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FANS are in a frenzy for a new ad campaign has seen a notorious character from Breaking Bad return from the dead.

Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston returns as his iconic character Walter White in a public service anti-littering campaign that aims to help beautify New Mexico.

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Netflix fans go wild as star of iconic show reprises legendary character back from the DEAD for new TV ad, , Bryan Cranston,[/caption]

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The legendary character is back with a strong message for litter louts.[/caption]

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Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman and Bryan Cranston as Walter Wite in Breaking Bad (Season 2) in 2008.[/caption]

Bryan played Walter in the smash-hit drama, which spanned five series, from 2008 to 2013 – and is available to stream on Netflix.

Viewers will remember that Walter was a chemist who ran a crystal meth factory.

During the series he turned bad as he adopted his new persona as a drugs baron called Heisenberg.

The crime saga gripped viewers and now fans are pleased to see him back in a new ad, called Breaking Bad Habits, as Walter.

His iconic voice sends a strong message to litter louts in the 30 second ad -offering a brief reprise of the iconic character.

The ad is set in the desert of New Mexico and sees the actor using his talents for good.

One fan said: “I love this. Both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul seem to have had really good relationships with the communities they filmed in, which is really nice to see.”

Another said: “I feel like him and Aaron Paul are reprising these characters three times a year.”

Another said: “…I enjoy Bryan Cranston so much. I can’t believe I’m this excited to see him back in character.”

Before Breaking Bad, Bryan was known as Hal in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle from 2000 to 2006.

As well as being a TV star, Bryan is also a Hollywood actor appearing huge movies like Saving Private Ryan, Little Miss Sunshine and Contagion to name but a few.

The actor has a string of gongs to his name, from six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards and two Golden Globes.

He also has nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA award.

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Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in Breaking Bad. Now Bryan is back in a new TV ad campaign[/caption]

Breaking Bad is currently streaming on Netflix.

FANS are in a frenzy for a new ad campaign has seen a notorious character from Breaking Bad return from the dead.

Breaking Bad actor Bryan Cranston returns as his iconic character Walter White in a public service anti-littering campaign that aims to help beautify New Mexico.

Youtube/ Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

Netflix fans go wild as star of iconic show reprises legendary character back from the DEAD for new TV ad, , Bryan Cranston,[/caption]

Youtube/ Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

The legendary character is back with a strong message for litter louts.[/caption]

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Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman and Bryan Cranston as Walter Wite in Breaking Bad (Season 2) in 2008.[/caption]

Bryan played Walter in the smash-hit drama, which spanned five series, from 2008 to 2013 – and is available to stream on Netflix.

Viewers will remember that Walter was a chemist who ran a crystal meth factory.

During the series he turned bad as he adopted his new persona as a drugs baron called Heisenberg.

The crime saga gripped viewers and now fans are pleased to see him back in a new ad, called Breaking Bad Habits, as Walter.

His iconic voice sends a strong message to litter louts in the 30 second ad -offering a brief reprise of the iconic character.

The ad is set in the desert of New Mexico and sees the actor using his talents for good.

One fan said: “I love this. Both Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul seem to have had really good relationships with the communities they filmed in, which is really nice to see.”

Another said: “I feel like him and Aaron Paul are reprising these characters three times a year.”

Another said: “…I enjoy Bryan Cranston so much. I can’t believe I’m this excited to see him back in character.”

Before Breaking Bad, Bryan was known as Hal in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle from 2000 to 2006.

As well as being a TV star, Bryan is also a Hollywood actor appearing huge movies like Saving Private Ryan, Little Miss Sunshine and Contagion to name but a few.

The actor has a string of gongs to his name, from six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards and two Golden Globes.

He also has nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA award.

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Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in Breaking Bad. Now Bryan is back in a new TV ad campaign[/caption]

Breaking Bad is currently streaming on Netflix.

Chappell Roan demanded an apology from a photographer on the red carpet at “Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour” on Friday night — one month after she told a different photographer to "shut the f--k up."

"She used to be very terrified of tornadoes ... so I made her sit down and learn everything there was to learn about tornadoes.”

