Darts referee threatens to cancel match as crowd whistles interrupt clash

Israel's entry in Eurovision 2022 will not get to perform live in Turin, Italy due to strikes and security concerns.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAustralian actor and filmmaker Charles Jazz Terrier has completed post-production on a speculative pilot for “WTFitness,” a comedy series set in Melbourne’s gym scene. ‘WTFitness’ is proposed to be a series with eight half-hour episodes that boasts an ensemble cast including Terrier, Christopher Kirby, Kat Stewart, Jonny Brugh and Trevor Jamieson.

Manchester United appear to finally be closing in on their new manager after a hunt that arguably began when Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.Despite Mauricio Pochettino’s name having been in the ring for years, it seems increasingly likely that the man who will ultimately take the job will be Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.Since Ferguson bowed out, bringing an end to the glory years of English football’s most successful club, United has burned through seven managers.Ten Hag is reportedly not completely convinced by the possibility of taking the job with many major issues that need to be addressed within the squad.But who is ten Hag and what has led him to the position where he could be about to embark on one of the most high-pressure management jobs in football?Erik ten Hag is a professional football manager and former player from the east of the Netherlands.He’s from a rich family and has never needed the financial injection of the big jobs in management having come from a wealthy background. His family own a real-estate company and several other financial firms.His father reportedly wanted Erik to go into the family business, but his natural talent as a footballer saw him go down a different path.He played 336 senior league games, 221of which were for FC Twente, where he retired from in 2002.In that time he scored 15 league goals, his playing career also including stints at Utrecht, RKC Waalwijk and two other spells at Twente.Erik ten Hag has constructed a good managerial record.

Vernon Kay swooned over a hunky guest on Tuesday's episode of ITV's This Morning – all while urging that he felt 'pressured' in going to the gym.Italian hunk Alessandro Cinquini appeared on the programme via videolink from America, alongside girlfriend Nicole Hayden.The couple opened up about how Nicole was catfished by a stranger who was posing as Alessandro and using his photos.Long story short, Nicole ended up stumbling across the Alessandro and the pair fell head-over-heels in love with each other.While the pair spoke about their catfishing experience, a hunky snap of Alessandro came up on the screen.Looking totally ripped and muscly, host Josie said: "No wonder you were clicking Nicole. That is a lovely picture."Vernon was completely taken aback by the sizzling snap of the Italian hunk and said: "Two days in a row! Dr Scott yesterday and now this.

dachshund rescued from a meat market in South Korea has found a new forever home in the UK.Ruby was rescued by the DMT Dachshund Rescue and Support Group, which saves pups from the dog meat trade in China and South Korea. She had been scheduled to be killed less than 24 hours later.Ruby arrived at her new home in Cottingham, East Yorkshire after flying from South Korea via Paris on March 21.Sue and Phil Wilkson, who adopted Ruby, have kept dachshunds as pets since 1993.Sue said: "We saw Ruby when she was rescued from a kill shelter in South Korea.

Hooters is hoping to open in a new UK location – but some Brits aren't keen on the idea.The popular American chain is known for its scantily-clad waitresses who wear orange shorts and low-cut vest tops as uniform. While the outfits are important, the restaurant also comes with a "strict" policy that got one woman's colleagues fired.

Coronation Street fans have been left disgusted after uncovering a plot which would have seen Tracy Barlow attempt to bed her own stepbrother.Eagle-eyed Reddit users were scrolling back through the archives for Kate Ford’s first ever appearance on the cobbles as Tracy back in 2002 when they discovered a plot which would see her set her sights on then-bookie Peter.The alcoholic owned the bookies at the time of Tracy’s Christmas arrival back in Weatherfield, and was in a relationship with barmaid Shelley Unwin - before that was thrown into jeopardy by the arrival of Boyzone star Keith Duffy as Ciaran McCarthy.Taking to Reddit, one distracted user penned: "I remember reading somewhere that Tracy Barlow and Peter Barlow were planned to have an affair at one point in the 2000s." They then linked to the original article dated October 2002 from Ananova - a now defunct news site - which read: "Coronation Street’s Tracy Barlow is making a return to the street as a serial man-eater. "A show spokesman says the new Tracy will be sexy, sassy and opinionated.

Chelsea are able to complete a stunning comeback at Real Madrid on Tuesday, it will surely go down as one of the biggest miracles in Champions League history.Only one team has turned over a deficit of two goals from a first-leg that was played at their home ground in the competition's history. The odds are stacked against the Blues, with striker Romelu Lukaku ruled out of the trip to the Bernabeu through injury.But Thomas Tuchel's men can take heart from previous second-leg comebacks that have been a staple of the Champions League since its inception.

Police have handed out dozens of further fines as the investigation into 'partygate' continues. Scotland Yard said officers have now made more than 50 referrals for fixed penalty notices to the ACRO Criminal Records Office over breaches of Covid-19 regulations in Whitehall and Downing Street.

Millions of households across England will be receiving a £150 council tax rebate which will be paid straight into their bank accounts.

A dad and former footballer who worked in Wigan has died after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

When you think of Charlotte Tilbury, it’s hard not to also think “Pillow Talk”. What started as one pinky-nude shade of lipstick, which quickly found its way onto the lips of supermodels and celebs like Kate Moss and Amal Clooney, since expanded into a medium and a dark version of the original shade in 2019, followed by a whole range of products inspired by that same pink hue.

Getting older always comes with body changes.

‘There is no money.’ Andrew would arrive on a skiing holiday and he’d have no stuff, and she’d have to buy it.”Andrew’s role from 2001 to 2011 as the UK’s Special Representative for international trade and investment offered him multiple opportunities for dubious personal networking to enhance his income. It allowed him to swan around the world at government expense, playing golf, brokering nefarious deals on sidebar excursions and partying with big-breasted beauty queens.

