Daily Mirror - 20 May 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024 £1.50 The hearT of BriTain blood on their hands report to shock the nation After decades, justice in sight for thousands of families devastated by infected blood scandal... but why did it take so long to expose the deadly government failings? blood on battle for justice Campaigners yesterday The Infected Blood Inquiry report will today shock the nation and shame ministers for failing victims. Thousands contracted HIV and hepatitis C after being given contaminated blood by the NHS from the 1970s to 90s. The compensation bill is expected to reach £10billion. But Kate Burt, of the Haemophilia Society, said: “For decades, governments have dismissed the pain and suffering of those impacted.” by lizzy buchan Deputy Political Editor full story: PaGe 5 See page 48 Worth over £40 TerMS & conDiTionS apply. £40 FOURSOME MAn city tAkE titlEAgAin report to shock the nation Football pullout inside Strictly gio: i’m no bully Monday, May 20, 2024 Strictly g no bully see PaGe 9 SIX WEEKS for FREE

2 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 DM1ST Another Tory to quit as MP A CABINET Minister has announced he will step down at the general election as Rishi Sunak faces a growing exodus. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris, 56, became the 65th Tory MP to announce they will not stand. The MP for Daventry in West Northants, elected in 2010, said it had been an honour to serve. In his resignation letter to Prime Minister Mr Sunak, he added: “The time is right for me to look for some new challenges.” LOTTO: 9, 13, 22, 45, 46, 48. Bonus: 29. One winner of £3.96m jackpot. THUNDERBALL: 3, 26, 27, 36, 38. Thunderball: 2. No winner of £500k top prize. HEALTH LOTTERy: 1, 2, 13, 29, 34. Bonus: 5. EUROMILLIONS: 18, 31, 32, 41, 46. Lucky Stars: 1 & 10. No winner of £14.5m jackpot. 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Subscribe to the Daily Mirror and save 15%. call0345 149 4848or visitmirror.reachsubs.co.uk 10 MiN cross Wor d1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ACROSS 1 Beautiful (8) 6 Extinct flightless bird (3) 7 Eighth Greek letter (5) 9 Hebridean island (4) 11 carry (4) 12 Declare (4) 14 Dad (4) 16 Speak (5) 18 Slime (3) 19 Royal daughter (8) DOWN 1 Initiative (8) 2 Bake (5) 3 William __, artist (4) 4 West Asian federal monarchy (1,1,1) 5 Rip toast (anag) (8) 8 Pile (4) 10 Retained (4) 13 Fuzzy (5) 15 Age (4) 17 Broadcast (3) Saturday’S SolutionS Across: 1 Stayer, 5 Oral, 6 Red alert, 11 Mechanic, 14 Kilo, 15 Walter. Down: 1 Stork, 2 Yoda, 3 Rome, 4 Hart, 7 Due, 8 Lah, 9 Ran, 10 Scour, 11 Maim, 12 Crow, 13 AWOL. Kids so hungry schools have to buy them food crit eria . Th e Mirror wants free school meals for all primary school pupils in England. Stephanie Slater, chief executive at School Food Matters, said: “The Government must expand free school meals so every child has the good nutrition they need to thrive.” Nikita Sinclair, of Impact on Urban Health, said: “It’s not right that one in three children living in poverty in England are missing out on a hot, nutritious meal each day.” A Department for Education spokeswoman said: “We have extended eligibility for free school meals to more groups of children than any other government over the past half a century. [email protected] @LizzyBuchan VOICE Of THE MIRROR: pAGE 10 Families too poor for grub WARNING Head Terri Cheung MANY pupils at Phoenix Primary in Edge Hill, Liverpool, live in poverty so it uses its budget to give free breakfasts, snacks and lunches. Head Terri Cheung said it also writes off school dinner debt to help struggling families. She revealed a lot of families cannot afford school meals and give their kids packed lunches which are “of a standard that’s not ideal for their health and well-being”. Ms Cheung said: “It’s difficult when you see the children looking at the hot dinners. “We’ve even got a number of children with iron deficiencies because their diet is so poor. “They’ve fallen asleep and have got no energy, and then that affects their mood. It’s not only lack of attention, they can become quite irritable.” Pupils are also worrying about their parents’ finances. She said: “It’s heartbreaking.” Ms Cheung said free school meals for all would make a big difference, as she will struggle to fund them next year. ExCLuSIvE bY LIzzy BUCHAN Deputy Political Editor SChOOlSare dipping into their budgets to stop children going hungry, research reveals today. In the study, 38% of teachers said that pupils were arriving too hungry to learn, rising to 63% in the most deprived areas of the country. Teachers reported having to step in, with 38% saying their school gave away meals to pupils who did not qualify for free school dinners, rising to 51% in the poorest areas. The Teacher Tapp study found 58% of heads said demand for such support had risen since September, and 24% said they had written off school meals debt this year or opened a foodbank for families. Around one million children living in poverty miss out on free school meals due to strict eligibility Quarter of headteachers must write off meal debt STRUGGLE Children are turning up for classes too hungry to learn SUppORT Sir Jim Ratcliffe Man Utd’s Sir Jim: Starmer will do great job in power bYSOpHIE HUSkISSON Political Correspondent MANCHESTER United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has backed Keir Starmer and slated the Tories over Brexit and the economy. Sir Jim, chief executive of chemicals company Ineos, said Britain needs a change of government. The billionaire, 71, said he had no doubts the Labour leader would do a “very good job at running the country”. The minority owner of Man United, who backed Brexit, said leaving the EU had not worked out and blamed Tory PMs. Sir Jim, who met with Mr Starmer for talks at Old Trafford stadium last week, told Sky News: “Most of the country probably feels it’s time for a change. And I sort of get that, really. “The biggest objective for the Government is to create growth.” Meanwhile, Arsenal fan Mr Starmer told C4’s Sunday Brunch his friends have urged him to scrap VAR in football matches to win more votes. crit eria . Th e Mirror wants free meals for all primary school pupils live in poverty so it uses its budget to give free breakfasts, snacks and lunches. Head Terri Cheung said it also writes off school dinner debt to help struggling families. families cannot afford school meals and give their kids packed lunches which are “of a standard that’s not ideal for their health Quarter of headteachers

mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 3 Hanging out with old pal Kate again? It’s a Scream Model and rock star reunited Back in the day Model and singer at an event in 2003 Just what is it that you want to do? Well, we wanna get loads of ice cream and we wanna have a good time. Kate Moss enjoys a sunshine stroll with her old pal Bobby Gillespie, as she gets away from speculation her eight-year relationship with Count Nikolai von Bismarck, 37, is on the rocks. The supermodel, 50, and the Primal Scream frontman were in Saint-Paul de Vence, in the South of France, tucking into ice cream cornets. The pair have been good friends since the 1990s and married Bobby, 62, is godfather to Kate’s model daughter Lila Grace, 21. Last weekend, Kate was pictured holding hands with Skip Marley, the 27-year-old reggae star grandson of Bob Marley, in Turkey. Two days later she was on the front row of a fashion show at London’s Tate Modern with Nikolai, with relations appearing a tad frosty. Rumours have circulated before but in January he played a key role in her 50th birthday. [email protected] @mirrormeths by nicola Methven TV Editor Picture exclusive Rocks The pals sit down for a chinwag on a wall primal cream Kate and Bobby stroll in the French sunshine

4 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 DM1ST alarm Kim Leadbeater UK politics in a dangerous place, warns Cox’s sister By sophie huskisson Political Correspondent THE sister of Jo Cox said UK politics is in a worse situation than in 2016 when the MP was killed. Kim Leadbeater said threats to MPs’ safety and the mental health strain meant democracy was in a dangerous place. Ms Cox was killed by a far-right terrorist during the Brexit campaign. Ms Leadbeater, 48, Labour MP for Jo’s former seat, said: “Politics was in a bad place at that time. “There was a lot of division. A lot of anger. Sadly, if anything, it’s worse.” suicide She was speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Broken Politicians, Broken Politics, in which Elliot Colburn warned that MPs had tried to take their own lives. The Tory MP, 31, added: “Colleagues from all parties have attempted to take their own life.” Speaking about his 2021 suicide bid, he said he felt the “world would be better off without me in it”. The show had preliminary findings of a 2024 survey of MPs who are quitting, highlighting the job’s mental health effects. Sports host arrested in rape probe A wELL-known television presenter has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of raping a child. The married sports host, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is said to have been quizzed by police after a 4am raid on his home last week. Devices and documents were understood to have been seized by officers. The historical allegations relate to a child who was aged 10 at the time, while the suspect was working in TV. It is claimed the victim was sexually abused on more than one occasion over a period of time. His employers have been made aware of the probe. other, aged 13, was last night in a critical condition in hospital. Firefighters cut down a swing at the scene yesterday afternoon. Chief Superintendent Helena Barron, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is an absolutely tragic incident and our thoughts are with the families of both boys at this difficult time as we continue to support them. “A number of agencies were involved in the incident and their support was hugely appreciated. A TeeNAGeR died and another is fighting for his life after getting into difficulty in a stretch of river where a boy drowned in 2022. Police were called after reports that the boys had got into difficulty in the River Tyne near a bridge at Ovingham, Northumberland, on Saturday at 3.30pm. A 14-year-old was declared risk Fire crew cut swing dead at the scene, while the By hollie bone and kristy dawson River lad, 14, dies ...pal, 13, critical It is with great sadness that we could not provide a more positive update.” Stella and Carl Hattersley lost their 13-year-old son Robert after he got into difficulty while swimming with friends at Ovingham in 2022. He was swept under by the current and the people with him were unable to save him. His family waited for around six hours while the emergency services searched the water. Stella and Carl said the latest tragedy is “devastating”. Stella, 49, said: “we want to give the parents our condolences. It was very upsetting to see.” Carl, 50, said: “I feel very upset about it. we know what they are going through. It’s still raw to us. “we give our condolences and our love and support from our family to their family. If we can help in any way, we will.” [email protected] @hollie_savannah Israeli war minister’s quit threat Israel’s war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has threatened to quit the government if Benjamin Netanyahu fails to present a post-war plan for Gaza by June 8. He has called on the cabinet to agree to a six-point plan laying out a vision for Gaza’s governance once the conflict is over. at the weekend, Mr Gantz said he would withdraw his centrist party from the emergency unity government formed last year to oversee the war on Gaza. It came as tens of thousands of people protested outside the Defense Ministry in Tel aviv on saturday. Demonstrators called for PM Netanyahu’s resignation and the return of Israelis who are being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. Call Benny Gantz bring them home now.. demonstration at the defense Ministry in Tel Aviv yesterday

mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 5 bad blood 30,000 infected with HIV and hepatitis C ... 3,000 believed dead ... a decades-long fight for justice ... £10billion owed in compo ... and today, a truly shocking report into ... suggested he would rubber stamp the package because of a promise he made to one of the victims, which he then failed for a full decade to keep. In 2014, Mr Hunt met Mike Dorricott, 46, who had liver cancer linked to the hepatitis C he contracted from contaminated blood. He died a few months later. Mr Hunt said the compensation would be “thanks to Mike more than anyone”. He declared: “Rishi Sunak and I believe the delays have gone on too long and now is the time for justice.” [email protected] @lizzybuchan voice of mirror:P10 Des Collins, of Collins Solicitors, told the Telegraph he now anticipates at least one criminal prosecution. Rishi Sunak is expected to deliver an official apology after the publication of Sir Brian Langstaff ’s report, with details of the compensation package due as early as tomorrow. And Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg: “A Labour government will honour that commitment.” Cabinet Minister Grant Shapps told Kuenssberg: “I think it has taken far too long to get to this.” And Chancellor Jeremy Hunt compensation bill is expected to be £10billion for victims and families. Kate Burt, of the Haemophilia Society, said: “Far too many people have died believing no prime minister would ever take responsibility for what happened to them..” “The Infected Blood Inquiry’s findings today will shock every single person in the UK who cares about truth and accountability from our public servants.” Solicitors for ex-pupils given contaminated blood while at Lord Mayor Treloar College, a school for disabled youngsters, expect the case could be referred to the CPS. Of 122 pupils treated for haemophilia between 1970 and 1985, 75 have died. are mental health-related. I suffer from extreme anxiety.” More than 30,000 people in the UK were infected with HIV and hepatitis C after being given contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1990s. S om e 3 , 0 0 0 people with haemophilia a n d o t h e r disorders are believed to have died as a result, while t h o u s a n d s have been left with life-long health issues. Now th e so awful. All those years he was denied, it’s all the ‘might have beens’ as well as everything else.” Martin Reid, from Insch, Aberdeenshire, was infected with hepatitis C as a child, again while receiving treatment for haemophilia. His hepatitis was cleared in 2011 after treatment, but he still suffers lasting effects from the virus. He said: “Through every strand of life, it’s there with you, it lives with you. Even when I cleared hepatitis C, there are so many things that are still with me, and will be with me until the day I die that are linked or caused by w h a t h a s happened. “I feel very fatigued a lot, I suffer from insomnia, a lot of the health i s s u e s there are so many things that are still with me, and will be with me until the day I die that are linked or caused by w h a t h a s happened. “I feel very fatigued a lot, I suffer from insomnia, a lot of the health i s s u e s by Lizzy Buchan Deputy Political Editor AT a solemn vigil in Westminster, campaigners last night observed a minute’s silence for the victims of the infected blood scandal. Ahead of the Infected Blood Inquiry report today, they remembered the 3,000 people thought to have died after being given blood, which was often taken from prisoners in US jails and never screened, infected with HIV and hepatitis C. They remembered victims such as Amanda Patton’s brother Simon Cummings, who died aged 38 in 1996, after being infected with HIV due to treatment for haemophilia. Ms Patton, a garden designer from Surrey, said: “He phoned me in September of that year and said, ‘I’ve good news and bad news. “‘The bad news is that they give me between two and six months [to live], but the good news is, I don’t have to go to the dentist again.’ It was just typical of him, absolutely typical. “People say that time heals, but it doesn’t. What happened to him was Mike more than anyone”. Sunak and I believe the delays have gone on too long and now is the time for justice.” Kuenssberg: “A Labour governKuenssberg: “I think it has taken far too long to - cellor Jeremy Hunt 75 Ex-pupils at Lord Mayor Treloar College who died due to infected blood Amanda and her brother Simon Martin Reid suffered hepititis C tragedy suffering loved & lost Victims are remembered at the vigil yesterday Promises Shapps and Streeting

is thought to have come down in a mountainous and wooded area about 30 miles north of Tabriz. Local reports said visibility was down to less than 17ft. Ahmad Alirezabeigi, MP for Tabriz, said the other two helicopters in the convoy landed safely. Cambridge University’s Dr Roxane Farmanfarmaian, a lecturer in international relations of the Middle East, said it is “interesting” the two other helicopters in the convoy made it back safely. “There will inevitably be questions as to whether there was some foul play at one point or not. “But I think at the moment we don’t even know if either of them [the president and foreign minister] are alive. She said the weather alone shows it was an “extremely dangerous situation”. The crash comes as Iran, under Mr Raisi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, launched an unprecedented drone-and-missile attack on Israel last month and has enriched uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels. The attack on Jerusalem was branded “a declaration of war” by Israel. It said 99% of the 300-plus drones and missiles launched by Iran and proxy groups in Lebanon and Yemen were intercepted. [email protected] @DailyMirror iran pres missing in chopper crash by Keith Perry 6 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 DM1ST Forests plan for rewilding MoRE than 8,000 hectares of land will be left to nature as part of a new forest management plan to boost wildlife and biodiversity. Forestry England said the restoration would be carried out in the Kielder Forest, Northumberland; Newtondale, North Yorks; Purbeck in Dorset and Neroche in Somerset. Andrew Stringer, of Forestry England, said: “We will intervene less in these wild areas, giving nature time and space to reshape the forest.” A helicopter carrying iran’s president ebrahim raisi and foreign minister crashed in heavy fog. The fate of Mr Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian was still unclear last night after their helicopter experienced what Iran state media called “a hard landing”. Footage on state TV showed worshippers praying for the president’s health in the holy city of Mashhad. The US State Department is closely following the reports. Heavy fog hampered the search for the aircraft but eventually rescue teams found it. At least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers but there were no details of the condition of those on board. With Mr Raisi and Mr Amirabdollahian was the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province and other officials and bodyguards, the state-run IRNA news agency reported. A local government official used the word “crash” to describe the incident but he had yet to reach the site himself. Mr Raisi had been heading to the city of Tabriz, in the north west of Iran, returning from the border with Azerbaijan, where he opened the Qiz Qalasi and Khodaafarin dams. His helicopter Incident sparks talk of ‘foul play’ touch down Mr Raisi lands safely after 2021 flight FoGGy Near the crash site PrAyerS President Ebrahim Raisi

mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 7 mission Andy Bebbington Wanderers’ Andy such a globetrotter A FOOTBALL fan flew 6,000 miles from China to see his side lose, just weeks after he did the same for a game that was abandoned. Andy Bebbington, 36, watched Bolton Wanderers lose 2­0 in the League One promotion play­off final against Oxford United at Wembley on Saturday. In February, he also flew into the UK to see them play. But the match against Cambridge United was called off after nine minutes due to heavy rain. Andy has spent £1,650 and travelled 24,000 miles to see Wanderers fail to score a goal. Andy, an English teacher in China, said: “If I was there on my own I would say the journey wasn’t worth it. But I have been with my family, so it was.” By ADAm AsPinALL DeLighteD Andy Carter Lucky Lotto winner lands £3.9m prize A LUCKY National Lottery player has hit a £3.9million jackpot in Saturday’s draw. They matched all six main numbers, 9, 13, 22, 45, 46, 48, to win £3,967,428. National Lottery senior winners’ adviser Andy Carter said: “Brilliant news, one lucky ticketholder has won tonight’s £3.9m Lotto jackpot. “Lotto has already created seven brand new millionaires this month.” He advised players to check their tickets and call the National Lottery to claim the jackpot prize. No players managed to match five numbers and the bonus ball to collect £1m. The estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s draw now stands at £2m. Set of balls 3 and the draw machine Guinevere were used on Saturday. By RACheL ViCKeRs-PRiCe Blue heaven... ...red send-off partied in the blue half of Manchester’s Etihad Stadium after Pep Guardiola’s team clinched their sixth Premier League title in seven seasons with a victory. Rock stars Noel Gallagher and Johnny Marr were among the City fans who were on song at the game. [email protected] @Hollie_Savannah VoiCe of the miRRoR: PAge 10 see sPoRt announced in January he was leaving, fought back tears as he told fans after yesterday’s home win against Wolves: “I saw a lot of people crying and I will tonight too because I will miss people, but change is good.” In nine years at the Reds he has won seven trophies including their first league title in 30 years. They were also crowned champions of Europe. Fans By hoLLie Bone THE Premier League season ended with cheers from Manchester City supporters and an emotional cheerio from Liverpool fans. City claimed their fourth consecutive league title by beating West Ham in a day of high drama. While on Merseyside, supporters said farewell to much­loved manager Jurgen Klopp. The German, 56, who City crowned champions as Klopp departs home win against Wolves: in tune Noel, left, & Johnny arms aloft City fans celebrate on pitch ...red send-off saying thanks Liverpool fans near the ground joy City players with the trophy yesterday emotion Klopp makes speech after the match PeP tALK Guardiola, left, chats to one of his players

DM1ST hike House costs up 0.8% House prices hit record of over £375K The average price of homes reached a record £375,131 this month. Property site Rightmove said values rose 0.8%, or £2,807, month-on-month. Since the last record in May 2023, average prices are 0.6% higher. hSBC UK, Barclays and TSB cut mortgage rates on Friday in a boost to buyers. R i g h t m o v e’s T i m Bannister said: “ The momentum of the spring selling season has exerted enough upwards price pressure to reach a new record asking price.” The firm expects sales this year to hit 1.1 million. Property firm hamptons said tenants renewing contracts had their rent rise by a typical 8.3% over the 12 months to April. It tops rental growth on a newly let home of 6.4%. By vicky shaw invasive Asian hornet Asian hornet threat sparks sighting plea PeoPle are being asked to report sightings of Asian hornets this summer. Defra’s plea to the public and beekeepers follows record sightings in 2023. It said the species, which threatens honey bees and insect pollinators, is not yet established in the UK but early trapping is key. Asian hornets have dark bodies, a wide orange band in the fourth abdomen section and yellow legs. Report sightings via the Asian hornet Watch app. The Wildlife and Countryside link called for Government action to mark Invasive Non-native Species Week from today. It said floods and warm weather raised the risk of invasive species like Japanese Knotweed, which “are one of the biggest threats to the environment”. By ReBecca sPeaRe-cOLe nhs’s first baby: I can’t get a dentist I took my first breath and I just hope it will be there when I take my last. But I’m worried, to be honest.” Managing the NhS is carried out by the devolved labour government in Wales but Westminster sets the public spending framework. A squeeze in england means a proportionate allocation for the UK’s devolved governments. And the budget for england has had a £1bn real-terms cut over a decade due to inflation. Around a tenth of the population are stuck on the NhS waiting list. The Mirror’s plea for NhS dentistry to be saved, hosted on the 38 Degrees platform, has hit 221,000 signatures. In 1951, Bevan quit the Cabinet when it voted to bring in charges for dental care, spectacles and prescriptions. A UK Government spokeswoman said: “Dentistry is a devolved responsibility of the Welsh Government and one it is well-funded to deliver upon through its record £18bn per year settlement from the UK Government.” [email protected] @MartinBagot feels like we’re going back to how it was before the NhS was formed,” she said. “Nye Bevan wanted us all to have equal access to good healthcare but we are not all equal any more. “I’m ashamed at what the Govern - ment has done to the NhS.” Aneira comes from a mining family and her mother, who was in labour for 18 hours, was urged by midwives to hold on until one minute past midnight on July 5, 1948 – so the family no longer had to pay a shilling and sixpence. She said: “The NhS was there when either that or they are so detached from the real issues facing Britain today they don’t realise what’s happened. It should never have been allowed to deteriorate to this point. This is a crisis situation.” The Mirror began its Dentists for All campaign after research showed most are no longer taking on NhS patients. Nye’s son Kevin Thomas, 54, had his life saved by medics at University hospital of Wales after suffering a subarachnoid brain haemorrhage in 2005. he has since had three brain operations for aneurysms, which have left him with lasting health problems. Aneira said: “he suffers with chronic pain because of the brain haemorrhage and has severe, daily headaches. “he was in severe pain with his two back teeth. I came in and he said, ‘I’ve done it,’ and he showed me a pair of pliers. he said, ‘I’ve taken my teeth out’.” Nye has a partial denture but needs a bridge for her healthy teeth. The family live in Gorseinon, South Wales, and Nye says she has tried to get in with three NhS practices but they are only taking private patients. “It just Our demands... proportion of its health budget on dental care of any European nation. 3 Change the contracts. A Commons Health Committee report branded NHS dentists’ contracts “not fit for purpose” and said the service is “unacceptable for the 21st century”. budget on dental care of any The first baby born on the NhS has revealed she is having to save to go private because she cannot get an NhS dentist. Aneira Thomas, 75, was born at one minute past midnight on the day the NhS began in 1948. And she says that the service’s founder, labour health minister Nye Bevan, would be ashamed at what the Government has done to it. The former nurse told the Mirror her son has even been forced to yank out two of his own teeth with pliers. She said: “We’re going back to the days when only the privileged few can afford proper healthcare.” Aneira, who was given the female version of Bevan’s first name Aneurin and is known by the shortened form Nye, said she fears the founding principle of the NhS won’t last her lifetime. She said: “This Government is losing sight of why the NhS was formed – 1951 Year Bevan quit from Cabinet over proposed charges for dental and ophthalmic services Woman who bears name of service’s creator fears for its future 1 everyone should have access to an NhS dentist. Over 12 million people were unable to get NHS dental care last year. And 90% of practices are not taking on new NHS adult patients. 2 Restore funding and recruit more NhS dentists. The UK spends the smallest Famous at birth Aneira Thomas was born minute after midnight on July 5, 1948 The NHS was there when I took my first breath, I hope it will be there at my last aneira thomas on her sadness at the crisis in the health service fOundeR Nye Bevan spearheaded one of Britain’s proudest days histORy As a young girl exclusive By maRtin BagOt Health and Science Editor 8 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024

mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 9 Thank you, dear fans... I will clear my name forward to clearing my name. Those who have followed my journey on Strictly over the last decade will know that I am passionate and competitive. “No one is more ambitious for my dance partners than me. “I have always striven to help them be the very best dancers they can be. “This has always come from a place of love and wanting to win. Thank you all once again for your continued love and support.” Amanda, 52, is said to have found his teaching methods “bullying”. She claimed she suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after being taught to dance by him last year. Amanda reportedly told friends that his “difficult behaviour” included “stamping on her foot”. She withdrew from the BBC show in October citing medical reasons and has asked to see all the video footage of their rehearsals in a bid to find evidence of bad treatment. Another of Giovanni’s former Strictly partners, TV presenter Laura Whitmore, said previously: “I was placed with a dance partner I was extremely uncomfortable with. I felt broken, I cried every day.” But head judge Shirley Ballas said in January: “I’ve known Giovanni for many years and he is an absolutely splendid teacher. My only experience with him is he is an absolute gentleman.” Sources said a BBC probe is inevitable because the row has “gone legal”. Carter-Ruck said last week numerous complaints have been made to the BBC. The BBC declined to comment on the legal complaints and on rumours Italian star Giovanni has quit the show. He is currently on holiday with girlfriend Molly Brown, 24, in Madeira. [email protected] @mirrormeths by Nicola methveN TV Editor dance star Strictly professional Giovanni Giovanni’s vow on Strictly complaints This has always come from a place of love Giovanni Pernice on his teaching methods spotlight Giovanni and Amanda on show last year &, left, rehearsing Strictly star Giovanni Pernice has thanked fans for their support and vowed to clear his name after complaints were made to the BBc about his training methods. The professional dancer, 33, said his efforts to improve the skills of his celebrity partners on the show have “come from a place of love”. Up to three of his Strictly partners, including actress Amanda Abbington, are believed to have lodged complaints with the BBC via law firm Carter-Ruck. Addressing his “dear fans”, Giovanni said in a statement: “You will be as surprised as I am that allegations have been made about my dance teaching methods in the media this week. “I reject any suggestion of abusive or threatening behaviour, and I look deNial Giovanni’s message to fans historic Ringo’s old home Evicted from Ringo street after fight to save houses EXCLUSIVE by hollie BoNe A MAN whose father campaigned to save houses where Ringo Starr was born is facing eviction from the same street. Andy Johnson, 43, got a no-fault eviction notice that could leave his family homeless within days. His late dad Chris saved the blocks of terraced homes in Liverpool’s Welsh Streets area in 2016. They are one of the few original tourist attractions for Beatles fans in the city. Andy and wife Ithalia, 46, who have son Luther, six, moved there in 2018. ArreArS But in April the couple received an email from build-to-rent developer Placefirst saying they were to be evicted on May 18. Andy said the family had fallen behind with their rent but paid their £2,500 arrears in full this year. He said: “My dad saved these streets and we’re being kicked out of them.” A Placefirst spokesman said: “Despite offering many chances for late payment, full payment was only made following being served a Section 21 notice.” Section 21 notices are to be abolished this year. Police fail to attend 53% of damage POLICE failed to turn up at nearly 130,000 criminal damage reports last year, research reveals today. In 2023, 129,302 reports did not have a police officer arrive at the scene – accounting for 53% of all cases – a freedom of information request from the Liberal Democrats found. Just 27 out of 43 forces in England and Wales responded to the data request, meaning the true figure is likely to be higher. Lib Dem spokesman Alistair Carmichael said: “We need a proper return to community policing.” The Home Office said: “Since 2010 our communities are safer, with a 74% fall in criminal damage.”

