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Woman with endometriosis can’t make it through the day without painkillers: ‘I feel like a drug addict’

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Woman with endometriosis can’t make it through the day without painkillers: ‘I feel like a drug addict’

A woman with endometriosis has been left to feel like a “drug addict,” as she says she needs strong painkillers to make it through the day.

Laura Jones, who currently lives in Manchester, was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2019, but her pains began when she started her period at 12 years old.

Now, Ms Jones struggles to get by without taking Co-codamol, a higher-strength painkiller, to manage her daily excruciating pain.

Ms Jones told The Independent: “I asked my husband, ‘Am I a drug addict?’ There are days where I will try to push through and not take any, but I am left in so much pain. It makes me so sad.”

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Endometriosis is a long-term, chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere in the body. It is common and affects one in 10 women.

Around 1.5 million women in the UK are currently living with endometriosis, according to the Endometriosis UK charity. Symptoms vary from person to person and can be severe.

Laura Jones, 32, was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2019
Laura Jones, 32, was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2019 (Korrine Sky)

Ms Jones experiences debilitating pain across her back, hips, abdomen and down her legs. She cannot stand or sit for too long as it leaves her in extreme pain.

Walking has become difficult for the 32-year-old, so she now has to use a walking stick, something she “never thought” she would have to do at this age.

She said: “I feel like a broken person. I can’t believe people walk around not in pain. It is wild to me.”

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‘More than a decade of suffering before I was heard’

Ms Jones was travelling in Australia with her husband in 2019 when she found herself “doubled over in pain” and “unable to get out of bed”. After seeing a doctor there, she was offered laparoscopic surgery.

“That was the first time someone asked, ‘Could this be endometriosis?’” she said. “I was 24 years old, and it was the first time I was listened to. It took 12 years of suffering.”

When she was diagnosed with endometriosis, she was also told she would not be able to conceive a baby naturally. Since 2019, she has undergone three unsuccessful IVF cycles and a miscarriage.

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She said the process of IVF triggered PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), a severe condition linked to the menstrual cycle, which leaves her feeling suicidal.

Despite sharing this with medical professionals, she claims she was not offered sufficient support or counselling besides being given the number for Samaritans.

Ms Jones advocated for herself to be given the Prostap injection every three months, which is used to treat severe PMDD. However, it places the body into a temporary chemical menopause, which makes fertility even more difficult. But Ms Jones said she would rather be in menopause at her age than “wanting to die all the time”.

She said: “Sometimes I wish I could have a different body, step out of my brain. But this is real. No one is coming to save me; I have to find my own way out.”

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Ms Jones is now seeking second opinions in Zimbabwe
Ms Jones is now seeking second opinions in Zimbabwe (Handout)

She had a second laparoscopic surgery in the UK three years later, in December 2022. The doctor then told her the shattering news that “nothing could be done” to help her while she was undergoing a fertility journey.

Although the option of a hysterectomy was put on the table, the major surgery would shatter her dream of carrying a child. As a result, she was only offered more nerve pain medication.

Last year reached a tipping point as Ms Jones was unable to get out of her bed for months due to the pain. Her parents then insisted she get a private MRI scan.

The £800 scan showed that she also has adenomyosis, a fibroid and a prolapse on her cervix – all of which were missed in previous investigations.

Now Ms Jones is seeking second opinions and treatment abroad in Zimbabwe and China.

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“Talking about my story is a release; it’s a way to cope,” she said. “I am suicidal most of the time, and I find relief in sharing my story and hoping I can make a difference.”

Ms Jones has experienced heartbreak in her fertility journey
Ms Jones has experienced heartbreak in her fertility journey (Handout)

Faye Farthing, head of campaigns at Endometriosis UK, said: “It is unacceptable that those living with endometriosis have to endure years of pain and uncertainty before receiving a diagnosis.

