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Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hyde Park Darts Championship LIVE RESULTS: Latest as Littler and Humphries face Olly Murs in pro-am special
Hyde Park Calling! What a beautiful evening for it... Hyde Park is the destination as some of the world's top darts stars face a pop icon, two TV presenters and footballer-turned-daytime-TV-legend Dion Dublin. We don't know why this is happening - but we're absolutely loving it. The Hyde Park Darts Championship unfortunately doesn't have any TV coverage and is now even being aired on PDCTV. But we have a reporter on the ground at the iconic park to bring you all the latest updates and action as it happens. The doors have already opened with our Harry inside. Play starts at 6.30pm BST but there is plenty for fans to do before then. Full itinerary shortly.
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hyde Park Darts Championship LIVE RESULTS: Latest as Littler and Humphries face Olly Murs in pro-am special
LONDON'S Hyde Park is the destination for darts and pop fans alike as a special pro-am takes place TONIGHT! The Hyde Park Darts Championship will see the darts pros face off against each other in a mini-tournament before a pro-am. With no televised coverage or live stream available, SunSport will bring you live updates throughout the night as they happen. Start time : 6.30pm BST All the info JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Follow our live blog below... By Hyde Park Calling! What a beautiful evening for it... Hyde Park is the destination as some of the world's top darts stars face a pop icon, two TV presenters and footballer-turned-daytime-TV-legend Dion Dublin. We don't know why this is happening - but we're absolutely loving it. The Hyde Park Darts Championship unfortunately doesn't have any TV coverage and is now even being aired on PDCTV. But we have a reporter on the ground at the iconic park to bring you all the latest updates and action as it happens. The doors have already opened with our Harry inside. Play starts at 6.30pm BST but there is plenty for fans to do before then. Full itinerary shortly. Copy link Copied
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dion Dublin loses huge five-figure sum on Millionaire celebrity special – would you have got it right?
FOOTIE legend Dion Dublin was left red-faced on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? after losing a huge five-figure sum. The former Homes Under the Hammer presenter, 56, had the pressure on him on during his stint on the ITV quiz show after revealing he was playing for two charities close to his heart. 3 3 While in the hot seat, Dion explained that he was hoping to raise serious cash for the Dianne Oxberry Trust — named after the beloved BBC weather presenter who died in 2019. Dianne passed away shortly after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Dion revealed he was also raising money for the Pet Blood Bank, a charity that he and his wife Cheryl are both devoted to. With emotions running high, Dion looked to set his safety net at a cool £32k. However, hoping for more money, he decided to gamble. The telly star had already used up two lifelines when host Jeremy Clarkson hit him with the question: 'Which of these events did not occur in the 1990s?' The possible answers were: A) John Major becomes PM, B) Dolly the sheep is born, C) Eden Project opens, or D) FA Premiere League is founded. Dion was quick off the mark with the initial thought it might be John Major becoming Prime Minister. He took a 50/50 to whittle the options down — and was left with John Major and The Eden Project opening. Needing backup, he phoned a friend. But not just any pal — his accountant Marco. Marco confidently declared it was John Major. 'I'll go with Marco because he knows his stuff,' Dion said, trustingly. But Marco definitely didn't know his stuff. Clarkson delivered the blow with his typical charm: 'That's the wrong answer. He followed Thatcher, didn't he? "It was 1990 exactly. The Eden Project opened in 2001.' Dion's face dropped as Jezza delivered his final quip: 'You need a new accountant.' Instead of a bumper prize pot, Dion walked away with just £1,000 — split between the two charities. Did you know the correct answer? Let us know in the comments below. 3
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Homes Under the Hammer star Dion Dublin can demolish his £1.2million mansion to build new luxury five-bed