MOVE over heated airers, there’s a better way to dry your laundry inside.

Tumble dryers are fast becoming a household gadget of the past.

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Using a dehumidifier with a laundry mode can speed up the drying time of your washing[/caption]

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Chris Michael, Managing Director of Meaco[/caption]

And whilst everyone still raves about heated airers, if your home doesn’t have good air circulation, they can cause damp and mould.

Fabulous spoke exclusively to Chris Michael, Managing Director of Meaco about dehumidifiers and why they are the best way to dry your laundry inside during the winter months.

A dehumidifier works by drawing in moisture, cooling it, causing it to condense, then the condensation drips into a storage tank or tray, and the air is reheated and released back into the room.

This is particularly beneficial if you have wet washing drying inside, as the additional moisture from the clothes is sucked out, combined with the warmer air blasting it, means they dry quicker.

Chris added: “When using a dehumidifier laundry can dry as quickly as six hours.

“When drying laundry outside you have to rely on a lot more varying factors e.g. temperature, wind, not rain etc so the time is more variable.”

Activate laundry mode

Some of Meaco’s dehumidifier’s have a dedicated laundry mode on, so the machine continuously runs at a higher power setting to maximise its dehumidification.

If you’re using a dehumidifier to dry your laundry, consider how you hang your clothes on your airer.

Chris said: “We recommend evenly spacing laundry on an airer/clothes horse.

“The key is to not overfill the clothes horse or layer clothes on top of each other.”

Location is key

And where you put your airer and dehumidifier also matters.

The expert continued: “Place the clothes horse in a small room with the dehumidifier. Keep all windows and doors shut.

“Don’t place the dehumidifier directly under the clothes (so any water dripping does not enter the dehumidifier) but place it as close as possible.

“If the dehumidifier has a louvre, direct the airflow towards the hanging clothes.

“Better yet, use a fan/ air circulator to circulate the dry air, drying laundry even faster.”

Save on energy bills

As for how much it’ll cost you to run a dehumidifier, Chris revealed: “Energy efficient dehumidifiers cost between 4p and 9p per hour to run depending on the size of the machine.

“It’s important that consumers find out how much a dehumidifier costs to run before buying as this can be the difference between saving or losing hundreds of pounds per year on energy bills.”

When it comes to electricity bills specifically, Chris added: “A tumble dryer costs approximately £1.50 per load to dry. A dehumidifier costs approximately £0.30.

“A £1.20 saving every time it’s used instead to dry the wet washing.”

As for heating bills, he said: “Dry air is cheaper to heat than damp air.

“By removing the humidity the dehumidifier helps makes heating more efficient.”

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Meaco’s dehumidifiers can be run 24/7[/caption]

Other benefits of dehumidifiers

But customers don’t just reduce the cost of energy bills, there are several other benefits to using a dehumidifier.

1. Prevents damp and mould

Chris explained: “By reducing excess moisture from daily activities like cooking, washing, showering they help prevent mould, mildew and damp smells in the property, improving the living conditions for all the occupants.”

2. Takes the chill out of the air

“During the colder months of the year the dehumidifier removes the moisture in the air that causes chills,” he said.

3. Reduces condensation

“They reduce condensation on windows and walls, protecting your home from damp-related issues,” Chris continued.

4. Protects furniture and property

The expert said: “Dehumidifiers help prevent mould and damp caused damage to soft furnishings, wooden furniture, wallpaper, walls etc.”

5. Improves air quality

“They remove airborne allergens such as dust mites, which thrive in humid conditions, improving overall air quality,” he revealed.

“Some models come with HEPA filters so that the dehumidifier can also be used for air purification, helping occupants who suffer from allergies.”

KERRY Katona has asked fans to ‘pray for her mum’ after she was rushed to hospital in a frightening health scare.

The 44-year-old took to Instagram to share the worrying ordeal with fans.

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Kerry Katona has opened up about her mum Sue’s health scare[/caption]

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The pair pictured together back in 2021[/caption]

The star explained that her mum Sue is currently in hospital because of some clots that they have found on her lungs.