“Endometriosis care has been neglected for too long. The government must treat endometriosis as a common, chronic condition that requires systematic action, and we want an unequivocal commitment to reduce average diagnosis time to one year or less by 2030.”

An NHS spokesperson said: The NHS is determined to do better on women’s health and ensure that women with conditions such as endometriosis and adenomyosis are given effective diagnosis, treatment and support.

“We are building more specialised services for women in the community, which can offer timely support for these conditions, and so we would strongly encourage any woman experiencing similar symptoms to contact their GP for more support and advice on how they can manage and treat their pain.”

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If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or are struggling to cope, you can speak to the Samaritans, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI) or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch.

If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you are in another country, you can go to www.befrienders.org to find a helpline near you

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‘Emotional’ BBC drama based in Norfolk gets first look trailer as fans ‘in tears’

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An emotional trailer for upcoming film Onwards and Sideways has left BBC viewers in tears.

BBC viewers have been left sobbing as an emotional trailer for an upcoming film has been released. Set and filmed in North Norfolk, Onwards and Sideways stars Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney as two people who find friendship and comfort with one another after an unexpected diagnosis of Parkinson’s.

The synopsis teases: “Tony is deputy head of a primary school. Emma is a musician and composer, and a single mother of two daughters. Neither knows the other, until a startling encounter changes the course of their lives. On the same morning, these two are confronted with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.

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“This film is their story – a friendship which unfolds unexpectedly. A story of humour and emotion, of challenge and courage, of music and dance – transcending the assumptions of a little understood condition, and triumphing over the odds to find joy, release and love.”

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A first-look trailer has now dropped, ahead of the film’s release in cinemas. Viewers were left in tears as they got to meet the characters for the first time.

The clip begins with Tony at school, performing as a pirate for the children when one asks him, “What’s wrong with your hand?” As concerns grow over his hand, he finally sees a doctor, but his world turns upside down when he receives a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.

Moments after hearing the news, Tony meets Emma, who tells him: “I was just told that too.” As Tony gets to grips with his diagnosis, Emma invites him into her world, having joined a ballet class and run club for those with the same disease.

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As the clip goes on, a tearful moment sees Emma break down in tears as she struggles to play the piano, while another poignant moment sees Tony read: “When the dark clouds come… keep going.” He adds: “We have a long way to go, but look how far you’ve come.”

In the trailer’s final moments, Emma and Tony are seen jumping out of a plane together, and he concludes the clip by saying: “When things feel out of control, focus on what you love. All stories can have a happy ending, it just depends on where you end them.”

One viewer replied: “It looks so good but I’m crying at the trailer so don’t know how I’ll manage the actual film.” Someone else agreed: “Me too. And I don’t care. It shows the trailer did it’s job!”

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Another said: “As someone living with young onset Parkinson’s disease I’m very happy to see more awareness being made with a great cast like this.” A fourth wrote: “Glad I’m not the only one with leaky eyes watching this.”

Someone else wrote: “This has given me goosebumps. Looks amazing.” Another said: “Rhys Ifans, Laura Linney and a storyline about Parkinson’s – which my mum developed several years before her death – this is a must-see.”

Charity Parkinson’s UK also commented: “Such an incredible opportunity to raise awareness and to have Parkinson’s shown on the big screen. We can’t wait to watch it.” Cure Parkinson’s also said: “We’re looking forward to this! So important to see Parkinson’s represented on screen.”

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When the film was announced, writer Paul Mayhew-Archer commented: “In 2011 when I was 58 years old, I was told I had Parkinson’s. It’s incurable and it makes many of the things I do – walking, talking, smiling – increasingly difficult. But though I have reasons to hate Parkinson’s it has also brought me opportunities I wouldn’t have missed for the world.

“The latest of these is the chance to work with the brilliant director John Madden and wonderful actors on bringing this story to life. So, thank you Parkinson’s. My fingers may fumble, my mouth may mumble and each step I take may result in a stumble. But I cannot grumble.”

