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Horror as man, 36, stabbed to death near primary school with cops launching urgent hunt for two men
A 36-YEAR-OLD man has been stabbed to death near a primary school – with cops launching an urgent hunt for two men.
Devon & Cornwall Police said: “We have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Plymouth.
“Emergency services were called at around 2.30pm on Monday 4 November, to Cambridge Road in Plymouth following reports that a man had been stabbed.
“Ambulance service attended to provide medical treatment to one man who sustained serious injuries.
“Despite their best efforts, a 36-year-old local man was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.”
Detective Chief Inspector Steve Fleetwood said: “Cordons are in place around Cambridge Road and police units remain in the area.
“I wish to make the public aware we are looking to locate two men in relation to this incident whose identities are known, and enquiries are ongoing to find them.
“At this time, I would like to reassure the community and further afield in Plymouth that there is no suggestion that there is a wider risk to members of the public.
“There will be a heightened police presence and visibility in the coming days in the area as enquiries are ongoing and we gather evidence to bring an offender to justice for the victim’s family.”
DCI Fleetwood added: “I can confirm that a weapon that was potentially used in this incident has been located and seized.
“We are aware of rumours circulating but can confirm that this weapon is not any form of firearm.
“We would also urge people not to speculate on social media about the circumstances around this matter.”
If you have any information that could help with enquiries, please contact police by calling 101 quoting reference 50240279664.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously by calling freephone 0800 555111.
Strictly’s Katya and Wynne put on a brave face after ‘grope row’ and Anton Du Beke’s awkward comment
STRICTLY Come Dancing pairing Wynne Evans and Katya Jones told fans their friendship is ‘stronger than ever’ as they move on from their ‘grope scandal’.
The Welsh opera singer, 58, and his professional dance partner, 37, were the focus of unwelcome attention a few weeks ago when viewers spotted some strange behaviour during the BBC Saturday night show.
Katya could be seen moving Wynne’s hand from her midriff as well as snubbing his attempt for a high-five, leading viewers to susepct a behind the scenes feud.
However, the duo insisted it was an in-joke gone wrong and have put on a united front ever since.
After making it through another week and celebrating by sharing hugs with EastEnders‘ Jamie Borthwick, they took to Instagram yesterday for a progress update.
Katya said: “There was a lot of hugging. We did it! THANK YOU so much! I can’t tell you how grateful we are for this gift of another week of dancing.
“Boys are still together. And that makes me really happy too. The competition is tougher. Tiredness is real. But friendships and gratitude are stronger than ever’
“Week 8 can you believe it?”
The duo impressed on Saturday for Icons Week, performing an extravagant Rumba to Shirley Bassey’s This Is My Life.
Judge Anton, who was dressed as 70s era Rod Stewart, said: “The best ending to any number I’ve ever seen in my entire life. Unbelievable’.”
It followed Wynne flexing his vocal pipes to belt out the closing notes.
He continued: “I want you to be aware of your spacial awareness to your partner you get either a bit too close to her or a bit too far away from her, but apart from that I want you to carry on as you are as your technique is looking marvellous.”
The routine scored an impressive 30 points and carried them safely through, while Sam Quek was eliminated after battling it out with Montell Douglas in the dance-off.
Anton’s comment wasn’t lost on fans, who were instantly reminded of the pair’s touchy feely blunder earlier in the competition.
One person said: “Anton…most unfortunate comment ever about Wynne’s spacial awareness on relation to his partner.”
Another wrote on X: “Anton, talking about Wynne getting too close, to his partner ! #LeaveIt.”
Love Island’s Luca Bish’s new girlfriend revealed as stunning Italian model as they attend football match on private jet
LOVE Island star Luca Bish has bagged himself a stunning Italian model girlfriend – two years after split from Gemma Owen.
The former fishmonger, 25, was spotted looking loved-up with the glamorous brunette over the weekend.
The pair are said to have grown close and have been dating for a few months.
Luca was seen out and about with model Giulia Ciancio on Saturday in Newcastle.
They attended a couple of sporting events, including Newcastle v Arsenal at St James’ Park, before heading to the Bare Knuckle FC event at the Utilita Arena.
In one picture, Giulia could be seen trailing behind Luca as they went to watch the football match.
While another photo shows her sitting next to the reality star as he leaped up to cheer his team on.
Influencer Giulia is already a star in her own right with a following of over 44k.
She often post modelling and bikini snaps and gives fans an insight into her jet-set lifestyle.
Giulia also follows Luca on Instagram, with him following her back.
Luca’s rep declined to comment.
Luca’s new romance comes after The Sun revealed that his ex Gemma Owen is set to appear on All Stars next year.
Swimwear designer Gemma, 21, was a runner up on the ITV reality show two years ago, but split with co-star Luca, just three months later.
The new series starts in January in South Africa and is hosted by Maya Jama, 30.
A source said: “Gemma had a great time on Love Island in 2022… it wasn’t something she ever imagined signing up to but the entire experience caught her by surprise.
“She was incredibly young when she first starred on the show at 19 but now she hopes as a 21-year-old her first experience will help her at a second chance of love.
“Michael is bracing himself for another series supporting his daughter date in front of the nation – but he was so proud of Gemma during her first villa stint, he knows she’s sensible and can be trusted.
“As well as finding a long term partner, Gemma has seen how lucrative All Stars can be for the Islanders taking part and as a savvy businesswoman, she definitely sees it as a money making opportunity.”
Earlier this year, Gemma had sparked romance rumours with a tattooed hunk after they attended the Kentucky Derby together.