Kerry started off the video by saying: “Excuse the state of me.

“I haven’t been to bed since 3am, not this morning, the day before.

“I’ve taken my mum to hospital. I’ve had no sleep – for those who are aware, thank you all so very much for the messages.”

The former Atomic Kitten star continued: “The hospital found clots on my mum’s lungs. She’s not in a good way.

“It’s been a very rough over 24 hours and I’m absolutely exhausted.

“I just want to say that anybody who keeps texting me about work I do apologise, I’m having to put all that on the back foot at the moment.

“I need some sleep to get back to the hospital to be there for my mum.

“But thank you everybody.

“I’m so sorry I look like sh**e. I’ve come back to my mum’s flat, because it’s closer to the hospital, so I can get there.

“I need to get a good nights sleep.

“Big love to you mum. You really scared me. I could throttle you.

“But I got her to the hospital and that’s the main thing. And I stayed with her.

“It was absolutely exhausting, I need to get some sleep.

“My mum sends her love to everybody, I asked everybody to say a prayer to keep her strong and keep her fighting. “

Kerry captioned the video: “Thank you all for your texts and messages sorry if I’ve not replied but I really need to get some sleep so I can be at my best for my mum .

“Also the biggest shout out to all the staff nurses and doctors at the hospital you guys are truly amazing and work your asses off so much! .”

Friends and fans rushed to the comments section to share their well wishes.

One said: “Sending love to you and your Mam .”

Another added: “Much respect we all love you sending kind regards.”

“Wishing your mum a speedy recovery Kerry,” a third chimed in.

Kerry is returning to favour after her mum looked after her earlier this year.

The Whole Again singer had a piece of rib removed to rebuild her nose back in May after being told it was collapsing thanks to years of drug abuse.

The mum-of-five decided to stay with Sue because her fiance Ryan Mahoney was busy doing something else.

Writing in her column for new! magazine, she said: “I want to say a massive thank you to my mum, who has been my rock during the last couple of weeks.

“I’ve been staying at hers and she’s really looked after me.

“If I’m honest, I’ve felt more lonely than ever during my recovery. Ryan was away getting a tattoo in London when I went into hospital and I haven’t seen him since my surgery over a week ago.

“That upset me, because it made me feel unsupported and I could have done with the emotional support.

“I’m always the ‘strong mum’ in our house and this week I really wanted to be looked after and have him here, but I had my mum instead.”

IRAN could unleash its sleeper cells of fanatics in the West after Israel’s “significant” planned strike, a former Brit commander has warned.

Colonel Richard Kemp, who led Brit forces in Afghanistan, told The Sun it’s “real danger” that will soon become a reality when Tehran and its proxies decide to act.

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Hezbollah fighters pictured during drills in Lebanon[/caption]

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The moment a Hezbollah drone crossing from Lebanon is intercepted by an Israeli fighter jet[/caption]

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Hundreds of Hezbollah fighters were injured after their pagers exploded in Lebanon in an Israeli attack to decapitate the terror group[/caption]

He said Iran and Hezbollah could “activate” sleeper cells across Europe to launch attacks against the UK and US when they decide the time is right.

Israel is plotting revenge after Iran launched an unprecedented blitz – launching a salvo of nearly 200 ballistic missiles at the country earlier this month.

Tehran launched the attack after Israel wiped out Hassan Nasrallah – the chief of Hezbollah, Iran’s biggest – and most powerful – terror proxy.

Iran is now bracing for an Israeli reprisal – expected to be a significant strike.

But Colonel Kemp warned that Iran could respond to the next attack with its global network of sleeper cells – overseen by the fanatical Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

These types of attacks may include car bomb attacks outside Israeli embassies – carried out by Iran-backed terrorists such as Hezbollah.

Although Hezbollah’s leadership has been wiped out in Lebanon, the terror organisation has sleeper cells elsewhere – including in Europe, Colonel Kemp said.

He told The Sun: “Hezbollah and its IRGC sponsors have a massive network, in many, many countries. That network does a number of things.

“It provides funding for Hezbollah – there are fundraising operations here in the UK and other countries in Europe that raise funds and get them to Hezbollah.

