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 Gladiators referee John Anderson has died aged 92, the TV show said.The Scottish sports coach was best known for his role as the umpire in the original ITV show, between 1992 and 2000, and the revamped short-lived Sky series in 2008.He also trained more than 100 Olympians, and was inducted into the Coaching Hall of Fame in 2002.On Instagram, the official account for Gladiators shared a statement saying: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved referee, John Anderson, at the age of 92.“Our hearts go out to his friends and family. John will forever be...

John Anderson death: ‘Iconic’ Gladiators referee dies aged 92

Team GB diver Yasmin Harper takes bronze in the women's 3m springboard synchro in Paris.

'Proud' dad watches daughter win Olympic medal

Blanco, TX

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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

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Alisha Lehmann, famously dubbed the “world’s hottest soccer player,” has set social media ablaze after revealing her new team’s jersey. The Swiss forward recently signed with Italian soccer club Juventus, following a four-year stint with English club Aston Villa. Lehmann inked a three-year deal with Juve, which will keep her at the club until June 2027.

"World’s Hottest Soccer Player" Alisha Lehmann Breaks the Internet with New Juventus Jersey Reveal

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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A woman who was seriously injured after being attacked while out walking her dog has died in hospital, police said. Anita Rose, 57, was found unconscious on a track in Brantham, Suffolk, on Wednesday. She died in Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge on Sunday morning. Police said a 45-year-old man from...

Woman dies after attack while walking dog

Local people love taking photographs of Salem as he visits shops, banks and the hairdressers.

Three-legged cat 'brings town together'

The 38-year-old is in hospital after being knocked unconscious outside The Deck.

Man suffers head injury outside nightclub

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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

Four people died in two separate motorbike crashes on Sunday - taking to eight the number of people killed on Scotland's roads in less than 48 hours. Three bikers died in a crash involving two motorbikes - a Suzuki GSXR and a Kawasaki ZX1400 - on the A6088 in the Scottish Borders at about 14:30.

Four dead in motorbike crashes in one day

Eight buildings once used to generate power at a nuclear plant are due to be demolished. Sellafield has been given permission by Cumberland Council to knock down the Calder Hall Blower Houses at its Seascale site. They consist of two sets of four identical buildings built in the 1950s, that...

Nuclear plant's buildings to be demolished

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Police are investigating a "sickening, heartless assault" on a horse, which was found dead and mutilated in a field. Nottinghamshire Police said Alfie, a 16-year-old traditional tri-coloured cob, was found at a property off Owday Lane, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, at about 10:30 BST on Thursday. Alfie was last seen fit and...

Horse killed and mutilated in 'cruel' attack

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde made his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris, with audible boos. Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after admitting three counts of rape against a 12-year-old British girl. He and volleyball partner Matthew...

Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

A man has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after admitting raping a woman. Al Winfindale, of Ewart Street in Scarborough, raped a woman who was known to him in September 2022, York Crown Court heard. Winfindale, 39, was also placed on the sex offenders register for life when he was...

Man jailed after admitting rape of woman

A woman is arrested after a festival-goer suffered a serious head injury at the event, police say.

Arrest after woman seriously hurt at music festival

Detectives seeking three women after 73-year-old gives money and jewellery for spiritual ritual.

Ritual to keep family safe was fraud, police say

Reece Lawrence is jailed for 10 years after admitting causing the death of Michaela Fowles in June.

Driver jailed over 90mph hit-and-run death

Kian Setchfield, now 19, started the 2019 blaze at the Hotpoint site in Peterborough.

Arsonist sentenced following £750,000 trailer fire

Edina Slayter-Engelsman returned to The Netherlands to end the “unbearable suffering” of living with ME.

There is no help – final message of woman with ME

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'An absolutely phenomenal man with an iconic voice'

Stars of sport and television are sharing memories of sports coach and commentator John...

'An absolutely phenomenal man with an iconic voice'

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