Brit football coach jailed in Dubai still faces 10 years in prison after sentence cut

Hull Crown Court.Ben Hammersley, prosecuting, told the court Thompson had been unofficially caring for his 78-year-old neighbour, David Traylen, for almost 20 years.The court heard Mr Traylen did not have any known relatives or beneficiaries to his estate when he died on October 2, 2017.Thompson registered David's death with Hull City Council but then called up First Direct bank impersonating Mr Traylen and asking for the £28,000 in his savings account to be transferred into his current account.Posing as Mr Traylen, reports Hull Live, the lorry driver told the bank he was "very ill and wanted to sort out his funds". He then wrote himself a cheque for £25,000.Over the next two years, the court heard, Thompson used the money for his family's day-to-day expenditure.

Asda customer says he was left "humiliated" after being told to leave the supermarket by staff because they 'didn't like the way he shops'.Matthew Scholes said he visited Asda's Thornaby store to do his his weekly shop, after a 12-hour night shift at a care home, and was followed around the store by a staff member with a clipboard.The 49-year-old said that when he reached the alcohol aisle a female worker told him: "We have seen you in here before" and "I want you to leave the store right now".Matthew, who lives in Thornaby, said he tried to explain he had done nothing wrong.However, he said the Asda employee kept repeating herself and he had no choice but to put his basket down and leave the shop.Matthew said he contacted the retailer about the incident and was left stunned by their response.According to Teesside Live, an email sent to him by Asda executive relations said: "I have spoken to the store leadership team who have informed me they do not like the way you shop."I appreciate this may not be the response you were looking for and I am sorry for any disappointment this may cause."The company says that their colleagues can ask shoppers to leave if they suspect them of "suspicious shopping behaviour".Matthew, who works at Victoria House Care Home in Stockton, said: "I feel discriminated against and humiliated. I picked up a bottle of Ouzo and, at that point with a bottle in my hand, the woman said 'can I have a word? I want you to leave the shop right now'."I said 'what's going on I haven't done nothing wrong, I haven't stolen anything'.

Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood, 57, has backed former dancer Anton Du Beke, 55, to carry on scoring when the BBC returns to TV later this year. He said: "I am so pleased he is a judge now finally.

BBC show Dragon's Den have been left baffled after their appearance on the show wasn't aired.. Business owner Howard Brown, 60, and his partner Alex Black, aged 64, were awarded an investment from Dragon' Touker Suleyman for their underfloor heating business.The Birmingham pair said when the BBC contacted them to let them know they would be not airing their section it came as a huge blow and they were "mystified" about the reason for the decision.Ahead of what they thought would be their appearance on the show they moved their Real Infra Red Ltd company into a larger office- because they though they'd receive "lots of orders" after being seen on TV.And they said they now need to leave their new base and 'downscale' after revised forecasts.Mr Brown said: "Our pitch was so entertaining that the researcher was saying: 'Well that was terrific, that's going to be great TV'.

cheating husband's mistress about his tragic death.Bridgette Davis posted a video on TikTok revealing the saga, saying: "When your husband of 10 years dies and you have to tell his mistress."She then showed a screenshot of the text messages — the mistress wrote: "F*** I can't believe this."I can't, I'm losing it. I can't do this again.

slapped a fellow passenger and screamed in the face of a terrified air-stewardess has slammed with a huge fine and banned for life. A spokesperson for popular carrier Jet2 said Catherine Bush "displayed a catalogue of aggressive, abusive and dangerous behaviour" which included "physical aggression towards other customers and our crew".The furious woman can be seen in viral footage being chucked off the flight from Manchester Airport to Antalya, Turkey, Mirror reports.