10 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 DM1ST Voice of the Justice for the victims THOSE affected by the deadly contami- nated blood scandal deserve justice, but they should never have been forced to fight for it in the first place. Just like the families of the 97 Liverpool fans killed in the Hillsborough football stadium disaster, they were made to battle against grotesque official deceit and indifference in a bid to get some answers. Today’s long-awaited report into the blood horror from public inquiry chair Brian Long- staff is about starting to correct an awful, unforgivable wrong, but ministers must refrain from patting themselves on the back. Full apologies must be given and compensa- tion paid promptly, not delayed as it is to female pensioners born in the 1950s and sub postmasters and mistresses unlawfully persecuted in the Fujitsu Post Office scandal. No police officers, or those who smeared Liverpool supporters, were successfully prosecuted over Hillsborough. So if nobody is convicted over the blood scandal then justice will not be fully delivered. Meals a must HUNGRY primary pupils unable to concentrate properly do not learn, which is why feeding children is an investment that would pay huge dividends. Heads report that the problem is worsening and a growing number of schools are dipping into stretched budgets to help ravenous kids. Primary pupils in some areas including London, Wales and Scotland get free meals. But in too many other areas of England, low-wage families are excluded, which is why we need free school meals for all. What a season MANCHESTER City have been crowned Premier League champions, making history with a fourth successive title. And the tears at Anfield over the retirement of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp show the unique emotional hold of the sport on its fans. Whether exhilarated or despairing, they will already be looking forward to next season. Voice of the [email protected] @kevin_maguire Stalking the corridors of power KEVIN MAGUIRE Points of disorder #1 disorder #2 Waspi women and Fujitsu Post Office scandal victims are left hanging as Ministers declare they will finally compensate infected blood casualties. Not that they’ve been in a rush, given the scandal is four decades old and the Tories ignored inquiry chair Brian Longstaff’s call for them to cough up last year. With 270,000 pensioncampaigning women already dead and the toll rising every 13 minutes, it looks as if denying justice is a cost-cutting measure. Saudi sports washing is winning when barely a critical peep was heard about the head and handchopping regime paying Tyson Fury £80million and Oleksandr Usyk £35m to batter each other’s brains out. From golf and tennis to Newcastle United and the 2034 World Cup via boxing, the hardline human-rights-butchering dictatorship of Mohammed bin Salman is investing oil riches into buying acceptance. Britain has no ethical foreign policy to speak of when money talks so loudly, stifling screams of the imprisoned and decapitated. GoinG up Red politics championing the poor, ordinary workers, fairness, decency, NHS and welfare state made Jurgen Klopp more than just Liverpool football boss. GoinG down Grant Shapps is a Defence Secretary who is all talk, no action as the RAF could fly only one of four planes for a mass parachute drop over Normandy to mark D-Day anniversary. 6 PAVEMENT cafes, bars and restaurants crowd Spanish, French and Italian streets, which is why many MPs are increasingly concerned about the well-being of Kemi Badenoch. The Tory Business Secretary presents planning changes to make it easier to serve punters outside in Britain as a Brexit freedom. When barmy Badenoch is unable to cite genuine benefits from quitting the European Union, inventing more is all her lot have left. Benefit caPBattles Scrapping the cruel £2.5billion two-child benefit cap is an uncomfortable battleground for Keir Starmer. The Labour leader knows that it is callous and doesn’t work, inflicting misery on almost half a million households without reducing family sizes or getting more parents into jobs. Yet, scared of Tory taunts that unfunded promises trigger tax hikes, or that axing the limit paints Labour as the party of claimants, Starmer resists pressure to end George Osborne’s persecution. Grimacing Shadow Cabinet ministers privately mutter that they hope in Government to find the money and courage to lift 300,000 kids out of poverty at a stroke. Labour’s last Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, and the Archbishop of Canterbury battling to bin the cap will keep raising questions that Starmer prefers to swerve because he dislikes his own answers. TASK Starmer faces a dilemma that Labour would put up taxes don’t carry when Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves specifically declared that many will never increase and the Conservatives are the party of record post-war taxation. Voters, from experience, are aware the NHS is on its knees, our criminal justice system is collapsing and pot holes the size of craters are swallowing cars. Labour presenting the Tories as inept, incompetent and incapable really chimes because the Conservatives are inept, incompetent and incapable. The Tories framing of Starmer and his largely middle-of-theroad remoulded party as rabid revolutionaries is laughable. It isn’t true, obviously, and politics at the moment is primarily a referendum on a Tory Party the electorate wants gone immediately. Delay is a stalling tactic rather than a strategy for Sunak, who, later this year, will be given more time to spend his family’s fortune. Lying about Labour won’t save the Tories in 2024. The truth will, however, condemn the Conservatives. Tories while selling a future vision of happy Labour land often without, it must be admitted, hefty policies to deliver radical change. The polls that repeatedly find shirtsleeved Starmer outrating Sunak as the better PM suggest that expected falls this week in inflation and migration will be of little gain to the Tories. Living standards are already battered while record net migration, never mind the small boats that Rwanda will fail to stop, weren’t what Conservatives promised. Tory claims WHEN the truth really hurts the Conservatives will lie harder about Labour. No general election is a clean fight and all 14 I recall were dirty, mud-slinging scraps. Yet this one is shaping up to be worse, with woke wars and social media injecting fresh poison. Tetchy Rishi Sunak, a PM richer than even King Charles and who felt no cost of living crisis when his family’s wealth soared £122million to £651m, will go low. As will multi-millionaire Chancer of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, who gave a taste of those schoolboy tactics with his fabricated dossier on Labour which proved there are lies, damned lies and Conservative Party statistics. Not that Keir Starmer and Labour possess entirely clean hands, supposed Tory threats to the state pension are over-heated to say the least. But the Tory lie machine is cranking into action to create a fantasy vision where the Conservatives are not as bad as voters feel, while Labour would be terrible. Meanwhile, the Labour operation emphasises everything, and there is a lot, that went badly wrong under the Lies, damned lies and flimsy Tory statistics DM1ST KEVIN sPeaker’s corner “I might as well go home now.” Every Labour MP will be memorising Starmer’s half-dozen pledges after golden boy Wes Streeting embarrassingly forgot the sixth – cracking down on anti-social behaviour – live on TV. Luckily, he kept a card in his pocket. Forced to pay HMRC a £5million tax settlement, slippery ex-Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi is now rewriting history by crying that the Tories were wrong to oust Johnson. Partying fibber Boris was by then despised, leaving the Tories in a hole. Truss and Sunak just dug a bit deeper. »Keir Starmer should beware praise from wealthy tax exile Jim Ratcliffe, Britain’s fourth richest man worth £24billion. Manchester United’s part-owner watched an Arsenal game with Labour’s leader and wants public money to build his club a new ground. MPs will revolt if Ratcliffe, saying Starmer would do a “very good job” as PM, was later rewarded with a fat cheque to a Brexiteer who relocated to Monaco. Big names at fury fight Psst, how much you getting paid to be here?

mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 11 THRILLed Joanne Cave Mum takes a hike in celeb Coppa quest A SURVIVOR of breast cancer says she feels blessed to be joining a charity trek to raise awareness of the disease. Joanne Cave, 41, will mark five years since her diagnosis by doing the 100km hike for CoppaFeel!. Next month’s annual trek will be the first since charity founder Kris Hallenga died aged 38 two weeks ago. The 120 participants will be led by celebrity captains in five days of hiking and camping through the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Stars include Strictly’s Amy Dowden, 33, who was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer last May. Mum-of-two Joanne, a social worker from Ossett, West Yorks, whose cancer is now in remission, said: “Let’s do it.” By HOLLIe BONe SCHOOL Sir Francis Hill Teachers set to strike over bullying row TeACHeRS will walk out tomorrow over allegations of bullying and discrimination among staff at a primary school. Three unions have backed nine strikes in the next six weeks at Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School in Lincoln. The school has faced allegations of poor man - agement behaviour. Martin Smith, assistant director of children’s education at Lincolnshire County Council, said negotiations between the school governors and unions are continuing. Several members of staff have reportedly left the school in recent months. Members of the National education Union took action in April and are now joined by the NASUWT and Unison. By HOLLIe BONe bling of fire ringside. Fury sang and danced to Barry White’s You’re The First, The Last, My everything and Bonnie Tyler’s Holding Out For A Hero for his ring entrance. He raced over to goad his rival in his corner but later lost on a split decision after a rollercoaster war. Fury was convinced he had won before claiming the Ukrainian had benefitted from sympathy towards his war-torn nation. He said he wants a rematch in October, adding: “People are siding with the country at war. “ M a k e n o mistake, I won that fight.” A bruised Fury was also defiant at the post-fight press conference. The dad of seven lives in a £1.7m home in Morecambe, Lancs, with wife Paris, who said she was a bag of nerves before the fight. She added: “I support him but I don’t enjoy it.” adam.aspinall@ mirror.co.uk @MirrorAsp was also defiant at the post-fight press conference. The dad of seven lives in a £1.7m home in More cambe, Lancs, with wife Paris, who said she was a bag of nerves before the fight. “I support him but I don’t enjoy it.” adam.aspinall@ See SpORT: p44&45 By AdAM ASpINALL Fury set for £100m rematch after heavyweight title loss A ReAL BeLTeR Oleksandr Usyk with one of four belts TYSON Fury could trouser £100million in a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after losing their dramatic heavyweight showdown on Saturday night. A star-studded crowd, including footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and boxer Anthony Joshua at ringside, watched the Saudi Arabia bout dubbed the Ring of Fire. Fury, 35, is believed to have banked £116m but is likely to make just as much in a rematch, likely to be in the autumn. Millions tuned in to the bout as the fighters aimed to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years. Around 2,500 British fans cheered on Fury in Riyadh as he battled to win all four world title belts, with tickets going from £20 to £22,000. Fo o t b a l l e r Steven Gerrard , boxing stars evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis a n d S a u d i official Turki Al-Sheikh were BRuISe BROTHeR Fury after the fight SMASHINg BOuT Usyk nails Tyson on Saturday STRIke A pOSe Young fan in Riyadh the old ron two Anthony Joshua, Cristiano Ronaldo and Turki Al-Sheikh in Saudi Arabia

DM1ST 12 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 Dawn calls Over 99% population coverage on 4G (indoors and outdoors) across the UK. Wherever she is. Thanks to 99% network coverage. son, a lot. her favourite Dawn calls Over 99% population coverage on 4G (indoors and outdoors) across the UK. Wherever she is. Thanks to 99% network coverage. son, a lot. her favourite Diddy: I’m disgusted by Christopher Bucktin US Editor Star says ‘sorry’ for beating Cassie under attack CCTV shows assault in March 2016 brutal The rapper puts the boot in vicious He drags Cassie along floor that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now.” He claimed he had sought professional help, from therapy and rehab. He said: “I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry. But I’m committed to being a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m truly sorry.” Cassie, 37, sued Combs in November over what she said was years of sexual, p h y s i c a l a n d emotional abuse. The suit was settled the next day, but several more lawsuits were filed in the following months, and he faces a sex-trafficking probe, chris.bucktin@mirror. co.uk @DailyMirror RAPPER P Diddy has apologised for a beating his then-girlfriend in a hotel hallway in 2016, saying his actions were “inexcusable”. Footage emerged on Friday of him, wearing only a white towel, punching and kicking R&B singer Cassie Ventura, who was his protege and long-time girlfriend at the time. The CCTV film, dated March 5, 2016, shows him shoving her to the ground and dragging her away from lifts in an LA hotel. In a video apology, P Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, said: “I was f***ed up. I mean, I hit rock bottom, but I make no excuses. My behaviour on act Couple 2 days after the attack

mirror.co.uk MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 13 DM1ST Two killed as boats collide Two people have died and five are missing after a boat collision on the River Danube in Hungary. of ficers found an injured man near Veroce, 30 miles north of Budapest, on Saturday. They believe he’s a survivor after the bodies of a man and woman were found nearby. Police stopped a cruise boat with a damaged hull more than 50 miles away. Proceedings have begun against a person suspected of causing death and endangering transportation. bliss england phia. I was trying to conform to an unrealistic match of my body image.” Milla, from Newquay, Cornwall, said: “I didn’t have a representation of what I could look up to. I always wanted to be petite and small. “I lost that weight and I was a healthy weight for my height. whatever number or size you buy, it doesn’t define you. “The most important message is that if you are healthy for your size, that is all that’s important.” Milla, the only size 16 in this year’s Miss England finals at Grand Station in wolverhampton, west Mids on Friday, wants to help inspire young women and girls. [email protected] @MirrorAsp by adam aspinall bliss england wanted to be petite and small. “I lost that weight and I was a healthy weight for my height. whatever number or size you buy, it doesn’t define you. “The most important message is that if you are healthy for your size, that is all that’s important.” Milla, the only size 16 in this year’s Miss England finals at Grand Station in wolverhampton, Mids on Friday, wants to help inspire young women and girls. [email protected] Size 16 lifeguard wins beauty title after she TaRGET Milla as a youngster was bullied at school A LIFEGUARD bullied at school over her weight has had the last laugh by being crowned the first size 16 Miss England. Milla Magee, 23, who proudly admits wearing plus-size dresses and XL clothes, beat 39 other contestants to win the title. The part-time model and previous Miss Newquay was picked on as a 14st teenager and had body image issues. She said: “I’m 6ft and was always the tallest at school. I was the only girl standing in a sea of boys, towering above my friends. It gave me a complex. “At 14 I weighed 14 stone. I always felt big. From that, it created body image dysmor- smilEs Milla is now proud of size ROLE MODEL Milla wins beauty title on Friday

14 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 DM1ST 4 x 568ml San Miguel for £6 Valid until 04/06/2024. Base price £6.95. Non-member price £6.40. Prices may vary. Co-op Membership required. Instore at Co-op Group food stores only. Member prices are not available in independent societies, Midcounties, Central England, Southern or Chelmsford Star co-operatives, some Co-op franchise stores or in non-Co-op branded stores (such as Nisa). £1 joining fee applies. See coop.co.uk/terms/membership. Subject to availability. Participating stores. 18+ drink responsibly. MEMBER PRICE £6 Ulez vehicles help Ukraine A convoy of 20 vehicles donated through London’s Ulez scrappage scheme have arrived in Ukraine. British-Ukrainian Aid said they were delivered at the weekend to be used for humanitarian and medical purposes during the war. More than 100 vehicles have been donated since March 15, with half being taken to Ukraine. A BUAID spokesman said 13 more are en route, adding: “vehicles that would have gone to scrap are saving lives in Ukraine.” welby: end cruel 2 child benefit rule Streeting welcomed the intervention but said he could not pledge to end the policy due to the Tories’ disastrous handling of the economy. He told Sky news yesterday: “Until I can sit on your programme and say, we will do X by funding it through y, that’s not a commitment I’m able to make today.” Asked whether he would like to get rid of the limit, Mr Streeting said: “Well, I voted against the twochild limit. I wish it wasn’t there.” Last week Labour leader Mr Starmer rejected former PM Gordon Brown’s appeal to scrap the policy. Under the limit families with a third or subsequent child born after April 2017 do not get extra benefits for these youngsters. Ex-chancellor George osborne’s policy saves around £2.5billion a year. [email protected] @soph_husk by Sophie huSkiSSon Political Correspondent Archbishop’s No10 plea to Starmer welfare fears Justin Welby said policy is immoral THE Archbishop of Canterbury yesterday piled pressure on Keir Starmer to scrap the two-child benefit limit if he enters No10. Justin Welby believes the austerityera Tory welfare policy is immoral and unnecessary. Labour said it will not axe it if it gets into power despite senior figures calling it cruel. yesterday Mr Welby told the observer: “The two-child limit falls short of our values as a society. “It denies the truth that all children are of equal and immeasurable worth, and will have an impact on their longterm health, well-being and educational outcomes. As a meaningful step towards ending poverty... I urge all parties to commit to abolishing the two-child limit.” Shadow Health Secretary Wes tough call Wes Streeting yesterday child benefit rule

mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 15 performer Chris and farmer Louise. The heat is on tonight as they cook street food in Singapore and at a five-star hotel. Tomorrow they will be at the celebrated Le Gavroche restaurant in London – recreating a classic dish under the guidance of boss Michel Roux Jr – before it closed. One contestant will be axed. For Wednesday’s final they will each cook a three-course menu for John Torode and Gregg Wallace, who will judge them on taste, presentation and originality. ■MasterChef, BBC1, 8pm, each night. [email protected] @mirrormeths or someone special I would cook my beef tataki. It’s always a crowdpleaser.” Going forward, she would love to travel to Japan and to forge a career where she can continue her passion. She says: “My ambitions for cooking, and life in general, are to be able to continue to show my love through food – whatever form that may come in and whatever opportunities may arise.” learned, explaining: “I have a passion for creating dishes with bold flavours but refining them to high standards with European techniques.” His ambition is to have a future in the food industry. ”Waking up every morning knowing that I’m doing something I love would be great. I want food to take me all over the world – I feel I’ve got so much more to learn.” finals feels “out of this world” and he’s now hoping to win. “The further you get in the competition, the more driven you become to get to the title.” Passionate about presentation and flavours, Chris says he’d love to write cookbooks and adds: “I’d also like to curate and direct my own immersive dinner theatre experience.” aim to feed my family and friends with as much homegrown veg and home reared meat as possible. “I work and live for the farm-to-fork philosophy, for my food to be sustainable with as little waste as possible, and above all to be delicious. “It would be my dream to write a book showcasing British seasonality.” I have been working so hard... for so long Abi, who has three siblings and has been with boyfriend Eddie for seven years, got into cooking during the pandemic in 2020 after she became frustrated by restaurants closing. “Lockdown gave me the opportunity and time to cook for my family and recreate what we could no longer go out to eat,” she explained. She says a love of food is in the bones of her Yorkshire family members. “My mum is a great cook, my dad loves to barbecue. But my mum has always told me I got my cooking abilities from my nana, who was a natural.” She says she decided to apply for the show to see if she was really any good. “I knew that it could be a lot of pressure but I wanted to prove to myself that I was talented and that it wasn’t family bias. “I truly can’t believe I’m through to the finals. I’ve been working so hard for so long and it just feels like a sense of huge achievement.” In terms of influences, she loves Asian flavours and French techniques – and enjoys fusing the two. “For a loved one ABI KEMPLEY, 21, FROM LEEDS I go to far-off places to find the best food Circus performer Chris has been inspired by far-flung places he’s visited. He says: “I’m a firm believer in travelling and have been so lucky with my career to go to far-off places. I go find the best food and enjoy it – it’s more than a hobby, it’s an obsession. “My passion for cooking really blossomed with getting my hands on Asian ingredients. “During lockdown, all of my performing work was cancelled and I was left with time to think – and eat.” He says he has had plenty of support from long-term partner Kim, an interior designer. “He has been so supportive throughout MasterChef,” Chris says. “He does a lot of the washing up when I’ve been cooking.” Chris says his love for food started from watching his grandmother cook a great Sunday roast pork. “Growing up we reared our own pigs and we had chickens for eggs. Being mindful of where good food comes from is something I learnt at a young age.” He says that getting through to the CHRIS WILLOUGHBY, 44, FROM OXON My cancer milestone is why I’m on show Louise runs a 25-acre farm in Exmoor National Park and applied to take part after achieving a huge medical milestone. Louise, who has an eight-year-old daughter with her helicopter pilot husband Ally, explains: “The reason I applied this year was that I had just had my five-year cancer-versary. “I was diagnosed when my daughter was 18 months old and our world imploded. My diagnosis and intense treatment took a long time to come to terms with and changed me.” Louise specialises in rearing native rare breed animals and says that friends and family have been encouraging her to take part for the past 15 years. She says she was thrilled to reach the last week of the competition. “It’s a dream come true. I’ve been the biggest fan of the show for ever and it’s the only TV show I religiously watch.” She says she loves to showcase seasonal British produce. “We are lucky to have true seasonality and the best farmers in the world. At home it’s my LOUISE LYONS MACLEOD, 43, FROM STAFFS My fiancee Anna is really pushing me Vet Brin, who lives in Bristol and will marry fiancee Anna this summer, says his love of cooking started to develop when he went to university. “My student budget didn’t allow for fancy food, so I wanted to learn to make delicious meals myself without breaking the bank.” He says he was influenced by family members. “My parents grew up in Sri Lanka and are great cooks, so I’ve been lucky enough to be treated to amazing Tamil Sri Lankan flavours throughout my life.” He credits MasterChef with being “one of the reasons I am the cook I am today” having watched it for years. “This year I felt I might finally be good enough to apply and I decided to pluck up the courage. Anna’s my biggest fan (and my biggest critic) and she really pushed me to apply. When the judges announced that I’d got into the finals I was elated.” Brin admits that he finds cooking for John and Gregg “absolutely nerveracking” but enjoys it too. He likes to mix the skills he has BRIN PIRATHAPAN, 28, FROM ESSEX THE competition to be MasterChef’s 20th winner is definitely hotting up and beginning to get a bit tasty. After seven weeks of boiling, braising, roasting and stewing, 58 culinary hopefuls have been reduced to four. The fab four to stay the course are businesswoman Abi, vet Brin, circus Four hot cooks in final to relish good taste John and Gregg chefs special inquiry Jo Hamilton Victim Jo to Post Office boss: Just tell us truth BY LiZZy BuCHan Deputy Political Editor AN ex-subpostmistress has warned former Post Office boss Paula Vennells that victims want the truth. Jo Hamilton was falsely accused of stealing £36,000 in 2006, and was persuaded to plead guilty to the lesser charge of false accounting to avoid going to jail. Her conviction was finally overturned in 2021. The ex-Post Office boss is due to appear before the inquiry this week in what is expected to be an explosive three days of evidence. grilling Ms Vennells, who was chief executive from 2012 to 2019, will face a grilling about what the firm knew about issues with the faulty IT system and when. Ms Hamilton, 66, who ran a branch in South Warnborough, Hants, said if she was in Ms Vennells’ position, she would say: “I’m really sorry, this is what happened...” She said Ms Vennells is “heading into the corner where there is no way out... We just want the truth.” Victims have received less than £1,000 on average by way of compensation, according to the Telegraph. Key tips after car woes top advice line CITIZENS Advice handles a complaint about secondhand cars every three minutes, it has revealed. Used motors are consistently the top grievance its consumer service receives. Last year it helped with almost 43,000 complaints, finding two-thirds were about defective goods. The charity is running a Consumer Awareness campaign, including tips on checking the trader and looking for a garage that belongs to the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme. Dame Clare Moriarty, chief executive of Citizens Advice, said: “Many of us are feeling the pinch so it’s vital to make sure you’re getting what you paid for.” BY niCoLa metHven TV Editor

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But they had their first date soon after and moved in together just 13 days later. There were 600 guests at their Manchester wedding. And they had Flame, thanks to IVF, when Tina was 50. Their age gap raised eyebrows and Tina hilariously warned him she was “morbidly and clinically obese and bipolar. I’m self-obsessed, self-absorbed, exclusive by sue lee and Fran bowden Only 11% of 45 to 54-year-olds and 4% of people over 55 say the same. And 39% of 18 to 24s found it harder to manage money and get a job as they lack confidence with numeracy. The research revealed 19% of youngsters kept their lack of maths confidence a secret. The Department for Education said: “The Advanced British Standard will see young people studying maths to 18, giving them skills.” by lizzy buchan Deputy Political Editor Number struggles ‘holding back an entire generation’ MIllIOnS of young adults have been left anxious in daily life due to struggles with maths, a poll reveals today. Some 22% of 18 to 24-year-olds say their mental health has suffered due to difficulties with maths, the YouGov survey of 2,238 adults found. Sam Sims, chief executive of charity national numeracy, said: “It is an issue holding back an entire generation.” Poll Maths fears hit young answers: Page 38 1 What’s missing from this The Wizard Of Oz quote? “Toto, i’ve a feeling we’re not in ______ any more.” 2 Name the capital city of egypt. 3 What is the longest ever song (in running length) to get to number one? 4 Who wrote Robinson crusoe? 5 What’s the world’s highest waterfall, at 979 metres tall? OUR DAILY PUB QUIZ T he texts from Paul Chase expressing his love for wife Tina Malone and daughter Flame were breathtakingly tender. This man had seen untold horrors in the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan during his decade with the 22nd Regiment of the Cheshires. Yet, he wrote: “Tina, my amazing wife. The most amazing woman I’ve ever met, I love you unconditionally. You gave us our beautiful daughter. I love you, Flame, more than you’ll ever know.” But Tina, who has an old phone, did not receive this moving message until blue lights were flashing outside her liverpool home, and police were in the front room telling her Paul, 41, was dead. His combat experiences had given him PTSD and, no longer able to cope, he had taken his own life. Tina says: “It’s the first time I’ve said it and confirmed it. Paul did commit suicide.” She has chosen to publicly reveal how Paul died in an emotional exclusive interview with the Mirror. Tina says: “His last texts were sent at about 4am but I have an old phone and they didn’t come through straight away. When they finally arrived the police were already at my house breaking the news that he’d gone.” Tina and Flame, 10, were about to leave on the school run on March 13 when the police arrived. In his last text to Tina and Flame he told his little girl: “I am sorry I left you, you lit up my life every time I saw you. I’m sorry. Tina, please forgive me and one day when you are up here we will meet again. Xxx “I love you Tina, I will visit you when I find a way. I am sorry, my love, you made my life perfect, throughout the chaos. Xxx “I will come and visit you and Flame in spirit. Please forgive me xxx” Grief-stricken Tina, who found fame as Mo McGee in Brookside in the 90s then as the wonderfully foul-mouthed Mimi Maguire in Shameless is determined to channel her characters’ feistiness into fighting for those in need. She will mark Paul’s birthday on May 28 by launching a charitable foundation, called Paul’s Flame. She says: “It’s a very different charity with a board of 12 and it’s going to shine the light on people in poverty, in crisis, in need, who need cold, hard, cash. It’s the hardest time of my life, but I have to bring some positivity out of this.” But being positive is not easy. She says: “We’d been through hell in the 12 months before he died. He’d felt so lost, so useless. He couldn’t fight any more. I’m not ashamed of what Paul did. I will always be proud of the man I married. “We have to talk more about suicide – that’s why I am speaking out now. It is the biggest cause of death in men under the age of 50 but there is still a stigma; there’s not enough support. “I don’t want Flame to be defined as the daughter of a man who took his own life, but as the daughter of a wonderful dad and a man who served his country.” nicknamed “Chevy” by Army pals thanks to his surname Chase, Tina lights up when she remembers how she met Paul at a fitness boot camp in 2009. “It wasn’t love at first sight – I hated him. He was a personal trainer and he’d heartbreak i’ll visit you and flame in spirit. Please forgive me. Paul chase His final text to tina and flame glamour At London’s TV BAFTAs in 2012 night out Pregnant Tina and Paul looking happy in Manchester in 2013 screen kiss On loose Women, 2017

mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 17 opinionated, loud and brassy,” but he was still game. Neither was fazed when the consultant warned Tina against IVF on health grounds and warned Paul how emotional and highly strung the treatment would make her. T ina was amused by Paul’s inability to be starstruck. “He wasn’t impressed by anyone or anything. We’d go to George Michael’s aftershow party and he’d say ‘lovely do George, but I’m off to watch the boxing on the telly’. “Once, soon after we had Flame, we were in a hotel and Meryl Streep was in the next room. We bumped into her and Paul just said: ‘Here, hold the baby while I take the pictures’. To Meryl Streep! And she did. I guess the bigger the star the less grandiose they are. That was Paul, there was no side to him. He was lovely, gentle and kind.” Devout Catholic Tina, who has overcome depression and a drink problem, says he was an “incredible” dad to Flame. “He was hands on. He bathed her, fed her and made her scream laughing. “There were times when he’d send her to ballet class in her gym kit – that’s blokes for you – but the older she got the closer they grew.” Sadly, Paul’s inner demons began to emerge and he self-medicated with drink, drugs and smoking, which he’d never done before. Diagnosed with PTSD three years ago, Tina says: “If you’ve been at war and you can’t count how many people you killed. How do you come back from that? He loved the Army but it left him scarred.” He had been working with a community care programme for troubled teens, but that dried up. He stopped going to the gym and, she says, he “went from a one glass of red wine sort of bloke to drinking bottles of anything”. Taking everything from prescription drugs to cocaine, borrowing money and lying, he became difficult to live with. They briefly split up but soon reconciled, as Tina says: “The love was always still there”. At rock bottom, Paul tried to kill himself and was admitted to psychiatric hospital but, Tina says, a lack of beds meant he was transferred to a community mental health facility that was under pressure. He was helped battling addiction and worked with The Block, a community interest group which helps armed forces veterans. Sadly, it wasn’t enough. Office for National Statistics’ data from 2021 show deaths by suicide among male armed forces veterans aged 35 to 44 are 33.5 per 100,000, it is 18.8 in non-veterans. Sounding exasperated, Tina says: “Years ago, if you tried to commit suicide, whether you were in prison or on the street, they’d take you in, put you in a cell with a straitjacket on. They did everything to stop you from committing suicide. “Nowadays they don’t. I wonder why that is, why no one stops you.” Sadly, Tina and Paul argued the day before his death although, as usual, they made up. He had been concerned about being a drain on her. But he made a meal for Flame that night and kissed Tina, saying “see you later” before he left. She says: “Hours later he was dead.” Many of his former army colleagues attended Paul’s funeral, his military dress hat was put on the flag-draped coffin and Last Post was played. At home, his toothbrush is still in the bathroom, his coats are hanging up and his gym bag remains in the hall. But Tina is acutely aware that the man she loved, who wrote those final texts with such tenderness, is never coming back. “I miss him touching me, I miss his dancing, kissing me in the living room to make Flame go ‘eugh!’ “I don’t think I’ll ever stop crying and I’ll never ever love or be loved like that again. “We had more in 15 years than some people get in a lifetime together. I cling on to that.” [email protected] @DailyMirror To find out about mental health support for veterans go to www. icaruscharity.org or for urgent help call the Samaritans’ 24 hour helpline on 116 123 His last texts were sent at 4am... they arrived as police were telling me that he had gone of losing husband for tV tina tight bond Grieving Tina and daughter Flame hold hands in Liverpool endleSS GRIeF Brave Tina is devastated by Paul’s suicide emotional Tina’s story in yesterday’s Sunday Mirror