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Power restored to 70 homes in Bolton and Bury after outage

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Power restored to 70 homes in Bolton and Bury after outage

SP Electricity North West said around 70 properties in Radcliffe and Ainsworth were impacted by the interruption, which was initially believed to be linked to an underground cable fault.

In an update provided to residents, the company said engineers discovered that a faulty fuse at a local substation had caused one of its transformers on the high-voltage network to trip.

A spokesperson said: “Our team have managed to complete any relevant repairs to restore the power to your properties.

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“We are closely monitoring the sub station to ensure this does not occur again.”

The company added that customers experiencing any further interruptions should contact 105.

The latest update comes after frustrated residents reported waking up without power on Saturday morning.

One resident said: “I woke up to grab a coffee to find the electricity was off yet again!

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“Now according to the website it won’t be on until 2pm.

“What is it with the electricity in Ainsworth, I don’t know how long it’s been off!

“It’s just so annoying as we seem to experience a power cut so often.”

Acknowledging concerns over repeated outages, SP Electricity North West said it understood this was “not the first time” residents had experienced a power cut in recent weeks and months and confirmed the issue would be investigated to determine whether the outages are linked and how disruption to households can be minimised in future.

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The company thanked customers for their patience and understanding while engineers worked to restore supplies.

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Oasis film premiere LIVE as Gallagher brothers pictured in Venice ahead of screening with 2027 tour teased

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Don’t Look Back In Anger is co-directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, who previously worked together on LCD Soundsystem 2012 documentary Shut Up and Play the Hits.

Sharing their thoughts on the Oasis film, the pair recently said:

“We knew that the story of Oasis’ reunion had the potential to be explosive, and that the weight of expectation from fans would make it a hugely significant cultural event, but nothing prepared us for the genuine outpouring of joy and emotion from fans (old and new) in stadiums around the globe.

“It became important to us to reflect that back to audiences, and in doing so say something truthful about the world today. ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ is ultimately, as its title suggests, a film about forgiveness, and hopefully one that strikes a chord in the times we are living in.”

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Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern attend the “Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger” Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival(Image: WireImage)

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Married influencer killed by penis enlargement surgery during dream vacation: He passed out while receiving a massage with his wife… then never woke up

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Igho Ubiribo died following a penis enlargement procedure during a trip to Thailand with his wife Danielle Simba Allen (right)

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The happiest payday of their lives: How a new wave of celebrities are cashing in on their weddings with freebie deals… for everything from fast food vans to their rings

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Katie Price and Peter Andre funded their lavish £1million nuptials at Highclere Castle by signing an exclusive deal with OK! magazine

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Cruz Beckham takes a fresh jibe at Brooklyn as he shares cosy family snap from his show at Leeds Festival – just hours after his estranged brother supported his wife Nicola Peltz after her Venice Film Festival debut

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Cruz Beckham appeared to take a fresh jibe at his estranged brother as he shared a cosy family snap from his show at Leeds Festival last weekend. 

Taking to Instagram on Saturday morning, the post came just hours after Brooklyn publicly supported his wife Nicola Peltz after her Venice Film Festival debut on Friday night. 

Nicola, 31, is set to receive the Rising Star award at the prestigious festival, and Brooklyn, 27, made sure to stand proudly at her side as he accompanied her to the Golden Globes x Aman Beverly Hills cocktail party in the Italian city. 

Yet once again Cruz proved how tight a unit the Beckhams are as he shared a group snap of his parents David and Victoria, his brother Romeo, 24, and his sister Harper, 15, while backstage at Leeds. 

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Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, and Romeo’s girlfriend Kim Turnbull, 24, were also included in the family snap which the musician captioned with a simple red love heart. 

Cruz and his band The Breakers rocked Leeds Festival last Sunday amid a busy weekend for his budding music career which saw his family support him at Reading the day prior. 

