Max Verstappen doesn’t need Silverstone’s affection - but says that the British crowd will take him to their hearts if he puts on ‘a damn good show.’ The reigning champion has always been left in the shade by Lewis Hamilton as punters have favoured their home favourite. With George Russell now competing for attention and Lando Norris growing his band of supporters, space is tight in the hearts for those attending the Northamptonshire circuit. But Damon Hill believes that if the Dutchman keeps serving up fast and furious action that he will soon boast his own army of support. Hill said: “Max is a thoroughbred racing driver. He doesn’t seem to be interested in anything other than getting into the car - winning races - and then going home to live his life. “He’s not sentimental about anything. He’s very smart. He’s impressed me with his maturity - even from the early days when he was 17 years old. At that age, I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. He’s always … [Read more...] about Max Verstappen “doesn’t need love” from F1 fans as Lewis Hamilton comparison made
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‘We stripped to make our invisible disabilities visible’ Brave photoshoots shame critics
The big reveal... adults and youngsters with various hidden disabilities got together (Image: Stuart Randle Photography) 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 She had a ‘invisible’ disability - a stoma bag fitted because of a long and painful battle with ulcerative colitis. She decided to campaign for those with a hidden disability - to show that others that not all disabilities and conditions can be seen. Related articles Farmers suffer labour shortages and food waste 'Total mess' as BA cancels 105,000 passengers' flights So she has held photoshoots all across the UK where people have stripped off to show their disability to the world. And … [Read more...] about ‘We stripped to make our invisible disabilities visible’ Brave photoshoots shame critics
Dark Hedges image wins World Landscape Photographer competition
By Rebecca McGirr Published 8 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A ghostly image of County Antrim's Dark Hedges taken by a Belfast man has won a global photography award. Paul Killeen was crowned overall winner of the World Landscape Photographer competition , which had over 1,600 entries. His black and white photograph, titled Souls Tied, depicts two birds flying into the centre of the well-known site. He said he was "shocked and honoured" to have won for the image, taken on the morning of a friend's funeral. One of the judges described the image as "a brilliant winner". Another judge, Verity Milligan, said: "Just the woodland, the mist and the dancing birds. Magical. A special image and a worthy winner." Mr Killeen's shot won out ahead of 8.655 other images, the Belfast Telegraph reported. For him, there is a special meaning behind the … [Read more...] about Dark Hedges image wins World Landscape Photographer competition