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A “summer sale” for Channel migrants is fuelling a rise in crossings with people smugglers slashing prices by as much as £1,500 per person, it has emerged. Social media adverts, discovered on Monday by The Telegraph, saw the traffickers offering “bargain” prices and crossings on small boats that have “never been cheaper,” down from £5,000 to as little as £3,500 per migrant. The promotions were primarily targeted at Albanians who accounted for four in 10 of the nearly 3,000 migrants who crossed the Channel during a six-week period this summer. Border Force experts suggested the smugglers may be cutting prices to open up new markets like the Albanians previously unable to afford the charges. MPs on the home affairs committee have also claimed that gangs may be exploiting the court-enforced delay in deportations of illegal migrants to Rwanda to persuade them to make the crossing now before the flights start. The disclosures come as another estimated 300 Channel … [Read more...] about ‘Summer sale’ for Channel migrants fuels record crossings

More than 60 Oklahoma lawmakers—many of them Republicans who support the death penalty—are calling for a new evidentiary hearing in the case of Richard Glossip ahead of his upcoming execution. The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals set a September 22 execution date for Glossip , 59, after a federal judge rejected a challenge to the state's lethal injection protocol. But a group of 61 Oklahoma legislators—44 Republicans and 17 Democrats—have urged Oklahoma Attorney General John O'Connor to join their request for a new hearing, citing an independent investigation by a Texas law firm that raised concerns about Glossip's guilt and conviction. "The report concluded that no reasonable juror who heard all the evidence would find Mr. Glossip guilty," the legislators wrote in a letter to O'Connor last week. "As elected officials representing the citizens of this great state, we believe it is vitally important to conduct a serious review of this case so that the truth might be … [Read more...] about Pro-death penalty legislators demand hearing on Richard Glossip’s execution

Loose Women: Gloria Hunniford 'petrified' of falling again 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 Gloria Hunniford, 82, rarely discusses the terror-inducing accident, but has revealed that, had hubbie Stephen Way not leapt out of the way in enough time, he could have ended up dead. The now-78-year-old fell on his back while swerving out of the path of a taxi, and suffered a severe wedge fracture that he hadn't discovered he had sustained until the following day. Related articles Lewis Hamilton bids farewell to F1 fans: 'Going to miss this energy' Lewis Hamilton ‘learned the hard way’ after Nicole Scherzinger romance "They told him if [the fracture] had been any further up, he could have been paralysed … [Read more...] about Gloria Hunniford admits husband was left in ‘agony’ after taxi accident almost killed him

It's been a busy few days for darts star James Wade after celebrating his wedding anniversary just days after the birth of his second child. On Sunday morning, Wade, 39, took to Twitter to reveal his good news. He and wife Sammi Marsh had welcomed a second son into the world last Thursday, and 'The Machine' posted a photo of older son Arthur next to the new addition. "Arthur would like to announce the end of his reign as the only child," he posted. "Introducing Alfred [Alfie] George Wade. Born Thursday 4th August .At 10.37am. Weight 8lb 6oz." READ NOW: James Wade column: The plus side of World Matchplay exit and why I won’t be taking up golf Probably safe to assume that the pair's seventh wedding anniversary took a backseat then, but on Monday morning, the four-time world championship semi-finalist at least showed he hadn't forgotten. Again, he tweeted to mark the occasion and pay tribute to former darts walk-on girl Marsh. The couple met when Marsh escorted Wade to the … [Read more...] about James Wade celebrates birth of his second child with former darts walk-on girl wife

With the Lionesses scoring freely through Euro 2022, it’s the driving force needed to get more women and girls involved in football in the UK. Sadly, females represent just 2% of people playing the sport, according to Jim Law of the Findaplayer website, which helps locate local teams and events. Reassuringly though, that number is expected to rise dramatically this year, with more than 6,500 active female-only or mixed games across the nation. Whether it’s on a competitive or social level, there are so many reasons to give football a go. Euro 2022 tournament sponsor Visa commissioned a report into women’s football, Women Thriving On And Off The Pitch, which showed that: Three quarters of those who play team sport say it has had a positive impact on their business life. Half of those who play a team sport say it helps them deal with stress, tiredness or being overworked. Visa ambassador Karen Carney 
MBE, who has 144 caps for England, says: ‘The biggest eye-opener … [Read more...] about How to get into football for fitness and fun from the women in the sport