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mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 19 COMEDY Timothy Spall Spall to star in cop caper Beeb drama TIMOTHY Spall is to star in a BBC comedy-drama series called Death Valley. Timothy, 67, will play John Chapel, a retired actor and star of a popular detective TV programme. He will investigate murders with police officer Janie Mallowan, played by Gwyneth Keyworth, 33. They team up after his neighbour is killed. Timothy, who last week won best actor at the BafTa TV awards for The Sixth Commandment, said: “I’m relishing getting stuck into creating this oddball detective duo.” Jon Petrie, BBC director of comedy, said: “This series has all the hallmarks of a comedy classic, it’s the perfect caper.” The series, which is set in Wales, will air on BBC2 and iPlayer. By HannaH RObERts RECOvERing Gran Loraine Torn artery was such a rollercoaster a GRaN who thought she had a cricked neck from a rollercoaster on holiday had actually torn an artery. Loraine Hoar suffered severe headaches on the flight home after going on the ride at Walt Disney World in the US. The pain continued after landing so Loraine, 54, went to her local pharmacy for painkillers. Staff advised her to go to a&E where docs told her the pain was from a torn artery in her head that may have been caused on the rollercoaster in florida. Loraine, from St austell, Cornwall, said: “I could have had a stroke. “ I w a s p u t o n medication and now I’m feeling much better. “The neurologist called me the luckiest person in the hospital.” By aDaM asPinaLL just to annoy Mrs R. I don’t know much about these things, except to say yes and No in the right places and express sympathy for the lost tribe of socks. I try, I really do. Some domestic duties, like washing up, are shared in our house. I manage to prepare a passable omelette some weekends, and I have been known to put the bins out. But the electric dishwasher is a mystery. I’ve never worked out how to use it, and I’m not encouraged to learn. It’s alright for today’s generation of women to scoff at this pathetic show of male ineptitude. They – including Mrs R – grew up with machines. Not in our house. I wound the mangle for my mother, squeezing out the water before clothes and sheets went on the line. On Mondays, as I recall. That was the limit of my laundry education, which ended in the late 1950s, when we got a Hotpoint washer “on the never-never” and my services were no longer required. Socks were all the same colour, usually grey, and not patterned or emblazoned with names for Christmas prezzies. And we didn’t have so many pairs, so Hunt the Missing Sock wasn’t on the menu. Anyway, what bothers me more these days is how to get the damn things on. We’re always on the hunt for the lost tribe of socks OH! yippee! Mrs R exclaimed, gathering a lapful of my socks from the washer. Don’t snigger. This was a successful outcome to the regular game of Hunt the Lost Sock, which seems to happen more often as you get older. She had reunited four rogue items that had been hiding from their fellow pair members. you know how it is. They go missing in the machine, or that’s how it seems. In fact, they go walkabout on their own, PAUL ROUTLEDGE Life goes on We’re always on the hunt for the lost tribe of socks Lad needs more ops, year after our Staffie scalped him fine apart from now fearing big dogs. He added: “It was terrible after it happened because he couldn’t go out last summer to play because of his injuries. He’s still scared of dogs. as soon as he sees one, he hides.” The family, from Highfields, Doncaster, South Yorks – also including Eugenija, Gabriel, 19, and twins Vick and Nick – want a crackdown on online dog sales. They are supporting the Mirror’s dangerous dog campaign, which is calling for an overhaul of the Dangerous Dogs act to stop illegal and irresponsible breeding and selling. Vitalijus said: “I don’t want anybody to go through the nightmare we went through. There should be an official website where it is easier for people to find dogs from approved sellers or at least genuine sellers.” [email protected] @lucethornton and his terrible injuries.” Dad Vitalijus, also 43, a forklift truck driver, told how their pain goes on as the boy may need yet another operation to his scalp. He said: “We are looking at another operation to stretch the skin over the skull.” Vitalijus also needed hospital treatment and Diesel’s teeth marks have caused scars on his hand. Remarkably he says his brave son is asking for pet selling sites to be regulated by the Government. The dog, called Diesel, was taken away by police and later put down. Vick’s mum Eugenija, 43, said: “I still have nightmares about it where I can see the attack happening all over again excLuSive By LUCY tHORntOn fine apart from now fearing big dogs. He added: “It was terrible after it happened because he couldn’t go out last summer to play because of his injuries. He’s still scared of dogs. as soon as he sees one, he hides.” Doncaster, South Yorks – also including Eugenija, Gabriel, 19, and twins Vick and Nick – want a crackdown on online dog sales. They are supporting the Mirror’s dangerous dog campaign, which is and his terrible injuries.” calling for an overhaul of the Friday, May 19, 2023 £1.30 Newspaper of the Year Mummy, am I dying? As another little boy becomes the latest victim of our country’s dangerous dogs epidemic, once again the Mirror demands those in power finally act EXCLUSIVE: horror attaCk FULL STORY: pageS 4&5 ORdeaL Vick with his sister Gabriel deSTROYed The American Staffie ANOTHER day, another fam are torn apart by a horrific ily’s lives Vick Zidko, six, was lucky to escape with dog attack. his life when a Staffie his parents bought online went berserk and ripped his scalp off. How many more children will pay the price before the Government tackles this scourge? By LUCY THORNTON his sister Gabriel Picture: Andy Stenning 55,000 BT jobs to go in AI revolution Robot wars See page 10 Showbiz shocker Newspaper of the Year Ant and Dec in break away from Takeaway See page 11 A LITTLE boy “scalped” by a dog his parents bought on Facebook is facing yet more surgery, a year after the devastating attack. The Mirror told how Vick Zidko, now seven, was saved by his family after their new pet sank his teeth into the youngster’s head, neck and back last May. He was left needing major surgery to reattach the tornoff piece of scalp which was found on the living room floor. Terrified, the youngster cried: “Mummy, am I dying?” after the sixmonth-old Staffie struck. His ordeal prompted South Yorkshire Police to issue a warning about buying dogs from social media adverts. The family, who had bought the pet for £200 just two weeks earlier, are now Family bought pup on social media ORDEaLvick Zidko needs an operation a year after he was hurt aCtiOn Family back our campaign on dog act DangER Diesel and, right, story of attack

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But campaigners say this isn’t enough. Last week Charles Watson, the founder of River Action UK, warned MPs that harmful bacteria in rivers due to sewage pollution is going to lead to someone dying. Speaking as the illegal dumping of millions of litres of raw sewage into Lake Windermere was revealed, he said: “I’m not exaggerating, somebody is going to die because of the pathogen levels in our rivers.” It comes after the charity found dangerously high levels of harmful bacteria in the Thames before this year’s Boat Race. In a three-hour hearing in Parliament of the environmental audit committee, the water industry said it would need to spend an extra £4billion to meet environmental targets – likely to push up household water bills by about a third. Maggie is not alone in suffering after a sea swim and thousands of children and families will also be taking to rivers and lakes at half term later this month. The evidence is clear our waterways drastically need fast action to clean them up. They are currently dangerous. FED UP Surfer protest ‘‘ Doc said I was the seventh ear infection she had seen that week Buckingham Palace has said Queen Camilla “will not procure any new fur garments” in a boost to the Mirror’s and HSI International/UK’s campaign to ban fur imports. NADA FARHOUD Environment Journalist of the Year [email protected] @NadaFarhoud One of Britain’s most iconic seabirds is at the centre of a post-Brexit row. The UK recently banned fishing of the North Sea endangered puffin’s favourite food, the sandeel. But the European Union is demanding the ban be lifted, claiming it breaches the UK’s post-Brexit break-up deal. Conservationists say Britain’s right to choose which wildlife it protects in its own waters is at stake. brExIt Has aNImpact oN wILdLIFE prog block Barrett, who left the band in 1968, passed away in 2006. Nick said: “I think it should wait until we’re all dead and buried to put it together. I’m quite interested in who would play who.” The band has a fascinating history with line-up changes, a change in musical style, massive global success and a bitter feud between bassist Roger, 80, and guitarist David, 78. It dates back to the mid1980s when Roger left the band and tried to stop those remaining using the name. They last appeared on stage together for a 20-minute slot at Live 8 at Hyde Park, London, in 2005. [email protected] @mirrorjeffers pINK Floyd star Nick mason wants the band to get their own major biopic but does not want to be around to watch it. The drummer, 80, would rather the prog rock group’s story was told on the big screen when he and former bandmates David Gilmour and Roger Waters are dead. Keyboardist Richard Wright died in 2008 and original frontman Syd Pink Floyd film.. only if we are dead StORy Nick, left, & the rest of Pink Floyd pose, 1968 excluSive By mARk jEFFERiES Showbiz Editor

mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 21 175 yrs and countering Nicholson while they worked at Boots and is now on the World Health Organisation’s List of Essential Medicines. Beauty is also a major concern for Boots. No7 was launched in 1935. Sophie says: “It was called No7 as seven is the ‘magic number’, and was the first brand to offer premium yet affordable cosmetic products.” In the 1960s, Boots launched the 17 make-up range aimed at teens. Boots has at times branched out, launching the Boots Book-Lovers’ Library in 1898. In the inter-war years, half a million women signed up, which led to a mention in the 1945 film Brief Encounter, when Celia Johnson’s character changes her library book at Boots. Boots now has 2,100 UK stores and made £6,512million in 2022. Sophie says: “People have shaped Boots stores. It’s how you survive 175 years – you have to adapt.” [email protected] @tash_wynarczyk been covered by the National Insurance Act, mainly women and children, were able to get free medication and so prescription rates went through the roof. “The NHS meant drugs that were previously only available if you could af ford it, such as penicillin, were now accessible to the masses.” Ibuprofen was discovered in 1961 by Stewart Adams and John rather than a pharmacy was because he was operating in a community with a lot of industrial workers who couldn’t afford to see a doctor. “They virtually had no healthcare, but herbalism was rooted in religion, where God was seen as providing these natural ingredients and the knowledge to help people.” The arrival of the NHS in 1948 was a major turning point for Boots. Sophie says: “The shops moved from being solely retail to becoming part of this NHS. Those who hadn’t explores how society and shopping has changed over 175 years. She says: “It’s a reflection on what shopping means to people. I remember seeing a rose-shaped soap set with flannel that my gran bought me every Christmas in the early 1980s. “It took me back. It showed Boots was part of my Christmas story.” When the first Boots opened in 1849, accessing healthcare was all about having money. Sophie says: “The reason why John Boot set up the business as a herbalist store exclusive by Natasha WyNarczyk Consumer Editor BluepriNt Logo in archive The rise of a British shopping institution 1849: John Boot opens herbalist store in Nottingham 1884: Boots appoints its first qualified pharmacist 1917: John’s son Jesse’s wife Florence becomes first female director of Boots and pioneers introduction of Boots Book-lovers’ library and cafes in stores. 1935: No7 beauty range is launched 1948: Boots partners newly formed NHs to deliver public health services such as medicine prescriptions 1985: Boots brings out the meal deal, pioneering the idea of pairing sandwiches with a snack and drink. ■counter culture – 175 Years of shopping at Boots is now showing at Djanogly Gallery, Nottingham, until July 21. Admission is free. Exhibition charts rise of a health and beauty giant In 1849, John Boot opened his first shop, selling herbal remedies to industrial workers who were unable to afford the drugs sold in regular pharmacies. In the following 175 years, Boots became a health and beauty giant. Along the way, Boots chemists invented ibuprofen, No7 became the country’s No1 skincare brand, and there was a spell when there were even libraries in branches. Boots is now celebrating its 175th anniversary with a free exhibition in Nottingham, home of its first store. Pharmaceutical bottles from the 1920s, No7 cosmetics from the 50s and Advantage cards from the loyalty scheme’s launch in the 90s are among 250,000 items from the archives on show at Counter Culture: 175 Years of Shopping at Boots. The Mirror was given an exclusive tour of the show by Boots archivist, Sophie Clapp. She says the exhibition at your service An early advert for the store sale & hearty Boots grew into health & beauty giant tour sophie shows us exhibits history Boots opened its 1,000th shop in 1933. Right, 1916 staff magazine

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mirror.co.uk MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 23 DM1ST Animal magic that barometer of TV trends, Channel 4’s Gogglebox. And if it feels like a real-life version of the BBC drama All Creatures Great and Small, that is probably because it more or less is. Peter started his career in 1982 alongside Alf Wight – known by his alter ego James Herriot – who died in 1995. Under his pen name, Alf wrote the famous semiauto biog raphi cal books about life as a countryside vet alongside brothers Donald and Brian Sinclair. They sold 80 million copies and were translated into over 20 languages. They also became a much-loved BBC series, which ran from 1978 to 1990, starring actor Christopher Timothy, who narrates the C5 show, as Herriot. Alf ’s son Jim Wight, loves The Yorkshire Vet. He tells the Mirror: “It has done a lot to keep the Herriot name alive and bring it to a new audience. Also the Herriot name has done a lot for the show so it’s a great partnership.” During its long run, the show has seen plenty of change. Initially, Peter worked at Alf ’s original practice – Skeldale Veterinary Practice – in Thirsk, North Yorks. But he moved to Grace Lane Vets in nearby Kirkbymoorside in 2020. And Julian, Peter’s former partner at Skeldale, now has a practice in Thirsk and is a partner at another centre. The show also follows younger vets Shona Searson, David Melleney and Rohin Aojula at Donaldson’s practice in Huddersfield, West Yorks, alongside Matt Jackson-Smith, who joined the show in 2020. Matt, 34, says: “I think the key to its success is how it’s a very emotional story set in a picturesque place. “People can feel the tension when something goes wrong, or the happiness when it goes right. It shows from the vet’s perspective that we’re human and take deaths and bad things personally. I know it’s an animal show, but I think it’s so relatable on a human level.” Recalling one day when he was being filmed trying to save a seriously ill cow, Matt says: “I was trying to help a cow with a big prolapse and it was only the farmer and I there. “What you couldn’t see was Leasha, the producer, lashing a rope around the cow’s back legs to stop it from getting up. Adam the cameraman was sitting on the cow’s back trying to stop her from getting back up, while also getting a few shots. “The farmer was pushed up against the cow, and only admitted afterwards he’d recently had a hernia operation. He had to get his stitches checked after, but luckily he was all right. I swear the production team have been filming with us for so long that they could probably do quite a few of the procedures.” And as well as adding unexpected skills to the cameraman’s bow, the show has boosted the local economy by encouraging tourism. Fans flock to the Yorkshire Dales, an area still dubbed Herriot Country, to experience what rural life is like. Many visit The World of James Herriot, a museum dedicated to the late author’s life, with visitor numbers rising from 18,000 to more than 40,000 annually after the show started airing in 2015. John Gallery, chairman of Herriot Country Tourism Group, said: “The Yorkshire Vet TV series has been a brilliant boost to tourism. “Every episode gives viewers insights into not just the work of the vets but also of the people whose animals they care for every day and the beautiful scenery.” Peter once met an American couple who flew over to scatter their pet’s ashes on Sutton Bank, a site that James Herriot described as offering the “finest view in England”, after watching the show. He says: “Thirsk is booming, but it now spreads beyond there to around Yorkshire. “People will come to places like York, Harrogate and all the villages over the Dales to see for themselves what Yorkshire has to offer. It’s the welcome they get. We’re a friendly bunch.” And while he admits he nearly turned down the offer of being in the show at the start, he is now eternally grateful that he agreed and never fails to thank his fans. He says: “I thought that it would never happen. I remember being approached and I was very apprehensive. Now I never go past a group of fans, no matter how hurried I am, I cannot walk past without having a chat.” ■The Yorkshire Vet is on Channel 5, tomorrow, at 8pm. [email protected] @DailyMirror exclusive by Rosaleen fenton for tv hit the yorkshire vet How beguiling tales of the countryside have captivated the nation Since it started in 2015, The Yorkshire Vet has won over not only dedicated fans in Britain but also devotees across the world gripped by its nail-biting mix of turmoil and tearful happy endings. Now in its 18th series, its 200th episode will air tomorrow – and it promises to bring the same heart-warming drama that has made it a huge hit in 40 countries, and which regularly entices two million stalwart viewers to tune in every week. Surgery on a French bulldog called Bruce takes an unexpected turn when the potentially life-threatening stones vet Julian Norton, 51, is trying to remove from his bladder get lodged in an extremely delicate area. As fellow vet Peter Wright, 67, who will be seen arm deep inside a ewe that’s struggling to give birth, says proudly: “The Yorkshire Vet’s opened up a world the public doesn’t see and shows how we deal with animals with a smile on our face and in a professional manner.” F irst launched as a one-off series, Peter and his former partner Julian are now joined by a new generation of vets as they nurse a wide array of animals back to health. Over the years, some of its most memorable moments – including Gideon the goat having his testicles removed to fixing up bulldog Little Boss’s injuries after he tried to have sex with a hedgehog – have made their way on to People can feel the happiness when it goes right matt jackson-smith new vet on success appeal Younger Peter and, left, show inspirations Donald, Alf (James Herriot) and Brian DRama christopher Timothy, 1988 challenge vetteD The team gather on ilkley Moor Team tend to dog with hedgehog injury client Lin Mitchell and French bulldogs Animal magic exclusive by Rosaleen fenton How beguiling tales of the countryside have captivated the nation S across the world gripped by its nail-biting mix of turmoil and tearful happy endings. Now in its 18th series, its 200th episode will air tomorrow – and it promises to bring the same heart-warming drama that has made it a huge hit in 40 countries, and which regularly entices two million viewers to tune in every week. 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LIFE live it well DM1ST 26 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 As a nation, we’re more sleep deprived than ever. Research from Age UK paints a worrying picture for midlife Britain, with almost half of people in their 50s struggling to sleep, and two in five saying they feel more anxious. “Midlife can be an incredibly busy and stressful time,” says psychotherapist Tasha Bailey (realtalktherapist.co.uk). “We may feel concerned about the future or be dealing with health issues, work demands, family obligations or other responsibilities. “These all have a part to play in how much stress and anxiety we’re carrying, which naturally interferes with sleep.” Thankfully help is at hand from the UK’s top sleep experts who reveal how to improve slumber in our midlife and beyond. Sleep solution… BREATHE SLOWLY Sleep and dream expert Charlie Morley says a simple change in how we breathe can combat anxiety, helping us sleep more easily. “When we’re anxious, breathing becomes shorter and faster. This puts the body into fight-or-flight mode, activating the release of cortisol and adrenaline, keeping us awake. “Most of us breathe so fast during the day that our nervous system is on high alert by the time night falls. “This means, however, that changing the way we breathe can change the way we feel – almost instantaneously.” The secret is to breathe slowly. “Breathing slowly can impact the quality of your sleep. Try a breathwork technique called coherent breathing, where you breathe in for six seconds and out for six seconds – five breaths per minute in total.” Charlie suggests using an audio track with timed chimes that tell you when to breathe (visit charliemorley.com/ wakeuptosleep for helpful links). “Breathe mindfully at the same pace as the chimes, in through the nose and out through the mouth,” says Charlie. “If your mind drifts, bring it back to your breathing and the sound of the chimes. Focus on releasing tension as you exhale.” Just 20 minutes of slow breathing a day will improve sleep, he says. Sleep solution… SLEEP POSTURE Discomfort, caused by back pain, neck pain or arthritis is a common problem that can affect sleep in midlife, says sleep posture expert James Leinhardt (levitex.co.uk). And simply changing your sleep position could help. “During the day you’re mindful of sitting up straight and not slouching. Your nighttime posture deserves the same consideration,” he says. “A big difference between daytime and nighttime posture is that if you’re uncomfortable during the day, then you move. When you are sleeping you may not move, so you wake up in pain.” Try, “the dreamer” sleep position. “Lie on your side in a semi-foetal position with your knees bent – this puts the least amount of tension on the spine. 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Edited by HANNAH BRITT [email protected] Edited by HANNAH BRITT mirror.co.uk MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 27 DM1ST health starts the moment you up.” is is because you’re working with circadian rhythm. our body clock is designed to burn ng the day, then restore at night. he better in sync you are with that , the less wear and tear on your dian clock.” talie says to start with consistent -up and sleep times. structured routine gives the body a ce to get sleep that aligns with its ral sleep-wake cycle. This leads to g rested and refreshed.” d get outside into the natural light on as possible after waking up, ie adds. unlight helps suppress the release elatonin, the hormone that motes sleep. This increases ness during the day, stabilises your clock and improves sleep quality ght.” ing this for seven days will regulate your circadian body clock and improve sleep quality, says Natalie, author of The Sleep Reset: The New Tools of Rest And Recovery. Sleep solution… WEIGHTED BLANKET Stress is often cited as a reason for poor sleep, says mental health expert Tasha Bailey. “Stress and anxiety cause the nervous system to stay in fight-or-flight mode. “This leads to hypervigilance and a busy mind, all of which make sleep difficult,” she says. “So notice when your body is in fight-or-flight mode, and do what you can to slow it down before your bedtime.” Tasha says a weighted blanket is one way to help the body relax. “Weighted blankets make us feel as though we are being hugged or swaddled like a baby. This is great for the nervous system as it increases happy chemicals in the body, such as serotonin and oxytocin, while also decreasing the stress hormone cortisol. “The deep pressure also encourages the nervous system to move into parasympathetic mode, which makes the body relaxed and ready to sleep.” Try the Remy Lounger Weighted Blanket, £134 (remysleep.com), which has a woven texture for better airflow, meaning you won’t feel hot underneath it. Sleep solution… INTERMITTENT FASTING Holistic health expert Dr Mindy Pelz (summit.healthoptimisation.com) says that making simple lifestyle changes can have an immediate impact on midlife sleep. “A lot of healthy habits that were optional in your 20s become mandatory in midlife. Daily exercise, a good diet low in sugar and refined carbs and avoiding alcohol all help with sleep.” One healthy habit she recommends for good sleep is intermittent fasting – simply reducing the period of time in which you eat each day. “There’s been research on fasting and sleep, with one study finding it improved quality of sleep, daytime concentration and emotional balance,” says the author of Fast Like A Girl. “Fasting is simple and free. All you do is shorten the window in which you eat food. For example, you might not eat anything until noon, then have all your meals between noon and 8pm. “Changing your meal timing is good for fat burning, mental clarity, blood sugar control, hormone balance and, of course, sleep.” Sleep solution… HORMONE HELP Leading midlife health and hormone expert Dr Shirin Lakhani (elite-aesthetics.co.uk) says sleep disturbance is one of the most common side effects of menopause. “Around 13 million women in the UK are in menopause or perimenopause, so it’s no surprise many struggle with sleep in their 50s. “Sleep problems include difficulty falling or staying asleep as well as early morning waking. “They can be caused by menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes or waking up in the night to go to the toilet, as well as mental health symptoms associated with menopause such as depression and anxiety. There is also evidence that lack of sleep makes these symptoms worse.” Dr Lakhani suggests booking an appointment with your GP to discuss any issues. “Reach out for help to a medical professional. HRT should be offered to anyone having perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms. ‘Micronised (body identical) progesterone can improve sleep and many women also report benefits from magnesium supplements.” Sleep solution… AFTERNOON WEIGHTS It’s well known that exercise helps you sleep better, but the type of exercise you do and the time of day you’re doing it can have an impact too, says midlife fitness expert Caroline Idiens (carolinescircuits.com). “Recent studies have shown that exercising in the afternoon and early evening promotes sleep – although avoid vigorous exercise just before bed. “Strength training can add to your total sleep time, and three hours of strength training over a week could lead to an additional four and a half hours of extra sleep, as well as reducing time spent lying awake at night.” Add resistance bands or light weights into your exercise routine, or try bodyweight exercises such as squats and push ups. If you’re struggling with sleep and feel tired, it can be hard to motivate yourself. But Caroline says that anything is better than nothing. “Even bitesize exercise reduces stress hormones, helping put the body into a relaxed state. Start with 10 minutes and remember all movement adds up.” Compiled by MERNIE GILMORE Worrying research has found almost half of people in their 50s struggle to get a good night’s rest. But why is this and what can be done about it? Here, the UK’s top sleep experts reveal their slumber solutions Edited by HANNAH BRITT mirror.co.uk MONDAY 20.05.2024  DM1ST fe od p e

