Legendary... Lancaster bomber (Image: HANDOUT) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The air aces of the RAF’s legendary 617 Squadron will be immortalised in a new stained glass window at Scampton Church. Related articles RAF’s Lancaster bomber flypast: Where to watch - exact times and route RAF investigation after 'drunk' Red Arrow pilot ordered home Modest St John The Baptist Church was where Wing Commander Guy Gibson, who led the daring raid on the Ruhr Valley in 1943, said a quiet prayer before the Second World War’s most remarkable mission. The Squadron will be recognised with the installation on March 23 next year - exactly 80 years … [Read more...] about Dambusters: Stunning one-off picture of Lancaster Bomber in full flight goes on sale
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England’s Women’s Six Nations defence built on prisons, plumbing and painting – and how that translates to the pitch
For the past three years, England women have been reaping the fruits of professionalism. Gone are the days of combining jobs as firefighters, vets and plumbers with gruelling training schedules. The results? The Red Roses are on an unstoppable 18-match winning streak and are favourites to win a third consecutive Six Nations Grand Slam . While the rest of the women’s game ponders the move towards professionalism, England have ploughed ahead, leaving other nations trailing in their wake. Head coach Simon Middleton’s side have not lost a match since the summer of 2019. With the Women’s Six Nations now upon us – and more than three years since England’s players dropped their second careers to become full-time athletes – Telegraph Sport delved into the former lives of four key players to explore how their livelihoods before professional rugby intrinsically link to their skill set on the pitch. Marlie Packer, back row As someone who used to juggle plumbing alongside rugby, … [Read more...] about England’s Women’s Six Nations defence built on prisons, plumbing and painting – and how that translates to the pitch
Inside Line: How a tenacious trialist helped Northampton Saints keep their season alive
We could spend every Monday of the Premiership schedule waxing lyrical about the league’s young, gifted back-rowers. A number of them caught the eye this weekend. Ben and Tom Curry both returned for Sale Sharks. Lewis Ludlow led Gloucester past Bath. Tommy Reffell and Ben Earl continued their terrific form. Tom Pearson and Jack Willis staged a fantastic duel in Brentford . Lewis Ludlam was excellent for Northampton again. Only last month, he was the subject of this column . But another Saints flanker, with a rather different story, produced a performance that was significant in different ways. If nothing else, it reinforced that the sliding-doors nature of professional sport can throw up unexpected opportunities. With budgets tightening around the Premiership, clubs are eager to polish rough diamonds. Aaron Hinkley has endured a testing couple of years. After an all-action campaign with England Under-20 in 2019, he moved from Gloucester to Exeter for the 2020-21 season . … [Read more...] about Inside Line: How a tenacious trialist helped Northampton Saints keep their season alive
Kate Bosworth plants a kiss on her boyfriend Justin Long during blissful getaway to Hawaii after finally confirming romance
Kate Bosworth and her new boyfriend Justin Long were the picture of bliss as they exchanged kisses in romantic Hawaii last week. The Blue Crush actress, 39, lovingly smooched her beau as they enjoyed another day in paradise in each other's arms. Justin, 43, tenderly held Kate as he reciprocated the kiss. Kiss me! Kate Bosworth and her new boyfriend Justin Long were the picture of bliss as they exchanged kisses in romantic Hawaii last week As they continued making their way down the street, they flashed huge smiles as they looked over their shoulders, seemingly chatting with someone. Justin wore a pair of sunglasses, a white T-shirt, and a hefty backpack slung over his shoulders while Kate opted for a sheer top and black shades. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next EXCLUSIVE: James Corden quits the Late Late Show despite... Inside Australian magazine editor Laura Brown and Brandon... 'It was the most humiliating thing you could ever … [Read more...] about Kate Bosworth plants a kiss on her boyfriend Justin Long during blissful getaway to Hawaii after finally confirming romance
Adam Radwan proves why England need to focus on what players can do – not what they cannot
Over recent years, international teams have been rewarded for concerning themselves with ceilings rather than flaws when it comes to the selection of their wings. Cheslin Kolbe, whose size was questioned throughout his formative years in South Africa, became a hot-stepping star of the Springboks’ glorious World Cup victory in 2019 . Gabin Villière of France, another diminutive dynamo , was a stand-out of the Grand Slam campaign. Both have a grounding in sevens, which hones breakdown skills as well as footwork, passing and composure in open space. They are now Toulon teammates and, though Kolbe is sidelined with a fractured thumb, Villière defied three would-be tacklers to finish a remarkable, match-winning try against Toulouse at the weekend: Mack Hansen only needed half a season with Connacht – albeit one spent compiling a blockbuster highlight reel – to convince Andy Farrell that he was worth a punt in Ireland’s starting line-up for the Six Nations . That trust … [Read more...] about Adam Radwan proves why England need to focus on what players can do – not what they cannot
Lisa Marie Presley ends her 10 year marriage
June 29, 2016 - 08:24 BST Lisa Marie Presley files for divorce from Michael Lockwood after 10 years of marriage Lisa Marie Presley has filed for divorce from her husband Michael Lockwood , her representative has confirmed. The 48-year-old cited irreconcilable differences in her court documents, which she filed on 13 June. The couple, who celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in January 2016, are parents to seven-year-old twin daughters Harper Vivienne Ann and Finley Aaron Love. Lisa Marie has requested full custody of the children, and has offered music producer Michael, 55, monitored visitation. She has not asked for spousal support or child support. "She doesn't want any of his money," a source told TMZ , adding that the pair have a prenup in place. CLICK TO VIEW GALLERY Lisa Marie Presley has filed for divorce from her fourth husband Michael Lockwood This was Lisa Marie's fourth marriage. She tied … [Read more...] about Lisa Marie Presley ends her 10 year marriage
Pete Doherty nearly lost his feet at height of drug addiction after he ‘ran out of veins’
Rocker Pete Doherty has recalled his battle with drug addiction, revealing he nearly lost his feet after ‘running out of veins’. The Libertines musician, 43, is clean now, after settling down with wife Katia de Vidas and swapping partying for an idyllic life in France, but has opened up on the ‘close calls’ he experienced during his addiction. ‘I was really pushing the limits. There were a few close calls really. I nearly lost my feet and horrible things like that,’ Pete revealed. ‘It was very close, just because of the injecting. That’s what happens when you run out of veins. It all seems so long ago now though but it was a hell of a ride.’ In the past, Pete has pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine, heroin, cannabis and ketamine and in 2019 he was arrested for buying cocaine in Paris. The hitmaker has credited musician Frédéric Lo for helping him quit drugs, with the duo recently releasing album The Fantasy Life of Poetry And Crime. Speaking to The … [Read more...] about Pete Doherty nearly lost his feet at height of drug addiction after he ‘ran out of veins’