Kris Marshall has never actually watched an episode of Doctor Who , despite being constantly linked to the show. Before Ncuti Gatwa was announced as the new Time Lord earlier this year, Kris was in the running for the role , and was a favourite to replace Jodie Whittaker last year. However, while his name may have been circulating around the new role, the Love Actually star has never even been approached, nor actually seen an episode. He revealed to Radio Times : ‘If I’d been approached to audition for a show at the vanguard of TV for the last 50 years, I’d at least have done my research, but I’ve never seen an episode of Doctor Who . ‘I’m sure it’s brilliant, but no, I’ve never been approached.’ Offering an explanation for why his name constantly crops up, the Death in Paradise actor added: ‘I left Death in Paradise at around the same time as Peter Capaldi left Doctor Who, so the tabloids must have put two and two together to make five.’ Kris is set … [Read more...] about Kris Marshall has ‘never seen an episode’ of Doctor Who despite being constantly linked to show

Cameron Smith savours ‘awesome’ Open win and sidesteps LIV Golf questions 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 Rory McIlroy is set to return to the scene of his Open Championship heartbreak next month, after his entry alongside his dad into the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship was confirmed. McIlroy came agonisingly close to winning his fifth major crown at St Andrews in July but just missed out. Related articles McIlroy confident after Open as Smith refuses to rule out LIV switch McIlroy and Smith LIV Golf views re-emerge before Trump course event Instead it was Australian star Cameron Smith who took the Claret Jug at the home of golf, after he carded an eight-under-par 64 to trump overnight leaders … [Read more...] about Rory McIlroy returns to scene of Open heartbreak with dad as St Andrews announcement made

What We Know Defense is going to be the calling card for the Iota Bulldogs this season. That’s not to say there won’t be high expectations for the Bulldogs’ offense, but it is without question the defensive unit is the strength of Iota’s team. The Bulldogs, who went 8-4 overall and advanced to the second round of the Class 3A playoffs a year ago, return all but one starter from a defensive unit that is led by all-state linebacker Dayton Boone. “We basically have everybody back except for one on defense,” Iota head football coach Ray Aucoin said. “We have 10 players that started back, but we also have about three or four players returning that received significant playing time on defense. So, we have some experience on the defensive side.” Among the position groups defensively that has Aucoin excited is the defensive line, not only because of the amount of depth, but the quality of the depth. “We’re going to be a traditional 4-3 defense,” Aucoin said. … [Read more...] about Iota’s 2022 football preview: Bulldogs’ playoff hopes centered around confident defensive unit

As I'm sure you've noticed, this column is designed for cool, youthful hipsters. But ever so often we hear from someone a bit older; say, around retirement age. Such a person is Duke Rivet, of Baton Rouge: "Now that I’m retired, people often ask me what I do. I always respond that I practice the 3 Ps religiously — Piddle, Putter and Procrastinate — which I have down to a science. "But recently I came across an Italian phrase which has a nice ring to it. "From now on, when asked about retirement, I’m going to say I’m indulging in the 'dolce far niente' — the 'sweetness of doing nothing.' "As Jackie Gleason was fond of saying, 'How sweet it is!'" Cost is relative Bob Hannan, of Marrero, makes an important point with his contribution to our "cheap food" stories: "Talking about low-cost food; I worked at the W.T. Grant store in Harvey in the summer of 1968. "Monday through Thursday's special at the luncheonette was all the fried chicken you could eat, with a salad, … [Read more...] about Smiley: Thoughts on idleness, Italian style

A 16-year-old California teenager has gone missing in Northern California, and officials are now investigating the situation as an abduction. Volunteers and members of law enforcement, as well as three helicopter teams, continued to search the Lake Tahoe region on Tuesday for 16-year-old Kiely Rodni, who vanished from a party that took place at the Prosser Family Campground in Truckee, California, over the weekend. The teen was last seen at a large party at the campground after midnight on Saturday. The gathering included over 100 people, the sheriff’s office has said, and up to 250 people, who came all the way from the Bay Area, per organizers. The social event was advertised on social media sites, such as Snapchat, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Authorities have said they are investigating the disappearance as an abduction, but are also considering other possibilities. “We are treating her disappearance as an abduction right now because we have not been … [Read more...] about California Teen’s Disappearance Being Investigated As Abduction | The Daily Wire