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British Airways flight forced to make emergency landing as ‘smoke & fumes fill cockpit’

A BRITISH Airways plane was forced to make an emergency landing after “smoke and fumes filled the cockpit”.

The BA flight BA1306 from Heathrow to Aberdeen was diverted to Manchester Airport this morning.

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A BA flight was forced to make an emergency landing after ‘smoke and fumes filled the cockpit’[/caption]

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‘Nightmare’ as legendary trainer dumped by billionaire owner sees new partnership go up in flames

A LEGENDARY trainer has seen his plans for a new partnership go up in flames because it was ‘too much of a nightmare to organise’.

Iconic French handler Jean-Claude Rouget was all set to form a new team with fellow French trainer Jerome Reynier.

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Jean-Claude Rouget, right, has seen his plans for a new dual licence with Jerome Reynier abandoned because it was a ‘nightmare’ to organise[/caption]

The news came as it was revealed the Aga Khan had removed all his horses from Arc-winning trainer Rouget’s yard with immediate effect, ending a 19-year relationship.

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Rouget, who is battling lymphoma, a form of cancer, and Reynier were then set to combine their licences in a merger.

But it has been dramatically called off because discussions over how it would work have been a ‘nightmare’.

And Reynier now plans to go it alone rather than work with Rouget – who’s had more winners than any other trainer in European history.

He said: “It’s not going to go ahead, it just wasn’t viable.

“It was very hard to organise, financially and structurally, with the staff and everything else.

“We tried to put everything in place but it was too much of a nightmare to organise.

“I’m going to expand and increase the number of horses in the south of France where I am currently very happy to train and gallop.

“I will be creating a satellite yard near Paris within the next few months.

“It’s not unusual for two companies to explore a merger and finally decide against doing so.

“In fact, it happens a lot in the world of business, so I am neither sad nor disappointed.

“The idea was a good one, but if it cannot be carried out under the best circumstances for the owners, the staff and the horses, then you need to recognise that it’s best not to go ahead in everyone’s best interests.”

Rouget has been mostly absent from racecourses since mid-May after his diagnosis.

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Watch world’s first pothole-filling ROBOT use AI tech to banish road cracks as it takes to streets for first time

THE world’s first pothole-filling robot has taken to the streets for initial tests of its AI tech.

The bizarre device looks like a cross between a Cybertruck and a slug, but its creators claim it can detect damage to road surfaces early and kill off potholes before they even develop.

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The ARRES PREVENT is the world’s first pothole-fixing robot[/caption]
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It uses advanced AI to detect and fill cracks in the road[/caption]

Dubbed the Autonomous Road Repair System (ARRES) PREVENT, the machine uses groundbreaking AI to spot otherwise invisible cracks in the tarmac.

Potholes form when water seeps into these cracks and then expands as it freezes in winter, forcing the fissures open.

The wider cracks are then chipped down by the impact of traffic, leaving large holes.

But the ARRES PREVENT can inject the cracks with a strong sealant to stop water from entering them and keep pothole numbers down.

And even when larger craters do form, it can measure them and predict traffic conditions before alerting officials as to which areas require the most urgent maintenance.

The gadget was developed by Robotiz3d and the University of Liverpool, in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council Highways Engineers.

It has since undergone “real-world” testing on the county’s roads, where over 20,000 potholes have already been fixed in recent years.

CAR-DESTROYING potholes are the biggest bugbear among British motorists.

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The sorry state of our roads was the main concern for almost six in 10 people, according to research by the RAC.

So it is really no surprise that filling an extra one million potholes a year was one of the few new policy announcements in Labour’s election manifesto.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh reaffirmed that promise during a visit to Blackpool yesterday.

The cabinet minister wanted to see firsthand how the Council is using high-definition cameras and artificial intelligence to spot road damage early.

She promised to replicate their success across England, backing local authorities with millions in extra funding.

But can Labour really afford to keep its word?

In June, the PM insisted his massive pothole blitz was “fully costed” and backed by “enough money” – with £320million coming from deferring the controversial Arundel A27 bypass.

He also pledged the amount would be on top of the £8.3bn the Tory government had promised for road repairs after scrapping HS2.

But Rachel Reeves’ penny-pinching push this summer saw the major transport project in West Sussex scrapped in a bid to shore up the public finances.

And Government sources told The Sun the £8.3bn 11-year roads investment plan was being “assessed in the round”.

Extra cash for potholes and road repairs will be announced in the next Spending Review.

It will determine whether Labour can deliver on its promises or if the funding shortfalls and political compromises will leave motorists dodging the same hazardous holes for years to come.

And the national Government has confirmed it is looking at using similar tech to address Britain’s pothole plague.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh told The Sun: “This new Government made a simple promise: to help councils fix a million more potholes each year, and we’ll make good on that promise.