“But there is also a network of sleeper cells inside European countries – including here in the UK – which have been established for a long time.

“They will be activated at the right moment when Hezbollah or the IRGC decide that’s the time to do so.”

Colonel Kemp said Iran’s sleeper cells of terror proxies exist to “act as a deterrent” for some form of Western attack on Iran – and also for retaliation purposes.

He said: “Without a doubt, if Hezbollah is allowed to continue to exist in some form – in a dangerous form – then its primary purpose will be to to retaliate or to deter and, if necessary, retaliate against attacks on Iran by either the US or by Israel.

“If Israel does carry out a severe attack against Iran, Iran is largely defenceless in terms of its retaliation capacity.

“It’s possible they could revert to, attacks elsewhere outside Israel using the sleeper cells they have in place – whether it be to carry out car bomb attacks against Israeli embassies.

“They could attempt that – and that potentially presents a wider threat which, which could impact this country just as much as it could on any other country.

“It’s a danger we should bear in mind – an Israeli attack which Iran is unable to retaliate to.”

The People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI) – an opposition group which advocates the overthrow of the regime – has warned that Tehran’s network of sleeper cells are “not only ready but functioning”.

Bloody operations linked to Iran have previously reached deep into Europe and the US – all working on orders from the very top of Tehran.

In 2015, MI5 busted a Hezbollah sleeper cell that was massing huge amounts of explosives on the outskirts of London.

Last year, a deadly shipment of uranium was seized at Heathrow Airport in the UK – believed to have been destined for Iranian nationals based in the country.

It’s possible they could revert to, attacks elsewhere outside Israel using the sleeper cells they have in place

Colonel Richard Kemp

It is feared it could have been part of a plot to build a dirty bomb or stage an assassination.

In the US last year, a New Jersey software engineer was jailed for 12 years for his role as a “sleeper agent” in an elite Hezbollah unit.

Iran’s network has carried out terror attacks or major terrorist operations in the West, including in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium and Italy.

Two Iranian nationals were held last year over a terror plot to use cyanide and ricin in Germany.

And in 2021 an Iranian diplomat was convicted in Belgium for being part of a terrorist plot to blow up an event hosted by a dissident group in Paris.

The conference was being attending by five British MPs.

All of these are overseen by the military group known as the Quds Force, watched over by the powerful IRGC.

The Quds Force – once headed by General Qassem Soleimani before he was blown up by the US in 2020 – reports directly to the supreme leader of fundamentalist regime, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

It is estimated the force is up to 20,000 strong and is understood to be responsible for supporting and training proxy groups worldwide.

In 2022, MI5 chief Ken McCallum named Iran as a major security threat to the UK – and said there were 10 foiled plots to kidnap or kill people in Britain that year.

Earlier this month, German newspaper Der Spiegel said a number of Iran-backed terror plots targeting Jews and Israeli-linked businesses in Europe have been foiled by security services this year.

According to the report, the foiled attacks – planned for 2024 – involved a network recruited by Tehran to conduct surveillance on Jewish and Israeli targets in Germany.

In May this year, Iran International reported that Israeli and Swedish Intelligence agencies warned about Iran using criminal networks in Europe to carry out a string of attacks on Israeli embassies.

Israel has reportedly delayed its revenge strike against Iran after potentially sensitive military intel about the plot was leaked.

The alleged documents, marked as “top secret”, are said to contain US intelligence analysing Israel’s inevitable retaliation plan against Iran.

Parts of the leaked document, dated October 15 and 16, reportedly contain satellite imagery appearing to show Israel’s preparation of munitions and military drills.

Others describe the assessment of the Israeli Air Force exercising long-range ballistic and air-to-surface missiles – believed to be planned for a potential strike against Iran.

Everyone who dreamed a year ago of beating us and attacking us paid a heavy price and are no longer in that dream

Yoav GallantIsrael's Defence Minister

The documents suggest Israel was conducting covert surveillance on Iran using advanced drone technology.

The Sun is not directly quoting or showing the information from the leaked documents.