She spent time with Irish style creator Damien Broderick, who had recently split from his influencer girlfriend Karina Lira.
Gemma came second on Love Island 2022 with her previous ex-boyfriend Luca Bish.
She took to her Instagram account at the end of 2022 to publicly announce the news of her separation from Luca.
The £4.99 B&Q window hack to keep your house warm this winter – it’s ‘perfect for those nagging draughts’
NOW that the weather is getting colder, if you’re looking for simple ways to battle the chill, you’ve come to the right place.
With energy costs continuing to rise, if you’re reluctant to turn on your central heating this winter, don’t worry, we’ve got a quick and easy hack that is sure to keep you feeling cosy this season.
And if you’ve tried a hot water bottle, foot warmer or cosy jumper and nothing is working, this might just be the thing for you.
For just £4.99, B&Q claims to have the answer to battling ‘nagging draughts’.
Thanks to the 5m Self Adhesive Draft Excluder Weatherstrip For Doors And Windows, which you can order online from B&Q, you’ll be able to keep your home warm with barely any faff involved.
According to the retailer, this Weatherstrip Seal will ensure your pad is toasty warm and ‘safe from cold temperatures or wind’.
This bargain buy is made from long-lasting polypropylene and polypropylene fibre material, making it a great choice for your doors and windows.
If that wasn’t enough, it’s also ‘windproof and waterproof’ too.
It has a strong adhesive backing which provides ‘durable’ protection for your doors.
Not only this, but this anti-corrosion super seal is ‘very stable and tough’ and will fill any empty gaps.
It’s super easy and flexible to apply – all you need to do is simply peel and stick it.
You can cut the strip to the measured size, clean any debris or trapped dust between doors and windows and peel away the backing slowly.
After this, you can then cut off any access strip.
And with five metres of the stuff, you’re sure to have enough to add to windows and doors all over your home, ensuring your pad is winter-ready in no time at all.
Cheap gadgets to help you stay warm
MARTIN Lewis' MoneySavingExpert shared six gadgets that can help you keep the heating off but stay warm.
Heating “the human not the home” means you warm yourself instead of turning on the heating and heating the whole house.
This can save money on your heating bill and means you don’t have to sit in the cold.
- USB gloves – initial cost £10, cost to run less than 1p an hour
- Heated insoles – initial cost £10, cost to run less than 1p an hour
- USB hand warmers – initial cost £15, cost to run less than 1p an hour
- Electric gilet – initial cost £50 (including battery pack), cost to run less than 1p an hour
- Microwaveable wheat bag – initial cost £4, cost to run less than 1p per hours
- Reusable hand warmers – initial cost £5 for a pair, cost to run less than 1p per hour
It will stick immediately to windows and door frames and can be applied in a matter of seconds, making it the perfect pick this winter.
Shoppers flocked to the B&Q website to share their rave reviews of the cheap product, which now has an average rating of 4.5 out of five.
This product is perfect for those nagging draughts
B&Q shopper
Shoppers stressed the value of the product and its ease of use.
One person said: “Great for filling in those draughty gaps in windows. Easy to apply.”
Whilst another praised the product and added: “This product is perfect for those nagging draughts.
“Did what I needed on a draught coming in a window, stocks well and the brush stops the draught coming in.”
5 Money-saving tips for autumn/winter
1. Draught-proof your home
It takes time and money to heat up your home, so it’s important that you do as much as you can to keep in the warmth. Close your doors and windows, and fill any gaps with a draught excluder.
2. Dial down your thermostat
According to Energy UK, turning down your thermostat by just one degree Celsius could cut your heating bill by up to 10%, and save you around £85 per year. Plus, if you don’t have a thermostat, installing one could save up to £70 per year!
3. Move furniture around
Make sure not big, bulky furniture like sofas are blocking radiators.
4. Wash clothes on a lower temp and add an extra spin
Unless it’s bedding, towels or really dirty items, dial down the temperature to 20 or 30 degrees, and do a double spin to remove excess water.
5. Heat the person not the home
There’s not point heating up a room that no one is sitting in, so be mindful about which radiators are on.
New Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim to be handed instant injury boost as £60m ace set for first-team return
RUBEN AMORIM is set to be handed an instant injury boost when he finally takes charge at Manchester United after Mason Mount returned to first-team training.
The Portuguese boss has been confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s successor at Old Trafford.
But he will not be taking the reins until after November’s international break.
It means the current Sporting Lisbon chief has plenty of time to prep for his first game against Ipswich Town as interim gaffer Ruud van Nistelrooy takes charge of fixtures with PAOK and Leicester.
And Amorim is sure to be running his eye over United’s talented, yet underperforming, squad.
He certainly won’t be short on options after Ten Hag was provided with £200million-worth of new stars over the summer.
But one forgotten ace is also set to rejoin the pack, with Mount returning to full training after missing the whole of October with injury.
Mount was signed from Chelsea a year ago for £55m.
Now 25, he should be hitting his peak after leading the Blues to the Champions League and Club World Cup.
But Mount has been hit by numerous injury problems at United and so far has just one goal in 25 outings.
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The England star will be desperate to relive his Stamford Bridge glory days at Old Trafford.
And he could be one of the beneficiaries of Amorim’s new 3-4-3 formation, which sees two versatile forwards sit either side of the striker.
Mount played a similar role on the right at Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel.
But he will first need to prove his fitness while also convincing Amorim that he is more deserving of a place in the forward line than the likes of Marcus Rashord, Bruno Fernandes or Alejandro Garnacho.
Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man Utd
WHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.
Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.
But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.
Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.
He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers.
The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.
And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.
Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.
Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.
United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”
And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.
For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for.