“We’ll provide the cash they need and support them with cutting-edge technologies to tackle problem roads quicker.

“Better roads mean smoother journeys and less congestion. It matters for commuters, small businesses and hauliers – who rely on our roads every day.

“And it matters for this Government’s first and foremost mission, to grow our economy.

“Britain is a nation of drivers and under this new Government, better journeys are ahead.”

Full details of the department’s plans will be set out in this year’s Spending Review.

Hertfordshire councillor Phil Bibby added: “We’re thrilled to be at the coalface of this exciting new technology, working with world-class tech inventors and engineers.

“We’ve long been leading the way in cracking the pothole issue and in recent times have been trialling new and improved ways to fill potholes.

“Using state of the art technology to prevent the potholes forming in the first place could be exactly what we need to ensure our road network remains one of the best in the country.”

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This prevents craters from forming in the first place[/caption]
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The gadget can also map and report larger holes to maintenance teams[/caption]
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Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has revealed that the Government is looking to invest in similar tech to fix Britain’s pothole plague[/caption]

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Kaminski says Crystal Palace must not to be overhelmed by ‘season of firsts’ in the Women’s Super League

LAURA KAMINSKI wants Crystal Palace to avoid being overwhelmed by their top-flight status following their WSL debut.

And the Eagles boss reckons her side will show their top-flight pedigree when they host Chelsea tonight.

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Crystal Palace’s will host Chelsea in their first WSL outing at Selhurst Park[/caption]
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Laura Kaminksi says her players are prepared for the challenge they will face from Chelsea
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The Blues aim to maintain their unbeaten run under Sonia Bompastor[/caption]

Palace welcome the title-holders to Selhurst Park in their first London derby clash at the stadium in the Women’s Super League.

The match will see Chelsea take on the South London side for the first time in the division.

And the Eagles hope to take flight in the race for points after their 4-0 loss away to Tottenham last time out.

Kaminski, whose side will visit Leicester next Sunday, said: “It’s a big opportunity and a big moment but it’s important that it doesn’t overwhelm the squad or me.

“We’ve done so well to get into this position.

“We need to remember this is what we want to do for many years to come.

“Although there are many firsts this season, we need to make sure those moments don’t overwhelm us.

“We’re there to play and to compete.

“We’re expecting a lot of people and it will be great for the players to experience a night-time game. That will be a little bit new for us.

“Our schedule looks different this season with fixtures timings.

“Chelsea are a great side in terms of the players they have got.

“We have looked at them at length so I know their threats and strengths. We will be prepared for them.”

Palace’s rise to the top division in England comes just 14 months after Kaminski’s appointment as head coach.

The Eagles boss took on the job following her role as a first-team assistant at Charlton Women and as a Spurs assistant for three years before then.

Like Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor, 44, Kaminski is one of three female managers who are new to being head coaches in the WSL.

And the Palace chief believes her side will have a point to prove when they face Bompastor’s Blues.  

Kaminski adds: “It’s a new manager so a change for them and will bring differences to their squad and tactics no doubt.

“It’s only the second game of the season so it’s a tough start for us but that’s what we wanted and expected.

“We want to showcase ourselves against one of the best teams in the world.

“Sonia is a very respectable manager and she has achieved loads in her career as well as the players on the pitch.

“But we have a lot of points to prove as well. We want to be here to stay. We want to make this club proud of our performance.”

One key Palace player currently out of action due to an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury is striker Elise Hughes.

The Wales ace, who won last term’s Women’s Championship’s Golden Boot, is making good progress in her journey back to fitness.

Kaminski said: “Elise in a good place and we need to make sure that we’re doing everything right in the final stages of her rehabilitation.

“She’s in a pivotal stage of rehabilitation. She’s moved from inside the condition of the gym to outside in terms of running.

“She gets to see the green stuff again and that’s a big turning point for her.”

Meanwhile Bompastor has no intention of taking the WSL’s newest contenders lightly despite their limited experience in the league.

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Bompastor says Chelsea will treat Palace with respect in their derby duel[/caption]

The Blues boss, who guided her side to a 1-0 season-opening win, said: “From my experience as a coach, but also as a former, we need to respect everyone.

“A lot of teams play differently when they play Chelsea.

“I expect them to be at their best level and we have to be prepared for that.”

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Son of darts legend hits incredible nine-darter as pulls off incredibly rare checkout just like his dad

DARTS star Simon Whitlock is known as The Wizard – and his son looks like a more than capable apprentice.

20-year-old Mason hit a stunning nine-darter during Thursday’s Modus Super Series in Portsmouth.

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Mason Whitlock has left darts fans stunned by almost hitting two 9-darters in one night[/caption]
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The 20-year-old, the son of PDC star Simon Whitlock, followed his dad’s favourite double 18 checkout[/caption]
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Whitlock had been called into the Super Series night as a late replacement[/caption]

Whitlock Jr. was only named to the Group B line-up as a late replacement for Shane Hayward.