Lionel Messi found an ingenious way to deal with his noisy neighbours in Barcelona - by just buying their house off them.Messi used to reside in Castelldefels, a seaside town 12 miles south-west of Barcelona, the town is a popular visiting destination in the summer for those from the Catalan capital and surrounding countryside. Originally purchased for €1.8million (£1.5m) in 2009, the superstar’s home when with the Blaugrana had a further €6million (£5m) spent on renovating it.Messi converted the place into a three-story building with a swimming pool and gym, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

“The Net.”During a chat on the “The Jess Cagle Show,” co-host Julia Cunningham asked the Oscar winner if the ’90s action thriller is why she’s not on any social media platform.Bullock jokingly replied, “I learned a lot.”The “Blind Side” actress added, “We met real hackers and I remember people going, ‘Does that exist? Do you think we could actually order a pizza from your computer?’ And I was like, ‘Yes.'”“The Net” also starred Jeremy Northam and Dennis Miller and followed Bullock as a computer programmer for a software company. She unmasks a government conspiracy while at the same time trying to make sure her identity is not wiped off the face of the Earth.

up for Song of the Year again on April 3 — home-schooled sons Egypt, 11, and Genesis, 7 (with husband Swizz Beatz); released her eighth album, “Keys,” and her best-selling memoir, “More Myself”; and launched a skin-care line, Keys Soulcare. She kept up the pace this month, publishing the young-adult graphic novel “Girl on Fire” and debuting her Athleta x Alicia Keys capsule collection of workout wear.

In this anxiety-ridden time, tightly wound New Yorkers are turning to healing practices more commonly associated with New Age-y desert retreats than with the city that never sleeps. But a new crop of hypnotherapists — who dispel outdated notions of witch doctors and carnival tricks — say business is booming.“Hypnosis has nothing to do with this magical malarkey that you’ve seen in the past or in movies,” says Manjit Devgun, a corporate mind coach whose clients include executives from companies like Chanel, the New York Times, Gates Ventures and Squarespace.In a typical session, Devgun gets her client comfortable either laying down or sitting in a soft chair, sometimes with a blanket.

clip detailing her “crime of fashion” currently boasts 7 million views on TikTok.“So yeah I just experienced getting dress coded at disney,” reads the caption to the clip, which was uploaded Sunday by user Tori Cannella, 23.The incriminating clip shows the Disney visitor strolling through the Orlando theme park’s Magic Kingdom while wearing denim cutoff shorts. Up top, she rocks a long-sleeve black crop top fastened with just two sets of leather ties that barely conceals her bosom.The footage concludes with the guest following an employee to a store, where she was gifted a complimentary Walt Disney tee to wear over her not-safe-for-park apparel.

Vanessa Feltz has revealed that she’s tested positive for Covid after coughing live on air.The TV star, 60, took to Instagram today, Thursday 24 March, just hours after filming in the This Morning studio and informed her 134,000 followers that she’d contracted the virus. “I’ve got covid. Gosh,” she began in the video.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterSharon Horgan’s new Apple series has set its main cast.The series, now titled “Bad Sisters,” will star Horgan, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah Greene, and Eve Hewson as the Garvey sisters. Claes Bang, Brian Gleeson, Daryl McCormack, Assaad Bouab, and Saise Quinn also star.The series follows the lives of the Garvey sisters bound together by the premature death of their parents and a promise to always protect one another. The show was originally ordered at Apple back in September with a 10-episode order.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Recording Academy has unveiled a second round of performers for the 64th annual Grammy Awards: nominees Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Nas, and Chris Stapleton, and, as revealed by Variety Wednesday night, a special In Memoriam performance featuring songs of Stephen Sondheim by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler.The Grammys, again hosted by Trevor Noah, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.

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TOP ITV television stars filming for The Games were at London’s Aquatics Centre just hours before a chlorine gas leak put 29 people in hospital. Insiders said the celebrities, who are all part of the new flagship show, The Games, had been offered check-ups by medics.

CELEBRITY Juice star Emily Atack has confessed she uses her Team Captain status to boost her love life. The cheeky stand-up, 32, who fronts a team opposite broadcaster Laura Whitmore, 36, has admitted her rowdy game show role can have its perks.

Sam Waterston returned to TV in a big way. He’s not only reprising his role as District Attorney Jack McCoy on season 21 of, but he’s also portraying former U.S.

BBC has confirmed that four of its biggest dramas that have aired over the last year are returning. The Tourist, The Responder, Vigil and Time are all set to make a comeback with a second series after each drama was a hit with viewers.

For the first time in 42 seasons, on Wednesday’s episode of “Survivor”, Jeff Probst had to stop a challenge in the middle of the action and skip ahead to the next portion.

sentenced to 25 years in a Dubai prison have pleaded for his release on his 25th birthday. Billy Hood was a British semi-pro footballer and coach who was jailed in the Middle Eastern country after police discovered CBD oil in his car.