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150/1 outsider Ritchie Edhouse almost doubles career earnings as he lifts ‘dream’ European Championship darts title
RITCHIE EDHOUSE admitted it was a “dream come true” as he became a shock winner of the European Championship.
The World No.39 crushed Jermaine Wattimena 11-3 to win his first major title in Dortmund on Sunday night.
‘Madhouse’, 41, rattled off NINE legs in succession, three ton-plus finishes and wrapped it up in style with two double 18s.
Basildon-born Edhouse was a 250-1 outsider and picked up £120,000 – having only had £153,000 on his ranking after two years of prize money.
He had never previously been beyond the last 32 in any major tournament.
He said: “It’s just a dream come true, I don’t know what to say.
“I just wanted to get a couple of rounds under my belt and see what happened.
“The missus kicks my butt all the time. It’s a step up and confidence breeds confidence and hungry.
“It’s a busy time and the confidence will be up so we’ll see what happens.”
Earlier Edhouse had beaten Gary Anderson 10-5 in the quarters and then Luke Woodhouse 11-5 to reach the final.
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Meanwhile, Luke Humphries’ quarter-final conqueror Wattimena was philosophical after falling at the last hurdle in the finest tournament display of his career.
The Dutchman led 2-0 and 3-2 before his finishing fell apart.
He said: “The better player won at this moment.
“On the stage we are enemies but after that we are good friends.
“I’m really happy with this result. I’m proud.”
Wattimena had pipped fellow Dutchman Danny Noppert in a 11-10 semi-final thriller.
TV soap star arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing five underage boys leaving his family stunned
A SOAP star has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.
Cops swooped on his home over the alleged abuse of five teen boys.
The actor, who cannot be named, has had major roles in top TV shows.
He denies the claims and is on bail.
Police seized computers and documents as they arrested him on suspicion of sex crimes against teenage boys.
They were seeking evidence relating to the alleged abuse of five victims by the star.
Officers swooped on his home this month over the paedophile claims.
He was held for several hours before being released on bail.
His family, including his partner, were left stunned by his arrest and he is also understood to be shocked by the historic allegations, which he denies.
The claims date back to the 1990s when the suspect was appearing alongside some of Britain’s most famous names in a string of top shows.
Cops decided to act after examining each of the allegations from the five, now adults, and finding similarities.
The Sun knows the identity of the actor, who was arrested at home.
A police spokesman said: “A man has been arrested on suspicion of historical child sex offences involving five victims.
“Officers investigating allegations relating to the 1990s detained a man.
“He was arrested on suspicion of several sexual offences relating to five men who were teenage boys at the time of the alleged offending.
“He has been conditionally bailed while enquiries continue.”
Strictly star Amy Dowden could be forced to quit show after dramatically collapsing backstage during filming
STRICTLY dancer Amy Dowden could be forced to quit the contest after collapsing while filming Saturday night’s show and being rushed to hospital.
The Welsh pro, who has Crohn’s Disease and has been battling cancer for almost 18 months, was attended by paramedics at Elstree Studios.
Her condition was so serious that the fire service were called and specialist equipment used to help her to an ambulance while keeping her completely flat.
Amy, 34, collapsed after she performed her dance with celebrity partner — JLS singer JB Gill, 37 — during the main show.
She was unable to appear in the recording of the live show, which aired last night.
Instead hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly explained to viewers at home: “Before we get started, Amy isn’t able to be with us for tonight’s show.”
JB was seen standing alone on the staircase, and as he was announced as going through to next week, he smiled and said “Thank you” to cheers.
A Strictly insider said: “Amy was obviously in huge distress.
“Everyone around her was equally upset because they felt so helpless.
“JB had to be given a hug.
“Even the medic who first attended to Amy needed support and consolation.
“The only thing they could do was try to get her to hospital as quickly and safely as possible.”
For the Halloween Special, Amy and JB dressed as scarecrows and performed to Dancing In The Moonlight by Toploader at 7.18pm.
It’s understood Amy started to feel ill minutes after she and JB received a 32 out of 40 score from the judges at 7.25pm.
Amy cheered and jumped up and down when Motsi gave them a 9, and screamed when she got an 8 from Anton.
Amy was still seen standing and smiling with JB in the final line-up at around 8.10pm.
By 9pm an ambulance had been called and at 9.50pm the fire service were also contacted to assist.
Amy has talked at length about the excruciating pain she suffers as a result of her Crohn’s, an inflammatory disease of the digestive system often brought on by stress.