But he sprinkled his own magic to proceedings with a stunning 9-dart leg against David Wawrzewski.

Mason finished off the incredible sequence with a treble 15 and double 18, a favourite finish of his PDC star dad.

Despite falling to a 4-3 defeat in the match, the youngster went for history again against Bram van Dijk.

He hit two maximums, setting up another double 18 for an unprecedented two 9-darters in one night.

Mason’s arrow fell just short – but he’d already done enough to win over fans both in the crowd and at home.

One gasped on X: “A chip off the old block. Fantastic stuff.”

Another commented: “Exactly the same throw as his dad.”

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Whitlock Jr. only debuted in the Modus Super Series earlier this year.

His heroics brought back memories of his dad’s infamous perfect leg against Andy Hamilton in the 2012 Premier League.

Mason admitted following the dramatic night: “I kind of just blacked out after I hit [the nine-darter].

“I didn’t even realise I hit it. But I think it was the worst thing for that match at the time. 

“My hands were shaking, my legs went weak. Honestly, I was so nervous after that.”

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Simon Whitlock has been a darts pro for over two decades and won the 2022 PDC World Cup[/caption]

Asked about his dad’s iconic double 18 checkout, he added: “I think it’s the best way.

“[On] 81 I’ll go 15s as well. I just love double 18.”

Australian star Simon is renowned for his flamboyance at the Oche and has been known to hit three bullseyes to take out 150.

He is widely regarded as the greatest Aussie player of all time and has helped rejuvenate darts Down Under.

A former BDO and PDC world finalist, The Wizard – recognisable by his long beard and flowing locks – secured a career highlight in 2022 when he won the World Cup of Darts.

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How age-defying Dita Von Teese could make £20 MILLION going back to burlesque dancing at 51 & all Vegas’ biggest winners

RENOWNED for her iconic performances in a giant Champagne glass, the sensational Dita Von Teese is poised to dazzle audiences once more at the age of 51. 

This month, she graces Las Vegas with her ruffled robe and is set to thrill fans as she reignites her dazzling career. 

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Dita Von Teese The Queen of Burlesque is performing at Voltaire in Las Vegas[/caption]
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The dancer is famed for dancing inside a Champagne glass
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The stunning dancer and model shows no signs of showing down as her residency at the Voltaire promises a spectacle of glitz and glam. 

And Joseph Hagan, celebrity publicist and owner of Streamline PR, says being back in the spotlight could see her annual earnings increase by up to £20 million – as well as her Vegas stint being a springboard to bigger and better things.

He says: “Dita Von Teese’s return to the Las Vegas stage at 51 shows that age is no barrier to reinvention, especially in a city that celebrates spectacle and glamour.”

She isn’t the only celebrity to use Las Vegas to rake in millions and Joseph says Sin-City has become a “game-changer” for celebrities looking to reinvent themselves. 

Here, YASMIN HARISHA reveals the host of other stars who have earned fortunes from their residencies and Joseph explains what makes their shows so spectacular. 

Lady Gaga 

Estimated earnings: £1.2 million per show

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Lady Gaga’s residency bolstered her earnings and also reaffirmed her status[/caption]

Lady Gaga’s residency, Enigma, at the Park MGM Hotel and Casino between 2018 and 2022 helped cement her as one of the most versatile performers of her generation.

Joseph says: “Earning around £1.2 million per show, the residency showcased both her pop persona and her love for jazz, with separate performances for each genre. 

“Gaga’s ability to pivot between energetic, theatrical sets and intimate piano ballads highlighted her range and drew in fans from all over the world. 

“The residency not only bolstered her earnings but also reaffirmed her status as a top performer post her part in the film, A Star Is Born.”

Jennifer Lopez

Estimated earnings: £659,000 per show

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JLo’s success has led to talks of future Vegas stints[/caption]

Jennifer Lopez (JLo) used her Vegas residency to solidify her status as an A-list performer. 

Her All I Have residency at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theatre which ran from 2016 to 2018 grossed £79.1 million across 121 shows, with each performance bringing in just over £659,000.

Joseph says: “J-Lo’s dynamic dance routines and hit-packed performances proved that she was more than capable of competing with younger pop stars. 

“The residency also boosted her brand beyond music, positioning her as a top-tier entertainer, and cementing her appeal with a global audience. 

“The success has led to talks of future Vegas stints, in addition to numerous TV and acting roles.”

Adele 

Estimated earnings: £536,000 per show

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Vegas offered Adele a space to connect more closely with her fans[/caption]

Adele‘s Weekends With Adele residency at Caesars Palace between 2022 and 2024 proved that even artists known for their sedate ballads can thrive in Vegas. 