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The average length of Brits is 5.16in. Never short of a pithy comment, journalist Caitlin Moran, below, concluded that “the only people we can feel superior around, when it comes to our trousers, are Cambodia and Yemen”. DID YOU know? QMy granddaughter, 16, got pregnant and she had an abortion at 12 weeks. Though she wanted the baby she knew it was for the best. I think she’s still grieving even though the whole family is behind her, but I do worry about her future. QShe’s a brave girl and you’re a brave family for looking after her. She’ll need all your support and love to get through this. I’d like to tell you about a Canadian study of two million teenagers. It found that women who’d been pregnant as teenagers were twice as likely to die before their 31st birthday than women who hadn’t been pregnant as a teenager. However, it’s not all bad news. The increased mortality was greater among women who’d carried the pregnancy to term than in those whose pregnancy had ended earlier in an induced abortion. The younger the person was when they became pregnant, the greater their risk of premature death. I think you and the family must take great care of her in the future. Ask Dr Miriam Sorry, but I can’t answer letters personally Mini-lungs avoid animal testing for faster results Organoids are mini organs on a minute scale, grown from stem cells in the lab for use in tests which would currently be performed on rodents. They involve minute quantities of chemicals – nanograms. And now human mini-lungs grown by University of Manchester scientists, led by Dr Sandra Vranic, can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain materials, thereby reducing research animal numbers. Grown in a dish from human stem cells, lung organoids are multicellular, three-dimensional structures that aim to recreate key features of human tissues. They are increasingly used to better understand pulmonary diseases, from cystic fibrosis to lung cancer, and infections like Covid. However, their ability to show the effect of nanomaterials has so far not been possible. To expose the organoid model to nanomaterials, Dr Rahaf Issa, lead scientist in Dr Vranic’s group, developed a method to simulate the real-life exposure of cells lining our air passages within the lungs. “With further validation, prolonged exposure, and the incorporation of an immune component, human lung organoids could greatly reduce the need for animals used in nanotoxicology research”, says Dr Vranic. The human lung organoids showed a similar biological response, which validates them as tools for predicting responses in human lung tissue. Graphene oxide, a flat, thin and flexible form of carbon nanomaterial, was found to be momentarily trapped out of harm’s way in a substance produced by the respiratory system called secretory mucin. In contrast, MWCNT (another form of carbon) induced a more persistent interaction with the lung cells, with more limited mucin secretion that led to the growth of fibrous tissue. In a further development, Drs Issa and Vranic, based at the university’s Centre for Nanotechnology in Medicine, are now developing and studying a groundbreaking human lung organoid that also contains an integrated immune cell component. “Developed to encourage humane animal research, the 3Rs of replacement, reduction and refinement are now embedded in UK law and in many other countries,” says Dr Vranic. “Public attitudes consistently show that support for animal research is conditional on the 3Rs being put into practice.” Professor Kostas Kostarelos, Chair of Nanomedicine at the university said: “Although animals will still be needed in research for the foreseeable future, 3D organoids are nevertheless an exciting prospect in our research field and in research more generally as a human equivalent and animal alternative. “Current 2D testing of nanomaterials does not represent the complexity of the human pulmonary epithelium and may misrepresent the toxic potential of nanomaterials, for better or for worse.” But what a step forward. wHAT IS IT? Brachydactyly Brachydactyly comes from “brachy” meaning short and “dactyl” meaning finger. So together it means short digits and describes fingers and toes that aren’t as long as normal. It’s a genetic condition that causes your fingers and toes to appear shorter in proportion to other parts of your body. Often this condition is only a cosmetic difference and doesn’t affect your ability to use your hands or feet. No treatment is necessary unless your shortened bones make movement difficult. [email protected] @MiriamStoppard Dr MiriaM StopparD What is it? Roseola can be scary given that it usually affects children under the age of two. It’s quite common with a high fever and a rash which doesn’t seem to bother babies, it’s not itchy or sore. It’s caused by a virus and from catching it, it takes 1-2 weeks for symptoms to appear. What are the symptoms? A high fever — often higher than 39.4 C (103F) which starts suddenly and lasts three to five days. In common with other viral infections a sore throat, runny nose and cough are common. Your child may also get swollen lymph glands down the side of the neck. A rash often appears after the fever goes away. The rash consists of small spots or patches which are flat. What causes it? Roseola is caused by a type of herpes virus, usually herpes virus 6, but sometimes herpes virus 7 is the culprit. It’s usually spread by droplets in the air when a child with roseola coughs or sneezes. Roseola is no longer contagious after the fever has been gone for 24 hours. What’s the treatment? There’s no specific treatment for roseola and most children recover within a week of the onset of the fever. Consult your pharmacist and give your child paracetamol or ibuprofen for the fever. Never give a child aspirin. How to deal with roseola Assisted by Hajni Domokos Moran, below, concluded that “the only people we can feel superior around, when it comes to our trousers, are Cambodia and Yemen”. 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mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 31 your community corner Join in and be a part of our amazing community. Share your tips, pictures and hobbies, tell us the quote you live by, or nominate your hero of the day. Whatever is happening in your life and whatever you’re talking or thinking about, we want to hear it. Email us at siobhan.mcnally@ mirror.co.uk, or write to Community Corner, PO Box 791, Winchester SO23 3RP Due to Ronnie Bin Laden’s obsession with legging it over our garden fence, I’ve had to build it higher. This has also had the added bonus of blocking out the pale, weedy students sunbathing in next door’s garden. They do all look like they could do with some vitamin D and a home-cooked meal, but I’m clawing out my eyeballs at the sight of white legs in voluminous swim shorts. Anyway, it’s almost the end of their very short university term and they’ll be back off home to mummy and daddy for summer soon, so I can sit outside undisturbed by their erudite conversations about Domino’s Pizzas versus Pizza Hut. Thing is, Ronnie doesn’t really want to actually escape – he just likes doing a runner and then being captured and brought back. He watches big cat Dan Dan leap over buildings, and he wants to be like her, but she’s a tough, hunting moggy, while he’s a fluffy white ragdoll, and about as agile as a toilet roll. The Dark Lord likes to take Ronnie out in the back garden for “enrichment time” but I can’t sit watching him for hours, so I decided to create some higher prison walls. I ordered four woven bales of 6.5ft-high willow sticks to roll out around the garden boundary fence, which I planned to fasten to the old larch lap fence. I asked TDL to come and help bring it in when it arrived, but as usual, her arms were weak and it was easier doing it myself. However, she’s quite good at spatial puzzles, and was useful at planning which way round to start rolling them out. TDL was helpful for about half an hour and it was all going well until she got scratched by a rose bush and had to go and lie down. Meanwhile, I discovered you can’t nail anything into thin, bouncy fences and what should have been a small project has turned into a Grand Designs disaster. I ended up going over budget because I had to buy a proper drill and shallow screws, a wheel of tough wire and a saw. However, I’m now finished and the result’s not bad, although the bamboo-like fence does make me feel like I’m living in an episode of Tenko – a joke about the 1980s Japanese PoW camp TV series that was completely wasted on TDL. And what does Ronnie think of internment? Well he hasn’t gone over the walls yet… ■ Email [email protected] or write to Community Corner, PO Box 791, Winchester SO23 3RP. ■ It was a coincidence to read Tony Martin’s article about Arthur Pickles’ milk round with Dolly (April 22) because I used to help Arthur wash, refill and cap the bottles for delivery. I was born in Deeping St James, Lincs, in 1944 and lived there for 28 years, and after school I used to go to Taylor’s Dairy to help Arthur. They were happy days. I have been a Mirror reader for over 60 years. The first page I turn to is now yours, then Paul Routledge. Bernard Sexton, Whittlesey, Cambs Ed: What a lovely blast from the past, Bernard. We all have many shared memories. ■ Your comments regarding this year’s Eurovision (May 14) struck a chord with me, particularly after witnessing the dreadful UK effort. I’m a music enthusiast, listening and collecting everything from ABBA to Zappa and I always look forward to the contest. Music itself is soaked in snobbery from the media and unfortunately some music lovers themselves. The music press of the past (NME and Sounds, in particular) did little to promote those acts and genres they disliked. The same attitudes sadly prevail to this day. The Eurovision Song Contest highlights these unwelcome attitudes, with annual cries of, “You call this music?” and, “What do they look like?” But it’s still music with the power to bring people together. It isn’t perfect of course. Some songs and performances are unremarkable and occasionally embarrassing. Sadly this year the UK entry fell short on both song and performance. Must try harder, UK! Alan Atkinson, Sheerness, Kent ■ After your latest insight into TDL’s idea as to what constitutes acceptable standards at home (May 15), have you considered moving her into a bivvy bag? Best of all it doesn’t have to be in your backyard. You could do a sneaky night reconnaissance patrol and find a suitable garden to meet her obvious standards. Robert Thomas Botcheston, Leicestershire Ed: Great idea, Robert, but TDL always finds her way back. ■ The hubby and I went to Sheffield City Hall last week to see Northern Soul Orchestrated. Wow! Just wow! It was amazing as your review (May 1) had promised. The atmosphere was nothing like I had ever experienced – it was like we were part of a secret club that danced and clapped in the right places. Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) even brought a tear to my eye! And it might be “grim oop North” but the water was two bottles for a fiver! Win win! Keep up the great column, I love it. Annie Miller, Sheffield Ed: Wasn’t it just two hours of pure joy, Annie? I can’t wait to go to another show. Although it’ll be worth heading North just for the cheaper wine! I’d also like to say cheers once again to Graham in Basingstoke for another stonker of a Northern Soul CD. And as a huge thank you, Graham, your faithful companion, Ossie, is today’s pet selfie. Keeping the faith as Northern Soul superfan Graham’s constant companion is 18-month-old Ossie. Graham and his springer can be found bounding through the woods of Basingstoke, Hants, when not cutting a rug to classic soul on the carpet at home. ■ Send your doggy paw-traits to the email address at the bottom of the page We have a few single grievances from readers who are furious about one dastardly thing. Annoyed about companies who expect everyone to be online and don’t even supply telephone numbers, Mr Briggs, 84, of Wilsden, West Yorkshire, blasts: “When we want to ask something, we are ignored. Except when our bills are due!” Holding a grudge at overgrown topiary, Frances Rees, 85, from Abergavenny, Gwent, says: “My pet peeve is people who don’t cut their hedges in line with their fences along the pavement.” ■ What gets your goat? Email them into me at [email protected] thought of the day We build too many walls and not enough bridges. SIR ISaaC NEWtON to reply Write ■ It was a coincidence to Please note, if you send us photos of your grandchildren, we’ll also need permission of one of their parents to print them... Thanks! Yours, Siobhan mirror.co.uk Edited by siobhanmcnally your community corner Due to Ronnie Bin Laden’s obsession with legging Writeto reply Let’s do this together Edited by siobhanmcnally PeeveS my pet He’s my soulmate my beautiful backyard Check out the size of this potted deep-pink rhododendron bush - who knew they could grow so big in captivity? Gardening supremo Norma Eyre potted this prize rhododendron from scratch 20 years ago, and we last saw it blooming back in June 2020 during lockdown. “Thought I’d let you see my rhododendron four years on since it was first published during lockdown,” says Norma in Middlesbrough. “You can grow big plants in pots but my secret is TLC and rainwater. 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mirror.co.uk DM1ST MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 33 More TV and film news online at mirror.co.uk/tv All the new shows, soap news and 7-day listings In theDaily MirrorSaturday STRUGGLE Conflicting priorities for Billy EMMERDALE ITV1, 7.30pm Pulled in all directions, Billy struggles to juggle his conflicting priorities. Exhausted and stressed, Dawn blames her past mistakes for Evan’s condition. Belle forces Tom to address the elephant in the room and is hopeful when he agrees to get help. But during his doctor’s appointment with Liam, Tom insists that Belle is the one with the problems. Elsewhere, Mandy and Lydia are worried about Belle as she is not being herself and not replying to their calls or texts. CORONATION STREET ITV1, 8pm Abi switches on the TV to hear the presenter singing the praises of Corey Brent and his footballing prowess. Kevin is then forced to reveal that Corey is playing for his prison football team. Bernie confides in Dev that it would have been Zodiac’s birthday today. As she sets off for Paul’s feeding tube operation, Bernie finds her car being towed away. Simon’s hungover and admits he remembers little about the previous day. Meanwhile, Maria confronts Gary over £10k missing from their bank account. COLD CASE INVESTIGATORS: SOLVING BRITAIN’S SEX CRIMES BBC2, 9pm This harrowing documentary begins with a chilling police interview as a teenage girl describes being attacked as she walked home from her netball match. In the 2004 interview, she says: “I’m screaming and struggling, and he was holding the knife by me and threatening.” Thousands of unsolved rape and sexual assault cases are lying dormant in police archives. But a major crime unit, made up of Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire detectives, is reviewing more than 5,400 unsolved sexual offences from the last 50 years. 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(R) 12.15pm Bargain Hunt From an antiques centre in Elsecar. 1.00 BBC News at One; Weather 1.30 Regional News; Weather 1.45 Doctors An unexpected guest throws Michelle and Luca’s dinner plans off course. 2.15 Money for Nothing (R) 3.00 Escape to the Country A retired Shakespeare scholar moves to Cumbria. 3.45  NEW  RHS Chelsea Flower Show Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell have exclusive access to the opening day. 4.30 The Finish Line Quiz. 5.15 Pointless Quiz show. 6.00 BBC News at Six; Weather 6.30 Regional News; Weather 6.30am Bargain Hunt (R) 7.15 Garden Rescue (R) 8.00 Sign Zone: MasterChef (R) 9.00 BBC News Headlines. 12.15pm Politics Live The latest stories from Westminster. 1.00 Impossible Quiz show. (R) 1.45 Mastermind Quiz show. (R) 2.15 Great Coastal Railway Journeys Michael Portillo sets off from Tynemouth. (R) 2.45 The Farmers’ Country Showdown From Moseley Farmers’ Market. (R) 3.15 Big Little Journeys (R) 4.15 Who Do You Think You Are? Andrew Lloyd Webber traces his ancestry. (R) 5.15 Flog It! Caroline Hawley and Adam Partridge value items brought to Muncaster Castle, near Ravenglass, Cumbria. (R) 6.00 Richard Osman’s House of Games Quiz show. (R) 6.30 Marcus Wareing Simply Provence Marcus attempts to create his own version of the French classic herbs de Provence, a signature blend of herbs used in most dishes. 6.00am Good Morning Britain A lively mix of news, current affairs and lifestyle features. 9.00 Lorraine Entertainment and the latest fashion news. 10.00 This Morning Topical daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, advice and discussion. Including Local Weather. 12.30pm Loose Women Celebrity interviews and topical debate. 1.30 ITV News; Weather 1.55 Regional News; Weather 2.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal David Dickinson and his team assess items in Middlesbrough, where Fay Rutter and Stewart Hofgartner are offered treasures from the Potteries. (R) 3.00 Lingo Aly and Jarrod, Hannah and Jess, and Suzanne and Ed compete. (R) 3.59 Regional Weather 4.00 Tipping Point Quiz show. (R) 5.00 The Chase Bradley Walsh presents as Sharlene, Anjelica, Eric and John take on one of the ruthless Chasers. (R) 6.00 Regional News; Weather 6.30am 3rd Rock from the Sun (R) 7.45 Everybody Loves Raymond 9.40 Frasier Triple bill. (R) 11.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 12.05pm Channel 4 News 12.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (R) 1.05 Find It, Fix It, Flog It (R) 2.10 Countdown Pat Nevin is in Dictionary Corner. 3.00 A Place in the Sun Natalie and Matt from north Wales look for a holiday home. (R) 4.00 Narrow Escapes Florist Roka is waiting for her tulip bulbs to appear on the roof of her boat. 5.00 Come Dine with Me: The Professionals Three professional chefs from Edinburgh battle it out. 6.00 Four in a Bed This week’s competition kicks off at The Red Lion in Charing Heath, Kent, where the owners treat the other hosts to a masterclass in hospitality at nearby Leeds Castle. 6.30 The Simpsons Bart receives visits from troubled ghosts. (R) 6.00am Milkshake! Children’s TV. 9.15 Jeremy Vine Discussion. 11.15 Storm Huntley Debate. 12.45pm Friends Double bill. (R) 1.40 5 News at Lunchtime 1.45 Home and Away Eden orchestrates an awkward reunion, Tane lashes out, and Mackenzie plays with fire. (R) 2.15  FILM  An Affair to Die For (2023, 12) A young woman’s father becomes the obsession of her room mate. Thriller, starring Ryan Francis. ★★★ 4.00 Bargain-Loving Brits in the Sun Featuring dog handling, cheese-making and a spot of decorating where much of the paint ends up on the painters. 5.00 5 News Special: Bad Blood Dan Walker marks the launch of the inquiry report into the infected blood scandal, including interviews with those affected and journalists who have pursued the issue. 6.00 Police Interceptors A white van fails to stop and leads officers on pursuit round Halifax. (R); 5 News Update 7.00 The One Show Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas present. 7.30 EastEnders With the arrival of Dolly and recent revelations, Zack and Whitney’s wedding day doesn’t go to plan. Meanwhile, Anna finally reaches out to her brother. 7.00 Hairy Bikers: Route 66 Dave Myers and Si King embark on a 2,000-mile journey along the famous American road, taking them through eight different states, each with their own history, flavours and people. (R) 6.30 ITV Evening News; Weather 7.30 Emmerdale Billy struggles to juggle his conflicting priorities, Tom manipulatively throws Belle under the bus, and Ella panics when Liam suggests staying at her place. Starring Jay Kontzle and James Chase. 7.00 Channel 4 News A round-up of all the latest headlines, in-depth interviews and analysis of political developments and current affairs. Plus, the day’s leading sports stories and up-to-theminute weather reports. 7.00 Traffic Cops A search for poachers leads to a vehicle abandoned with drugs left inside, while officers track three expensive stolen caravans, but the thieves dump them in the middle of the road. (R); 5 News Update 8.00 MasterChef The finalists jet across the globe for the trip of a lifetime to Singapore, where they are set a challenge by the godfather of Singapore heritage cuisine, chef Damian D’Silva, to work in teams to cook traditional dishes. 8.00 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC Two’s coverage of the show, joined by gardening experts including Carol Klein, Adam Frost, Rachel de Thame, Arit Anderson and Frances Tophill. 8.00 Coronation Street Abi goes to war with the makers of Corey’s documentary. Bernie has a dawning realisation about Kit. Rowan homes in on Simon and Gary covers his tracks when Maria asks questions. 8.00 Our Welsh Chapel Dream Now that permission has been granted, Keith and Marj start work in the main chapel hall, removing the pews, parquet floor and large pulpit. Keith visits a fellow potter, and Marj makes a discovery. 8.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders PC Martain Anderson races to a hit-and-run in which a Ford Fiesta has ploughed into another car at high speed, leaving the elderly driver with serious head injuries. 9.00 Blue Lights Mount Eden descends into chaos as Grace tries to get Henry out from under Lee’s control. Happy finally learns the truth. Drama, starring Alfie Lawless, Martin McCann and Sian Brooke Last in series. 9.00 Cold Case Investigators: Solving Britain’s Sex Crimes Part one of two. Detectives use DNA to reinvestigate unsolved sexual offences dating back to the 1980s to try to find the offenders and get justice. 9.00 The Fortune Hotel A room-service challenge takes a comedic turn when pairs are judged on the merit of their artistic talents, before the guests need to co-operate to triumph when they work in teams. 9.00  NEW  Imposter: The Man Who Came Back from the Dead Double bill. Documentary telling the story of a man in a Glasgow hospital who awoke from a Covid coma to discover that the police had identified him as a fugitive from justice and one of America’s most wanted criminals; Arthur Knight rails against the injustice of his incarceration. There is hope when he rolls back his sleeves for a journalist and the incriminating tattoos are nowhere to be seen. 9.00 Mysteries of the Pyramids with Dara O Briain The comedian explores mysteries surrounding the pyramids with the help of archaeologist Raksha Dave and Egyptologist Chris Naunton, beginning with how these structure were built. 10.00 BBC News at Ten 10.30 Regional News; Weather 10.40 Have I Got a Bit More News for You Jason Manford hosts the quiz, with guest panellists Glenn Moore and Jess Phillips MP joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. (R) 10.00 Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing Paul and Bob set off in a punt to fish for perch on a weir pool, and later chat to Richard Herring, who discusses his recent battle with testicular cancer. (R) 10.30 Newsnight With Kirsty Wark. 10.00 ITV News at Ten; Weather 10.30 Regional News; Weather 10.45 Murder in the Family The case of Kelly Fitzgibbons and her two kids who were shot dead by her husband. Using footage and exclusive interviews, this film explores what happened. Last in series. (R) 11.40 The Fortune Hotel The pairs are judged on the merit of their artistic talents, before the guests need to co-operate to triumph when they work in teams. (R) 11.25 Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star The finalists create a look that sums up their own journey before delivering a masterclass to an audience full of industry heavyweights at Harvey Nichols. Last in series. (R) 11.15 Hidden Treasures of the National Trust Cameras focus on teams who care for Cliveden House and Polesden Lacey, luxurious mansions on the edge of London that have long played a pivotal role in society. (R) 11.05  NEW  Kingpins Ben Zand explores the lives of the world’s most notorious criminals. In Mexico, Ben visits the luxury estate of a drug lord from the infamous Sinaloa Cartel, which is home to the criminal’s pet tigers. 10.00 Inside the Force PCs Phoebe Brough and John Walker are called to deal with a fight between neighbours, finding people angry at a resident who has allegedly been playing loud music and is drunk. 12.15am Sign Zone: Question Time. Fiona Bruce hosts the political debate from Aberdeen. (R) 1.15 Sign Zone: Countryfile From Sharpham Trust. 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A stranger asks for help. 6.00 Keeping Up Appearances Hyacinth helps with an OAP day-trip. 6.40 Last of the Summer Wine Double bill. 8.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries Return of the drama. Mike and his team are drawn into a world of Victorian dress-up and escapism when they investigate a murder at a steampunk event. 10.00 New Tricks The death of a financier is reinvestigated. 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Johnny Vegas, Alex Jones, Martin Lewis and Anna Maxwell-Martin join host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack. 7.40 Richard Osman’s House of Games 9.00 Meet the Richardsons Double bill. Jon and Lucy’s projects get busy; Lucy’s birthday party goes sour when she lets slip that this might be the last-ever episode. 10.20 QI XL With panellist Noel Fielding. 11.00 The Shield Vic’s life is jeopardised. 12.00m’t Mock the Week 12.40 Would I Lie to You? 1.20 QI XL 2.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 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Pop and rock. 1.00-6.00am Dan Noble ITV3 Freeview 10 6.00am Classic Emmerdale 7.00 Classic Coronation Street 8.05 Endeavour 10.10 The Royal 11.20 Heartbeat 1.30pm Classic Emmerdale 2.35 Classic Coronation Street 3.45 Agatha Christie’s Marple 5.55 Heartbeat 8.00 Vera 10.00 After the Flood 11.55 The Royal 12.45am Upstairs, Downstairs 1.45-2.10am Bless This House ITV4 Freeview 26 6.00am World of Sport 6.20 The Protectors 6.50 The Sweeney 7.50 Robin of Sherwood 8.55 Magnum, PI 9.55 Kojak 11.00 EFL Playoff Final Highlights 12.00noon Great Racehorses 12.25 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1.35 Magnum, PI 2.40 Kojak 3.40 Minder 4.50 The Sweeney 5.55 BattleBots 6.55 The Grand Fishing Adventure 8.00  FILM  The A-Team (2010/12) ★★★ 10.20  FILM  Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994/18) ★★★ 12.25am Motorsport UK 1.25 Auto Mundial 1.50 Motorsport Mundial 2.20-2.45am The Protectors 5STAR Freeview 32 8.00am Bargain Loving Brits in Blackpool 10.00 Shoplifters: Caught Red Handed 11.00 Traffic Cops 2.00pm Police Interceptors 5.00 Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords 6.00 Home and Away 7.00 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 8.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly 9.00 Ambulance: Code Red 10.00 999: Critical Condition 11.00 Killer at the Crime Scene 12.00m’t Evil Up Close: Kids Who Kill 1.00 Cold Case Killers 2.00 Casualty 24/7: Every Second Counts 2.50 GPs: Behind Closed Doors 3.35-4.00am Home and Away Really Freeview 17 6.00am Fantasy Homes by the Sea 7.00 Cruise TV with LoveitBookit 8.00 Salvage Hunters 10.00 The Yorkshire Auction House 11.00 Antiques Road Trip 12.00noon Money for Nothing 1.00 The Repair Shop 2.00 My 600lb Life 4.00 Animal Cops Houston 6.00 The Yorkshire Auction House 7.00 Antiques Road Trip 9.00 The Yorkshire Auction House 10.00 The Repair Shop 11.00 Help! My House Is Haunted 12.00m’t Unexplained: Caught on Camera 1.00 Paranormal: Caught on Camera 2.00-4.00am Teleshopping 5Action Freeview 33 9.00am Entertainment News on 5 9.15 The Motorway 10.15 Traffic Cops 11.15 Police Interceptors 12.15pm  FILM  The Cimarron Kid (1952/U) ★★★ 2.00  FILM  Tribute to a Bad Man (1956/PG) ★★★★ 4.00 The Motorway 5.00 Traffic Cops 6.00 Police Interceptors 7.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders 8.00 Police Interceptors 9.00  FILM  The Glimmer Man (1996/18) ★★ 10.55  FILM  The Gauntlet (1977/18) ★★★ 1.10am 999: Criminals Caught on Camera 2.10-4.00am Trucking Hell Sky Arts Freeview 36 6.00am Anyone Can Sing 7.00 The South Bank Show 8.00 The Joy of Painting 9.00 Tales of the Unexpected 10.00 Alfred Hitchcock Presents 11.00 Discovering: Sissy Spacek 12.00noon The Joy of Painting 1.00 Tales of the Unexpected 2.00 The Grapes of Wrath: The Ghost of Modern America 3.00 Sherlock Holmes vs Arthur Conan Doyle 4.00 Discovering: Alan Rickman 5.00 The Joy of Painting 6.00 Tales of the Unexpected 7.00 Alfred Hitchcock Presents 8.00 Andre Rieu: Waltz Around the World 9.00 Andre Rieu: New York Memories 11.30 Michael Bolton Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1.30am Jack B Yeats: The Man Who Painted Ireland 2.45-4.00am Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth GOLD 7.10am Desmond’s 8.05 Are You Being Served? 8.45 Keeping Up Appearances 9.25 Ever Decreasing Circles 10.00 Are You Being Served? 10.40 Porridge 11.20 Last of the Summer Wine 12.40pm Keeping Up Appearances 1.20 Ever Decreasing Circles 2.00 Porridge 2.40 Dad’s Army 3.20 Are You Being Served? 4.00 Last of the Summer Wine 5.20 Porridge 6.00 Keeping Up Appearances 6.35 Dad’s Army 8.00 Only Fools and Horses 8.40 Blackadder II 9.20 dinnerladies 10.00 The Royle Family 10.40 Men Behaving Badly 12.00m’t Only Fools and Horses 12.40-1.20am Blackadder II Yesterday Freeview 27 6.10am Black Panthers of WW2 7.10 Classic Car Garage 8.00 Abandoned Engineering 10.00 Narrow Escapes of World War II 11.00 War Factories 12.00noon Great British Railway Journeys 1.00 Antiques Roadshow 2.00 Bangers & Cash 4.00 Narrow Escapes of World War II 5.00 War Factories 6.00 Great British Railway Journeys 7.00 Antiques Roadshow 8.00 Find It, Fix It, Flog It 9.00 Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics 10.00 Bangers & Cash 11.00 Great British Railway Journeys 12.00m’t Abandoned Engineering 1.00 Railway Murders 2.00-3.00am Scouting for Toys Alibi 7.10am Murdoch Mysteries 9.00 Miss Scarlet and the Duke 10.00 Elementary 11.00 Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators 12.00noon Father Brown 1.00 Death in Paradise 2.00 Murdoch Mysteries 4.00 Elementary 5.00 Father Brown 6.00 Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators 7.00 Elementary 8.00 Death in Paradise 9.00 Father Brown 10.00 Murdoch Mysteries 11.00 Elementary 12.00m’t Evil 1.00-2.00am Unforgettable Sky Max 6.00am NCIS: Los Angeles 7.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 8.00 The Flash 9.00 Stargate SG-1 11.00 NCIS: Los Angeles 12.00noon The Flash 1.00 MacGyver 3.00 Hawaii Five-0 4.00 S.W.A.T 5.00 DC’s Legends of Tomorrow 6.00 Stargate SG-1 8.00 Rob & Romesh vs Cricket: South Africa 9.00 The Walking Dead 11.15 Hold the Front Page 12.10am Flintoff: From Lord’s to the Ring 1.05 Hawaii Five-0 2.00  NEW  A League of Their Own: Mexican Road Trip 3.00 Hawaii Five-0 4.00 S.W.A.T 5.00-6.00am Highway Patrol Sky Atlantic 6.00am Fish Town 7.55 True Blood 10.05 Billions 12.15pm Game of Thrones 1.20 Ray Donovan 3.30 True Blood 5.40 Billions 7.50 Game of Thrones 9.00 Succession 10.10 House of the Dragon 11.25 The King 1.25am The Newsroom 2.30 Game of Thrones 3.40-4.10am In Treatment Sky Witness 6.00am Stop, Search, Seize 7.00 Border Patrol 9.00 Send in the Dogs 10.00 The Force: Manchester 11.00 Bull 12.00noon New Amsterdam 1.00 9-1-1 2.00 FBI: Most Wanted 3.00 Caught on Dashcam 4.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 8.00 Caught on Dashcam 9.00 The Cleaning Lady 10.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 11.00 The Rookie: Feds 12.00m’t Departure 1.00 FBI: Most Wanted 2.00 The Equalizer 3.00 FBI: Most Wanted 4.00 UK Border Force 5.00-6.00am Send in the Dogs Sky Comedy 8.00am Will & Grace 9.00 The Conners 10.00 Mr Mayor 10.30 Girls 11.40 Entourage 12.50pm Vice Principals 2.10 Girls 3.20 Entourage 4.30 Mr Mayor 5.00 Will & Grace 6.00 The Office (US) 7.00 The Conners 8.00 Will & Grace 9.00 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver 9.40 Veep 11.00 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver 11.45 Real Time with Bill Maher 12.55am Sex and the City 2.05 Mrs Fletcher 3.15-3.50am The Rehearsal Discovery 6.00am How It’s Made 7.00 Gold Divers 8.00 Building Off the Grid 9.00 Combat Dealers 10.00 American Chopper 11.00 Wheeler Dealers 1.00pm Building Off the Grid 3.00 Gold Rush 4.00 Alaska: Homestead Rescue 6.00 American Chopper 7.00 Wheeler Dealers: Dream Car 8.00 Supertruckers 9.00 Wheeler Dealers World Tour 10.00 Roadworthy Rescues 11.00 Combat Dealers 12.00m’t Gold Divers 1.00 Wheeler Dealers World Tour 2.00 Roadworthy Rescues 3.00 Gold Rush 4.00-5.00am Moonshiners National Geographic 8.00am Food Factory 9.00 Air Crash Investigation 10.00 Nazi Megastructures 11.00 History: The Interesting Bits 12.00noon Car S.O.S.: Ultimate Countdown 1.00 To Catch a Smuggler 2.00 Air Crash Investigation 3.00 Vikings: The Rise and Fall 4.00 The Great Barrier Reef: Drain the Oceans 5.00 Car S.O.S 6.00 Lost Treasures of Egypt 7.00 Air Crash Investigation 9.00 To Catch a Smuggler 10.00 Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana Van Zeller 11.00 Air Crash Investigation 12.00m’t Inside Sydney Airport 1.00 Drugs Inc 2.00 Made in a Day 2.30 Food Factory 3.20 Money Meltdown 3.45-4.10am Abandoned Sky Sports Main Event 6.00am Sky Sports News. Round-up of the sports news. 7.00 Good Morning Sports Fans 10.00 LIVE Tennis The Grand Prix De Son Altesse Royale La Princesse Lalla Meryem. Coverage of day one of the WTA 250 event, a clay-court tournament at Club des Cheminots in Rabat, Morocco. The top seed at last year’s competition, Martina Trevisan, saw her campaign get off to a solid start as she won the first set 6-2 against Nuria Parrizas Diaz, who subsequently had to withdraw from the match due to injury before the second set could commence. Elsewhere, Moroccan wild card entrant Aya El Aouni couldn’t make home advantage count, as she lost in straight sets to the sixth seed, Yulia Putintseva. 9.00pm Sky Sports News 10.30 Back Pages Tonight 11.00pm-6.00am Sky Sports News Sky Sports Cricket 6.00am IPL 10.00 Women’s International T20 Cricket 10.00pm IPL 11.00 IPL 12.00m’t How the 2010 ICC World T20 Was Won 2.00 Best of ICC WT20 3.00 IPL 5.00-6.00am Best of the Women’s World T20 Sky Sports Football 6.00am Championship Retro 8.30 EFL Greatest Games 9.00 Scottish Premiership Round-Up 9.15 SPFL Highlights 9.30 WSL 10.00 EFL Cup Retro. Manchester United v Southampton. 12.00noon EFL 3.00 Scottish Premiership Round-Up 3.15 SPFL Highlights 3.30 WSL 4.00 EFL Cup Retro. Swansea City v Bradford City. 6.00 WSL 6.30 Scottish Premiership Round-Up 6.45 SPFL Highlights 7.00 Bundesliga Highlights Show 8.00 EFL Highlights 8.30 EFL Highlights 8.45 Scottish Premiership Round-Up 9.00 EFL Highlights 9.30 EFL Highlights 10.00 EFL 11.00 EFL Greatest Games 1.00am EFL Cup Retro 2.00 EFL Play-off Final C’Ship 15/16 3.00 EFL Play-off Final League 1 15/16 4.00 EFL Play-off Final League 2 15/16 5.00-6.00am Championship Season Review TNT Sports 1 6.00am Premier League Review 7.00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 7.30 UEFA Europa League & Conference League Magazine 8.00 Premier League 9.30 Isuzu UTE A-League 10.30 Isuzu UTE A-League 11.30 Premier League – The Big Interview 12.00noon Premier League Review 1.00 Premier League Stories 2.00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 2.30 Premier League 4.00 NWSL 5.00 Premier League – The Big Interview 5.30 LIVE Serie A Salernitana v Verona (kick-off 5.30pm). Coverage of the match at Stadio Arechi. 7.30 LIVE Serie A Bologna v Juventus (kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage from Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. 9.45 TNT Sports Goals Reload 10.15 UEFA Europa League & Conference League Magazine 10.45 What I Wore 11.00 WWE Raw 12.00m’t WWE SmackDown Highlights 1.00 LIVE WWE Monday Night Raw All the action. 4.15 Ariel Helwani Meets 5.00-6.00am Down the Clubhouse. With Mike Bubbins. TNT Sports 2 6.00am MotoGP Classics: Barcelona 1992 7.00 Premiership Women’s Rugby 8.00 Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union 1.00pm The Rugby Review 1.45 Badminton Weekly 2.00 Original Documentary 3.30 Around the Block 3.45 What I Wore. Former England, Tottenham and Lazio star Paul Gascoigne talks about his football career while displaying some the shirts he wore. 4.00 NBA on Fire 4.30 MLB Plays of the Week. A look at the most exciting plays from the past week’s matches. 5.00 LIVE MLB Atlanta Braves v San Diego Padres (Start time 5.20pm). Coverage of the National League match from Truist Park. 8.15 Sign Up – Into Football. A Newcastle United Special, and a discussion on the latest Premier League talking points. Plus, an interview with a deafblind football fan. 9.00 Fishing: On the Bank 10.00 Premier League Stories 11.00 Premier League Review 12.00m’t LIVE MLB New York Yankees v Seattle Mariners (Start time 12.05am). Coverage of the American League match from Yankee Stadium. 3.15 TNT Sports Goals Reload 3.45 Premiership Women’s Rugby 4.45-6.00am Original Documentary: The Special 1. Eurosport 1 6.00am Cycling: Giro d’Italia 7.00 Giro d’Italia: The Breakaway 7.30 Roland-Garros 9.30 Mountain Biking 11.30 Cycling: Giro d’Italia 12.30pm Giro d’Italia: The Breakaway. Comment and analysis. 1.00 Cycling: Tour of Burgos 2.00 LIVE Cycling: Tour of Limburg Coverage of the one-day race, featuring a route of 195.6km from Hasselt to Tongeren in Belgium. 4.15 Archery: European Championships 5.15 The Judo Show. A look at recent judo stories. 6.15 Xtreme Sports World Series 7.15 Cycling: Tour of Limburg 8.10 Cycling: Giro d’Italia 9.05 Giro d’Italia: The Breakaway 9.35 Climbing World Cup 11.30 Cycling: Giro d’Italia 12.30am Giro d’Italia: The Breakaway 1.00 Cycling: Tour of Limburg 2.00 Cycling: Giro d’Italia 3.00 Giro d’Italia: The Breakaway 3.30 Climbing World Cup 4.30 The Judo Show 5.30-6.30am Cycling: Giro d’Italia Film4 11.00am The Fallen Idol (1948/PG) Crime drama, starring Ralph Richardson. ★★★★ 12.55pm Arizona Raiders (1965/U) Western, with Audie Murphy and Buster Crabbe. ★★ 2.40 The Long Arm (1956/U) Crime thriller, with Jack Hawkins and Dorothy Alison. ★★ 4.35 Payroll (1961/PG) Crime drama, staring Michael Craig and Billie Whitelaw. ★★★ 6.50 I, Robot (2004/12) Sci-fi thriller, starring Will Smith and Bridget Moynahan. ★★★★ 9.00 The Italian Job (2003/12) Crime thriller remake, starring Mark Wahlberg. ★★★ 11.10 Patriot Games (1992/15) Political thriller, with Harrison Ford and Sean Bean. ★★★★ 1.25-3.45am The Florida Project (2017/15) Drama, starring Brooklynn Prince. ★★★★ Sky Cinema Premiere 6.00am The Inseparables (2023/U) See 12.50pm for details. ★★★ 7.35 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023/12) See 8.00pm for details. ★★★ 9.15 Monolith (2023/15) See 1.25am for details. ★★★★ 10.55 Cult Killer (2023/15) See 11.30pm for details. ★★★ 12.50pm The Inseparables (2023/U) Animated adventure, featuring the voices of Monica Young and Danny Fehsenfeld. ★★★ 2.25 The Blackening (2023/15) See 9.45pm for details. ★★★ 4.05 The Equalizer 3 (2023/15) Thriller, starring Denzel Washington. ★★★★ 6.00 Force of Nature: The Dry 2 (2024/15) Thriller, starring Eric Bana. ★★★ 8.00 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023/12) Romantic comedy, starring Nia Vardalos, John Corbett and Andrea Martin. ★★★ 9.45 The Blackening (2023/15) Comedy horror, starring Grace Byers. ★★★ 11.30 Cult Killer (2023/15) Thriller, starring Alice Eve and Antonio Banderas. ★★★ 1.25am Monolith (2023/15) Thriller, starring Lily Sullivan and Ling Cooper Tang. ★★★★ 3.05 The Lesson (2023/15) Romantic thriller, starring Daryl McCormack. ★★★★ 4.55-7.00am Force of Nature: The Dry 2 (2024/15) See 6.00pm for details. ★★★ Sky Cinema Drama 5.35pm Jerry Maguire (1996/15) Comedy, with Tom Cruise and Renee Zellweger. ★★★★★ 8.00 Erin Brockovich (2000/15) Fact-based drama, starring Julia Roberts. ★★★★ 10.20 The Swimmer (2021/18) ★★★ 11.55 Begin Again (2013/15) Comedy, with Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo. ★★★★ 1.45am A Monster Calls (2016/12) Drama, starring Lewis MacDougall. ★★★★ 3.40 Last Days (2004/15) Drama, starring Michael Pitt and Lukas Haas. ★★★ 5.25-7.35am Control (2007/15) Drama, with Sam Riley and Samantha Morton. ★★★★ Sky Cinema Family 4.00pm The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002/12) Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Viggo Mortensen. ★★★★★ 7.10 Breaking Point (2023/12) Drama, starring Kelvin Clarke and Karam Singh. ★★★ 9.05 Pan (2015/PG) Fantasy adventure prequel to Peter Pan, starring Levi Miller. ★★★ 11.10 Robo-Dog: Airborne (2017/U) Family adventure sequel, starring Michael Campion and Patrick Muldoon. ★★★ 12.50am The Little Rascals (1994/U) Children’s comedy, starring Bug Hall. ★★★★ 2.25 Ghost Squad (2015/PG) Fantasy adventure, starring Will Spencer. ★★★ 4.05-6.00am Breaking Point (2023/12) See 7.10pm for details. ★★★ Talking Pictures TV 4.00pm Tonight’s the Night (1954/U) Comedy, with David Niven and Yvonne De Carlo. ★★★ 5.45 The Marked One (1963/U) Thriller, starring William Lucas and Zena Walker. ★★★ 7.00 The Footage Detectives A celebration of Weekly Rep with two reels of lost footage. 8.00 Enemy at the Door Drama about the German occupation of Guernsey. 9.05 Notorious (1946/U) Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller, starring Cary Grant. ★★★★★ 11.00pm The System (1964/12) Comedy, starring Oliver Reed and Jane Merrow. ★★ 1.00am The Gold Robbers Crime drama. 2.00 Maigret A man is found drowned. 4.00-5.00am Justice Legal drama. GREAT! movies 5.00pm Dying for a Baby (2019/PG) Thriller, starring Amber Lynn Ashley. ★★★ 7.05 The Gourmet Detective: Roux the Day (2020/PG) Crime drama, starring Dylan Neal, Brooke Burns and Alex Barima. ★★★★ 9.00 Patriots Day (2016/15) Fact-based drama, starring Mark Wahlberg. ★★★★ 11.45pm Drive (2011/18) Crime drama, starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan. ★★★★ 2.00am An Aurora Teagarden Mystery: The Julius House (2016/PG) Thriller, starring Candace Cameron Bure. ★★ 4.00-6.00am The Midwife’s Deception (2018/ PG) Thriller, starring Katie Savoy. ★★★ Sport Movies Radio Entertainment & Factual CHOICE The Tourist Trap Radio 4, 11am Travelogue presenter Rajan Datar looks at the relentless rise of global tourism and the impact that’s having on local communities. He hears how the Indian travel market is gearing up to conquer the world and visits the Austrian village that gets swamped by 10 times as many tourists as there are residents. 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38 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 DM1ST To have your say, go to mirror.co.uk email [email protected] facebook.com/dailymirror X@dailymirror text us at DMMAILBOX followed by your comments to 61011 Texts cost 25p + 1 standard network rate message. SP Mi Telecom Ltd. Helpdesk 0330 880 3000 Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps write Daily Mirror, One Canada Square, London E14 5AP NO 84% YES 16% ■The Tories have voted down the proposal to ban the sale of “ninja” swords, arguing that only 1% of knife crime involves such weapons. How can the Prime Minister say he has the safety and wellbeing of the population as his utmost concern? The fact that knife crime has rocketed under successive Tory leaders undermines his insistence that people are better protected currently than they would be under a Labour Government. And crime statistics more broadly show that the risk of becoming a victim is on the rise, too. Jenny Pain, Chatham, Kent ■I hope the Labour Party wins the next election and decides to take the water companies into public ownership. We should not pay those companies a penny after what they have done to our rivers, lakes and seas. If we don’t stop this pollution, future generations will never forgive us. Melvyn Kaye, Portsmouth ■Based on the Shadow Transport Minister’s claim that the UK has 100 times more potholes than there are craters on the moon, I don’t think I’ll be driving in Britain anytime soon. The problem is not unique to the UK but it looks like the British are championing it. Just fix them, and fix them fast. These holes in the transport system need to be fixed with gravel and tar, not promises and hot air. Dennis Fitzgerald Melbourne, Australia Ban refusal won’t cut it To have your say, go to mirror.co.uk How many of our daily pub quiz brainteasers did you manage to get right? 1. Kansas 2. Cairo 3. All Around The World - Oasis 4. Daniel Defoe 5. Angel Falls in Venezuela Pub quiz answers To have your say, go to mirror.co.uk YOUR MEMORIES ■If you’d like to send us a photo of a cherished loved one, please email us at the address below with a picture and some information about who they are and where it was taken. Please do not send original photos as we cannot guarantee they will be returned. ■From left to right are me, my cousin Sandra, cousin Christopher, younger brother Michael, aunt May with the Scottie dog, and my mum Betty at the wheel. This was taken on the farm at Great Witley, Worcestershire, where we grew up. The truck is a one-off, a converted Austin 12 car with a lorry body that carried factory parts and was used on the farm to transport feed to our 300 sheep and pigs. I have fond memories of my childhood, only coming inside for food or bedtimes. What an adventure life was then. Geoff Francis, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs YOUR VOICE for his speech. After victory at the local elections, Starmer is now the odds-on favourite for No10. His one trump card to finish off the Tories come election day is that Labour is ready to listen to everyone, everywhere. Reg Barrett, Southminster, Essex ■Why has Keir Starmer made no mention of a social care policy? There is still hardly any care in the community, one consequence of this being that patients can’t be discharged from hospital safely. People are now having to give up work to look after ill or elderly relatives. It is a crisis. Other countries like Germany and Sweden have provision for the elderly in state-run homes. Most of ours are extortionately expensive. I believe this is a far greater and more urgent problem than the six on Starmer’s list so far. Barbara Wallis, Gillingham, Kent ■So the Labour Party has fired the starting pistol in the fight for votes at the next general election. The six fixes put forward by Keir Starmer are a clear statement of intent and address the issues most people would like to see resolved. After five failed prime ministers, years of uncertainty, and abuse of office, and lies and deceit, we all want a chance to get rid of this disastrous government. As the election draws nearer, the Nasty Party led by Rishi Sunak will no doubt try to smear Labour. We all need to remember the Tories’ failed policies, from HS2 and the excuses made by Boris Johnson to Liz Truss’ disastrous legacy. If you have a Tory MP currently representing your constituency, remember they have in all likelihood walked through the “yes” lobby to support our failed government. Come on, Rishi, give us a general election now. John White, North Wingfield, Derbys ■Keir Starmer is the only politician with the desire to fix our broken Britain after years of decline. Take the NHS, for example. At the last election, the Conservatives promised to cut waiting lists but these have only grown, with staff shortages meaning patients are forced to wait on trolleys. The Tories would sooner waste our money on an HS2 line that never materialised. Anthony Howard, Salford ■THe recent launch of Keir Starmer’s “first steps” is exactly what we are looking for. For so long, floating voters have been misled by the Tory Party and taken for fools by infighting amateurs. Our economy is more or less stagnant, our health service is on the brink, border security is an international joke, environmental goals have been abandoned, and the education system is at breaking point. This is exactly why we need a long-term timetable for change. Geoffrey Booking Havant, Hampshire ■I read Keir Starmer’s six pledges with interest and hope in my heart this country’s feeling of decline will soon disappear. Today I received a pamphlet from my constituency’s Labour candidate, Keir Cozens, which is full of energising commitments and gives one confidence. Starmer and his shadow front bench work very hard but Labour candidates are also working flat out across the country to make a difference. Once elected, it obviously won’t be a walk in the park for Starmer’s Labour, but neither will it be more of the dreary, demoralising same. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Judith Daniels Great Yarmouth, Norfolk ■Top marks to the Daily Mirror for its piece on Starmer’s six pledges. They were brilliant and already more meaningful than what Tony Blair ever did. I only wish I lived a bit closer to Purfleet so I could have gone and shown support Keir Starmer unveiled six pre-election pledges last Thursday, including a border security command to clamp down on the gangs behind border crossings, and the creation of Great British Energy. Starmer said his proposals would be delivered within the first two terms of a new Labour Government. You say… Relief after clear steer from Keir Tweet of the day the BIG QUeStION Every day we’ll be asking your opinion on one of Britain’s big talking points. You can have your say and vote at mirror.co.uk Give portrait the brush-off Is anyone impressed by this new portrait of King Charles, painted by Jonathan Yeo? It looks to me as if he’s poking his head through a hole in one of those cartoon boards you see at the seaside. Peter Stables Plymouth Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves on what Labour will do for the country if elected... @RachelReevesMP – Bringing stability to Britain will take hard work and tough choices. But Labour are ready to rebuild Britain. Keir Starmer unveiled six pre-election pledges the BIG ISSUe Edited by MIZY JUDAH CLIFTON No. They shouldn’t be allowed to do these tours – they aren’t working royals! lin700 Yes. It’s great seeing royalists wound up because their trip was such a success. They looked like they loved it. 810hugs No. They should be lying in the beds they made when they left us for a quiet private life! nannynancy No. Strip them of their titles now. They are carrying on just as if they were part of the Royal Family. twiddler Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning more royal-style tours after the success of their three-day Nigeria jaunt. Should Harry and Meghan go on more royal-style tours? Yes. They did a good job on the last tour so I wish them well for any future ones. expreston Yes. Good for them, I say, as they were the most popular ones out of the royals. whitewolf69