He spokesman said yesterday: “Amy was feeling unwell and so an ambulance was called as a precaution.
“She’s feeling much better and would like to thank the Strictly family for their love and concern.”
‘Contingencies in place’
Yesterday morning the BBC released a statement saying: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Amy Dowden was unable to be in tonight’s results show.”
The BBC did not give any further detail with a spokeswoman adding only: “We have contingencies in place for all eventualities.”
No pro dancer has ever dropped out of Strictly in its 20 years.
Amy is hugely popular with fans who would hate to see her having to leave the show.
Celebrities have had to leave — including comedian and actor Robert Webb who had a serious heart condition in the 2021 series.
It could mean that another pro may be brought in to replace Amy — either permanently or temporarily — if she is not considered well enough to return to rehearsals this week.
JLS star JB may decide he can not continue without Amy.
An insider added: “They are incredibly close.
“She has helped him remain in the top band of the scoreboard since this series started.”
The East of England Ambulance Service confirmed: “We were called just after 9pm on Saturday to attend a medical emergency at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood.
“An ambulance was sent to the scene.
“One patient, an adult female, was transported to Barnet Hospital for further care.”
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Mark Barber said: “Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called at 9.50pm to Elstree Studios in Borehamwood.
“We assisted with the transfer of a female patient to an ambulance.”
Amy, from Caerphilly in South Wales, has been battling Crohn’s disease since she was a teenager.
She has been taken to hospital more than a hundred times because of it.
In a BBC documentary in 2020 she revealed the bittersweet secret that joining Strictly could have made her dreams come true — but losing her spot in the line-up would represent her worst nightmare.
I live in fear that what I love the most could be taken away
Amy Dowden
Amy said: “Strictly has been more than a dance show to me, it got me through the darkest times of my illness.
“For me it was a big inspiration to keep me dancing.
“Dancing has pulled me through my Crohn’s but it’s a battle.
“I live in fear that what I love the most could be taken away.”
In one scene in the Beeb documentary Amy was seen collapsing a day after completing the last Strictly tour, and ended up being rushed to hospital.
She said: “To the public watching me with all our make-up, fake tan, glitz, glamour and spotlights, it’s a different world.
“I don’t think they could ever imagine this could be me the next day.
“I knew things weren’t right but your body goes: ‘Right you’ve got to get through this, you don’t want to let anyone down, you can do this’ And you can just push yourself through anything.’
“I can’t think of how many times I’ve been in hospital.
“It’s got to be at least over 100 times.
“When I was 18 or 19 it was every month at least for a week.”
‘What a difference a year can make’
Before her return to Strictly, Amy also faced months of cancer treatment and was forced to step back from the series last year.
She revealed touching messages from fans help her to stay on the show, explaining: “I get so many messages about my smile.
“I always look back and think, ‘Gosh, this time last year I was having chemo, this time last year I was in hospital with a blood clot’.”
She added: “What a difference a year can make.
“I get messages every day from people saying, ‘I’m going through chemo and you’re my hope’, or, ‘Because of you I’ve checked myself and I found a lump’, or something like this.
“I’m just grateful to be back and be in the position I am.”
Amy was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May 2023.
Just a couple of months later she was told she had another type of cancer, which was found elsewhere in the body.
Following a mastectomy, she was told the tumours had spread and was diagnosed with cancer for the second time that July.
And in August 2024, her return to Strictly was thrown into chaos when doctors raised concerns about abnormalities in her breast following a check-up.
Amy later received the all-clear from her consultant.
From choccie puds to tiramisu – six sweet treats from Slimming World to help you lose a stone for Christmas
GONE are the days when losing weight meant giving up all your favourite treats.
With Slimming World, you can still enjoy yummy desserts like the ones on this page.
From chocolate puddings to bakewell trifles, and crumbles to cheesecakes, these mouthwatering fancies will allow you to indulge while staying on track.
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Apple and blackberry crumble (serves 2)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
YOU NEED:
- 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 150g blackberries
- 4 level tsp sweetener granules
- 35g Jordans Simply Granola With A Hint Of Honey
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon, plus a pinch to serve
- Fat-free natural Greek yoghurt or fromage frais, to serve
METHOD: Mix the apples, blackberries, sweetener and two tbsp of water in a 1-litre microwaveable bowl or container.
Cover and microwave on high for three minutes.
Stir well, top with the granola and cinnamon and cook, uncovered, for 30 seconds.