Joseph says: “Earning £536,000 per show, her residency gave fans an intimate look at her incredible vocal talent without the need for pyrotechnics or elaborate costumes.

“The show was such a success that Adele extended the run, revealing how the residency ‘brought her back to life.’

“Vegas offered Adele a space to connect more closely with her fans, often having casual chats with the audience, while securing a consistent income stream, further boosting her career.”

Katy Perry 

Estimated earnings: £481,000 per show

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The Vegas stint helped re-establish Katy as a must-see live performer[/caption]

Katy Perry’s Play residency at Resorts World Theatre, Las Vegas, which kicked off in December 2021, became an instant hit. 

With each show earning her around £481,000, the fun, whimsical performances were packed with hits, giant toilet seats, and her infamous Super Bowl shark. 

Joseph says: “Perry’s residency was so successful that she extended it multiple times, running until November 2023. 

“This Vegas stint helped re-establish her as a must-see live performer, especially after a lull in her music career.

“It reminded fans and critics alike that Katy’s performance art can be both playful and profitable.”

Celine Dion 

Estimated earnings: £417,000 per show 

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Celine’s residency’s aren’t just concerts but full-blown experiences.[/caption]

At 56, the legendary performer, who has sold over 200 million records globally, first amassed an astonishing £299 million with her spectacular show, A New Day. 

Running from March 2003 to December 2007, this groundbreaking production set the benchmark for all who followed, solidifying her status as a true icon of the Las Vegas entertainment scene.

She then returned to the strip in March 2011 for another 70 performances for her show Celine before wrapping up in June 2019. 

Joseph says: “Celine Dion’s Vegas residencies have become legendary. 

“These aren’t just concerts, they’re full-blown experiences. 

“From her jaw-dropping water-soaked performance of ‘My Heart Will Go On’ to the stunning visuals from Cirque du Soleil, Celine has raised the bar for what a Vegas residency can be.

“People come for the hits, but they leave with memories of a spectacular production.

“Even with her recent health struggles, Celine is still in talks for another residency, and that says a lot about both her resilience and how lucrative the Vegas scene really is.

“To think she could pull in over £417,000 per show is incredible, but it also speaks to the magnetic pull she has on audiences. Her name alone fills seats.”

Dita Von Teese 

Estimated earnings: £400,000

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Las Vegas allowed her to package her performance art as high-end entertainment[/caption]

Dita’s back to bring her signature vintage, sultry aesthetic into the mainstream – following a successful residency in Sin City from October last year to June this year.

Joseph says: “Las Vegas allows her to package her performance art as high-end, classy entertainment, making her accessible to a wider audience who may not have been familiar with burlesque. 

“The residency helps position her not just as a burlesque icon, but as a symbol of timeless glamour and sensuality, which has broad appeal in today’s entertainment landscape. 

“By embracing the luxury and nostalgia of Vegas, Dita manages to rebrand her art as something more universal, revamping her image and extending her career in a powerful, lucrative way.”

Britney Spears 

Estimated earnings: £312,000 per show

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Britney won the Best of Las Vegas awards in 2015 and 2017[/caption]

As the Princess of Pop, Britney Spears was destined to make waves in Vegas, cementing her place in history.

The two-time Grammy nominee raked in serious cash with her electrifying Piece of Me residency at Planet Hollywood which kicked off in December 2013 and wrapped up in December 2017.

Garnering massive commercial success, it won the Best of Las Vegas awards in 2015 and 2017, and despite being under her controversial conservatorship, Britney is estimated to have banked an impressive £312,000 per show.

Joseph says: “Britney Spears is a Vegas success story that proves a residency isn’t just about vocal perfection it’s about the entire experience. 

“Sure, there were critiques about lip-syncing, but her £312,000 per show earnings show how much her fans loved the nostalgia. 

“Britney recreated iconic music video moments, and the audience was there for the full entertainment spectacle, lip-syncing aside.”

Why celebrities rely on Vegas to revamp their career

By Joseph Hagan celebrity publicist and owner of Streamline PR

Las Vegas residencies have become a game-changer for celebrities looking to reinvent themselves while raking in millions.

What sets a Vegas residency apart is the ability to transform an artist’s image, while offering a lucrative, stable income.

Celebrities like Usher, who earned an astonishing £93 million from his 100-show residency –  more than any of his tours – have used this platform to solidify their status as icons.

His residency not only showcased his enduring popularity but culminated in him landing the prestigious Super Bowl halftime show, proving Vegas can be a career-defining moment.

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A responsible gambler is someone who:

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NMRC secures $228m mortgage financing for Nigeria’s vulnerable earners, borrowers

The Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company Plc (NMRC) has secured $228 million in affordable mortgage financing for vulnerable earners and borrowers.  This was disclosed in a statement on its X page, on Thursday, September 26, 2024.  The company revealed that the funding resulted from a partnership involving the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for …

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