attack. Jack Merritt, 25, was remembered as a "beautiful spirit" after he and a woman were killed in the knife rampage on Friday afternoon. Jack was a course counsellor for Learning Together, which was hosting the event at Fishmongers' Hall in central London when terrorist Usman Khan , 28, unleashed his horror attack while wearing a fake suicide jacket. The terrorist was out on licence following his release from prison in December last year after being convicted of terrorism offences when he carried out the attack. Grieving dad David Merritt today paid tribute to his son as a "beautiful spirit" - and referenced his son's extensive work with inmates. Writing on Twitter, he said: "My son, Jack, who was killed in this attack, would not wish his death to be used as the pretext for more draconian sentences or for detaining people unnecessarily. "R.I.P. Jack: you were … [Read more...] about London Bridge attack – Jack Merritt, 25, remembered as ‘beautiful spirit’ as dad names him as victim of terror attack