2 h. ago TikTok comedian Steve Bridges dies at 41 as wife issues devastating statement

Steve Bridges, known for his videos on TikTok which had viewers in fits of laughter, has died at the age of 41, his devastated wife has revealed.

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3 h. ago Steve Bridges dead: TikTok comedian, 41, dies as wife issues heartbreaking statement

Steve Bridges, known for his videos on TikTok which had viewers in fits of laughter, has died at the age of 41, his devastated wife has revealed

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4 h. ago Ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is a terrible decision – and a depressing one | Barney Ronay

The idea that barring the Israeli club’s supporters from Villa Park will de-escalate a volatile situation just doesn’t stand upWell, at least we have Ayoub Khan in the house, Birmingham MP and a voice of tolerance, unity and de-escalation in these difficult times. “Sports entertainment events should be enjoyed by all regardless of their race, ethnicity and background,” Khan wrote on X on Thursday. One hundred per cent this. Heart emoji. Slay, king. This is not just the best part of sport. It’s the only real point.“Now is the time to ease tensions, set aside political difference and focus on the football,” Khan concluded, scattering flowers of all shades, fluttering his fingers to release a cascade of butterflies, and opening his arms to embrace, personally, brothers and sisters of every caste and clime. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Ollie Watkins injury latest as Unai Emery reveals triple Aston Villa boost ahead of Tottenham clash

England striker sustained a knock in the 3-0 win over Wales last week

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5 h. ago Gorilla bar staff member dies in flat near sister venue The Deaf Institute as three arrests made

Tokyo Industries bosses, which owns the bars along with host of other venues, have issued a statement

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5 h. ago Ban on Israeli football fans attending match in Birmingham could be lifted in days as ministers scramble to beef up policing

The Government has been pressuring West Midlands Police to reverse a decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from their Europa League game against Aston Villa on 6 November.

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5 h. ago Home Office was told last week that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans could face ban for Aston Villa match, police say

Sir Keir Starmer will do ‘everything in his power’ to overturn the controversial ban, according to his spokesman

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6 h. ago Home Office offers extra resources in bid to undo ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa tie

No 10 says discussions happening ‘at pace’ with West Midlands police asked to provide alternate proposalsThe Home Office is offering extra support to West Midlands police in an effort to reverse its ban on fans of the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv attending a match at Villa Park next month.After a political outcry about the police decision that would stop Israeli fans going to the match, Downing Street said on Friday that discussions were happening “at pace across government” to resolve the issue. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Ministers doing ‘everything in our power’ to let Maccabi fans attend Villa match

Pressure has been mounting to overturn the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending the club’s Europa League match against Aston Villa.

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6 h. ago Ministers locked in talks over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at Aston Villa tie

No 10 says discussions happening ‘at pace’ to resolve issue after decision by West Midlands police to issue banUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have been locked in talks in an attempt to persuade West Midlands police to reverse a ban on fans of the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv attending a match at Villa Park next month.After a political outcry about the decision, Downing Street said on Friday that discussions were happening “at pace, across government” to resolve the issue. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Tottenham injury latest as Thomas Frank shares major blow before Aston Villa clash

Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, and Thomas Frank could be without as many as six players for the visit of Unai Emery's side

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8 h. ago Buckingham Palace issues statement ahead of 'historic moment' involving King Charles

Fresh details about the momentous event have been revealed

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8 h. ago Thomas Frank sends message to Tottenham fans as Spurs aim for home 'fortress'

Away day specialists desperate to reverse woeful record in front of their own supporters, starting against Aston Villa

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8 h. ago Ollie Watkins update as Unai Emery delivers injury news ahead of Tottenham clash

Unai Emery has provided an injury update on Ollie Watkins ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Tottenham

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8 h. ago Tottenham XI vs Aston Villa: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Spurs handed a massive fitness boost as Thomas Frank’s attacking options bolstered ahead of Aston Villa showdown

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9 h. ago Birmingham MP who backed Israeli football fan ban warmly shakes the hand of preacher who has urged followers to show 'no mercy' to Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters

Footage showed MP Ayoub Khan, a close ally of hard-Left former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn , shaking hands with Muslim influencer Asrar Rashid at Lozells Central Mosque in Birmingham in July.

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9 h. ago No 10 pledges action on Maccabi fans ban a week after police warned of risk

Discussions are happening ‘at pace, across Government’ to overturn the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending the Aston Villa match, No 10 said.

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9 h. ago Thomas Frank thrilled with two sporting directors after Fabio Paratici’s return

The Dane worked with co-sporting directors at former club Brentford.

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9 h. ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank reveals Dominic Solanke latest and striker boost in triple injury update

Spurs boss also confirms Yves Bissouma time frame after new setback ahead of Aston Villa visit

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9 h. ago Ministers under fire after it emerges Home Office knew LAST WEEK that Israeli football fans could be banned from attending match in Birmingham but did nothing to intervene

Sir Keir Starmer is applying major pressure on police to reverse the decision. But it emerged today that the Home Office was 'briefed last week' about it and did nothing.

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