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Cruz Beckham takes fresh jibe at Brooklyn as he shares cosy family snap from his show at Leeds Festival last week on Saturday morning

Cruz Beckham takes fresh jibe at Brooklyn as he shares cosy family snap from his show at Leeds Festival last week on Saturday morning

The post came just hours after Brooklyn publicly supported his wife Nicola Peltz after her Venice Film Festival debut on Friday night

The post came just hours after Brooklyn publicly supported his wife Nicola Peltz after her Venice Film Festival debut on Friday night

After the two festival shows Cruz took to his Instagram to reflect on the biggest shows of his career so far as he paid tribute to his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30 – who is also his music manager. 

He mentioned various members of his team in the post including Victoria’s niece Libby Adams who helps with photography for the band.

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Alongside snaps from the weekend, including one where he kisses Jackie, he penned: ‘I am so grateful for everyone around me, not only are they my best friends but they are family, this journey has been so incredible and i have learned so much because of these people.

‘Last but definitely not least Jackie, you honestly have no idea how lucky we are to have you, not only do you take care of me but this whole operation, from creative to strategy to mgmt. We are a team and would not be doing this without you. i really love you so much.’

Meanwhile David and Victoria couldn’t get enough of their offspring’s ‘amazing’ performance as they waxed lyrical while greeting him backstage after the show.

The former pro footballer, 51, wrapped Cruz in a warm embrace as they reunited outside his trailer in the grounds of the famous festival.

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David could be heard telling Cruz that his band’s performance was ‘amazing’ as he told him ‘well done’, while Victoria said: ‘I’m so proud of you!’

His younger sister Harper also heaped praise on him and told him that the gig was ‘insane’, after she had joined him on stage to throw T-shirts to the audience. 

Fashion designer Victoria, 52, also said she was impressed with her son’s stage look, which included an orange crop top and jeans, telling him: ‘I love what you’re wearing.’

David could then be heard commenting on the atmosphere in the tent, on the Canopy stage, asking Cruz: ‘Crowd was great no? Yeah wicked.’

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Meanwhile Brooklyn proved he was his wife’s biggest supporter over in Venice as the couple put on a loved-up display as they posed for photos together. 

Cruz and his band The Breakers rocked Leeds Festival last Sunday (pictured) amid a busy weekend for his budding music career which saw his family support him at Reading

Cruz and his band The Breakers rocked Leeds Festival last Sunday (pictured) amid a busy weekend for his budding music career which saw his family support him at Reading 

Nicola had changed out of her satin camisole and into an elegant navy dress with chiffon scarf while Brooklyn opted for a black shirt and trousers. 

Despite Nicola’s 20-year acting career, Nicola is being awarded the prize at The Kineo Awards which aren’t officially part of the Venice International Film Festival.

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The awards note on the citation for ‘rising star’ that Nicola actually started acting as a child 20 years ago.

Nicola, the daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz, recently wrote, directed and starred in self-funded movie Lola whilst her resumé also includes roles in The Last Airbender, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Bates Motel, Holidate, Welcome to Chippendales and The Beauty.

The Kineo Awards, celebrating their 25th anniversary, note that ‘in recent years, the American actress, screenwriter and producer has attracted growing international attention through increasingly multifaceted roles, both in front of and behind the camera’.  

Nicola is being honoured alongside icon Faye Dunaway, who co-stars in her new self-funded film Prima. The legendary actress and Oscar winner will receive a lifetime achievement award.

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The ceremony, set to take place at Venice’s Casa Cinema Giovani was conceived by Kinéo Cultural Association president Rosetta Sannelli and launched in 2002. 

It takes place during the Venice Film Festival, which welcomes A-listers annually, but has no direct ties to the international gathering.

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Juicehaus opens as studio and shop in Bishopthorpe Road

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Amy Twiddle has welcomed her first customers at Juicehaus – a trendy new studio, homeware shop and creative space in Bishopthorpe Road.