Divide between bowls, add dollops of yoghurt or fromage frais and sprinkle with the extra cinnamon to serve.
Tip:
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PUT the apples and 2 tbsp of water in a non-stick saucepan and cook over a low heat for five minutes.
Add the blackberries and sweetener and simmer for five minutes.
Top with the granola and cinnamon and heat through.
Orange tiramisu (serves 6)
Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus chilling
YOU NEED:
- 150ml freshly squeezed or unsweetened orange juice
- 600g fat-free natural Greek yoghurt
- 30g icing sugar
- 18 sponge fingers
- 2 large oranges, peeled with pith removed, then split into segments
- 10g plain dark chocolate, grated
METHOD: Put the orange juice in a dish. Mix together the yoghurt and sugar in a bowl until smooth.
Dip six sponge fingers into the orange juice, then arrange in the bottom of a serving dish.
Top with one-third of the orange segments, followed by one-third of the yoghurt mixture.
Repeat twice more.
Chill in the fridge for at least one hour, or up to 12 hours.
When you are ready to serve, scatter evenly with the chocolate, then divide equally between six bowls.
Blueberry cheesecake pots (serves 6)
Preparation time: 40 minutes, plus chilling
YOU NEED:
- 200g frozen blueberries
- 2 level tbsp sweetener granules
- Finely grated zest of ½ lemon and a squeeze of its juice
- 3 reduced-fat digestive biscuits
- 1 level tbsp low-fat spread
- 50g plain extra-light soft cheese
- 450g fat-free natural Greek-style yoghurt
METHOD: Tip the blueberries into a small, non-stick saucepan with half a level tablespoon of sweetener and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Put over a medium-low heat and cook gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the blueberries have mostly collapsed and their juices are reduced and syrupy. Set aside to cool completely.
While the berries are cooling, put the biscuits in a sealable food bag and bash it with a rolling pin until they are a sandy texture.
Melt the spread in a small, non-stick saucepan over a low heat then stir in the biscuit crumbs.
Divide the crumbs between six small tumblers or ramekins, then spread the mixture evenly with the back of a spoon.
Beat the rest of the sweetener, cheese, yoghurt and most of the lemon zest with an electric hand whisk until smooth.
Add two-thirds of the blueberry compote and gently ripple it through.
Divide the mixture over the biscuit bases, then top with the leftover compote and the rest of the lemon zest.
Chill in the fridge for at least two hours, or overnight, then serve.
Bakewell trifles (serves 4)
Preparation time: 30 minutes, plus cooling and chilling
YOU NEED:
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 level tsp sweetener granules
- 2 level tbsp self-raising flour
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 level tbsp raspberry jam
- 10 fresh cherries, halved and stoned, plus 4 whole cherries to decorate (or use raspberries)
- 11.5g sachet sugar-free raspberry jelly crystals
- 4 tbsp plain quark
- 250g low-fat custard from a can or carton
- 160g pot fat-free, no added sugar cherry yoghurt
- 10g flaked almonds, toasted, to decorate
METHOD: Put the eggs and sweetener in a bowl over a pan of boiling water and whisk with an electric hand whisk for five minutes or until the eggs have tripled in volume.
Take the bowl off the heat and sieve the flour over the top.
Using a metal spoon and a figure-of-eight motion, fold the flour and the almond extract into the mixture, then spoon it into a small non-stick loaf tin.
Bake for ten to 12 minutes or until golden, then leave to cool in the tin.
Halve the sponge lengthways and spread with the jam, then cut the sponge into small cubes and arrange in four tall glasses.
Divide the cherries between the glasses, too.
Make up the jelly with 300ml of boiling water and set aside until it has cooled to room temperature, making sure it doesn’t start to set.
Divide between the glasses, then chill for one hour or until completely set.
When the jelly has set, stir the quark through the custard, spoon the custard over the jelly and top with the yoghurt.
Add the cherries and evenly scatter over the almonds to serve.
Lemon curd crème brûlées (serves 6)
Preparation time: 45 minutes, plus chilling
YOU NEED:
- 400ml skimmed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lemon, zest peeled into thick strips
- 2 medium eggs, plus 2 yolks
- 2 level tsp cornflour
- 55g caster sugar
- 2 level tbsp lemon curd
- You’ll also need:
- 6 x 150ml ramekins
METHOD: Put the milk in a saucepan with the vanilla and lemon zest, and heat to steaming.