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In the second half, the excellent Dufty scored twice before Connor saw yellow. Kevin Naiqama got a consolation try – but Sam Powell and Rodrick Tai rounded things off for the jubilant Wolves. Watson admitted: “We’re hurt. We had a plan to execute – and it didn’t materialise due to that first 20 minutes.” ■Ruby ENRIGHT scored two tries as Leeds beat Wigan 34-20 to set up a repeat of last year’s women’s Challenge Cup final with holders St Helens, who beat york Valkyrie 32-2 on Saturday. by Dave Craven SAM buRGESS labelled George Williams “brilliant” as Warrington roared back to Wembley. The England captain (above) was at his scintillating best as Wolves walloped hapless Huddersfield. He scored one brilliant solo try and had a hand in plenty more as Warrington booked a Challenge Cup final date with Wigan on June 8. Wolves boss burgess first played with the silky stand-off for England – but he is arguably playing better than ever. And burgess said: “He’s always been a brilliant player and the group respond to him. “He’s part of our leadership and there’s three or four there who carry a lot of energy in the team. “George is one of the most experienced players – he’s played in Australia, played in Grand Finals, been there and done it. “He’s a really easy guy to follow. We scored some nice tries today. George and Matt Dufty combined pretty well, we handled the big occasion and we took the opportunity. “We’ve got to Wembley but now need to follow it through. Wigan are winning everything. “but it’s up to us to take it off them.” Warrington and Wigan have not played each other in a Challenge Cup final since 1990. but it has the makings of a classic especially if joint-Super League leaders Wolves continue in this vein. They were RUGBY LEAGUE CHALLENGE CUP, sEmi-fiNAL TENNis fRENCH oPEN to win. Durham’s pursuit was hit by Tom Aspinwall’s two wickets. The visitors ended on 134-3. Danni Wyatt helped england claim a 3-0 clean sweep in their T20 series against Pakistan in a 34-run victory at Headingley. Wyatt hit a sparkling 87. They reached 176 all out. Pakistan finished on 142-4. STOKeS IS FIve-STar Ben STokeS took five secondinnings wickets for 98 runs for Durham. But keaton Jennings’ second century of the match ensured Lancashire go into the final day as favourites for a first win. Jennings, out by Stokes (right) after making 155 in 353-9 declared, set his former side 475 emma’s touch of Grass has opted against competing in the Paris qualifiers, with one eye on the grass-court season. “I will use the time to do a healthy block before the grass and subsequent hard-court seasons to give myself a chance to keep fit for the rest of the year,” said Raducanu. The first main event of the grass-court season is in Nottingham, starting on June 10. by JaCK MceaChen EMMA RADuCANu has turned her attention to Wimbledon after confirming her withdrawal from French Open qualifying, which starts today. The 2021 uS Open champion did not automatically qualify for Roland Garros as her protected ranking of 103 was too low. Without a wild card, Raducanu The visitors ended on 134-3. e sweep in their T20 series against 34-run victory at Headingley. Wyatt hit a CRiCkET CoUNTY CHAmPioNsHiP golf Us PGA CHAmPioNsHiP Valhalla, KENTUCKY rahm’s not a major concern Huddersfield 10 Warrington 46 return to work at July’s Genesis Scottish Open after undergoing open-heart surgery. The world No.11 borrowed Ian Poulter’s bagman Dave Clark at the US PGA as he made an eagle to make the cut on his final hole on Friday. He shot a 65 yesterday to finish on nine-under par. Fleetwood said: “He is on his road to recovery now. He is itching to get out again. Finno’s aim is the Scottish Open.” continuing with Tiger Woods. Donald added: “We feel like we’re on track and not really concerned what the US are doing at the moment. “I know Tiger’s very busy with everything going on on the PGA Policy Board. Maybe his focus right now is a little bit more on that. Whenever it’s announced I’m looking forward to going up against whoever it is.” Tommy Fleetwood said his caddie Ian Finnis is hoping to and Tyrrell Hatton are able to play for Europe next year as long as they keep their DP World Tour cards by playing four events each year. Donald, who shot a final round of 71 to finish two-under par, visited next year’s venue Bethpage Black last week. By contrast, the United States are yet to appoint a captain with negotiations Luke DonALD thinks Jon Rahm needs time to adjust to playing LIV Golf and the Ryder Cup captain said he is “not too concerned” about the Spaniard’s Major form. The double Major champion joined LIV in December and has finished in the top 10 in his first seven events on the Saudi-backed tour. But Rahm finished tied 45th at the Masters and saw his run of making 18 consecutive cuts in the Majors end here at the US PGA. Yet Donald (below) believes class is permanent. “Jon’s record speaks for itself and what he’s done,” he said. “It’s just a change. Golfers are very much creatures of habit. “You’re used to four rounds and go to three, the mentality is a bit different and you have to push a little bit more because you have one less round to do it. “It’s all a bit new for him. His results on LIV certainly haven’t been terrible – a lot of top 10s. I know he hasn’t won, but I’m not too concerned right now. “Form is more important to me leading up to a Ryder Cup, not 15, 16 months out.” Rahm missed the weekend by a single shot after rounds of 70 and 72 at Valhalla. “I made mistakes,” he said. “If you don’t take fairways on this course, it is complicated.” Rahm by neIL McLeMan in LOuISVILLE SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER’S unforgettable uS PGA finished with a 65 – and a huge ovation leaving the final green. The world No.1 is set to be arraigned in Louisville tomorrow after being arrested and charged for assaulting a police officer before his third round. The Masters champion (left), who returned to shoot a 66 on Friday, finally showed the strain of his ordeal when he shot a Saturday 73 to snap his streak of 42 rounds at par or better on the PGA Tour. And he said: “I am still not quite myself. I have been running on fumes. “Overall I am proud of the way I fought this week.” huGe ovation for bad-boy scottie FROM neIL McLeMan in Louisville @NeilMcLeman Ryder Cup captain Donald backs LIV star to come good still a cut above Donald sticks with Rahm despite early Valhalla exit