Located above Easy Street skate shop, Juicehaus offers bespoke designs and items from independent homeware makers and artists, along with vintage pieces.


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Speaking about this, Amy said she wants to remove the stigma that interior design is “expensive, serious and a bit scary” by offering advice tailored to people’s homes, budgets and lifestyles.

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“The idea is that you can come upstairs, wander around, discover something handmade or vintage, get ideas for your own home, have a chat about interiors, or simply come and see what on earth we’ve done with the place”“The idea is that you can come upstairs, wander around, discover something handmade or vintage, get ideas for your own home, have a chat about interiors, or simply come and see what on earth we’ve done with the place” (Image: Supplied)

Her service starts with a one-hour consultation, helping customers tackle everything from paint colours and furniture layouts to storage solutions and awkward spaces.

She said: “At its heart, Juicehaus is an interior design studio, but I really want to make interior design feel much less intimidating and much more accessible.

“There’s absolutely no “let’s rip all of this out and start again” mentality here. I’m much more interested in “how do we make this feel like your home?” than “how do we make this look like a magazine?”

Amy has upcycled many of the shop's furniture - something she encourages and advocates for other people's home interiors Amy has upcycled many of the shop’s furniture – something she encourages and advocates for other people’s home interiors (Image: Supplied)

Sustainability is also central to the studio – and Amy, who has upcycled much of the furniture inside the studio, said she encourages people to repair and reuse their existing pieces before replacing them.

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She said: “My new space is part design studio, part shop and part creative space.

“I’ve created a seasonal Haus Residency, where I bring together independent homeware makers, artists and vintage pieces and style everything together as an ever-changing interior rather than rows of conventional shop displays.”

“Juicehaus is as much about championing brilliant independent creatives as it is about selling their lovely things” (Image: Supplied)

Amy has got her shop ready for autumn, and can stocks work from A Touch of India, Bailey House Ceramics, work by CharKnots – who uses recycled cotton to create her pieces – Circular Interiors, Kaye + Clay, and Leonardo Morey – a Cuban, York-based artist.

Other pieces include work from local Melanie Hill Designs and Ponky Wots – bright and “wonderfully wonky” pieces made by Jade.

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Amy said: “I really want the makers themselves to be part of the story.

“Juicehaus is as much about championing brilliant independent creatives as it is about selling their lovely things. Then, in three months, it all changes.

“The idea is that you can come upstairs, wander around, discover something handmade or vintage, get ideas for your own home, have a chat about interiors, or simply come and see what on earth we’ve done with the place.”

Juicehaus sells pieces from local artists - with the shop's interior now themed for autumnJuicehaus sells pieces from local artists – with the shop’s interior now themed for autumn (Image: Supplied)

Juicehaus shares the first-floor of 32 Bishopthorpe Road with Jagoda – a tattoo artist who founded Let Me Ink.

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Amy said: “Jagoda and I used to work together years ago, so the fact that we now have our own independent businesses and somehow get to coexist under the same roof is a bit surreal.

“Her tattoo studio is in the back of the space, with Juicehaus at the front, and it feels like such a lovely little creative community has started forming around us already.”

You can find out more about Juicehaus by visiting the website here or following juicehaus_interiors on Instagram.

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Mudryk fails to help Tottenham break their duck as VAR denies Forest

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Brentford vs Sunderland teams

Brentford Kelleher, Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Sangare, Janelt, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago. 
Substitutes Valdimarsson, Hickey, Henry, Yarmolyuk, Wilson, Carvalho, Anthony, Diouf, Schuster. 