BBC’s Doctors cast and will been seen on screens as nurse Maeve Ludlow, but the star has had an extensive career prior to landing her new job.The actress’ breakout role came in 1996 as Niamh Brennan in Fair City, a position that she held for 22 years before she quit in 2017. She then competed in the Irish version of Dancing With The Stars two years later, and has recently moved from Dublin to Birmingham to take her new place in the BBC drama series.Take a look at the star’s career from start to finish as she prepares to enter her new role.Clelia is the new nurse in town on BBC’s medical drama Doctors.She is introduced with Karen, who shows her character Maeve around Sutton Vale.

This Morning, Josie Gibson and Vernon Kay headed up the popular ITV magazine show.During the first few minutes of the show, the two hosts went live to Alison Hammond via videolink – who was in Disneyland Paris.Living it up in France for Disneyland Paris' 30th anniversary, Alison was fuming that the crowd of people didn't know who she was."No one's even interested in me here," she said, before adding: "It's the one place where no one actually cares who I am."She then shouted: "Does anyone want an autograph!?" before giving up and telling the camera: "Not one person," in a disappointed tone.Josie then went on to recall the time that she and Alison were at a Will Smith party and how Alison got a "better reception" than he did.The former Big Brother star chimed in with a story, explaining: "We went to a Will Smith event once and she had a a bigger reaction when she walked in the room."Adding: "She's gonna kill me for saying this, well it was the same reaction as Will Smith."Elsewhere in the show viewers were gushing over Josie and Vernon's springlike ensembles. Taking to Twitter to chat about the hosts and their outfits, one person penned: "#ThisMorning Josie and Vernon dressed like a couple on a cruise!"Another made a sly jibe: "#ThisMorning @vernonkay Whose wallpaper did you nick to make that shirt Vernon?"While a third penned: "I think you’ve went into Tess’s wardrobe Vernon#ThisMorning."This comes as Josie and Vernon are called by fans to take on the This Morning reigns permanently.Holly and Phil have been taking a break during the school holidays, and many fans are delighted to see Josie and Vernon take over.Taking to Twitter just minutes into the broadcast, one wrote: "Yes! Josie and Vernon.

Peter Wright has been accused by a number of darts fans of running ‘scared’ from three-time world champion Michael Van Gerwen, after pulling out of his match with the Dutchman this weekend.Wright was scheduled to take on rival Van Gerwen at the Interwetten German Darts Championship, however the PDC announced the Scot had withdrawn with a back injury.Some fans however believe the injury card was just a bluff from the reigning world champion, instead insinuating that Wright was scared of taking on MVG.Following the PDC’s announcement one Twitter user simply replied: “He’s scared.”These thoughts were echoed by other online darts fans, as another tweeted: “Running scared of Mighty Mike he truly is back,” whilst a fellow user added: “Clearly scared of MVG.”Despite the claims, a number of Wright’s fans jumped to his defence and rubbished any idea of the Snakebite running scared.As a result, the Scot has enjoyed some success over the former world No.

Peter Wright claims he couldn't even stand up due to stomach pain before his first UK Open match.Snakebite, 52, overtook Gerwyn Price as the world no.1 last weekend but says he very nearly pulled out of the Minehead-based tournament.Wright suffers from gallstones - small stones usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder - which can cause intense stomach pain lasting up to five hours."It was horrible. I didn't want to play the first game," Wright told Oche."I sat there for over an hour crouched, I couldn't even stand up.

Gerwyn Price has been forced to withdraw from Night 5 of the Premier League Darts Championship following an injury to his hand.The Iceman, 37, was due to play Joe Cullen in the quarter-final stage of the revamped competition.But Price will not take to the oche at Brighton on Thursday evening after informing the PDC of his decision to withdraw.The Welshman had travelled to the south coast on Wednesday in the hope of shaking off his injury but upon practice, it was clear he would be unable to compete.As a result, Joe Cullen will be awarded a 6-0 victory and automatically advance to the semi-finals at Brighton.The Rock Star will face the winner of Michael van Gerwen's tussle with James Wade, aiming to pick up a first Premier League win since the start of February.After besting Wade and Price at the oche on Night 2, Cullen came unstuck in a 6-4 final loss to Jonny Clayton.And the Bradford-born tungsten-thrower is yet to bounce back since losing the Liverpool final to The Ferret.HAVE YOUR SAY! Is Gerwyn Price darts' greatest boo-boy? Let us know in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Darts star Michael Smith has sent a message to his "trolls" amid the pain of losing his eighth final.Bully Boy had a great chance to end his unwanted streak and win his first major tournament at the UK Open last weekend but was agonisingly beaten 11-10 by Danny Noppert.It comes after the world number four fell at the final hurdle at the World Championships against Peter Wright earlier this year.Having received taunts online, Smith has hit back with some admirable perspective on life.The 31-year-old wrote on social media: "Don’t feel the need to say this but want to. "For all the trolls with the messages of abuse I’ll let you into a little secret of my life.

Michael Smith somehow managed to bust a 140 checkout in the first leg of his crunch UK Open quarter-final against Gerwyn Price. Price and Smith met in the last-eight in Minehead with both men looking to book a spot in the semi-final of a competition that was blown wide open following the exits of several key contenders.After the departure of top seeds, including Jonny Clayton, Michael van Gerwen and Peter Wright, both players would have sensed a real opportunity going into the match.But Smith could have been forgiven for wondering if it was going to be one of those days after managing to bust a 140 checkout in the very first leg.