But according to The Times, Israel has been forced to come up with an alternative plan to strike Iran after the leak.

Senior US officials privately acknowledged the docs were authentic – but suggested they were not a comprehensive assessment of Israel’s full retaliation plan against Iran.

The leaked documents have markings that indicate they are only meant to be seen by the US and its Five Eyes – Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

But the documents began circulating in Telegram after being posted by an account called Middle East Spectator.

Visiting an air base earlier this month, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant vowed: “Everyone who dreamed a year ago of beating us and attacking us paid a heavy price and are no longer in that dream.”

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Hezbollah militants at the funeral of Ali al-Debs, one of the group’s commanders killed by an Israeli air raid[/caption]

A LESSER-KNOWN city in Bulgaria has been named a trending destination for 2025 by Lonely Planet.

Earlier this week, travel giant Lonely Planet named the 10 best cities to visit next year as part of its Best in Travel 2025 series.

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Bansko has been named as a top city to visit in 2024[/caption]

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While none in the UK made the cut, there were a number from Europe that did feature, including Bansko in Bulgaria.

Located at the foot of the Pirin Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria, Bansko is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes.

Ellie Sugareva, who is the Team Manager for Bulgaria at Crystal Ski Holidays, wasn’t surprised to see Bansko as a trending destination.

Talking exclusively to the Sun Newspaper, she said: “Bansko has the beauty of an old traditional Bulgarian town in the foothills of Pirin mountains.

“It’s a case of new meets old with cobbled lanes and terracotta roofs in the UNESCO-protected centre, which is surrounded by streets lined with bars, clubs and restaurants.

“Even though it’s Bulgaria’s biggest ski area, it has a lot to offer beyond the slopes too including; museums for those who want to tap into the local culture, restaurants offering traditional meals as well as modern cafes and themed restaurants in the new part of town.

“Other activities such as Bankso’s outdoor ice-skating rink (the largest in Bulgaria) are the perfect outing for groups and families.

Bulgarian-born Pav Todorova, 28, originally from Plovdiv, visited on school trips and holidays with her family.

She added: “As a Bulgarian, Bansko has a true Balkan vibe that holidaymakers won’t get from popular ski destinations in western Europe.

“You’ve got delicious food, music, cheap booze and plenty of spas.”

But it’s not just Ellie and Pav who are already rating Bansko as a holiday destination, celebs like Gary Dourdan from American TV show CSI have been spotted on holiday in the Bulgarian city.

The cheap prices in Bansko are another draw for visitors, with Ellie adding: “Bansko offers great value for money – expenditure on food and drink will go a lot further here, making it an attractive choice to budget-conscious travellers, including families and beginner skiers.”

Food and drink in Bansko is cheap too, with a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costing £8 per person.

Pints of beer are said to cost just over £2, with a bottle of wine coming in at £5.

Home to just 12,000 residents, the city’s compact size is another draw.

Ellie added: “Bansko is also more compact compared to most big resort names in France, Italy, Austria, and with its well-known hospitality presence, the town’s friendly residents are used to welcoming tourists.”

Those holidaymakers who want to go to Bansko for its skiing and snowboarding should visit the city between December and March because it gets reliable snow cover.

The ski resort has a good mix of levels, with eight blue runs, eleven red runs and two black runs.

Other winter activities include ATV safaris through the Pirin Mountains, a snowshoeing trip over the Rhodope range and sledding.

Away from the snowsports, there are plenty of other things to do in Bansko throughout the rest of the year.

The city’s old town is a maze of cobbled streets and traditional stone buildings, with the Holy Trinity Church and its towering bell tower being a highlight.

There are a couple of museums like Velyanov House.

Set inside a traditional Bulgarian stone building, the house is decorated with paintings and carved wooden ceilings.

Other buildings in Bansko’s old town have been turned into mehanas, old-style taverns that serve traditional Bulgarian food and wine.

Local folk musicians also perform inside the mehanas.

Order local delicacies like Chomlek (beef stew), Kapama (a sauerkraut dish) bob Chorba (bean soup) and Sirene po Shopski (baked tomatoes, cheese and eggs).