Take the pan off the heat, leaving the zest to infuse for 15 minutes, then remove the zest.
Preheat your oven to 170C/150C fan/gas mark 3½. Whisk the eggs, yolks and cornflour with 30g of sugar.
Add the lemon curd, whisk again, then pour in the milk and mix briefly.
Put the ramekins in a deep roasting tin and divide the mixture equally between them.
Pour just-boiled water into the tin to come about halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the brûlées are just set with a wobble.
Allow to cool, then chill in the fridge overnight.
Just before serving, evenly scatter the rest of the sugar over the brûlées.
To caramelise the sugar, pop them under a very hot grill or use a chef’s blowtorch,
Serve straight away.
Chocolate pudding (serves 6)
Preparation time: One hour and 40 minutes
YOU NEED:
- 90g self-raising flour
- 2 level tbsp cocoa powder, plus 2 level tbsp for the sauce
- 2 level tbsp sugar, plus 4 level tsp for the sauce
- 3 large eggs
- 100ml skimmed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh cherries or raspberries, to serve
METHOD: Sift the flour and two level tbsp of cocoa into a mixing bowl and stir in two level tbsp of sugar.
Mix together the eggs, milk and vanilla, then pour them into the dry mixture and beat for one minute until smooth using an electric hand mixer.
Tip it all into your slow cooker.
To make the sauce, pour 300ml of boiling water into a measuring jug and mix in the remaining cocoa and sugar until dissolved.
Pour the sauce over the cake mixture in the slow cooker and pop the lid on.
Cook on high for 1½ hours or until the sponge is cooked and the sauce has thickened nicely.
Divide evenly between bowls and serve with the fruit.
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‘Something is not right’ – Ex-Premier League referee ‘amazed’ West Ham penalty against Man Utd was given
I AM amazed referee David Coote overturned his decision — a penalty should not have been awarded.
It was nothing more than a coming together and resulted in a game-changing decision that cost Manchester United.
Danny Ings lost the ball and then Matthijs de Ligt made minimal contact with the West Ham striker’s shin.
The Premier League’s Match Centre said Man Utd defender De Ligt made “sufficient contact” on Ings to merit a penalty.
But it is a contact sport — this should never be enough for a foul.
Coote had a great view and he was initially spot on not to award a penalty.
Referees’ chief Howard Webb does not want VAR intervening with subjective calls that are not clear and obvious.
This was a classic case of that — the incident was re-refereed.
VAR Michael Oliver recommended a pitch-side review, then Coote crumbled and changed his decision, like so many other referees do in that situation.
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Premier League statement
The Premier League released a statement on the decision after the match.
It read: “The referee did not award a penalty to West Ham for a challenge by de Ligt on Ings.
“The VAR deemed there was sufficient contact on Ings’ lower leg and recommended an on-field review.
“The referee overturned his original decision and awarded a penalty.”
King Charles launches ANOTHER side hustle as he flogs £250 bottles of whisky made with barley from his Highgrove estate
KING Charles is flogging £250 bottles of whisky made with barley from his country estate.
His Highgrove Royal Gardens Single Malt is a limited edition of 400.
It is the most expensive whisky being sold by the estate, with the next one costing £130.
Each is numbered and comes in a gift box featuring a watercolour by His Majesty of the residence near Tetbury, Gloucs.
It promises connoisseurs a vanilla and orange peel nose, a hint of candied ginger and a lightly spiced finish.
The whisky is made by the award-winning Cotswolds Distillery in Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour, just across the county border in Warwickshire.
It is aged in premium active ex-red wine and first-fill bourbon casks at the distillery, the only one in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
It uses heritage Plumage Archer barley grown at the Highgrove Estate and traditionally floor-malted at Britain’s oldest working maltings.
The maltings, in Warminister, Wilts, is where the barley was first created in 1906.
The use of Plumage Archer “yields a subtle but unique twist” on the spirit, according to the royal estate, which the King rents from the Duchy of Cornwall — now controlled by his eldest son and heir, Prince William.
The estate shop offers a range of whisky and gin, often trading on their locally sourced or organic credentials.
Arsenal v Liverpool player stats: shots, passes, tackles and key data from crunch Premier League clash
ARSENAL twice squandered the lead against Liverpool as they dropped two crucial points in the title race.
Bukayo Saka fired the Gunners into an early lead, tearing Andy Robertson apart before blasting past a helpless Caoimhin Kelleher.