Homes Under the Hammer presenter Dion Dublin has been given the green light to demolish his run-down mansion and build a series of luxury homes. The ex-Celtic and Manchester Utd forward, 56, splashed out £1.24million on a mansion in the upmarket village of Caldy, on the Wirral Peninsula, in Merseyside last year with his wife Cheryl. He had originally planned to renovate the run down property with Wirral Council giving him the go-ahead to take the house back to its former glory. But after some investigations Dublin decided to level it and start from scratch after the Aston Villa striker said the 'poor physical condition' of the 1930s building meant it would be cheaper and easier to build a new property. The new house will include a cinema room, large kitchen diner with pantry, plus games and play rooms for the couple's five-year-old daughter Ruby on the ground floor, and five en-suite bedrooms and a laundry room upstairs. New gate pillars will be installed at the entrance but the existing large hedgerows will be kept 'to retain the natural sense of enclosure which is enjoyed', the application says. There will be off road spaces for at least three cars, including electric vehicle charging and cycle parking, and a 715sqm garden accessed via a tiled terrace and steps. Specialist bat boxes will also be installed on the outside walls after four different species of the protected animal were sighted either emerging from the eaves of the house or foraging in the garden during surveys last summer. Bats are a protected species under UK law and it is illegal to kill, possess or handle them without a licence or to cause them harm or disturb their habitat in any way. Experts visited the property and a special bat licence would be needed if any of the mammals are discovered. The plans also state that the replacement home would not overlook or create any 'loss of privacy issues' to existing neighbouring properties. The application that has now been given the green light and the family claim the new house better reflects the family's 'needs and aspirations.' It has been designed in order to 'create a quality new living environment' while maintaining 'a sympathetic appearance within the street scene,' it says. The plans also state that the replacement home, which has impressive views over the River Dee estuary and north Wales and is just five minutes' walk to the nearest beach, would not overlook or create any 'loss of privacy issues' to existing neighbouring properties. Dublin, who moved into punditry and television work after retiring from football, previously revealed how he was asked to present Homes Under the Hammer when the BBC discovered he had set up a building firm after he finished playing. He said: '(They) said, '"Do you fancy walking around an empty house in Salford and telling us what you think of it?" And that's basically what happened. The new house will include a cinema room, large kitchen diner with pantry, plus games and play rooms for the couple's five-year-old daughter Ruby 'I walked around an empty house in Salford with a cameraman, had a look around and I said what I would do if it was mine. They liked it and there you go, that's how I've got onto Homes Under the Hammer.' Dublin, who married wife, Cheryl, in 2017, is also currently a director at former club Cambridge United. During his playing days he also had spells with Manchester United, Coventry City and Aston Villa before retiring and moving into broadcasting. Wirral Council said: 'The proposed development for the erection a replacement dwelling is not considered detrimental to the character of the wider street scene and is acceptable in terms of scale and design. 'The development is also not considered to have an adverse impact on the amenities which the occupiers of the neighbouring properties can reasonably expect to enjoy and provides sufficient residential accommodation for the enjoyment of future occupiers.'
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Joe Thompson's funeral hears he was 'beacon of hope'
Former footballer Joe Thompson has been described as a "beacon of hope" at his funeral, where hundreds of people gathered to pay their who died last month aged 36, twice recovered from cancer during his playing career, which included more than 150 appearances for Rochdale service at St Marks Church in Worsley, Greater Manchester was packed earlier as mourners, including family, fans and former players gathered in the sunshine to celebrate his Thompson read a message to the congregation from his late brother Joe, who said he was "a lover of life, not a victim". His family had invited everyone to attend the funeral, where screens had been erected to broadcast the service outside for those who could not get into the Aston Villa and Man United striker Dion Dublin and Rochdale co-chairman Simon Gauge were among those to Sam Chanda told the congregation "Joe was known for his incredible kindness... not only by his loved ones but [also by] strangers"."He was more than just an amazing footballer. He was a beacon of hope who always put those around him first." he Thompson's widow Chantelle said her late husband was her "soulmate... my rock... and my everything". "He was unbelievable with what he went through," former Manchester United academy product Danny Webber said of Joe Thompson."I was better for knowing him."Former Manchester City defender Keith Curle, who managed Joe at Carlisle United, said he was a "wonderful human being".White doves were released at the end of the service as Gabrielle's Dreams was 12-year-old daughter Thailula said her late father had been "such a great role model for me""What a life we have had together," she said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