Sunderland Roefs, Meunier, Mukiele, Ballard, Danso, Mandava, Le Fee, Sadiki, Xhaka, Angulo, Brobbey. 
Substitutes Ellborg, Methalie, Rigg, O’Nien, Alderete, Isidor, Ahoka, Hume, Fofana

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Brighton vs Leeds United teams

Brighton Verbruggen, Kadioglu, Vuskovic, Dunk, Boscagli, Gross, Ayari, Gomez, Yalcouye, De Cuyper, Kostoulas.
Substitutes Steele, Hadjam, Struijk, David, Andres, Osman, Costinha, O’Riley, Oriola.

Leeds United Trafford, Justin, Elvedi, Muharemovic, Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson, Stach, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin.
Substitutes Zetterer, James, Longstaff, Wilson, Aaronson, Nmecha, Bijol, Bahoya, Bard.

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Fulham vs Crystal Palace teams

Fulham  Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Charles, Iwobi, Bobb, King, Palacios, Garcia. 
Substitutes: Lecomte, Rodrigo Muniz, Kevin, Larsson, Berge, Angel, Affengruber, Sessegnon, Smith Rowe. 

Crystal Palace Henderson, Canvot, Richards, Disasi, Khalaili, Wharton, Timber, Mitchell, Pino, Kamada, Nketiah. 
Substitutes Benitez, Gozo, Tomiyasu, Hughes, Larsen, Osorio, Doucoure, Mingueza, Chilwell. 

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Man City vs Coventry City teams

Man City  Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Anderson, Ndiaye, Cherki, Semenyo, Haaland.
Substitutes  Rulli, Kovacic, Fernandez, Ait Nouri, Matheus Luiz, Bouaddi, Foden, McAidoo, Lewis.

Coventry Rushworth, Thomas, Amenda, Pinnock, Van Ewijk Onyeka, Grimes Dasilva, Rudoni, Mason-Clark, Awoniyi.
Substitutes Bentley, Sakamoto, Yirenkyi, Simms, Tchaouna, Latibeaudiere, Thomas-Asante, Overgaard, Hamer.

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Nottm Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur teams

Nottm Forest Sels, Jair Cunha, Milenkovic, Murillo, Aina, Schlager, McAtee, Williams, Gibbs-White, Ndoye, Delap. 
Substitutes John Victor, Diomande, Hudson-Odoi, Dominguez, Wood, Igor Jesus, Yates, Netz, Munoz. 

Tottenham Hotspur  Kinsky, Porro, van Hecke, van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Tonali, Savio, Gallagher, Tel, Marmoush. Substitutes Dubravka, Robertson, Senesi, Gray, Bergvall, Fernandes, Solanke, Kudus, Mudryk. 

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MAFS UK’s Holly Ditchfield announces her premature twin boys have tragically died just nine days giving birth

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MAFS UK star Holly Ditchfield has announced her premature twin boys have tragically passed away just nine days giving birth (pictured with partner Aaron Summers)

MAFS UK star Holly Ditchfield has announced her premature twin boys have tragically passed away just nine days after giving birth. 

The heartbroken reality star, 31, who gave birth at just 23 weeks, said her sons died within hours of each other. 

Her premature twins, Georgie and Marley, were born on August 26, weighing 1lb 1oz and 1lb 2oz. 

Georgie passed away on Thursday at 1pm, with Marley passing at 5am the following day. They both died in the arms of their parents, Holly and her partner Aaron Summers. 

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In a devastating announcement on Instagram, Holly wrote: ‘My beautiful boys, Georgie & Marley. It has been the hardest, most heartbreaking, yet most magical 9 days of our lives.

‘At 1pm on 03/09/2026, our darling Georgie peacefully passed away. Then, at 5am on 04/09/2026, his beautiful brother Marley followed him. 

