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Senegal stripped of AFCON title as Morocco crowned champions after walk-off

The Confederation of African Football has ruled that Senegal has been stripped of their AFCON title after their players left the pitch in protest during the final against Morocco.

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Junior Simpson retires from acting and stand-up after a dementia diagnosis.

Junior Simpson made his television debut on The Real McCoy and later appeared in Death in Paradise, Love Actually among others.

Due to recent health issues, he has had to retire from both acting and stand-up comedy. A GoFundMe has been launched with a target of £35,000, and just under £25,000 has been raised so far.

It has been reported that a fundraising event will take place in due course.

If you would like to donate, please visit:
www.gofundme.com/f/the-junior-simpson-support-fund

4 months ago | [YT] | 0

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KSI has joined Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. as a shareholder and strategic partner, setting his sights on the Premier League.

He joins former England forward Andy Carroll in the club’s ownership group.

The YouTuber and entrepreneur has ambitions of guiding Dagenham & Redbridge from the sixth tier of English football to the Premier League, with his immediate goal being promotion to the National League.

4 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Ghetts has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after a fatal hit-and-run in North East London

Ghetts, also known as Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following a fatal hit-and-run in North East London.

He was sentenced at the Old Bailey after previously admitting to causing the death of Yubin Tamang by dangerous driving.

Yubin Tamang, a university student from Nepal, died two days after being struck by the vehicle in which Justin Clarke-Samuel was travelling.

It was reported that the vehicle was travelling over 60mph in a 30mph zone, and that Justin Clarke-Samuel was approximately one and a half times over the legal alcohol limit.

Our thoughts are with Yubin Tamang’s family and friends.

If you are affected by this story, then please see the support lines below:

Samaritans
Phone: 116 123 — free anytime in the UK & Ireland

Shout – 24/7 Text Support (Free)
Text: SHOUT to 85258

NHS 111 (Mental Health Support)
Call: 111

4 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Princess Opeyemi Bright has become the UK’s youngest Mayor at the age of 29.

At just 29 Princess Opeyemi Bright has made history as the youngest mayor in the United Kingdom after becoming the Mayor of Barking and Dagenham.

Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Princess began her political journey in her early 20s when she was elected as a councillor. Since then, she has focused on youth empowerment, social inclusion, and other key community initiatives.

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Remembering Reggae Legend Junior Byles, who has passed away aged 76 🙏🏾

Best known for tracks like Fade Away and Curly Locks, his music left a lasting mark on reggae.

17.07.1948 – 16.05.2025

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