A TEENAGE non-league football starlet has died in an accident after it's believed he touched an overhead power line with a metal pole. Tributes have been paid to Luke Bennett, 17, who died in Saturday's tragedy at Euxton, Lancashire. Police were called around 6pm to reports of a child being seriously injured. Luke, who played for National League North outfit AFC Fylde, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other teenagers injured in the incident were not seriously hurt, Lancashire Police said. Cops believed they may have touched an overhead electrical line with a metal pole. 'DEVASTATED' In a statement, AFC Fylde hailed Luke as a "naturally gifted" footballer. A club spokesman said: "It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we must share the tragic news that AFC Fylde youth player Luke Bennett has passed away at the age of 17. "Learning the news on Saturday evening has left us absolutely devastated and heartbroken. "All our love goes out to Luke's family and … [Read more...] about Non-league footballer starlet, 17, dies in accident after ‘touching power line with metal pole’
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These sea slugs sever their own heads and regenerate new bodies
Starfish can regenerate their arms, salamanders are able to grow new tails, and axolotls re-form their spinal cords - but scientists have found sea slugs that can grow a whole new body. Researchers discovered two species of sea slug that can grow bodies complete with a heart and other internal organs while observing them for other studies. One of the creatures was seen moving around without its body on one occasion, and another was seen doing the same thing twice. The head moved on its own immediately after being separated from the body - and within just days the wound at the back of the head had closed, according to the study published in peer-reviewed journal, Current Biology. The report also found the heads of young sea slugs started to feed on algae within hours of detachment, and they started regenerating a heart within a week, while the heads of older individuals died in about 10 days. Advertisement Researchers at the Nara Women's University in … [Read more...] about These sea slugs sever their own heads and regenerate new bodies
Myanmar: Nun tries to protect protesters as at least two killed in city of Myitkyina
A nun in Myanmar told junta forces "you'll have to come through me" - moments before they opened fire on protesters. At least two people were confirmed dead in the city of Myitkyina on Monday following clashes with security forces. Sister Ann Roza Nu Tawng previously said she was prepared to die to save others after being filmed kneeling in front of armed police in the capital city of Kachin state. Some have called the scene, on 28 February, Myanmar 's "Tiananmen moment". Dressed in white robes and a dark habit, the 45-year-old was again photographed near protest lines in the city on Monday morning. Advertisement Other images show her kneeling in front of police, this time near the Catholic cathedral, as a senior nun looks on. Recounting the horrifying events of the morning, she told Sky News: "The first time I was pleading with the police not to beat, not to arrest, not to crack down on the protesters, because the protesters were not doing … [Read more...] about Myanmar: Nun tries to protect protesters as at least two killed in city of Myitkyina
Coleen Rooney opens up on ‘tough year’ as she celebrates her four children going back to school
COLEEN Rooney was celebrating this morning as her kids returned to school - after a 'tough' year teaching them from home. The WAG, 34, poured out her emotions as children in England return to their school today , ending a long stint of homeschooling for parents across the nation. Coleen 's home-schooling pressures were compounded by the fact she is embroiled in a legal battle with fellow WAG and Dancing on Ice star Rebekah Vardy - which The Sun exclusively revealed might not reach court until 2022 . Taking to Twitter, dedicated mum Coleen wrote: "A massive congratulations to all us Mums, Dads, family members, carers, teachers and children for getting through homeschooling the past few months!! "I found it tough!! So glad school is back. "Have a lovely weekend," she added, followed by a red heart emoji. Coleen - mum to Kit, Klay, Kai and Cass with footballer husband Wayne Rooney - followed up by addressing some fans directly. One user wrote of their … [Read more...] about Coleen Rooney opens up on ‘tough year’ as she celebrates her four children going back to school
DOI’s Lady Leshurr leaves fans in tears as she opens up about late sister’s cancer secret
Lady Leshurr left Dancing On Ice viewers in tears tonight as she opened up about her late sister's cancer secret. The 32-year-old rapper paid tribute to her sister Carmen, who tragically died from breast cancer in January 2019 aged just 39. For her second skate, Lady Leshurr chose an Alesha Keys song that her sister used to love. Opening up about her sister, she revealed that her sister hadn't told anyone that she had cancer before she died. Heartbreakingly, Carmen's husband had also died from cancer, leaving their eight children orphaned - who Lady Leshurr's mum took in to look after. Following her skate, Lady Leshurr said: "I hope I did my sister proud... I think it's always good to speak about things that might be awkward." Lady Leshurr received 37 out of 40 for the skate, with judge Christopher Dean tearing up afterwards. "It was the simplicity of the skate that made it so powerful," he said. "Hearing everything that happened, I feel for you." John Barrowman was … [Read more...] about DOI’s Lady Leshurr leaves fans in tears as she opens up about late sister’s cancer secret