MAFS UK star Holly Ditchfield has announced her premature twin boys have tragically passed away just nine days giving birth (pictured with partner Aaron Summers) 

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The heartbroken reality star, 31, who gave birth at just 23 weeks, said her sons died within hours of each other

The heartbroken reality star, 31, who gave birth at just 23 weeks, said her sons died within hours of each other

Georgie passed away on Thursday at 1pm, with Marley passing at 5pm the following day. They both died in the arms of their parents, Holly and Aaron

Georgie passed away on Thursday at 1pm, with Marley passing at 5pm the following day. They both died in the arms of their parents, Holly and Aaron

‘My boys both took their final breaths in the arms of me and their daddy. There is no greater privilege, and no greater pain, than holding your children as they leave this world.

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‘They gave us the most precious week of our lives. A week I would live over and over again, just to have those moments with them. To hold them. To look at them. To love them. To be their mummy and daddy.

‘My boys are together again now, just as they should be, and I pray with all my heart that they are finally at peace. 

‘Nothing could ever prepare you for losing your children. Nothing prepares you for having to walk your babies to a mortuary. We have seen and faced more in these 9 days than I ever imagined possible, and my heart feels completely bruised.

‘My body feels different. It feels like a part of me is no longer here, because a part of me truly isn’t. I miss my boys more than words could ever explain.

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‘I would have given absolutely everything to have watched Georgie and Marley grow, to hear their voices, watch them take their first steps, and see the beautiful lives they deserved to have.

‘But for 9 precious days, they were here. They were ours. They were loved beyond measure. And they will forever be our beautiful boys. 

‘Please, I ask everyone to respect how incredibly difficult this is for me and Aaron right now. We are trying to process a pain no parent should ever have to know.

‘Georgie & Marley, thank you for giving us the most precious 9 days of our lives.

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‘You will forever be our sons, our babies, and the biggest part of our hearts.

‘Until we meet again, my beautiful boys.

‘Mummy & Daddy love you forever’.

Holly and Aaron’s followers left messages of condolence in the comments. 

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Holly and George's followers left messages of condolence in the comments

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Holly previously shared a photo on Instagram of her premature twins Georgie and Marley who were born on August 26, weighing 1lbs 1oz and 1lbs 2oz

Holly previously shared a photo on Instagram of her premature twins Georgie and Marley who were born on August 26, weighing 1lbs 1oz and 1lbs 2oz

Holly, who appeared on the show in 2024, welcomed her two sons with partner Aaron at just 23 weeks before being cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit

Holly, who appeared on the show in 2024, welcomed her two sons with partner Aaron at just 23 weeks before being cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit

When Holly was on MAFS in 2024, she was partnered with controversial groom Alex Henry

When Holly was on MAFS in 2024, she was partnered with controversial groom Alex Henry

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Holly, who appeared on the show in 2024, welcomed her two sons with partner Aaron at just 23 weeks before being cared for in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Speaking about her birth story, she wrote at the time: ‘The last few days have been some of the scariest, most surreal and emotional moments of our lives.

‘On 26.08.26, our two beautiful boys, Georgie & Marley Summers, entered the world at just 23 weeks + 5 days.

‘Our tiny boys may be incredibly small, but they have already shown us just how incredibly strong they are. They are both doing amazing and showing absolutely impeccable reactions to all the treatment and care they are receiving in NICU.

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‘Both Aaron and I cannot thank the care team enough for everything they have done for us — not just during the boys’ arrival, but throughout the time leading up to it too.

‘I was faced with things I never imagined I would have to experience, and the support we received made me feel so safe, heard and protected. 

‘Having to prepare for the arrival of two premature babies at just 23 weeks was something I was never prepared for, but the care, reassurance and constant support from the incredible teams around us helped carry us through.

‘The promise that they would keep me safe during my C-section and give our boys the very best possible chance meant more to us than I could ever put into words. It has completely changed the way I look at everything we have been through.

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‘I also hope everyone can respect that I haven’t been active over the last few days. My only priority has been getting myself as fit, well and strong as possible to safely deliver my boys and, since their arrival, being there for them and focusing on our little family.

‘Our journey is only just beginning, and there is still a long road ahead of us, but for now we are soaking up every single second with our two little fighters.