Virgil van Dijk headed the Reds level before Mikel Merino put his new side back in front with an emphatic bullet header of his own.
But Mo Salah rescued a point for Arne Slot’s men on the counterattack with nine minutes left.
And the stats prove the 2-2 draw was a very fair result.
That is because both sides managed nine shots in the match – with Liverpool edging their attempts on target by four to three.
Liverpool had 55 per cent of the ball with 16 tackles to Arsenal’s 17 and 14 fouls apiece.
Arsenal, however, will regret only managing one corner in the match.
Of course, Gunners players and fans alike were furious they did not get a second right at the end.
Gabriel Jesus clearly knocked the ball off Kostas Tsimikas, who desperately tried to kick it again before it went out of play knowing he had made the last touch.
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And given Arsenal’s propensity to score from set pieces, they were understandably apoplectic to see the controversial goal-kick decision.
By that time, though, star man Saka had been taken off.
The England winger was an injury doubt but worked hard to get fit – and his return to the starting XI was a welcome bonus for Mikel Arteta.
Saka managed 41 touches in his 85 minutes on the field and completed 15 of his 23 passes.
His two shots – one less than Salah – resulted in the opening goal and he drew two fouls from the men in black.
But Saka did his defensive work, too, succeeding with his one tackle and winning seven of his nine duels.
Interestingly, his heat map showed a similar pattern to team-mate Kai Havertz with much of their action down the right channel.
Saka – who celebrated with a cool shrug of his shoulders as he became the youngest Arsenal player to 50 Premier League goals – said: “I try to keep the keepers guessing.
“I think it was a nice finish, I haven’t seen it back yet but it felt nice.
“He has every record Thierry Henry so it’s nice but of course you wanna win the game but I have to be happy with this.
“Everything is Thierry Henry-ish. If you score it’s Thierry Henry, if you assist it’s Thierry Henry.
“I’m feeling good. I felt I could finish the game but the gaffer took me off.”
The average positions from both sides also made interesting reading.
Saka was the most reserved of the Gunners attackers, with Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli operating further forward.
Leandro Trossard and Merino virtually had the same spot in the left high No8 position alongside Declan Rice, who covered every blade of grass in a typically-industrial performance.
Arsenal’s makeshift back four was made up of Thomas Partey, Ben White, Gabriel and Jurrien Timber – who kept it narrow as an organised unit.
However, by the end of the game after two key injuries, the defence was even more unrecognisable as Partey and White were joined by Jakub Kiwior and youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly.
For Liverpool, though, Salah was the furthest forward – and made the most of the Timber going off to exploit the weakened left side of the Arsenal back line, exposing the space to score the final goal.
Ryan Gravenberch was the deepest-lying midfielder, behind Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones, who completed 41 of his 42 passes in midfield.
Chaotic moment Timothee Chalamet makes surprise appearance at his OWN lookalike contest
TIMOTHEE Chalamet sent fans wild as he made an surprise appearance at his OWN lookalike contest.
Onlookers were stunned when the Dune actor unexpectedly turned up to the much-publicised event in New York City this afternoon.
Videos circulated on social media showing the frenzy that took place when the Wonka actor, 28, rolled up in Lower Manhattan.
Spectators got way more than they expected when they turned up to see various men from across the country compete to be crowned the ‘Best Tim’ lookalike.
The winner received a $50 (£38) prize for being voted the best lookaline by the crowd, who had to shout the loudest for their fave ‘Tim’.
But the biggest screams erupted when Timothee himself emerged amongst the crowd, flanked by security.
The A-lister, who dates Kylie Jenner, couldn’t wipe the smile from his face as he witness the chaotic scenes.
Dressed casually in a blue jumper, white t-shirt and jeans, the Hollywood superstar took photos with fans who couldn’t believe they were rubbing shoulders with the real deal.
Some fans, however, got a little too overexcited, with one seen being carted off in handcuffs by the police.
One onlooker told Mail Online: “They pushed one kid and then they started yelling like ‘why the f*** would you push me,’ and made a little circle. They ended up getting arrested.”
Another described the scenes as “chaotic and intense.”
The winner of the competition was Miles Mitchell, a 21-year-old Staten Island native, who dressed in a purple Willy Wonka outfit and threw candy to the crowd.
“I’m excited and I’m also overwhelmed,” Mitchell told abc news. “There were so many good look-alikes. It was really a toss-up.”
Flyers had been posted all around the city to build up anticipation for the event in recent days.