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Parisse 5.40 Wn Seymour Promise 2.43 ne Shaladar 4.00 Re Showboated 3.30 Re Sir Geoff Morgan 5.40 Wn Sneaky Girl 3.00 Re So Grateful 7.00 CA So Smart 7.10 Wn Socialise 4.30 Re Songo 3.13 ne Sovereign Queen 3.00 Re Spring Is Sprung 7.00 CA Springtime Legend 5.13 ne Star Allure 2.00 Re Star Of epsom 8.10 Wn Starspangledsammy 6.10 Wn Strongbowe 8.00 CA Succeed 5.30 Re Summit 3.00 Re Switch Hitter 4.43 ne Tambourine Dream 6.10 Wn Tantomile 5.00 Re Teddy Brown 4.30 Re Temur Khan 8.40 Wn The Conqueror 8.40 Wn The Crafty Mole 5.30 Re The Defiant 7.10 Wn The Likely Lad 3.43 ne The Thames Boatman6.40 Wn Time To Bite 3.43 ne Too Much Too Young 4.30 Re Toota 6.30 CA Toy Soldier 5.40 Wn Tractor Jack 2.13 ne Treacherous 7.10 Wn Trip To Rome 4.00 Re Up For Appeal 3.43 ne Viridian 5.00 Re Warhol 7.40 Wn Watchya 7.10 Wn We Ain’t Walking 2.13 ne We’ve Got This 2.30 Re What Times Tea 5.00 Re Where’s Clare 6.30 CA Whogoesthere 3.30 Re Winterwatch 4.13 ne Wipeout 2.30 Re Wondrous Ways 2.00 Re You Say nothing 3.43 ne Young Buck 4.43 ne Zulu 4.13 ne 5.15: NOODLE MISSION (E Greatrex 12-1) 1; Hat Toss (6-1) 2; Royal Musketeer (16-1) 3. 11 ran. 7-4f Double Time. 2¼, ½. (E Smyth-Osbourne). Tote: £13.00; £3.30, £1.90, £3.60. Tote Exacta: £92.60. Tricast: £1172.92. Trifecta: £1774.60. CSF: £82.29. NRs: Feel The Need, King Of Fury, Mubhijah. 5.45: WOODHAY WONDER (T Marquand 2-1f) 1; Completely Random (7-2) 2; Jehangeer (9-1) 3. 7 ran. nk, 4½. (T Ward). Tote: £3.00; £1.60, £2.20. Tote Exacta: £10.50. Tricast: £48.90. Trifecta: £56.00. CSF: £9.03. NRs: Al Shabab Storm, Cargin Bhui, Jimmy Speaking. 6.15: PEPSI CAT (D Costello 100-30) 1; Isle Of Lismore (4-1) 2; Glamorous Breeze (3-1f) 3. 7 ran. 1¼, 1¾. (Steph Hollinshead). Tote: £4.34; £2.20, £2.20. Tote Exacta: £18.20. Tricast: £42.39. Trifecta: £41.00. CSF: £16.34. NRs: Prince Of Pillo, Spoof. 6.45: ZIGGY’S PHOENIX (S M Levey 66- 1) 1; Victoria Falls (11-2) 2; Heartwarmer (9-2) 3. 13 ran. 100-30f Sunfall. ¾, ½. (R Hannon). Tote: £67.00; £9.40, £2.10, £2.00. Tote Exacta: £160.70. Tricast: £2016.44. Trifecta: £6295.60. CSF: £390.11. NRs: Cariad, Dreamrocker, Raimunda, Toxic. Jackpot: Not won. Placepot: £183.50. Quadpot: £58.10. RIPON 1.45: HURT YOU NEVER (Mia Nicholls 12- 1) 1; High Opinion (10-1) 2; Phoenix Beach (12-1) 3. 11 ran. 4-1f Lotus Rose. 1l, 2½. (Adrian Nicholls). Tote: £13.40; £3.80, £3.00, £4.00. Tote Exacta: £134.00. Tricast: £1482.86. Trifecta: £1495.30. CSF: £127.73. NR: Object. 2.15: SUBSTITUTE (J Fanning 14-1) 1; Titian Blue (7-2) 2; Night In Paris (4-5f) 3. 7 ran. 1¼, 1¾. (C Johnston). Tote: £15.00; £4.00, £2.00. Tote Exacta: £60.50. Trifecta: £159.20. CSF: £60.02. 2.45: SEA REGAL (C Fallon 5-6f) 1; Winter Life (25-1) 2; Wadacre Tivoli (14-1) 3. 7 ran. ¾, 2¾. (W Haggas). Tote: £1.84; £1.40, £5.20. Tote Exacta: £21.60. Trifecta: £140.60. CSF: £26.35. 3.15: RADIO GOO GOO (D Nolan 3-1f) 1; Glorious Angel (7-2) 2; Origintrail (7-2) 3. 7 ran. 1l, ½. (P Evans). Tote: £4.10; £2.40, £2.40. Tote Exacta: £16.80. Trifecta: £53.80. CSF: £13.86. 3.50: EY UP ITS THE BOSS (D Nolan 6-1) 1; Blueflagflyinghigh (6-1) 2; Westernesse (100-30f) 3. 10 ran. hd, nk. (Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood). Tote: £7.00; £2.00, £2.20, £1.60. Tote Exacta: £49.20. Tricast: £140.48. Trifecta: £226.30. CSF: £40.94. NR: Squeezebox. 4.25: RAFFLES ANGEL (D Keenan 11-1) 1; Louella (13-2) 2; Dollarindex (33-1) 3. 14 ran. 7-2f Coin Power. 2½, hd. (R Guest). Tote: £12.00; £2.30, £8.20, £3.50. Tote Exacta: £78.00. Tricast: £2374.26. Trifecta: £1872.30. CSF: £78.85. 4.55: MAKALU (JP Sullivan 8-1) 1; Clotherholme (6-4f) 2; Tees George (11-2) 3. 10 ran. hd, 1¼. (R Carr). Tote: £9.20; £2.40, £1.20, £1.80. Tote Exacta: £28.40. Tricast: £75.92. Trifecta: £104.80. CSF: £19.83. Placepot: £1,804.90. Quadpot: £25.50. STRATFORD 2.05: DUSKY DAYS (G Sheehan 13-2) 1; Barest Of Margins (4-1) 2; Theonlywayiswessex (3-1f) 3. 10 ran. 2l, 1½. (J Snowden). Tote: £7.50; £2.30, £1.80, £1.50. Tote Exacta: £40.50. Tricast: £94.98. Trifecta: £171.20. CSF: £32.91. 2.35: SAINT BIBIANA (L Williams 6-1) 1; Bridget Mary (4-1f) 2; Newmill Getaway (9- 2) 3. 11 ran. 3l, nk. (G Nicholls). Tote: £7.00; £1.90, £2.10, £2.30. Tote Exacta: £36.40. Tricast: £120.19. Trifecta: £134.60. CSF: £31.04. 3.05: THE BOOLA BOSS (Paul O’Brien 4-1) 1; Petty Cash (9-2) 2; Lelant (9-1) 3. 6 ran. 9-4f Deerstalker. 8½, 27l. (R Curtis). Tote: £5.00; £2.10, £2.50. Tote Exacta: £23.70. Trifecta: £126.60. CSF: £21.87. 3.35: MINELLA RESCUE (S Bowen 2-7f) 1; Huelgoat (11-4) 2; High Joker (125-1) 3. 5 ran. 2l, 36l. (G Hanmer). Tote: £1.29; £1.10, £1.20. Tote Exacta: £1.30. Trifecta: £8.80. CSF: £1.48. 4.05: FANCY STUFF (S Bowen 11-4f) 1; The Gambler (22-1) 2; Goodtimecrew (6-1) 3. 9 ran. 8½, 5l. (T R Gretton). Tote: £3.75; £1.60, £5.10, £2.00. Tote Exacta: £63.50. Tricast: £337.36. Trifecta: £383.90. CSF: £53.96. 4.35: LITTLE WATSON (S Twiston-Davies 7-2) 1; Chattamento (4-1) 2; Hola Hermosa (22-1) 3. 9 ran. 16-5f Thewaitingisover. 2½, nk. (N Twiston-Davies). Tote: £4.50; £1.50, £1.50, £4.30. Tote Exacta: £19.80. Trifecta: £240.10. CSF: £18.30. Placepot: £80.50. Quadpot: £20.10. NEWMARKET 3.45: ANCIENT TRUTH (W Buick 5-2f) 1; Principality (13-2) 2; Bold Impact (4-1) 3. 8 ran. 1½, 1¾. (C Appleby). Tote: £3.50; £1.20, £2.10, £1.60. Tote Exacta: £18.60. Trifecta: £77.70. CSF: £18.15. NR: Redorange. 4.15: HOPE YOU CAN RUN (W Buick 4-1) 1; Too Friendly (9-4f) 2; Berkshire Rocco (5- 2) 3. 6 ran. ½, 3½. (C Johnston). Tote: £5.00; £2.10, £1.60. Tote Exacta: £12.80. Tricast: £25.94. Trifecta: £29.20. CSF: £13.73. NRs: Adjuvant, Onesmoothoperator, Zimmerman. 4.45: MYTHICAL GUEST (C Shepherd 10-1) 1; Daysofourlives (7-2) 2; Gloucestershire (8-1) 3. 7 ran. 13-8f Mahboob. 1¾, 3½. (G Margarson). Tote: £11.60; £4.80, £1.80. Tote Exacta: £49.40. Tricast: £288.92. Trifecta: £281.20. CSF: £42.42. NRs: Arthur’s Realm, Moktasaab. ReSuLTS & pRiceS SP•T FORM p ReDcAR RTV 2.00raCiNGtV.CoM ebF restriCted MaideN staKes (diV 1) (5) (2-Y-o) 6f winner £3,780 (10 run) 1 (10) bebside T easterby 9-7........................................................... P dennis - - 2 (1) blaCK tide K Ryan 9-7............................................................t eaves - - 3 (8) iNCoNsPiCuous O Pears 9-7 ............................................... H russell - - 4 (5) Kilo suNsHiNe D Brooke 9-7 ..............................................J Garritty - - 5 (9) 54 MarrY tHe NiGHt (21) T easterby 9-7......................................d allan 66 G 6 (3) rex CarVer C Johnston 9-7 (eW) ...............................................J Hart - - 7 (6) 00 saNGatieN (9) I Furtado 9-7....................................................M Ghiani 41 G 8 (4) 3 dolCe Vitta (10) G Boughey 9-2 (SF).................................. P Cosgrave ●68 G 9 (2) star allure G Scott 9-2 (F)................................................d Keenan - - 10 (7) 6 woNdrous waYs (20) O Pears 9-2........................................C Hardie 45 G BeTTInG: 10-11 Dolce Vitta, 9-2 Star Allure, 8 Rex Carver, Marry The night, 10 Black Tide, 14 Bebside, 20 Inconspicuous, 25 Wondrous Ways. 2023: ARC SHADOWFAX 9 7, D Swift 5-1 (S Spencer), drawn (7), 10 ran. 2.30raCiNGtV.CoM ebF restriCted MaideN staKes (diV 2) (5) (2-Y-o) 6f winner £3,780 (10 run) 1 (10) 6 bobbY JoNes (14) n Tinkler 9-7 (F).......................................... r scott 63 G 2 (8) 6 HYPe MerCHaNt (19) D Loughnane 9-7 ................................d Muscutt 60 G 3 (2) 47 law deGree (28) T easterby 9-7................................................d allan 56 H 4 (7) MaGiC MiCKY R Fell & S Murray 9-7 .............................................J Hart - - 5 (1) 66 boro QueeN (40) P evans 9-2................................................ P dennis ●64 ST 6 (5) CaPturetHeMoMeNt O Pears 9-2..................................... H russell - - 7 (4) 8 loVe Plus oNe (25) O Pears 9-2 ............................................C Hardie 36 G 8 (6) sea oF diaMoNds A Watson 9-2 (SF)................... laura Coughlan (3) - - 9 (9) we’Ve Got tHis Craig Lidster 9-2 (eW) ....................................t eaves - - 10 (3) wiPeout B Smart 9-2.......................................................a breslin (3) - - BeTTInG: 5-2 Bobby Jones, 5 Sea Of Diamonds, 11-2 Law Degree, 7 We’ve Got This, 8 Hype Merchant, Boro Queen, 10 Wipeout, 14 Magic Micky. 2023: CHATURANGA 9 7, Hollie Doyle 5-4 Fav (A Watson), drawn (3), 9 ran. 3.00woodsMitH CoNstruCtioN straiGHt Mile Fillies’ HaNdiCaP (5) 1m winner £3,664 (9 run) 1 (3) 654-23 suMMit (17) D O’Meara 3 9-9 (F).................................................d Nolan 64 H 2 (5) 399-62 PurPle MartiNi (17) B Haslam 4 9-9 (C)..........................a breslin (3) 67 G 3 (2) 543070 CliPsHaM Gold (14) (H) S G West 5 9-9 (D)................... Molly Gunn (7) ●71 G 4 (7) 453- Milliterries (228) J Fanshawe 3 9-8 (SF).............................d Muscutt 57 ST 5 (1) 2163-5 loCKdowN lass (41) G Hanmer 6 9-8 (D)................Josephine Gordon 69 GS 6 (9) 423-36 CattoN ladY (25) M & D easterby 3 9-8 ........................Joanna Mason 66 G 7 (4) 266-38 butterCross FlYer (14) Craig Lidster 3 9-5............................J Hart 66 ST 8 (6) 929-2 soVereiGN QueeN (24) K Ryan 3 9-3 (eW)...............................t eaves 66 GF 9 (8) 747 sNeaKY Girl (12) M Botti 3 8-12 .............................................M Ghiani 62 SF BeTTInG: 7-2 Summit, 4 Purple Martini, 9-2 Milliterries, 5 Sovereign Queen, 7 Catton Lady, 10 Lockdown Lass, Sneaky Girl, Buttercross Flyer, 33 Clipsham Gold. 2023: SENESI 3 9 2, Daniel Muscutt 13-8 Fav (K P De Foy), drawn (2), 11 ran. 3.30JoiN raCiNG tV Now HaNdiCaP (5) (3-Y-o) 5f winner £3,664 (10 run) 1 (10) 557-34 wHoGoestHere (17) (B) D Carroll 9-11 (BF)................... Z wheatley (5) 72 SF 2 (3) 181-57 CraCK tHe Kode (17) (B) K Ryan 9-11 (D)..................................t eaves 68 GS 3 (6) 889-20 CubaN storM (17) M Dods 9-9 .............................................C beasley 69 ST 4 (7) 2466-7 GlorY HYde (17) R Fell & S Murray 9-8.........................................J Hart ●73 G 5 (5) 6-6561 PiNPoiNt (21) ewan Whillans 9-6 (D) (SF).....................................d Nolan 70 G 6 (4) 905-80 CoMe oN ireNe (17) (H) M Herrington 9-1....................b sanderson (3) 62 G 7 (2) 5648-6 ladY oF tHe Garr (90) T Waggott 8-11.........................C Howarth (3) 71 SF 8 (1) 6079-2 daNdY FitZ (9) T easterby 8-11 (F) .............................................d allan 69 GF 9 (9) 07-6 sassY soPraNo (24) Mrs A Duffield 8-9.................................. r scott 62 ST 10 (8) 60-492 sHowboated (21) n Tinkler 8-8 (eW)............................. F McManoman 70 G BeTTInG: 4 Pinpoint, 9-2 Showboated, Dandy Fitz, 5 Whogoesthere, 7 Cuban Storm, 8 Glory Hyde, 10 Crack The Kode, 16 Sassy Soprano, Lady Of The Garr, 25 Come On Irene. 2023: ZUFFOLO 9 10, Callum Rodriguez 15-2 (M Dods), drawn (2), 7 ran. 4.00watCH raCiNG tV iN stuNNiNG Hd HaNdiCaP (4) 1m winner £5,234 (11 run) 1 (1) 14109/ leuVeN Power (605) R Varian 5 9-11 (D)................................r dawson - GF 2 (10) 5759-0 PisaNello (16) D O’Meara 7 9-10 (D) ............................... Mark winn (3) 88 H 3 (2) -91242 diNGle (52) J Camacho 6 9-10 (D) .......................................ryan sexton 93 SS 4 (7) 6-3424 dawN oF liberatioN (17) R Carr 5 9-9 (BF, D)..............Joanna Mason 93 GF 5 (6) 1-7358 roN o (17) R Craggs 6 9-9 (CD) ......................................................J Hart 88 SF 6 (11) 2/211- eliM (386) e Bethell 4 9-7 (D) (SF).............................................C beasley - S 7 (3) 3626-2 sHaladar (25) K Ryan 5 9-6 (D) (F)...........................................t eaves 91 GF 8 (8) 322-3 arCtiC MouNtaiN (22) S bin Suroor 4 9-3 (BF) (eW).......C Howarth (3) 90 G 9 (9) 63120- leadeNHall (221) T easterby 4 9-2 (BF, D)..................................d allan 94 G 10 (4) 367580 triP to roMe (10) I Williams 4 9-1...........................Josephine Gordon 95 ST 11 (5) 6-2413 iNterCessor (20) (B) Dr R newland & J Insole 7 9-0 (BF, D).........M Ghiani ●96 G BeTTInG: 5 elim, 11-2 Arctic Mountain, 6 Dingle, 7 Shaladar, Dawn Of Liberation, 15-2 Intercessor, 10 Leuven Power, Pisanello, Leadenhall. 2023: No corresponding race. 4.30raCiNGtV.CoM HaNdiCaP (diV 1) (6) (3-Y-o) 7f winner £3,140 (12 run) 1 (11) 153647 desert raider (28) I W McInnes 9-11 (D)....................... Mark winn (3) ●70 SF 2 (6) 447-15 soCialise (17) n Tinkler 9-9 (SF)............................................... r scott 67 ST 3 (10) -10309 rHasidat (33) (H) Dr R newland & J Insole 9-8 (D).........C Hutchinson (3) 67 ST 4 (4) 685 MaMbHa (28) M Dods 9-6 (F)................................................... P dennis 61 H 5 (3) 6-7555 Howard’s CHoiCe (10) G Tutty 9-6...................... laura Coughlan (3) 66 ST 6 (8) 6-534 teddY browN (33) (B) M Botti 9-5 (eW) ..................................M Ghiani 67 ST 7 (12) 976 eVelYN’s PHoeNix (20) T easterby 9-4....................................d allan 59 GS 8 (7) 66634 NotioN iN MotioN (21) J & S Quinn 9-4.....................................J Hart 65 ST 9 (9) 665-55 batal daNdY (32) R Fahey 9-3 ............................................J Garritty 61 GF 10 (5) 05-9 odette’s beau (34) M Dods 9-1...........................................C beasley 68 G 11 (2) 75476- CarNabY PriNCess (236) T easterby 8-11 .............................C Hardie 61 G 12 (1) 340-66 too MuCH too YouNG (2) R Fell & S Murray 8-9..........Joanna Mason 60 GF BeTTInG: 10-3 Teddy Brown, 9-2 Howard’s Choice, 11-2 Socialise, 8 notion In Motion, 12 Mambha, Batal Dandy, evelyn’s Phoenix, Carnaby Princess, Odette’s Beau. 2023: MR JETMAN 9 4, Sam James 11-10 Fav (G Tuer), drawn (2), 15 ran. 5.00raCiNGtV.CoM HaNdiCaP (diV 2) (6) (3-Y-o) 7f winner £3,140 (11 run) 1 (8) 786 GeorGie wooster (18) T easterby 9-10 ...................................d allan 66 SF 2 (4) 36-7 ribble riVer (47) K Ryan 9-9 (eW) ..........................................t eaves 64 SF 3 (7) 055- wHat tiMes tea (250) I Jardine 9-8.......................................d Nolan 64 GF 4 (11) 484-70 ViridiaN (22) (B) W Haggas 9-6...........................................a Farragher 64 ST 5 (6) 77433 MaYo CouNtY (21) J Camacho 9-5 (SF).............................ryan sexton 67 ST 6 (9) 6647-6 MadaMe CHristiNe (21) Mrs A Duffield 9-4............................. r scott 64 SF 7 (3) 8766-7 CHillout CHarlie (34) n Tinkler 9-4.................................a Jary (5) 62 SF 8 (10) 583 loose toNGue (40) (H) P evans 9-4....................................... P dennis 60 ST 9 (5) 500-5 Kode seCret (22) T easterby 9-2 (F).......................................C Hardie ●68 G 10 (2) 89-8 liZ’s KitteN (34) M Dods 8-13...............................................C beasley 63 G 11 (1) 9-634 taNtoMile (27) R Fahey 8-9..........................................Joanna Mason 64 SS BeTTInG: 4 Mayo County, 11-2 Ribble River, 6 Kode Secret, 7 Loose Tongue, 15-2 Tantomile, 8 Viridian, 10 Georgie Wooster, 12 Liz’s Kitten, Madame Christine, What Times Tea, 14 Chillout Charlie. 2023: No corresponding race. 5.30watCH raCiNG tV oN sKY 424 HaNdiCaP (6) (3-Y-o) 1m 6f winner £3,140 (8 run) 1 (3) 756-3 belieVitaNduCaN (22) Jessica Macey 9-10 (F) ....................d Muscutt 69 G 2 (4) 896-41 tHe CraFtY Mole (22) D O’Meara 9-4 (D) (SF).............. Mark winn (3) 67 S 3 (5) 470-0 HouNd doG (4) C Johnston 9-2...................................................J Hart ●70 ST 4 (7) 604833 little VeNiCe (25) n Tinkler 9-1.............................................. r scott 67 SS 5 (6) 689-46 sCarbados (51) (H) I Furtado 8-11 (eW)...................................r dawson 64 ST 6 (1) 833345 rubio de oro (19) (B) M Botti 8-11 ..........................................M Ghiani 66 ST 7 (2) 0-777 suCCeed (40) P Mcentee 8-10...................................Josephine Gordon 61 ST 8 (8) 669-79 eMilsHaaN (10) G Tuer 8-9 ..............................................a breslin (3) 51 G BeTTInG: 5-4 The Crafty Mole, 4 Believitanducan, 5 Little Venice, 13-2 Rubio De Oro, 10 Hound Dog, 14 Scarbados, 20 emilshaan, 33 Succeed. 2023: GALILAEUS 10 0, Hector Crouch 1-2 Fav (R Beckett), drawn (1), 9 ran. ELM HAS CORONATION DATE by JASOn HeAVeY FLYING filly Elmalka will bid to follow up her shock 1,000 Guineas victory at Royal Ascot. Roger Varian confirmed the daughter of Kingman will sidestep the Irish 1,000 Guineas next weekend in favour of the Coronation Stakes in June She will try to join an elite band of fillies who have won the Guineas and the Group One contest at the royal meeting including Russian Rhythm, Attraction and Sky Lantern. Aidan O’Brien’s Winter was the last filly to complete the Newmarket/Ascot double in 2017. Elmalka gave Varian his first triumph in the fillies’ Classic when coming home strongly in the hands of Silvestre de Sousa at Newmarket. The trainer, who was dealt a recent blow when Amo Racing moved their horses from the yard following an injury to King Of Steel, has been thrilled with how Elmalka has come out of the race. Varian (right) said: “She’s doing great and has come out of her race very well and we couldn’t be more pleased with her to be honest. “She will probably go to Royal Ascot for the Coronation Stakes next. I think she will sharpen up for her run in the Guineas. I have no doubt she will stay 10 furlongs, but I don’t think we have to rush up to 10. “She is entitled to be a bit more streetwise at Ascot than she was at Newmarket and hopefully, even though she has won a Guineas, we will be able to see her best is still to come.” for her run in the Guineas. I have no doubt she will bit more streetwise at newSbOY 2.00 DOLCE VITTA 2.30 BORO QUEEN 3.00 SOVEREIGN QUEEN 3.30 SHOWBOATED 4.00 ARCTIC MOUNTAIN 4.30 SOCIALISE 5.00 MAYO COUNTY 5.30 THE CRAFTY MOLE (NB) bOuVeRie 2.00 REX CARVER 2.30 SEA OF DIAMONDS 3.00 MILLITERRIES (NB) 3.30 PINPOINT 4.00 ELIM 4.30 SOCIALISE 5.00 LOOSE TONGUE 5.30 THE CRAFTY MOLE no bet today PRO-BET GoinG: Good to Firm. Course: Left-handed galloping, oval track of 1m 6f, round course joins the straight just over 5f from the finish. DrAW: High numbers best on the straight course. Top TrAiners: T Easterby 44-542 (8.1%), D O’Meara 33-251 (13.1%), M Dods 25-245 (10.2%), R Fahey 24-228 (10.5%), N Tinkler 15-188 (8.0%). Top JoCkeys: David Allan 28-297 (9.4%), Jason Hart 21-176 (11.9%), Connor Beasley 21-186 (11.3%), Tom Eaves 14-169 (8.3%). TrAiner TArGeTs (won today’s race at least twice in last 10 years): M Dods won the 3.30 in ‘21 and ‘23. 1sT TiMe BLinkers: 3.30 Crack The Kode, Dandy Fitz, Whogoesthere, 5.00 Viridian. CHeekpieCes: 3.00 Summit, 4.00 Pisanello, Shaladar, Trip To Rome, 4.30 Desert Raider, 5.30 Hound Dog*. TonGue sTrAps: 4.00 Intercessor, 4.30 Howard’s Choice, 5.00 Kode Secret, Madame Christine*, 5.30 Rubio De Oro, Succeed*. (*=1st time). 1sT run sinCe WinD op: None. 1sT TiMe HooDs: 3.30 Come On Irene. profiTABLe rACes for fAvs: 3.00. ■ the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot is next for Aesop’s Fables after he bounced back to form for Aidan O’brien at Naas yesterday in the Listed Sole Power Sprint Stakes. the four-year-old won by a neck from twilight Jet, with 150-1 shot So Majestic just a neck further back in third. TOP DOG’S BEST ROMFORD 11.01 Grouchos Stan (4-2-6) 11.18 Private Jess (4-2-3) 11.34 Storys Hybrid (4-6-2) 11.52 Short Leg Lady (5- 4-1) 12.09 Southern Risk (4-6-1) 12.26 Deanridge Boyone(5-4-6)12.42 Droopys Fiadh (4-6-3) 12.59 Miss Mizuno (Nap) (6-2-1) 1.17 Conans Jaguar (6-4-2) 1.33 Bonville Pretty (3-6-2) 1.51 Young Poet (5-4-3) 2.07 Sentosa Sunset (2-5-4) SWINDON 11.09 Nice Guy (5-1-3) 11.27 Distant Josh (2-5-3) 11.43 Shes Mine (5-4-3) 12.01 Bullys Barker (3-5-1) 12.18 Barnfield Crest (1-2-4) 12.34 Vegas Flyer (Nap) (6-3-2) 12.51 Sawpit Sauvignon (6-2-5) 1.08 Monamolin Lucky (5- 4-6) 1.26 At A Canter (4-3-1) 1.42 Unknown Freda (2-5-4) 1.59 Ashway Fred (1-5-3) 2.14 Mohican Luigi (5-4-3) MONMORE 2.23 Bangon Elvis (1-3-2) 2.41 Alright Babe (Nap) (3-1-6) 3.01 Red Camellia (4-1-6) 3.19 Vivre Le Veve (2-3- 6) 3.38 Bruin (5-1-2) 3.57 Kilwest Prince (1-4-3) 4.16 Tullymurry Lyric (3-5-1) 4.34 Halfway Lulu(4-2-3)4.53 Alsinore(1-6-5) 5.12 Builders Pride (2-3-6) 5.31 Lioness (1-5-3) 5.49 Light Up Lucy (2-4-6) SpOTFORm gOingS Heavy - H; Soft - S; good to soft - GS; good - G; good to firm - GF; Firm - FM; Hard - HD; Yielding - Y; Yielding to soft - YS. A-w: Standard - ST; Slow - SL; Standard to fast - SF, Standard to slow– SS in FORm Tim Easterby gOAL Elmalka heads to Royal Ascot