‘Georgie & Marley, you are already our whole world. Keep fighting, boys. Mummy & Daddy love you more than you could ever know.’

Holly has been dating Aaron since early 2025 and has two children Daisy, 12, and Dec, 16, from a previous relationship.

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Aaron, meanwhile, already has three children himself. 

When she was on MAFS in 2024, Holly was partnered with controversial groom Alex Henry.

Things actually got off to a great start when they met at the altar, both declaring they were happy with the match.

However, their journey became rocky throughout the process, with Alex expressing his preference to marry someone without children and also hinting he’d be open to swapping wives, as well as several explosive rows.

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Things came to a head near the end of the experiment after a huge blow-up during a commitment ceremony that led Holly to pack her bags and head home, leaving the programme.

Shortly after their departure from the show, the couple briefly reconciled and were pictured kissing in Manchester but the reunion was short-lived.

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Oasis ‘set for Las Vegas shows’ as new video ‘confirms’ 2027 tour dates

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The Gallagher brothers are reportedly set to announce a new run of shows in the coming days, with gigs rumoured in Las Vegas, Boston and Amsterdam

Oasis are set to take Las Vegas by storm, with a series of shows reportedly confirmed in Sin City.

Insiders have leaked a fresh wave of venues for Noel and Liam Gallagher spanning North America and Europe, with blockbuster concerts planned for both Boston and Amsterdam.

The dates are expected to be officially announced within the next few days, alongside their already-confirmed mammoth stint at the Etihad Stadium and Knebworth in the UK.

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It is reported that Oasis will play multiple nights at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in Amsterdam, as well as a run of shows at Barcelona’s iconic Olympic Stadium.

On top of that, Noel, 59, and Liam, 53, are gearing up to unveil a string of North American concert dates. Sources close to the band revealed the iconic brothers will rock Boston’s Gillette Stadium, as well as Las Vegas’s Allegiant Stadium.

Insiders suggest that demand for tickets for their second run of dates is set to be extraordinary. A source added: “Last time over 10 million people in the UK alone tried to get tickets for these shows.”

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A new video, posted in the last hour, has hinted at some dates in Munich. One fan wrote: “German radio that mentions Munich and what seems to be red and white shirts = Bayern München – Allianz Arena.”

“Munich, Germany (German audio and infamous Munich brawl in 2002),” another added. A third wrote: “Audio is from the intro to the gig in Munich on 19/11/97.”

Liam and Noel delighted fans when they announced their reunion tour two years ago, before hitting the road last summer for a string of performances around the world.

This marked their first appearance as part of Oasis for over a decade, following their dramatic split in 2009. Thankfully, for those who didn’t manage to get tickets, cameras were rolling behind the scenes for their upcoming documentary – which covers the full 12 concerts.

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This also comes after a dramatic entrance to the Venice Film Festival as they launched their new Oasis film Don’t Look Back In Anger ahead of it’s premiere tonight.

The brothers, who toured with their band Oasis last year for the first time in almost two decades, showed they were still back on friendly terms as they arrived via water boat and then posed for a photocall alongside directors Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern.

Punching his fist in the air, Liam looked ready to party as Noel waved at the crowds from the water taxi. The pair are in Venice for the weekend and will attend the world premiere of the two hour documentary which charts Oasis first tour in almost two decades.

The Oasis reunion tour was announced in August 2024, 15 years after their dramatic split in 2009, which was prompted by a backstage brawl between Noel and brother Liam at the Rock en Seine festival in France.

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It went on to be one of the most eagerly awaited comeback tours in musical history and the band received five star reviews around the world.

Directors Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern have done their best to capture the emotions of the fans and well as the incredible sound of the band, with the documentary featuring 12 concerts over three continents.

Ahead of the screening and cinema release next week, the film’s directors told how the on-screen reunion between the brothers is not an overly emotional affair, despite the reconciliation being after more than a decade apart.

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