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Fernando Alonso’s return to Formula One is still on the cards despite the two-time world champion's involvement in a cycling accident in Switzerland on Thursday morning. The Spaniard, 39, is set to race for Alpine this season, and makes his return to the sport after a two year hiatus. However, his participation in pre-season testing - which takes place in Bahrain on March 12/14 - as well as the season-opening race at the same track two weeks later was potentially in doubt. It was reported that Alonso was hit by a car while cycling near his home in Lugano. However, his team have assured fans that their star driver should be fit to race as normal this season. A statement from Alpine read: “Following his cycling accident yesterday Fernando Alonso was kept under observation in hospital in Switzerland. “Medics discovered a fracture in his upper jaw and conducted a successful corrective operation. The attending medical team are satisfied with his progress. “Fernando will … [Read more...] about Fernando Alonso injury update issued as Alpine F1 confirm surgery following road accident

RIO Ferdinand admitted he missed the birth of one of his kids as family came second to his football career. The sportsman, 42, opened up about experiencing fatherhood again with baby son Cree , who wife Kate gave birth to seven weeks ago. Rio revealed football came first when he was at the height of his career as he was away "75 per cent of the time". The former Manchester United ace is also dad to kids Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and Tia, nine with late wife Rebecca. Speaking to The Mid Point podcast with Gabby Logan, he said: "I was probably not there 75 per cent of the time. "I was on the road travelling around Europe and playing games. When I was there, was I really there mentally? I used that excuse, 'Oh I've got a game' - I probably left an hour early if I'm being honest." He continued: "The family is the sacrifice. I didn't go to countless family functions. I missed birthdays, I missed so many things, I missed the birth of one of my kids." Rio was a … [Read more...] about Rio Ferdinand admits he missed the birth of one of his kids as family came second to his football career

Lucien Laviscount has completely transformed his body since his Coronation Street days. The former soap hunk, 28, is now the proud owner of rippling muscles and a six-pack, and is now sporting a stylish bit of stubble. He is best known for playing Sophie Webster's church-going boyfriend Ben Richardson in Corrie, but he also starred as Jonah Kirby in BBC drama Waterloo Road and did a stint on Celebrity Big Brother in 2011, in which he famously flirted with Kerry Katona. Taking to his Instagram account on Wednesday, Lucien posted a picture of his ripped physique and completely stunned his celebrity followers. In the photo, Lucien posed in nothing but a pair of black swimming trunks as he leaned against a brick wall. He looked away from the camera and pulled a pout as he amped up the sexiness. Lucien's muscles were on full display, proving that he's been hitting the home workouts hard. In the caption, Lucien celebrated the news that lockdown will be lifted by the summer. … [Read more...] about Ex-Corrie’s Lucien Laviscount unrecognisable after body transformation with 6-pack

Allowing teachers to award grades to pupils this summer is "as good a compromise as we can come to" following the cancellation of formal exams, Boris Johnson has said. The prime minister described this year's system for awarding A-level and GCSE grades in England - as well as some vocational and technical qualifications - as "durable" and the "right way forward". Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world With the government aiming to avoid a repeat of last year's grades scandal - which saw a moderating algorithm ditched after widespread complaints it unfairly downgraded pupils' grades - teachers have been told to base students' grades on a range of evidence. This includes mock exams, coursework, essays and in-class tests. Advertisement Schools will also have the option of using assessment questions provided by exam boards to help decide what grades to award, although the assessments are not expected to take place under exam … [Read more...] about COVID-19: No exams and teacher-assessed grades ‘as good a compromise as we can come to’, says Boris Johnson

Simon Cowell has said breaking his back "wasn't that bad" and that he has fully recovered following his accident last year. The reality TV judge was injured when he fell off an electric bike outside his home in Malibu , California, in August. His treatment involved six hours of surgery, which included the insertion of a metal rod into his back, and doctors reportedly said he had been lucky. After missing Britain's Got Talent last year and much of America's Got Talent, Cowell , 61, is now preparing to make his return in the US. Speaking to weekly US entertainment magazine People, he said: "I've got to be honest with you, it wasn't that bad actually, breaking your back. Advertisement "I mean, it wasn't great for three to four weeks but after that you get through it." Cowell said he had been doing lots of exercise and now feels "better than I did before the accident". More from Britain's Got Talent Britain's Got Talent … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell says breaking his back ‘wasn’t that bad’ and he has now fully recovered