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Team GB star and equestrian Charlotte Dujardin has pulled out of the 2024 Olympics in Paris after a video of her emerged on the eve of the games. The clip shows her repeatedly whipping a horse, and Dujardin said that it shows her making “an error of judgement”.Dujardin, 39, is the joint-most decorated female Olympian in British history alongside cyclist Dame Laura Kenny.She has won six Olympic medals but she will not be taking part in this year’s games, which begin on Friday, after the footage led to her being provisionally banned by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI)...

What did Charlotte Dujardin do as Team GB athlete pulls out of Olympics for 'error of judgement'?

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An Olympic gold medalist is out of the 2024 Paris Olympics after a shocking video surfaced of horse abuse. British Olympian Charlotte Dujardin is experiencing a lot of backlash over the video. Dujardin won two gold medals for equestrian in 2012. She won another gold medal in 2016 as well....

Shocking Video Of Horse Abuse Forces Gold Medalist Out Of Paris Olympics

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The anonymous whistleblower who released the shocking video showing British dressage star Charlotte Dujardin continuously whipping a horse several years ago said they “could not bring” themselves to sit by idly while Dujardin attempted to become England’s most-decorated female Olympian. 

Dutch lawyer Stephan Wensing told horses.nl his client had “long hesitated,” as translated by Google, before releasing video from the private stable.

Dujardin, with six Olympics medals, including three gold medals, is tied for the most medals by a Team England female competitor.



“It is unacceptable that dressage sport should be accompanied by animal abuse. If top-level sport can only be performed...

Why whistleblower revealed video that exposed gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin before Olympics

Iga Swiatek’s quest for an Olympic Games medal has been dealt a potential blow after prospective mixed doubles partner Hubert Hurkacz confirmed his Paris 2024 withdrawal. ATP world No 7 Hurkacz was a doubt for Paris 2024 after suffering a knee injury at Wimbledon earlier this month. The Polish...

Iga Swiatek dealt potential Olympic blow after Hubert Hurkacz announcement

If anyone had any lingering doubts whether or not Simone Biles could bounce back after the Tokyo games, well, enjoy this. Thursday was Team USA’s turn to get in their practice in Paris ahead of the games, and while most athletes used this to get comfortable in the building, Biles was out here casually doing the most difficult vault in history.

Simone Biles casually stuck the most difficult vault in history during Olympic practice

Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Philadelphia, PA

John Baxter Taylor Jr etched his name in history as the first black Olympic gold medalist. While attending the University of Pennsylvania, Taylor dominated the track, clinching three IC4A 440-yard titles. His winning times in 1904 (49.2 seconds) and 1907 (48.8 seconds) stood as the fastest in the world in...

Meet the first black athlete to win an Olympic gold medal

A man who repeatedly attacked his puppy until it had to be put down, then left an RSPCA inspector with life-changing injuries, has been jailed. Storm Williams from Sutton Coldfield blinded the puppy with his attacks, as well as leaving him with broken bones, bruising, and swelling all over his head and body.

Puppy beaten so badly it had to be put down

A dealer who lived a "luxurious lifestyle" and hired high value vehicles to use in a drug supply operation has been jailed. Dylan Martin, 31, was running the "Doctor" line which supplied heroin and cocaine in Braintree and the surrounding area. Essex Police said he was arrested in the town...

Drug dealer who lived 'luxurious' life jailed

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Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

Police inform the family of a missing man about the discovery.

Man's body found in woods by playing children

Christopher and Janine Barton died in the collision which claimed a total of six lives, police say.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

A police officer has been filmed kicking and stamping on the head of a man lying on the ground at Manchester Airport. The uniformed male officer is seen holding a Taser over the man, who is lying face down, before striking him twice while other officers shout at onlookers to stay back in a video shared widely online.

Police filmed stamping on man's head at airport

Plans to build 92 homes in a village on the border between Leicestershire and Derbyshire have been withdrawn. An application to construct the buildings - about 80% of which were to be affordable housing - off Hepworth Road in Woodville was submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council in May last year.

Plans for 92 new homes withdrawn

Vets have put 27 XL Bully dogs to sleep in Cheshire in the last 12 months, a meeting of policing bosses heard. Questions were raised as to why so many of the banned breed had been euthanised if there had been no known attacks. The Cheshire Police and Crime Panel...

Vets put down 27 XL Bullies despite 'no attacks'

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Gourley 'in best shape to challenge for medal'

Scots athlete Neil Gourley feels he’s in the best condition of his life as he looks to put a run of injuries behind him and claim...

Gourley 'in best shape to challenge for medal'

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