Bansko is a two and a half hour drive from Sofia, the Bulgarian capital – and Brits can fly there with Wizz Air and Ryanair with return fares costing £30.

The local language in Bansko is Bulgarian although people may speak English at the beach resorts.

Bulgaria is currently three hours ahead of the UK and the local currency is the Bulgaria lev with £10 getting around 22 lev.

Brits can stay in Bulgaria for up to 90 days without a visa but your passport must have at least three months left after the day you plan to leave.

Earlier this year, Pav also revealed the little-known beaches holidaymakers should visit instead of heading to Sunny Beach.

One of those places is Veleka Beach in Sinemorets, which is a tiny strip of land between the two bodies of water.

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CAMPBELL HATTON faces Jimmy Joe Flint in a big rematch tonight in Manchester.

The pair fought earlier this year and it was Flint that came out on top, handing Hatton the first loss of his pro career.

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Campbell Hatton will do battle with Jimmy Joe Flint later tonight[/caption]

But the son of British boxing hero Ricky will be out for revenge on the undercard of Jack Catterall’s fight against Regis Prograis.

Read on to find out exactly what time Hatton and Flint will be making their way to the ring.

Hatton vs Flint EXACT ring-walk time

• Campbell Hatton’s clash with Jimmy Joe Flint takes place on Saturday, October 26.
• The ring-walk time is set to get underway at approximately 8.53pm BST, depending on the length of the previous undercard fights.
• The main card starts at 7pm BST on DAZN.

Who is on the card?

As well as Hatton’s clash against Flint, the main event sees Jack Catterall go up against Regis Prograis in one of the best fights that can be made in the division.

Reece Bellotti takes on Michael Gomez Jr while Pat McCormack faces William Herrera in a middleweight clash.

Junaid Bostan is also in action against Maico Sommariva. Anthony Crolla’s son William also takes to the ring as he contends with Lorenzo Grasso.

• Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis – Super lightweight
• Reece Bellotti vs. Michael Gomez Jr – Super featherweight
• Campbell Hatton vs. James Flint – Super lightweight
• Pat McCormack vs. William Andres Herrera – Welterweight
• Junaid Bostan vs. Maico Sommariva – Super welterweight
• William Crolla vs. Lorenzo Grasso – Super welterweight
• Ste Clarke vs. Mateusz Pawlowski – Middleweight
• Joe McGrail vs. Lewis Morris – Featherweight
• Emily Whitworth vs. Sara Orszagi – Bantamweight

How to watch

• Hatton vs Flint will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.
• You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
• A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
• You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.
• The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
• You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.

NOA-LYNN VAN LEUVEN is to become the first-ever trans player at PDC World Darts Championship.

She is set to compete in the PDC Championship after turning down Lakeside for a place at Ally Pally.

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Noa-Lynn van Leuven is to become the first-ever trans player at PDC World Darts Championship[/caption]

Van Leuven – who transitioned in 2021 – finished second on the Order of Merit behind Beau Greaves in the PDC Women’s Series in 2024.

She claimed four Women’s Series titles throughout the year to clinch a World Championship debut.

The Dutch player produced a record-breaking 109.64 average to clinch the Event 21 title last Saturday.

And the WDF confirmed that the 28-year-old had accepted her invitation to compete in the PDC World Championship.

It means she would therefore not be playing in the Women’s World Championship at Lakeside.

Van Leuven becomes the first transgender player in the history of the PDC World Championship and will also feature in November’s Grand Slam of Darts.

Despite her success, some rivals including Britain’s Deta Hedman called for trans competitors to be banned from playing in ranked women’s tournaments. 

In response, Van Leuven said: “I thought the world should know, this is discrimination. We have been thrown back 40 years with the sport of darts.

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“[Other players] secretly tell me that they don’t understand the commotion but there are a lot of conservative, toxic bi***es on the women’s tour. 

“People send the most terrible messages, then go on preparing their pasta. They have no idea the impact it has on my life.

“I didn’t dare go out on the street for several weeks and had panic attacks. It did take a while for that fear to go away.”