mirror.co.uk/sport MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 43 DM1ST 5.06HENDERSON EQUINE MASSAGE HANDICAP (5) (3-Y-O) 1m 3f Winner £4,397 (7 run) 1 (2) 3535-9 I Love Paris (27) E Walker 9-9.............................................S Osborne 81 ST 2 (1) 415-2 Freds Mate (136) C Johnston 9-9 (BF)..................................... W Buick 77 ST 3 (4) 351- Alacrity (184) A Balding 9-8.................................................O Murphy 74 ST 4 (3) 755-4 Rakki (19) A King 9-8 .............................................................B Sayette ●83 ST 5 (5) 695-1 Caprelo (33) H Morrison 9-8 (D) (F)........................................D Probert 80 ST 6 (7) 49-651 Lucentio (14) J & T Gosden 9-6 (CD) (SF).............................K Shoemark 79 S 7 (6) 73-6 Malinka (37) R Beckett 9-3 ................................................Rossa Ryan 79 SF BETTING: 3 Lucentio, 7-2 Alacrity, 4 Caprelo, 6 Freds Mate, 7 Malinka, Rakki, 10 I Love Paris. 2023: BRAVE KNIGHT 9 6, Luke Morris 11-4 Fav (Sir M Prescott), drawn (4), 8 ran. 5.40BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (GBB RACE) (2) (2-Y-O) 6f Winner £21,600 (16 run) 1 (13) Adelaide Bay J Chapple-Hyam 9-7 ..........................Sorin Moldoveanu - - New Bay colt out of Vitamin. 2 (3) Brian S Kirk 9-7 ......................................................................L Keniry - - Shaman colt out of Alys Love. 3 (7) Corriamo M Tregoning 9-7 .....................................................T Whelan - - Mohaather colt out of Alaata. 4 (1) Enchanted Eye E J-Houghton 9-7........................................ C Bishop - - Expert Eye gelding out of Last Enchantment. 5 (9) Fearless Freddy W Muir & C Grassick 9-7.........................L Edmunds - - Territories colt out of Beyond Fashion. 6 (2) Gap Year E J-Houghton 9-7................................................. G Downing - - Elzaam gelding out of Traveller’s Tales. 7 (8) 3 Number (17) J Butler 9-7.....................................................C Shepherd ●80 S 14-1 (9-3) 3rd of 7, 1l behind Brosay (9-5) at Goodwood 5f 2yo nov stk (2) hvy 8 (5) 3 Sergio Parisse (9) C Cox 9-7 (EW)...................................Rossa Ryan 75 G 10-3 (9-7) 3rd of 12, 2l behind Over Spiced (9-2) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd 9 (16) 24 Sir Geoff Morgan (12) T Dascombe 9-7.............................P-L Jamin 79 G 4-1 (9-4) 4th of 9, 3½l behind Seraphim Angel (8-13) at Chester 5f 2yo stks (2) gd 10 (6) Toy Soldier G Scott 9-7..................................................Liam Wright - - Soldier’s Call gelding out of Royal Highness. 11 (11) Dollyana W Muir & C Grassick 9-2............................................R Havlin - - Land Force filly out of Anya. 12 (10) Galette J Portman 9-2 ..........................................................H Crouch - - Time Test filly out of Petits Fours. 13 (4) Keep Singing J S Moore 9-2 .........................................Georgia Dobie - - Kameko filly out of Dark Reckoning. 14 (12) Lady With The Lamp J P O’Brien (IRE) 9-2 (SF)..................O Murphy - - King Of Change filly out of Caring Touch. 15 (15) 22 Larchill Lass (14) K R Burke 9-2 (BF) (F)...............................S James 78 G 2-1fav (9-2) 2nd of 12, 1½l behind Call Me Harswell (9-2) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn (2) gs 16 (14) Lucky Lottery G Kelleway 9-2 ............................................ H Turner - - Far Above filly out of Jenlen. BETTING: 4 Sir Geoff Morgan, 9-2 Sergio Parisse, 5 Number, Larchill Lass, 13-2 Lady With The Lamp, 12 Toy Soldier, Corriamo, 14 Adelaide Bay, Enchanted Eye. 2023: PERFECT VIEW 9 7, Benoit Sayette(3) 7-2 (G Scott), drawn (1), 8 ran. 6.10 DARLEY EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (GBB RACE) (2) 1m Winner £20,616 (14 run) 1 (14) 9- Daliso (314) S Kirk 4 10-0.........................................................L Keniry 27 ST 2 (3) 6 Starspangledsammy (131) C Allen 4 10-0...........................N Callan 48 ST 3 (7) 43 Aurora’s Beauty (33) C Appleby 3 9-2 (BF) (F)..................... W Buick 77 GF 4 (9) 2-5 Beatrice Shilling (24) P Chapple-Hyam 3 9-2......................H Crouch 71 G 5 (5) 2 Cat Ninja (20) J & T Gosden 3 9-2 (SF)...............................K Shoemark ●79 G 6 (6) 5-3 Clove Hitch (30) A Balding 3 9-2..........................................O Murphy 76 G 7 (1) 2 Dream Seeker (51) (H) C Cox 3 9-2 ...................................Rossa Ryan 61 ST 8 (8) Fight For You J & T Gosden 3 9-2 .........................................R Havlin - - 9 (11) 6 Icecap (20) P Owens 3 9-2...............................................Jason Watson 61 G 10 (4) 4 Madeleine Moonshot (91) K P De Foy 3 9-2......................B Sayette 50 SS 11 (10) 5- Raheena (282) S & E Crisford 3 9-2 (EW).................................. H Davies 75 G 12 (2) 8 Ronster (24) C Hills 3 9-2.......................................................... W Cox 40 G 13 (13) 0- Samoon Star (282) H Morrison 3 9-2 ...................................D Probert 52 G 14 (12) 5-5 Tambourine Dream (20) (H) J Fanshawe 3 9-2................... R Coakley 65 SF BETTING: 10-3 Clove Hitch, 9-2 Aurora’s Beauty, 5 Cat Ninja, 7 Raheena, 8 Fight For You, Beatrice Shilling, 10 Dream Seeker, 14 Tambourine Dream. 2023: HIGH SPIRITED 3 9 2, Dane O’Neill 11-1 (H Candy), drawn (8), 13 ran. SP•T FORM p SP•T FORM p 6.40GET RACEDAY READY HANDICAP (3) 6f Winner £9,936 (7 run) 1 (1) 561125 Many A Star (17) J Osborne 7 9-9 (BF, D) (SF)........................S Osborne 98 H 2 (4) 1-3104 The Thames Boatman (18) (H) R Hughes 4 9-3 (BF, D) (F)........F Marsh 98 SS 3 (7) 23139- Cuban Breeze (159) (V) P Evans 6 9-0 (CD) ........................Rossa Ryan 96 GF 4 (3) 731-77 Amazonian Dream (14) B Millman 5 8-13 (CD)......................O Murphy ●100 G 5 (2) 25-875 Almaty Star (19) R Cowell 4 8-11......................................K Shoemark 94 SF 6 (6) 11800- Okami (165) Mrs L Mongan 4 8-10 (D)..................................R Clutterbuck 98 ST 7 (5) 716135 Big R (14) E J-Houghton 4 8-8 (D)....................................Mia Nicholls (5) 99 ST BETTING: 11-4 Many A Star, 10-3 The Thames Boatman, 4 Almaty Star, 5 Big R, 13-2 Cuban Breeze, 15-2 Amazonian Dream, 25 Okami. 2023: AS IF BY CHANCE 5 8 9, Tom Marquand 9-2 Fav (N Tinkler), drawn (7), 11 ran. 7.10FITZDARES SPRINT SERIES HANDICAP (4) 5f Winner £5,653 (11 run) 1 (7) 24-785 Lil Guff (19) D & C Kubler 5 9-10 (D) (F) ..................................... W Buick 91 G 2 (4) 050-06 Watchya (19) G Baker 5 9-10....................................................N Callan ●94 ST 3 (1) 87-903 Rocking Ends (109) Tom Clover 4 9-10 (D)..........................Rossa Ryan 90 G 4 (10) 88-868 Grace Angel (9) (B) Darryll Holland 4 9-9 (D)..................Jason Watson 85 GF 5 (6) 750322 Dubai Station (18) R Cowell 7 9-9 (D) (SF).........................K Shoemark 90 G 6 (9) 11459/ Miss Attitude (591) J Channon 4 9-8 (D) ............................... C Bishop - GF 7 (8) 24342- Treacherous (164) E De Giles 10 9-4....................................O Murphy 91 GF 8 (5) 8554-9 Chasseral (67) (H) S C Williams 4 9-3...................................S M Levey 90 G 9 (3) 3269-9 Four Adaay (43) B Millman 6 8-11 (D) (EW).........................O Searle (7) 93 GF 10 (11) 162535 The Defiant (4) L Dace 8 8-11 (D).......................................T Heard (3) 89 GF 11 (2) 66-475 So Smart (14) G Harris 5 8-7 (D).............................................. K O’Neill 90 GS BETTING: 7-2 Dubai Station, 4 Treacherous, 13-2 Lil Guff, 7 Rocking Ends, 8 Watchya, The Defiant, 12 Miss Attitude, 14 Grace Angel, So Smart. 2023: GLAMOROUS BREEZE 5 9 7, William Cox 11-2 (C Mason), drawn (1), 7 ran. 7.40FOLLOW FITZDARES ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER HANDICAP (4) 1m 3f Winner £5,653 (15 run) 1 (7) 51540- Miller Spirit (152) G & J Moore 4 9-10 .................................S W Kelly 89 GS 2 (13) 0/3037 Enthused (9) James Owen 7 9-10 (CD)............................ S D Bowen (5) 87 GF 3 (8) 2257-5 Croeso Cymraeg (28) H Evans 10 9-10 (D)........................J Leavy (5) 90 G 4 (2) -67836 Good Too (35) B Johnson 5 9-9......................................Laura Pearson 85 GF 5 (4) 11-8 Rockit Tommy (28) Sir M Todd 4 9-9 (C)................................D Probert 74 GS 6 (9) /4150- Saligo Bay (J59) G & J Moore 6 9-9 (CD).........................R Clutterbuck 84 G 7 (1) 421-53 Incremental (18) M Bell 4 9-8 (SF) ......................................O Murphy ●91 ST 8 (5) 4943-0 Oj Lifestyle (30) G & J Moore 4 9-8.............................Jason Watson 87 ST 9 (14) 4410-6 Motazzen (10) (B) Miss H Knight 6 9-8................................F Larson (3) 87 ST 10 (15) 00-964 Just An Hour (28) B Millman 4 9-8..................................... R Coakley 85 SS 11 (10) -67333 Lexington Knight (30) R Hannon 6 9-7 (C)........................S M Levey 87 GS 12 (3) 52-454 Carbis Bay (109) C Gordon 4 9-4............................................ C Bishop 87 ST 13 (11) 36529- Warhol (199) G Baker 5 9-3 (CD) (EW) .......................................N Callan 87 G 14 (6) 1156-2 Carp Kid (14) J & R Flint 9 8-12 (CD) (F)........................................ W Cox 87 GF 15 (12) 1385-5 Lawn Ranger (19) M Attwater 9 8-8 (C)...................Georgia Dobie (3) 79 G BETTING: 11-2 Incremental, 7 Lexington Knight, 15-2 Enthused, Carp Kid, 8 Warhol, 10 Miller Spirit, Just An Hour, 12 Rockit Tommy, Carbis Bay. 2023: SALIGO BAY 5 9 7, Rhys Clutterbuck 10-3 Fav (G & J Moore), drawn (7), 10 ran. 8.10 DOWNLOAD THE FITZDARES APP NOW HANDICAP (DIV 1) (6) 1m 2f Winner £3,768 (10 run) 1 (3) 272-62 Galactic Glow (14) J Tickle 7 9-11 (D) (SF)........................ T Fisher (3) 64 S 2 (1) 7425-9 Miss Harmony (34) M Bell 5 9-10 (D)............................J Bradnam (7) ●66 G 3 (6) 16-605 Lost In Time (23) (V) D Ivory 7 9-10 (D) (F)...............................R Havlin 62 S 4 (7) 2132-5 Star Of Epsom (103) P Phelan 6 9-9 (D)................................P Bradley 65 ST 5 (5) 75-5 Grey Owl (28) E Lavelle 4 9-7 (EW).......................................... C Bishop 62 GF 6 (2) 4988 Laser Focus (27) James Owen 6 9-4............................. S D Bowen (5) 60 ST 7 (8) 3346-0 Hooves Like Jagger (14) A Carroll 6 9-4 ...........................W Carson 22 ST 8 (9) 7-8254 Certain Style (18) Mrs L Mongan 4 9-1..........................R Clutterbuck 63 GF 9 (10) /38900 Above The Line (9) P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck 4 9-0.......... G Wood 54 ST 10 (4) 4688-0 No Such Luck (14) (H) R Ingram 7 9-0 (D)............................... K O’Neill 40 ST BETTING: 3 Galactic Glow, 10-3 Star Of Epsom, 7-2 Certain Style, 9-2 Miss Harmony, 10 Lost In Time, 12 Laser Focus, Grey Owl, 25 Hooves Like Jagger. 2023: TROJAN TRUTH 4 9 9, Trevor Whelan 10-1 (E De Giles), drawn (15), 14 ran. 8.40DOWNLOAD THE FITZDARES APP NOW HANDICAP (DIV 2) (6) 1m 2f Winner £3,768 (10 run) 1 (2) 96584- Mujid (201) J Tickle 9 9-10 (C) (EW)...................................... T Fisher (3) 62 G 2 (6) 318577 Curtiz (14) H Morrison 7 9-10 (D).............................................O Murphy 65 G 3 (5) 442/06 Bakersboy (25) Alice Haynes 6 9-9 (D)................................... K O’Neill 52 ST 4 (3) 55-907 Head Of State (31) (V) B Johnson 4 9-9............................... C Bennett ●71 FM 5 (7) 1-4631 The Conqueror (19) J Boyle 6 9-7 (D) (SF)................ Ethan Jones (7) 63 ST 6 (9) 53578- Estehwadh (249) Mrs L Mongan 4 9-4 (F) .......................R Clutterbuck 46 G 7 (10) 33250- Caramay (207) W Muir & C Grassick 4 9-2..............................L Edmunds 64 G 8 (1) -84353 Iftikhaar (18) J R Jenkins 5 9-1 ............................................D Probert 64 SF 9 (8) 5177-0 Temur Khan (14) A Carroll 9 9-0..............................Jack Doughty (7) 62 ST 10 (4) 737544 Capallcliste (27) D F Davis 4 9-0.....................................Rossa Ryan 61 ST BETTING: 9-4 The Conqueror, 5 Iftikhaar, 11-2 Curtiz, 13-2 Capallcliste, Mujid, 15-2 Caramay, 14 Bakersboy, 20 Estehwadh, Temur Khan, 25 Head Of State. 2023: No corresponding race. CARLISLE WINDSOR Jackpot Going: Good to Firm-Good in places. Course: Right-handed, undulating pear-shaped course of 1m 5f with a testing uphill finish. DRAW: Low numbers best Top Trainers: T Easterby 32-332 (9.6%), D Sayer 20-120 (16.7%), R Fahey 19-146 (13.0%), K R Burke 17-107 (15.9%), G Tuer 11-56 (19.6%), B Ellison 10-86 (11.6%), J Goldie 9-64 (14.1%), I Jardine 9-139 (6.5%), S England 7-36 (19.4%), M Dods 6-113 (5.3%), M & D Easterby 6-64 (9.4%). , C Johnston 5-27 (18.5%), Mrs Stella Barclay 5-49 (10.2%), D & N Barron 4-25 (16.0%), E Bethell 4-20 (20.0%), Miss L Perratt 4-34 (11.8%). Top Jockeys: Paul Mulrennan 23-150 (15.3%), Joe Fanning 14-62 (22.6%), Callum Rodriguez 12-88 (13.6%), Shane Gray 11-79 (13.9%), Billy Garritty 10-63 (15.9%), Daniel Tudhope 8-62 (12.9%), Sean Kirrane 7-42 (16.7%), Duran Fentiman 6-66 (9.1%), James Sullivan 6-74 (8.1%), Andrew Mullen 4-101 (4.0%), Harrison Shaw 4-49 (8.2%), Oisin Orr 3-30 (10.0%), Patrick Mathers 2-32 (6.2%), Ben Robinson 2-16 (12.5%), Connor Murtagh 2-24 (8.3%). 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 7.30 Northern Spirit, 9.00 Azure Stage, Hardman. CHEEKPIECES: 7.00 Nelson Gay, Reigning Profit, 7.30 Gobi Sunset, Manigordo, Sacred Falls*, 8.00 Redarna, Strongbowe. TONGUE STRAPS: 8.00 Ernie’s Valentine, Fools Rush In. (*=1st time). Profitable races for Favs: 8.00. Going: Good to Firm. Course: Figure-of-eight course of 1m 4f, straight final 5f, 6f races start on an extension to the straight. DRAW: Low best up to a mile. Top Trainers: R Hannon 37-260 (14.2%), A Balding 30-163 (18.4%), R Beckett 24-132 (18.2%), C Cox 21-159 (13.2%), E J-Houghton 20-147 (13.6%), J & T Gosden 18-62 (29.0%), C Hills 18-94 (19.1%), S & E Crisford 17-77 (22.1%). Top Jockeys: Oisin Murphy 48-255 (18.8%), William Buick 33-110 (30.0%), Rossa Ryan 28-187 (15.0%), Sean Levey 27-184 (14.7%), Kieran Shoemark 21-149 (14.1%), David Probert 19-241 (7.9%), Hector Crouch 18-104 (17.3%). 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 7.40 Motazzen. CHEEKPIECES: 5.06 Lucentio, 7.10 Dubai Station, The Defiant, 7.40 Carp Kid, Enthused, 8.10 Above The Line*, Galactic Glow, 8.40 Bakersboy, Iftikhaar, Mujid, The Conqueror. TONGUE STRAPS: 5.06 Lucentio, 6.40 Many A Star, 7.10 Chasseral, Grace Angel, The Defiant, 7.40 Lexington Knight, Oj Lifestyle, Rockit Tommy*, 8.10 Galactic Glow, Grey Owl*, Laser Focus, No Such Luck, 8.40 Head Of State. (*=1st time). 1ST RUN SINCE WIND OP: 6.10 Daliso. 1ST TIME HOODS: 6.10 Dream Seeker. Profitable races for Favs: 6.10. 6.30BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (2) (2-Y-O) 5f Winner £21,600 (6 run) 1 (6) 1 Golden Paradise (35) G Scott 9-8 (D)............................. Doubtful 2 (5) 21 Englemere (20) G Boughey 9-6 (D) (F).........................Billy Loughnane 80 G 3 (4) 13 Lady Lightning (12) E Dunlop 9-6 (D)...................................Oisin Orr 76 G 4 (1) 2 River Seine (15) K R Burke 9-2.............................................D Tudhope ●86 G 5 (2) Toota T Easterby 9-2 ..........................................................D Fentiman - - 6 (3) Where’s Clare C Johnston 9-2.......................................... J Fanning - - BETTING: Evens River Seine, 5-2 Englemere, 7-2 Lady Lightning, 16 Where’s Clare, 25 Toota. 7.00CUMBRIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HANDICAP (4) 5f Winner £5,496 (9 run) 1 (2) 7-1030 Mountain Warrior (16) (B) E Bethell 4 9-10 ...................C Rodriguez 87 G 2 (7) 774022 Reigning Profit (7) R Carr 5 9-8 (D) (F)...........................JP Sullivan 87 ST 3 (8) 563288 Pockley (58) Miss L Perratt 6 9-7 (D)........................Tommie Jakes (5) 87 ST 4 (3) 334-91 Jordan Electrics (6) J Goldie 8 9-6 (CD) (SF)...............P Mulrennan 87 G 5 (4) 4447-7 Spring Is Sprung (10) P Midgley 5 9-5 (D)..........................D Tudhope 87 GF 6 (1) 623-47 Nelson Gay (106) M Dods 6 9-5 (D) ....................................S B Kirrane ●89 GS 7 (9) 2402-3 Minnesota Lad (30) R Fahey 4 9-5 (D)..................................Oisin Orr 86 S 8 (5) 0690-0 Mereside Angel (10) D & N Barron 5 8-12 (D)....................... J Fanning 85 G 9 (6) 6358-3 So Grateful (18) M & D Easterby 6 8-10 (D) (EW)......Lewis Chalkley (7) 88 ST BETTING: 9-4 Jordan Electrics, 3 Reigning Profit, 5 Minnesota Lad, 8 Mountain Warrior, 10 Nelson Gay, 12 So Grateful, 14 Mereside Angel, 16 Pockley, Spring Is Sprung. 7.30THANK YOU ANNUAL BADGE HOLDERS HANDICAP (4) 6f Winner £5,496 (10 run) 1 (1) 3-8449 Northern Spirit (8) (B) B Ellison 4 9-9 (D)....................... B Robinson 82 G 2 (10) 936535 Exalted Angel (19) K R Burke 8 9-8 (D)..........................S Feilden (7) 84 ST 3 (3) 34-008 Manigordo (26) Adrian Nicholls 7 9-7 (D)...............................P Mathers 80 G 4 (9) 809-00 American Star (16) R Carr 5 9-6 (D).................................JP Sullivan 75 G 5 (7) -72752 Crypto Quest (20) G Tutty 5 9-5 (D) (F)..............................B Garritty 85 G 6 (5) 97482- No Saint (150) S England 4 9-4.............................................. J Fanning 83 SF 7 (6) 356-06 Braveheart Boy (16) T Easterby 4 9-3 (D)........................D Fentiman 82 GF 8 (8) 4312-0 Gentle Ellen (14) D & N Barron 5 9-1 (CD) ........................P Mulrennan 86 S 9 (4) 25-592 Sacred Falls (3) K Scott 4 9-0 (D) (SF).............................. W Pyle (5) ●87 S 10 (2) 07303U Gobi Sunset (6) I Jardine 7 8-11 (D) (EW)..................................A Mullen 84 ST BETTING: 5-2 Crypto Quest, 3 Sacred Falls, 7 No Saint, 8 Braveheart Boy, Gobi Sunset, 10 Gentle Ellen, Exalted Angel, 14 Northern Spirit. 8.00NOUGHTIES FRIDAY 31ST MAY HANDICAP (4) 1m Winner £5,496 (6 run) 1 (3) 60368- James Mchenry (223) E Bethell 4 9-11 (D) (SF).................C Rodriguez 94 G 2 (2) 160-54 Redarna (16) D Sayer 10 9-11 (CD) (F) .................................P Mulrennan 92 GF 3 (5) 927719 Ernie’s Valentine (19) D Loughnane 5 9-5 (D)...........Billy Loughnane 92 ST 4 (1) 4247-0 Detective (29) D Sayer 8 8-12 (CD) .......................................C Murtagh 95 G 5 (4) 445-09 Fools Rush In (10) R Carr 6 8-12 (D) .................................JP Sullivan ●96 S 6 (6) 2660-9 Strongbowe (32) T Easterby 8 8-12 (CD)............................S B Kirrane 93 G BETTING: 11-8 Redarna, 7-2 James Mchenry, 5 Ernie’s Valentine, Fools Rush In, 12 Strongbowe, 14 Detective. 8.30BELL & PLATE DAY 26TH JUNE NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (5) 7f Winner £3,780 (12 run) 1 (5) 6-6 Capitano (23) (B) Mrs Stella Barclay 4 10-1....................................S Gray 24 G 2 (12) Jimmybegood S Corbett 4 10-1 ...........................................C Murtagh - - 3 (10) 4-1 Paborus (18) E Bethell 3 9-9 (D) (SF) ..................................C Rodriguez 71 S 4 (4) 21- Secret World (210) C Johnston 3 9-6 (D) (EW)..................... J Fanning 70 SF 5 (3) 58- Adaay With Michael (264) M & D Easterby 3 9-4...............B Garritty 30 GS 6 (6) 23- Bellasio (202) G Tuer 3 9-4 (BF).......................................P Mulrennan 61 SF 7 (11) 5-3 Financer (23) T Easterby 3 9-4 ..........................................S B Kirrane 58 S 8 (8) Highland Olly G Tuer 3 9-4.................................................. H Shaw - - 9 (7) 280-4 Jonny Concrete (19) I Jardine 3 9-4....................................A Mullen 69 G 10 (9) 4322 Operate (19) A Watson 3 9-4 (F)................................................J Bryan ●77 ST 11 (2) 6-4 Beguiling (16) T Easterby 3 8-13.........................................D Fentiman 63 GS 12 (1) 48 Dandiva (16) R Carr 3 8-13..................................................JP Sullivan 50 ST BETTING: 9-4 Operate, 3 Paborus, 4 Secret World, 8 Bellasio, 10 Jonny Concrete, 12 Beguiling, Highland Olly, 16 Financer. 9.00FLAT SEASON PASS AVAILABLE NOW HANDICAP (6) (3-Y-O) 1m Winner £3,402 (10 run) 1 (10) -37244 Love Yours (84) G Tutty 9-11...............................................B Garritty 66 SS 2 (8) 12-206 Due Consideration (23) Adrian Nicholls 9-10 (D)................P Mathers ●68 SF 3 (4) 46-416 Blufferonthebus (10) Craig Lidster 9-9.......................... W Pyle (5) 67 S 4 (7) 80-9 Azure Stage (45) (B) E Dunlop 9-8........................................Oisin Orr 60 G 5 (3) 9-66 Hardman (77) (B) D & N Barron 9-8 (EW) .............................C Rodriguez 62 SF 6 (6) 3-584 Jesmond Dawn (26) G Tuer 9-8 (BF) (SF) ................................ H Shaw 66 SF 7 (2) 040- Jez Bomb (188) S England 9-6.....................................................S Gray 57 S 8 (9) 870-74 Oceanic Wonder (10) T Easterby 9-2...............................S B Kirrane 66 G 9 (5) 68-365 Rishi (34) T Davidson 9-2...........................................................A Mullen 66 ST 10 (1) -34322 Northern Cracksman (23) (B) B Ellison 9-2 (F)............. B Robinson 66 SS BETTING: 3 Northern Cracksman, 9-2 Jesmond Dawn, 6 Oceanic Wonder, 13-2 Love Yours, 7 Blufferonthebus, 12 Due Consideration, Rishi, Azure Stage, Jez Bomb, Hardman. SP•T FORM p Going: Good to Soft-Good in places. Course: Left-handed flat, tight track of 1m, seven fences per circuit and a run-in of 300 yards. Top Trainers: P Nicholls 46-156 (29.5%), F O’Brien 31-112 (27.7%), D Pipe 20-146 (13.7%), J Tizzard 17-80 (21.2%), E Williams 15-87 (17.2%), P Hobbs & J White 13-98 (13.3%), Seamus Mullins 13-88 (14.8%), H Fry 11-36 (30.6%). Top Jockeys: Harry Cobden 44-166 (26.5%), Sean Bowen 18-72 (25.0%), Brendan Powell 17-102 (16.7%), Sam Twiston-Davies 17-85 (20.0%), Harry Kimber 15-82 (18.3%), Adam Wedge 12-85 (14.1%), Gavin Sheehan 12-77 (15.6%), Michael Nolan 11-76 (14.5%), David Noonan 10-131 (7.6%). 1ST TIME BLINKERS: 4.13 Zulu. CHEEKPIECES: 2.13 Giddy Up*, 2.43 Fortunefavorsdbold, Invictus Allen, No Tackle, Puddlesinthepark, 3.13 Master Dancer*, Penna Rossa, 3.43 American Gerry, Duke Of Luckley, 4.13 Grandmaster Flash, Winterwatch*, 4.43 Kalooki, King Orry*, Norman Abu*, Young Buck. TONGUE STRAPS: 2.13 Tractor Jack*, 2.43 Danton, Invictus Allen*, Seymour Promise, 3.13 Mardoof, Penna Rossa*, 3.43 I Love You Sivola, Midnight Midge, The Likely Lad, 4.13 Always Force It, Lost In The Mist, Winterwatch, 4.43 Norman Abu*, Young Buck. (*=1st time). Profitable races for Favs: 4.43. NEWTON ABBOT S KY R TV S KY 2.13 NEWTONABBOTRACING.COM NOVICES’ HURDLE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m 1f Winner £5,809 (14 run) 1 28412- Pirates’ Tale (56) J Frost 6 11-9 (D) (F)..............................H Cobden 119 H 2 2/P2- Fortified Fortune (25) Christian Williams 5 11-2 (SF) ...........J Tudor ●124 G 3 /499-6 Get The Value (11) J G O’Shea 6 11-2...............................N Scholfield 89 G 4 05- Giddy Up (31) M Hunt 5 11-2..........................................Sean Houlihan 46 G 5 87- Henry Pick (31) Mrs S Gardner 5 11-2 ........................................J Best - - 6 285-2 Impecunious (11) C Down 5 11-2 ...........................................B Carver 106 G 7 Sea Warrior J Tizzard 5 11-2........................................... B J Powell - - 8 P7-5 We Ain’t Walking (8) R Potter 5 11-2...................................B Poste 99 G 9 96- Future Times (142) G F Edwards 4 10-10................................R Dingle 87 S 10 52- Lud’or (328) T Symonds 4 10-10 (EW)......................................... D Bass - - 11 Tractor Jack J Tizzard 4 10-10.................................... F Gingell (3) - - 12 86P- Demelza Carne (24) C Down 6 10-9............................James Davies - FM 13 234P- Dontmesswithme (153) S Hosie 5 10-9 ............................M G Nolan - S 14 4958- Dropitlikeitshot (24) C Honour 5 10-9............................D Noonan 72 FM BETTING: 5-2 Fortified Fortune, 3 Pirates’ Tale, 7-2 Lud’or, 5 Impecunious, 13-2 Sea Warrior, 12 Tractor Jack, 25 Get The Value, 33 Future Times. 2023: OAKLEY DANCER 6 11 2, Fergus Gregory 13-2 (O Murphy), 12 ran. 2.4315 YEARS AT THE PAR INN HANDICAP CHASE (4) 3m 2f Winner £6,416 (7 run) 1 011P7- Fortunefavorsdbold (32) Christian Williams 6 12-1 ....N Scholfield 110 GF 2 4P13F- No Tackle (30) R L Llewellyn 7 11-12 (F)............................... L Harrison 114 S 3 21PP2- Danton (24) H Fry 7 11-10 (SF)................................................B Carver - - 4 37332- Puddlesinthepark (60) E Williams 6 11-1 ..........Isabel Williams (3) 112 S 5 P1123- Lightonthewing (29) Mrs S Gardner 9 10-11............................J Best ●117 H 6 8P247- Invictus Allen (117) Christian Williams 6 10-3 (BF)..................J Tudor 115 GS 7 2P51-P Seymour Promise (12) (B) J Tizzard 8 10-2 .......................H Kimber 109 GS BETTING: 7-2 Danton, 4 Puddlesinthepark, 9-2 Fortunefavorsdbold, 5 No Tackle, 6 Invictus Allen, Lightonthewing, 10 Seymour Promise. 2023: No corresponding race. 3.13EDDIE FULLALOVE CELEBRATION HANDICAP HURDLE (4) 2m 2f 110yds Winner £6,680 (7 run) 1 /1173- Songo (211) (H) R G Hawker 8 12-0 (C).....................................H Cobden 116 G 2 P4604- Bashful Boy (111) D Pipe 8 11-11 (C, D) (F)................................J Tudor ●123 G 3 /3436- Master Dancer (31) R Bandey 7 11-6 (D) (SF)..................H Bannister 119 G 4 3/P95- Mardoof (F6) M Hunt 6 11-4 ........................................Sean Houlihan 104 S 5 21134- Clearance (F23) M Blake 10 11-4 (C)....................................T Cannon 118 S 6 26/55- Greystoke (78) J Frost 6 10-8 (C)....................................... C Iles (7) 114 G 7 309/P- Penna Rossa (358) Mrs H Nelmes 5 10-5 ..................Charlie Price (3) - GS BETTING: 2 Songo, 9-4 Master Dancer, 13-2 Clearance, 7 Bashful Boy, 10 Mardoof, 12 Penna Rossa, Greystoke. 2023: INFERNO SACREE 5 11 7, Tom Buckley(3) 7-2 (N Hawke), 8 ran. 3.43HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY DANNY KANE HANDICAP CHASE (4) 2m 5f Winner £6,680 (11 run) 1 65565- Midnight Midge (39) P Hobbs & J White 10 12-0..................B R Jones 114 GS 2 F23P5- You Say Nothing (50) Christian Williams 9 11-12 .............N Scholfield 115 GS 3 /3221- Duke Of Luckley (27) M Keighley 7 11-11 (SF) ..........................J Best 110 G 4 311P4- Begin The Luck (27) (H) Daisy Hitchins 8 11-11 (CD)...................H Reed ●118 GF 5 P4934- Exmoor Forest (37) N Hawke 7 11-11..................................D Noonan 107 G 6 3/4P5- The Likely Lad (29) T R George 5 11-9............................... J J Burke - - 7 4341-5 American Gerry (14) H Morrison 8 11-8........................ F Gingell (3) 110 G 8 61334- Up For Appeal (181) Christian Williams 6 11-5 (BF) (EW)............J Tudor 104 S 9 33844- Out Of Focus (34) E Williams 6 11-4..................................... A Wedge 112 GS 10 13512- Time To Bite (56) (B) C Honour 9 10-12 (F).............................B Carver 114 GS 11 6642B- I Love You Sivola (26) Mrs H Nelmes 6 10-4...........Charlie Price (3) 104 S BETTING: 11-4 Duke Of Luckley, 6 The Likely Lad, 7 Time To Bite, Up For Appeal, 8 Midnight Midge, 10 American Gerry, Out Of Focus, 12 I Love You Sivola, You Say Nothing, Exmoor Forest, 20 Begin The Luck. 2023: PETTICOAT LUCY 7 11 6, Lorcan Williams 6-1 (J Scott), 7 ran. 4.13 RACING PARTNERSHIP NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE (5) 2m 2f 110yds Winner £5,624 (10 run) 1 22220/ Light Em Up Nigel (511) Nicky Martin 8 12-0 (F)....................J Bowen - G 2 43534- Winterwatch (26) H Fry 6 11-11 (BF) (SF)................Miss M Bevan (7) 106 S 3 38/32- Lost In The Mist (24) M Keighley 8 11-10..............................S Bowen 104 FM 4 00/90- Bears Hug (F220) J Frost 6 11-9.......................................... C Iles (7) 89 G 5 /5F44- Culligran (28) J G O’Shea 5 10-9....................................N Scholfield 103 G 6 55P0-7 Always Force It (13) H Brown 5 10-7................................ B Godfrey ●112 Y 7 7P083- Hour Star (24) (H) J Tizzard 5 10-5 (EW)............................ B J Powell 101 H 8 P9P/P- Zulu (110) (B) Miss G Haywood 10 10-3......................................D Noonan - GS 9 5774-U Grandmaster Flash (11) B J Llewellyn 8 10-2.......Charlie Price (3) 93 G 10 0P009/ Angus De Bull (F471) R Potter 8 10-2 .....................................C Ring - GF BETTING: 2 Lost In The Mist, 5-2 Winterwatch, 5 Light Em Up Nigel, 8 Grandmaster Flash, 10 Hour Star, 12 Culligran, 16 Bears Hug, 25 Zulu. 2023: CAITLIN’S COURT 6 11 0, Bryony Frost 28-1 (J Frost), 9 ran. 4.43TOTNES AND BRIDGETOWN STEEPLECHASE COMPANY OPEN HUNTERS’ CHASE (5) 3m 2f Winner £3,336 (6 run) 1 /35PP- Switch Hitter (28) P Nicholls 9 12-8 (SF)....................Miss N Parker ●126 G 2 14315- Young Buck (36) D Summersby 10 12-4 (CD) (F) .............Mr D Edwards - G 3 6/PPP- Kalooki (57) N R Williams 10 12-0............................Mr M McIntyre (3) - H 4 3/PP5- King Orry (30) Miss L Gardner 9 12-0...................Mr James Shaw (7) - GF 5 /PP-51 Len Brennan (16) Miss A Procter 11 12-0 (D)...Mr Billy Broomfield (7) - G 6 P0P2-4 Norman Abu (16) Deborah Treneer 8 12-0.......Mr Michael Treneer (7) - - BETTING: 10-11 Switch Hitter, 4 Young Buck, 5 Kalooki, 13-2 Len Brennan, 12 Norman Abu, 33 King Orry. 2023: YOUNG BUCK 9 12 0, Miss Olive Nicholls(7) 5-6 Fav (P Nicholls), 8 ran. 5.13 SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 MARES’ OPEN NH FLAT RACE (GBB RACE) (4) 2m 1f Winner £3,697 (12 run) 1 9- Blacksambelle (26) J G O’Shea 5 11-2 ..........................N Scholfield 71 S 2 2- Damekap (71) Seamus Mullins 5 11-2 .....................................M G Nolan - - 3 3- Hurley Girly (36) N Mulholland 5 11-2 ............................R McLernon 101 FM 4 7- Lady Showtime (40) N Hawke 5 11-2..................................D Noonan 79 G 5 B- O’Malley (55) K Burke 5 11-2 .............................................G Sheehan - S 6 32- Railway Bell (176) F O’Brien 5 11-2 (F)............................... J J Burke - - 7 136- Realta Liath (93) W Greatrex 5 11-2 (SF)...............................J Bowen ●106 G 8 Arctic Angel E Williams 4 10-10 .........................Isabel Williams (3) - - 9 8- Diamond Dusty (31) Miss L Blackford 4 10-10 .......................B Carver - G 10 Flyover M Hunt 4 10-10...............................................Sean Houlihan - - 11 9- Little Storm (156) R Potter 4 10-10...........................D Johnston (5) - GF 12 Springtime Legend N Mulholland 4 10-10 (EW)..... S Twiston-Davies - - BETTING: 5-2 Realta Liath, 3 Railway Bell, 5 Springtime Legend, 7 Hurley Girly, 8 Damekap, 12 O’Malley, Arctic Angel, 25 Lady Showtime, Blacksambelle, Flyover. 2023: EDMOND 4 10 8, Bryan Carver 3-1 (B Millman), 9 ran. Newsboy 5.06 CAPRELO 5.40 SERGIO PARISSE (NAP) 6.10 CLOVE HITCH 6.40 MANY A STAR 7.10 DUBAI STATION 7.40 INCREMENTAL 8.10 MISS HARMONY 8.40 IFTIKHAAR BOUVERIE 5.06 LUCENTIO 5.40 SERGIO PARISSE 6.10 AURORA’S BEAUTY 6.40 AMAZONIAN DREAM 7.10 TREACHEROUS 7.40 SALIGO BAY 8.10 GREY OWL 8.40 THE CONQUEROR (NAP) Newsboy 6.30 RIVER SEINE 7.00 MINNESOTA LAD 7.30 SACRED FALLS 8.00 REDARNA 8.30 OPERATE 9.00 JESMOND DAWN BOUVERIE 6.30 ENGLEMERE 7.00 REIGNING PROFIT 7.30 CRYPTO QUEST 8.00 JAMES MCHENRY 8.30 OPERATE 9.00 NORTHERN CRACKSMAN Newsboy 2.13 FORTIFIED FORTUNE 2.43 DANTON 3.13 BASHFUL BOY 3.43 TIME TO BITE 4.13 WINTERWATCH 4.43 YOUNG BUCK 5.13 RAILWAY BELL BOUVERIE 2.13 FORTIFIED FORTUNE 2.43 NO TACKLE 3.13 CLEARANCE 3.43 UP FOR APPEAL 4.13 LOST IN THE MIST 4.43 SWITCH HITTER 5.13 REALTA LIATH TRAINERS: D Summersby 5-7 (71%), T Davidson 2-4 (50%), C Appleby 7-21 (33%), K Burke 2-6 (33%), C Gordon 4-14 (29%), J Fanshawe 5-17 (29%), P Nicholls 7-25 (28%), M Herrington 3-11 (27%), C Hills 6-23 (26%), J & R Flint 2-8 (25%), T R George 1-4 (25%), R Beckett 8-36 (22%), M Dods 7-33 (21%). JOCKEYS: Freddie Gingell 3-8 (38%), M Winn 5-17 (29%), Harry Cobden 8-29 (28%), Molly Gunn 1-4 (25%), Oisin Murphy 13-51 (25%), Richie McLernon 6-24 (25%), Daniel Tudhope 8-34 (24%), Harry Davies 6-26 (23%), William Buick 8-36 (22%), Rossa Ryan 11-52 (21%), William Cox 3-14 (21%). IN FORM (Top in-form jockey with just one booked ride) Sean Bowen: Lost In The Mist (4.13 Newton Abbot) SINGLE-SHOT STAR NORTHERNER’S NAP PINPOINT (3.30 Redcar) TOPSPOT OPERATE (8.30 Carlisle) NEWMARKET’S BEST LUCENTIO (5.06 Windsor) SPEEDHORSE AMAZONIAN DREAM (6.40 Windsor) TODAY’S FAB 4 TIPS (Today’s best each-way bet): BEGIN THE LUCK (3.43 Newton Abbot) BEST LONGSHOT TOP JOCKEY Oisin Murphy SERGIO PARISSE (5.40 Windsor) and THE CRAFTY MOLE (5.30 Redcar). NEWSBOY’S DAILY DOUBLE Trainers Michael & David Easterby and jockey Billy Garritty have a 60 per cent strike rate when teaming up at Carlisle — 3 wins from 5 runners for a level-stake profit of +£20.89pts. Look out for Adaay With Michael (8.30). Michael Blake and jockey Tom Cannon have a 43 per cent strike rate when teaming up at Newton Abbot — 3 wins from 7 runners for a level-stake profit of +£7.88pts.Look out for Clearance (3.13). STATS OF THE DAY Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire-based Archie Watson sends Operate (8.30) on a 286-mile trip to Carlisle, and, Pandy, Monmouthshire-based David Evans sends Boro Queen (2.30), Loose Tongue (5.00) on a 260-mile trip to Redcar. LONGEST TRAVELLERS

44 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 DM1ST Includes team profiles, quizzes, interviews, venue guide and a FREE GIANT WALLCHART! OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT MAGAZINE ON SALE NOW WWW.REACHSPORTSHOP.COM Also available in selected WHSmith, supermarkets and newsagents boxing Fury v usyk ukrAiniAn is THE nEW Oleksandr theIn handing Fury his first defeat, Usyk confirmed himself as the best heavyweight of his era From MARTIN DOMIN in riyadh SO often it has been Tyson Fury who has defied the odds. From making an improbable comeback from his drink-anddrug-fuelled depression to dragging himself off the canvas on four occasions against Deontay Wilder. But on an historic night in the desert, he fell agonisingly short. Instead it was Oleksandr Usyk’s turn as he flipped the script of his undisputed fight to become the division’s only ruler. And a few hours after the exhausted champion was led tentatively from the ring, Usyk was back on his feet. Perhaps not displaying the menacing footwork with which he stalked Fury during their fight-defining ninth round. But with remarkable energy for a man who had become the first to topple the giant Brit over 12 enthralling rounds. Usyk passed up the opportunity to sleep and instead gathered with his team-mates to support fellow Ukrainian Denys Berinchyk in his world title fight 8,000 miles away in San Diego. Berinchyk endured a nerveshredding wait for the result as he defeated Emanuel Navarrete by split-decision, just as Usyk had done earlier in Riyadh. And as he crossed himself in celebration before dancing a jig of joy, Usyk’s patriotism offered a clue as to where he found the reserves to turn his own fight on its head after the halfway point. For Fury had shown glimpses of his former brilliant self which were missing from his near-disastrous fight with Francis Ngannou last October. He taunted Usyk from the opening round, lying back on the ropes before furiously punching himself in the head in a bizarre beckoning call. By the halfway stage Fury had his hands behind his back in trademark fashion as Usyk tired at a rapid rate. But if Anthony Joshua was p re p a r i n g a b e g r u d g i n g congratulations from ringside, he, and the majority of the 28,000-strong crowd, were hastily forced into a rethink. An improved seventh round was followed by Usyk’s best session of the night, before he changed the destiny of the undisputed crown. Landing a picture-perfect left hook with Fury on the ropes, Usyk had his man in trouble and seized his chance. He catapulted Fury around the ring like a human pinball and a stoppage appeared inevitable. But referee Mark Nelson instead stepped in to offer Fury a count when only the ropes were keeping him up. And with the bell sounding immediately afterwards, a wobbly Fury had a vital minute to recover his senses. Usyk’s promoter would later accuse the official of “stealing” the knockout from Usyk but the fighter offered a more diplomatic view. “I’m not worried,” he said. “We won.” Usyk edged two of the final three rounds to make sure of victory as Lennox Lewis passed on the undisputed torch 25 years after he defeated Evander Holyfield. Usyk’s reign will be short, however, as he is set to be stripped of his IBF belt within days because of an overdue mandatory defence. But that will not cloud our judgement as to the identity of the best heavyweight on the p l a n e t , n o r o u r memory of how he achieved that status. Fury made a poor judgement call in the emotional aftermath of his first career loss, suggesting Ukraine’s war with Russia had influenced the judges. But Usyk, who celebrated with his country’s flag, has served as an inspiration to his homeland in the two years since the invasion. And perhaps his c ountr ym en and women returned the favour by providing the spark to ignite this second-half comeback. Whatever his motivation, Usyk has answered a quarterof-a-century long question. At least until he and his dance partner Fury meet again in October. JUDGES ScorES Craig Metcalfe, Canada: 114-113 Fury Manuel Oliver Palomo, Spain: 115-112 Usyk Mike Fitzgerald, USA: 114-113 Usyk ‘Usyk has served as an inspiration to his homeland since the invasion’ whAT A belTeR Usyk lifts his belts as the ring fills after the fight

DM1ST mirror.co.uk/sport MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 45 HEAVyWEIGHT kING greatest how they finished... 1 M Verstappen (Ned) . 1:25.25.252 2 L Norris (GB) ................. +0.725 3 C Leclerc (Mon)............. +7.916 4 O Piastri (Aus)...............+14.132 5 C Sainz Jr (Spa)..........+22.325 6 L Hamilton (GB) ...........+35.104 7 G Russell (GB)...............+47.154 8 S Perez (Mex)..............+54.776 9 L Stroll (Can)............. +1:19.556 10 Y Tsunoda (Jpn)............ +1 lap 11 N Hulkenberg (Ger)........ +1 lap 12 K Magnussen (Den) ...... +1 lap 13 D Ricciardo (Aus) .......... +1 lap 14 E Ocon (Fra).................... +1 lap 15 G Zhou (Chn).................. +1 lap drivers’ standings 1 Verstappen (Red Bull) 161pts 2 Leclerc (Ferrari)............... 113 3 Perez (Red Bull)................ 107 4 Norris (McLaren) .............101 5 Sainz Jr. (Ferrari) .............93 6 Piastri (McLaren) .............53 7 Russell (Mercedes) .......... 44 8 Hamilton (Mercedes)........35 9 Alonso (Aston Martin) ......33 10 Tsunoda (RB)....................15 formula 1 emilia romagna grand prix MADE TO WORK Verstappen did not have it all his own way especially the last 10, 15 laps. I had no grip any more. “I was really sliding a lot. I saw Lando closing in so the last 10 laps I was just flat out.” McLaren’s latest upgrades helped Norris to beat Verstappen in a straight fight in Miami two weeks ago, and very nearly topple the Dutchman at Imola. Team-mate Oscar Piastri, armed with that boosted car for the first time, finished fourth behind Ferrari favourite Charles Leclerc. Asked if his results give him hope that he can battle Verstappen on a regular basis, Norris replied: “I don’t think we’re at their level yet – as we saw today, they still have areas where they are better. But there was maybe some areas where we’re better now.” Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were sixth and seventh and the seventime F1 champion admitted Mercedes are in “no-man’s land”. LANDO: ALL I NEEDED WAS ONE MORE LAP By MARTIN DOMIN TYSON FURY could walk away from his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk rather than attempt to become a three-time world champion. Fury, 35, lost his undisputed heavyweight clash by the narrowest of margins after a thrilling fight of two halves on Saturday night. He dominated the opening stages before a rousing comeback from Usyk saw the Brit dramatically saved by the bell in the ninth round. Usyk unleashed a barrage of blows and the referee stepped in to administer a count when only the ropes were keeping his rival upright, before the round ended. Fury’s remarkable powers of recovery helped him reach the end of the fight but he stopped short of committing to the contracted rematch pencilled in for October. He said: “We’ve just had a fight. If you can see my face, it’s pretty busted up and he’s busted too. We punched f*** out of each other for 12 rounds. “I’m going to go home, eat some food, drink some beers, have some family time, walk the dog, go to the tip and then discuss the future. “If there’s going to be another fight then we’ll rock and roll. I’m not boxing because I’ve got no money, I’m boxing because I love it. “I’m 36 in a few months and I’ve been boxing since I was a child. Where does it all end? You have 100 fights and you have brain damage and are in a wheelchair? “For as long as I’m loving the game, I’ll continue to do it, and when I don’t, I’ll pack it up.” Fury was back to his brilliant best at times before the tide turned and Usyk took control. And the beaten man added: “It was a close fight but I thought I did enough.” we’ll do this again... if i feel like it By MARTIN DOMIN A TEARFUL Oleksandr Usyk laid bare the sacrifices he endured en-route to dethroning Tyson Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion. The 37-year-old recovered from a slow start to stun Fury, almost stopping the giant Brit before settling for a splitdecision points victory. In doing so the Ukrainian became the division’s first undisputed ruler since Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield in 1999. He also became the first man to win all available belts at both cruiserweight and heavyweight – all within 22 professional fights. Usyk was quick to look forward to the rivals’ contracted rematch in October. But having seen his fight with Fury delayed last December and then again in February, he said later: “I don’t think about boxing now. I started camp in September last year and I worked for nine months. “I missed New Year, I missed my son’s birthday, I missed my other son’s birthday, I missed my daughter’s birthday and I missed my daughter being born. “I missed family holidays for training. My focus was only on this fight, now I’m happy and I want to go back home, go to my church and pray.” Usyk also revealed his late father no longer visits him before his fights. His dad died in 2012, three days after his son won Olympic gold in London. He has missed Usyk becoming undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight world champion. Usyk said: “He didn’t come to me because the last time he came to me in my dream, I said to him, you live there, I live here, please don’t come to me, I love you. “I miss my father and for me it’s hard when my father comes to me because I remember how my life... I know he is here.” USYK’S SACRIFICES undisputed ruler since Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield in 1999. He also became the first man to win all available belts at both cruiserweight and heavyweight – all within 22 professional fights. Usyk was quick to look forward to the rivals’ contracted rematch in October. But having seen his fight with Fury delayed last December and then again in February, he said later: “I don’t think about boxing now. I started SHOWBOAT Fury appeared to mock Usyk early on Usyk turned the fight round – finding a way to win like all great champions FLIPPING THE SCRIPT FROM DANIEl MOxON in Imola RUEFUL Lando Norris was adamant he needed just one more lap to beat Max Verstappen and win at Imola. The Red Bull star led throughout having started on pole, though it was anything but straightforward in the end. After building a modest advantage in the opening 50 laps, he struggled after a tyre change and Briton Norris (below) began to close the gap. The McLaren driver was just seven-tenths of a second behind Verstappen when he crossed the finish line. “I was just praying for one more lap,” said Norris. “I did everything I could and I was pushing like hell to get there and catch up and have a chance. “But as soon as you get within two seconds you start to lose downforce and the tyres start to overheat again. I struggled for a couple of laps... the last lap I managed to get there. “Seven-tenths, one more lap, at least he would have had to defend into turn one and maybe something could have come from that, but it was one lap too late. “It’s a shame, but it is what it is. We were expecting it to be a little bit colder than it was, so we set up the car more for colder conditions rather than hot and I paid the price.” Verstappen admitted he was made to work for his fifth win of the season. He said: “The whole race, I had to push flat out. On the medium tyres we were quite strong. On the hard tyres it was a bit more difficult to manage, car for the first time, finished fourth behind Ferrari favourite Charles results give him hope that he can battle Verstappen on Norris (below) began to

46 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 DM1ST results & fixtures arsenal 2 everton 1 tomiyasu 43, Havertz 89 Gueye 40 gunner Arteta’s stars fall agonisingly short of title glory — but itwas a warm enough day in london for the Premier league to sanction a mid-half drinks break. Arsenal’s glum-faced players might as well have had a pint. If they did not know by the time they took a thirst-quencher, they soon found out. Inside 20 minutes, Phil Foden, it seemed, had reduced a final-day title tussle to a formality and everyone inside the Emirates Stadium knew it. Or assumed it. And when Idrissa Gueye’s free-kick was pretty much headed into his own net by Declan Rice – technically, it goes down as a deflection – it was met with a collective shrug of resignation. But you can add one more attribute to the list of qualities this Arsenal team possesses. Defiance. Defiance that surfaced through Takehiro Tomiyasu’s well-taken equaliser and grew when news of the Mohammed Kudus worldie in Manchester filtered through. Defiance that came from the stands, albeit falsely flamed by fake news of a West Ham equaliser before the break at the Etihad. Defiance that roared theatrically when Kai Havertz knocked in a late winner. This was Arsenal’s 28th Premier League win of the season and that is some record. And this victory came against a disciplined, wellorganised, robust Everton team, whose finish to the campaign offers some promise for next season, assuming there are no more points deductions in the pipeline and a s s u m i n g t h e ownership issues are sorted out. Those are two big assumptions, granted, but if some financial clarity and stability does come about, Sean Dyche looks as though he might have a decent crack at sparing Everton fans a By MIKE WALTERS @MikeWaltersMGM By ANDY DUNN Chief Sports Writer @andydunnmirror It was a movie that we’ve all seen before Football is a simple game played by 22 men chasing a ball around a field – and, after 38 weeks, Manchester City win the title. the day before anti-climax dawned, they had rehearsed the full trophy-lift routine at arsenal with stage, bells and whistles, just in case City slipped up. but we’ve all seen this movie several times before and, deep down, everyone knew how it would end. Sky Sports had been billing the last day of the Premier league season as a “thrilling” finale, but for neutrals it was about as thrilling as a hen night in a convent. Inside the first four minutes, as news filtered through of City scoring 200 miles away, a deathly hush fell on the Emirates. all that remained was a forlorn chase, like revellers trying to make the midnight train home knowing the carriage has already turned into a pumpkin. the DJ’s pre-match playlist had included the beastie boys’ 1980s racket Fight For Your Right to Party, but arsenal didn’t have a chance to get the party started. For a couple of minutes before the interval, hope sprang eternal as takehiro tomiyasu’s equaliser and Mohammed Kudus’s phenomenal bicycle kick at the Etihad changed the mood from resigned to revitalised. then fake news of a West Ham equaliser sent Gooners into a premature frenzy, but the mundane truth was a casualty of the grapevine’s crackles. arsenal went through the motions of laying siege to the Everton goal, and they deserved Kai Havertz’s late winner, but in the end it was immaterial. Unlike Michael thomas snatching the title in the dying seconds at anfield 35 years ago, in truth it was never up for grabs. So a team who won more games, and scored more goals, than the Invincibles in 2004 has finished the season empty-handed again. the Emirates broke into a supportive chorus of manager Mikel arteta’s husbandry and the final whistle was greeted by a round of applause reminiscent of a century at lord’s. arsenal took it down the home straight again, but nearmisses are not enough for arteta. arteta said: “Don’t be satisfied – we want much more than that... and we are gonna get it.” Havertz grabs Arsenal’s winner against everton but they came up short in title race 2-1 0-1 Premier League ArsenAl (1)..........2 everton (1)........ 1 Tomiyasu 43 Gueye 40 Havertz 89 Att: 60,312 Brentford (0).....2 newcAstle (3) ... 4 Janelt 48 Barnes 21 Wissa 70 J Murphy 36, Isak 38 Att: 17,124 Bruno Guimaraes 77 Brighton (0)........0 MAn Utd (0)........ 2 Dalot 73 Att: 31,662 Hojlund 88 BUrnley (0) .........1 nottM for (2).... 2 Cullen 72 Wood 2, 14 Att: 21,109 chelseA (1)..........2 BoUrneMth (0) .. 1 Caicedo 17 Badiashile 49 (og) Sterling 48 Att: 39,724 crystAl PAl (2)...5 Aston villA (0).. 0 Mateta 9, 39, 63 Att: 25,191 Eze 54, 69 liverPool (2).......2 wolves (0).......... 0 Mac Allister 34 Quansah 40 lUton (1)..............2 fUlhAM (2)......... 4 Morris 45 (pen) Traore 43 Doughty 55 Jimenez 45, 49 Att: 12,027 Wilson 68 MAn city (2).........3 west hAM (1) ..... 1 Foden 2, 18 Kudus 42 Rodri 59 sheff Utd (0).......0 tottenhAM (1)... 3 Kulusevski 14, 65 Att: 29,116 Porro 59 Sky Bet League One Play-Off Final Bolton (0)............0 oxford Utd (2)... 2 Sky Bet League Two Play-Off Final crAwley tn (1)....2 crewe (0)........... 0 cinch Scottish Premiership celtic (2) .............3 st Mirren (2)..... 2 dUndee (1)...........1 KilMArncK (1).... 1 heArts (1)............3 rAngers (0)........ 3 livingston (0).....1 hiBerniAn (0)..... 1 Motherwell (0)..1 st Johnstne (2).. 2 ross cnty (1) ......2 ABerdeen (1)...... 2 P w d l f A Pts celtic ...................... 38 29 6 3 95 30 93 rangers .................. 38 27 4 7 87 32 85 hearts..................... 38 20 8 10 54 42 68 Kilmarnock.............. 38 14 14 10 46 44 56 st Mirren................. 38 13 8 17 46 52 47 dundee ................... 38 10 12 16 49 68 42 Aberdeen ................ 38 12 12 14 48 52 48 hibernian ................ 38 11 13 14 52 59 46 Motherwell.............. 38 10 13 15 56 59 43 st Johnstone............ 38 8 11 19 29 54 35 ross county ............ 38 8 11 19 38 67 35 livingston ............... 38 5 10 23 29 70 25 cinch Championship Play-off Final Second Leg inverness (1) ......2 hAMilton (3)...... 3 Hamilton Academical win 5-3 on aggregate. cinch League Two Play-off Final Second Leg strAnrAer (1) .....3 e KilBride (0)..... 1 AET – Score after 90 mins 1-1. Stranraer win 5-3 on aggregate. 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Lancashire v Durham (Blackpool). Nottinghamshire v Hampshire (Trent Bridge). Somerset v Kent (Taunton). Surrey v Worcestershire (The Oval). Division Two: Derbyshire v Northamptonshire (Derby), Glamorgan v Middlesex (Sophia Gardens). Leicestershire v Gloucestershire (Leicester). Sussex v Yorkshire (Hove). First Twenty20 Int’nal: Ireland v Scotland (Amstelveen, 4pm).

DM1ST mirror.co.uk/sport MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 47 premier league the emirates mirror.co.uk/sport/football RATINGSby ANDY DUNN arsenal mirror.co.uk/sport/football Man OF THe MaTCH MarTin Odegaard raya ...................................................6 White..................................................6 Saliba..................................................7 gabriel................................................7 Tomiyasu............................................7 partey Booked...................................6 rice Booked ......................................7 Odegaard ...........................................8 Trossard .............................................6 Havertz Booked.................................6 martinelli............................................7 SUBS Zinchenko (gabriel 60)......................6 Smith rowe (partey 69)....................6 Timber (White 69) Booked................6 Jesus (Trossard 78)............................. everTOn pickford Booked................................7 Coleman.............................................7 Branthwaite.......................................8 Tarkowski Booked .............................6 Young .................................................6 gueye.................................................7 garner................................................7 Onana.................................................6 Doucoure Booked..............................7 mcNeil ................................................7 Calvert-lewin.....................................6 SUBS Chermiti (Calvert-lewin 74) Beto (Doucoure 92) The skipper again led by example and was at the heart of Arsenal’s best stuff 69% poSSeSSIoN 31% 5 ShoTS oN TARGeT 2 11 ShoTS off TARGeT 0 649 ToTAL pASSeS 298 8 coRNeRS 1 1 offSIde 4 8 fouLS 11 ARSeNAL eveRToN 0 4 cARdS 3 0 ref: michael oliver aTT: 60,312 PreMierleagUe TaBle p W D l f a pts man City 38 28 7 3 96 34 91 arsenal 38 28 5 5 91 29 89 liverpool 38 24 10 4 86 41 82 aston Villa 38 20 8 10 76 61 68 Tottenham 38 20 6 12 74 61 66 Chelsea 38 18 9 11 77 63 63 Newcastle 38 18 6 14 85 62 60 man utd 38 18 6 14 57 58 60 West Ham 38 14 10 14 60 74 52 C palace 38 13 10 15 57 58 49 Brighton 38 12 12 14 55 62 48 Bournemouth 38 13 9 16 54 67 48 fulham 38 13 8 17 55 61 47 Wolves 38 13 7 18 50 65 46 everton 38 13 9 16 40 51 40 Brentford 38 10 9 19 56 65 39 Nottm forest 38 9 9 20 49 67 32 luton 38 6 8 24 52 85 26 Burnley 38 5 9 24 41 78 24 Sheff utd 38 3 7 28 35 104 16 B this isn’t the end of challenge to City... it’s only the start e BaCk perennial relegation worry. Their commitment in this match was certainly beyond question and they can c o n s i d e r t h e m s e l v e s unfortunate to have seen Michael Oliver go to the screen but somehow still not see that Gabriel Jesus had handled in the build-up to the goal from Havertz (right). It was an odd decision and looked a little like Oliver thumbing his nose at VAR. Anyhow, it did not result in any grand injustice and gave the Arsenal supporters the perfect stage to remind Mikel Arteta (left) of their pride in his team’s performance this season. And it meant Arsenal finished within two points of the greatest club side in recent English football history... and one with 1 1 5 c h a rge s of breaching Premier League rules hanging over them. The ovation given to Arteta and his m e n w a s magnificent a n d t h e post-match s p e e c h given by M a r t i n O d ega ard was full of positivity and hunger, even though he wore a suitably downcast look. This ‘failure’ to win the Premier League title was no choke, no bottle job – it was simply a valiant effort and, in a way, this win was emblematic of their development. This was not a brilliantly fluent performance but it was gritty, it was professional and it was earned the hard way. Arteta has a squad that does the basics right but consistently produces beautiful moments. The Arsenal manager took th e microphon e from Odegaard and was full of THAT quality... defiance. He thanked the fans for believing, he paid tribute to the players, he said they would not be satisfied and would redouble their efforts next season. And they will. And they will be there at the top again, and again, and again. This was not the end of a challenge to the might of Manchester City... it was the start of one. 1-1 recent English football history... and one with 1 1 5 c h a rge s of breaching Premier League rules hanging The ovation given to Arteta and his m e n w a s magnificent a n d t h e post-match This ‘failure’ to win the Premier League title was no choke, no bottle job – it was simply a valiant effort and, in a way, this win was emblematic of their development. This was not a brilliantly fluent perfor mance but it was gritty, it was profes sional and it was earned the hard way. Arteta has a ‘IT’S 100 POINTS TO TOPPLE CITY’ By MIKe WALTeRS MIKEL ARTETA warned it will take 100 points to topple champions Manchester City after Arsenal suffered another heartbreaking nearmiss with the title. Despite winning more games (28) and scoring more goals (91) than any other Gunners team of the Premier League era, Arteta’s men fell just short again. Addressing the crowd after Kai Havertz’s 89th-minute winner proved in vain, the Arsenal boss said: “Don’t be satisfied – we want much more than that... and we are going to get it.” Later, asked how many points it would take to end City’s monopoly of the crown, Arteta said: “I was there when we did 100 points (in 2017-18), so I know what it takes. I know what happened and this is the level required. “But we are on the right path, the right journey. To see the evolution happening so quickly, I haven’t seen it before, so we’re on the right trajectory. Now we really need to pull the teeth and bite into it because we really want more. “When you look at the last 15 to 20 years of this league, the competition wasn’t like it is today and for sure 89 points you are champion. But now it is not enough. “We are getting better and faster because someone is so good that you have to chase it. That is what makes you good as well. “We cannot feel sorry for ourselves. We tried, we are improving. It was an unbelievable season again but we are not champions and that is the reality.” Arteta cited the 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa last month, and Tottenham’s close shave against City last Tuesday – which would have put the title race back in Arsenal’s hands – as the pivotal moments of the run-in. He also revealed England winger Bukayo Saka, who missed the final game with a “slight muscle injury”, will be fit for Euro 2024. While Declan Rice showed his disappointment (below), his skipper Martin Odegaard echoed Arteta’s comments, telling fans on the pitch: “You all believe in us now. We have to come back stronger, hungrier.” Pre man City arsenal liverpool aston Villa Tottenham Chelsea Newcastle man West Ham C Brighton Bournemouth fulham Wolves everton Brentford Nottm luton Burnley Sheff this isn’t the end of challenge to City... it’s only the start squad that does the basics right but consistently produces beautiful moments. The Arsenal manager took th e microphon e from Odegaard and was full of He thanked the fans for believing, he paid tribute to the players, he said they would not be satisfied and would redouble their efforts And they will. And they will be there at the top again, and This was not the end of a challenge to the might of Manchester City... it was the comments, telling fans on the pitch: “You all believe in us now. We have to come back stronger, hungrier.”

48 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 DM1ST XABI ALONSO set his sights on more glory this week after seeing his side complete their amazing season in the Bundesliga. The German champions became the first side to go through an entire Bundesliga campaign without defeat after signing off on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Augsburg at the BayArena. It extended their historic unbeaten run to 51 games across all competitions. And Leverkusen can still claim two more pieces of silverware – with the Europa League Final against Atalanta in Dublin on Wednesday followed by facing second-tier Kaiserslautern in the DFB-Pokal final next weekend. Manager Alonso said: “This achievement is outstanding, not only in Germany but also in Europe. We have our next big goals in sight – the next week is unique with these opportunities. “Our team has written itself into Bundesliga history. In 20 years we will look back and all be able to say, ‘wow, we were there’. “When I was with the fans in the stands and was very close to them, I saw in their faces that they are, and will always be, there for us.” Alonso on Treble trail as brilliant Leverkusen go season unbeaten Your free Racing TV viewing will be active until Wednesday 10th July 2024. If claiming the trial to use on Sky (channel 424) please have your 9-digit viewing card number to hand when calling to activate the channel. See terms and conditions for details.** HOW TO CLAIM To activate your Racing TV Free viewing, simply call 0845 111 6999 (8am-9pm)* and quote ‘RTVFREE’. The Epsom Derby, the most prestigious race of the British Flat season is just around the corner, it’s the showpiece of the summer horse racing season. To celebrate, we have partnered with Racing TV, Britain and Ireland’s premier horse racing channel, to give our readers free viewing until Wednesday 10th July, 2024! This means you can enjoy all the action in the lead up to the Epsom Derby Festival and beyond! The FREE period includes live racing every day from top racecourses such as Goodwood, York, The Curragh, Haydock Park, Sandown Park and many more. Racing TV is available on your TV, desktop and mobile, with complete live coverage. Racing TV is available on Sky (channel 424), Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android and iOS apps and via racingtv.com For full details on how to download the Racing TV apps visit racingtv.com/apps WHAT RACING HIGHLIGHTS YOU CAN ENJOY WITH YOUR FREE RACING TV TRIAL WORTH OVER £40 FREE LIVE HORSE RACING WITH RACING TV * Terms and Conditions: *Your free viewing is activated by calling 0845 111 6999 and quoting ‘RTVFREE’, calls charged at up to 10p per minute from a landline. Mobile costs will vary. Call time estimated at 5 minutes. Free trial promotion is only available to new and reinstating Racing TV customers until Friday 7th June, 2024. Offer is not available on Sky Glass, Sky Stream, Virgin Media, Eir TV or Vodafone TV. Free viewing will end on Wednesday 10th July, 2024. **To ensure a smoother and quicker service please have your 9-digit viewing card number to hand when calling to activate the channel on sky. For Sky Q press Home on your Sky Q remote, select Settings, then select System Information. For Sky+ HD press Services on your Sky+ HD remote, select Settings, then select System Details. Enjoy complete live coverage from the following fantastic fl at action with this free access to Racing TV: ■ Goodwood’s May Festival ■ Haydock’s Temple Stakes Day ■ Irish Guineas Festival at The Curragh ■ Epsom Derby Festival ■ Irish Derby Festival at The Curragh ■ And many more! Watch horse racing for free* this Summer! man city 3 west ham 1 Foden 2, 18, Rodri 59 Kudus 42 Kyle Walker & Co celebrate their fourth league title in a row pep’s reign men

DM1ST mirror.co.uk/sport MONDAY 20.05.2024 DAILY MIRROR 49 premier league champions 2023-4 History-making City will be over the Blue Moon THEIR fans came in expectation of witnessing English football history from the greatest team of the modern era. Manchester City duly delivered, winning a record fourth straight title, something w h i c h pro v e d b e y o n d Liverpool’s great team of the 1980s and Sir Alex Ferguson’s dominant Manchester United sides over two decades. Pep Guardiola’s peerless side have now won six of the last seven titles and once again underlined their crushing superiority by holding off the challenge of Arsenal to retain their crown. As thousands of City fans invaded the pitch at the end, Guardiola and his players headed for the sanctuary of the tunnel, before being presented with the trophy they have come to view as their own. With Manchester bathed in sunshine and the temperature hitting 25C, fans arrived in full-on party mood, inflatable bananas and beach balls among the props brought along to celebrate another title success. If there were any nerves among City fans, they were eased after just 76 seconds, when Player of the Season Phil Foden opened the scoring with a typically majestic strike. Foden’s goal sent the City fans into delirium, while Guardiola pumped both of his fists towards where the club’s hierarchy – and his own family – were sat up in the stands. The goal ushered in a wave of City chants, including a stirring rendition of ‘Blue Moon’ and ‘Old Trafford is falling down’, the newest addition to the repertoire. When Foden made it 2-0, those chants went up several decibel levels. It was a stroll for City, their players queuing up to add to the goal tally, their fans lost in jubilation, and yet while a carnival went on around him, Guardiola knew there was still a job to be done. Ahead of the game he had told his players they would have to suffer to get over the line, mindful of recent final day setbacks against Aston Villa and Brighton, when City had gone behind but come back to clinch the title. Such tensions seemed fanciful with City two goals ahead and West Ham taking until the 37th minute for their first effort on goal, but Guardiola’s warning became a stark reality five minutes later when Mohammed Kudus scored with an overhead kick. The goal temporarily muted City’s fans and the longer Guardiola’s men failed to add a third, to give them some muchneeded breathing space, the more fraught Guardiola became, his arm-waving increasingly manic. But when Rodri steered the ball in for City’s third goal just before the hour mark, the outpouring of relief was palpable, Guardiola pumping his fists above his head and roaring in delight, the home support back in full voice. He even indulged in a wave to a corner of the stadium for chanting his name, while the Poznan celebration made a return as another league title moved tantalisingly close. Ten minutes before the end, a message urging fans not to invade the pitch went up on a giant video screen – and was roundly booed, heralding what was to come. Some fans spilled over the advertising hoardings a minute early and were implored to stay back by City players. It was just delaying the inevitable. Thousands of City fans swarmed onto the pitch at the final whistle, to acclaim the greatest side of the modern era and in the history of English football. david mcdonnell @DiscoMirror

50 DAILY MIRROR MONDAY 20.05.2024 DM1ST afource after lifting 17 major trophies as City boss, Pep Guardiola is still hungry for more. How on earth do you motivate a team which had won everything with last season’s Treble? You set them new targets and goals. And they rose to the challenge. Arsenal pushed them close this season but, at the turn of spring, Guardiola just knows what it takes to get his team over the line. This was their ninth straight victory in the Premier League and that sort of winning streak has become an annual procession for City during the title run-in. City did not put a foot wrong and all it took was one Arsenal slip – their home defeat to Aston Villa – and Guardiola’s men were there ready to pounce. It felt fitting that it was Phil Foden (with Guardiola, far right) who scored twice – the first a screamer after 78 seconds – and that Rodri got the other because they have been their best two players this season. Foden was brilliant again and when there was an ever so slight touch of nerves – when West Ham got it back to 2-1 – it was Rodri (below) who raced through and scored a third to make it safe. There is now this accusation that City have somehow become boring. That is a crazy judgement because it is City’s brilliance and style which has removed the sense of jeopardy. That has made them predictable but only as a tribute to their consistency – and they almost always win with style. You also know that City will not slip and, even with the title race going to the final day, you By JOHN CROSS Chief Football Writer @johncrossmirror Guardiola’s men were there It felt fitting that it the first a screamer after 78 seconds – and that Rodri got the other that City have somehow become boring. That is a crazy judgement because it is City’s the sense of jeopardy. predictable but only as a premier league champions 2023-4 mirror.co.uk/sport/football RATINGSby John Cross manchester city mirror.co.uk/sport/football man of the match Ortega................................................7 Walker................................................7 Dias....................................................7 Akanji .................................................7 Gvardiol..............................................7 Rodri...................................................8 De Bruyne..........................................7 Silva....................................................7 Foden..................................................9 Doku...................................................8 Haaland..............................................7 SUBS Ake (Akanji 71)....................................7 Kovacic (Foden 90) west ham Areola.................................................5 Coufal.................................................6 Zouma................................................6 Mavropanos.......................................6 Cresswell............................................6 Emerson Booked...............................5 Ward-Prowse......................................6 Soucek................................................6 Paqueta..............................................5 Kudus.................................................7 Antonio...............................................5 SUBS Alvarez Booked (Emerson 71)............7 Earthy (Antonio 81) Ings (Paqueta 87) PhiL foDen Two goals and more glory for City’s most important player this season. 73% pOSSeSSION 27% 12 SHOTS ON TARGeT 2 9 SHOTS Off TARGeT 1 771 TOTAL pASSeS 284 11 CORNeRS 2 3 OffSIde 0 3 fOuLS 12 mAN CITy weST HAm 0 0 CARdS 1 0 Referee: John Brooks Premier LeaGuetaBLe P W D L F A Pts Man City 38 28 7 3 96 34 91 Arsenal 38 28 5 5 91 29 89 Liverpool 38 24 10 4 86 41 82 Aston Villa 38 20 8 10 76 61 68 Tottenham 38 20 6 12 74 61 66 Chelsea 38 18 9 11 77 63 63 Newcastle 38 18 6 14 85 62 60 Man Utd 38 18 6 14 57 58 60 West Ham 38 14 10 14 60 74 52 C Palace 38 13 10 15 57 58 49 Brighton 38 12 12 14 55 62 48 Bournemouth 38 13 9 16 54 67 48 Fulham 38 13 8 17 55 61 47 Wolves 38 13 7 18 50 65 46 Everton 38 13 9 16 40 51 40 Brentford 38 10 9 19 56 65 39 Nottm Forest 38 9 9 20 49 67 32 Luton 38 6 8 24 52 85 26 Burnley 38 5 9 24 41 78 24 Sheff Utd 38 3 7 28 35 104 16 By JOHN CROSS Chief Football Writer @johncrossmirror football Two goals and more glory for City’s most important player this taBLe F A Pts 96 34 91 91 29 89 86 41 82 76 61 68 74 61 66 77 63 63 85 62 60 57 58 60 60 74 52 57 58 49 55 62 48 54 67 48 55 61 47 50 65 46 40 51 40 56 65 39 49 67 32 52 85 26 41 78 24 35 104 16 City win the title for the fourth time in a row... and they are hungry for more THEY have w r i t t e n a n o t h e r chapter in the history books. A n d i n becoming the first t eam in Engli sh football to win four consecutive titles, Manchester City’s complete domination is as frightening as it is daunting for the rest. It shows their staying power, their longevity and that, even