Seething James McPake hammers SPFL for ‘putting lives at risk’ as Dundee boss alleges shift in league priorities

fire in Hull exploded into an even more terrifying blaze.A clip recorded by a passer-by shows residents watching the property as black smoke billows from the roof.With a loud bang, the relatively small flames suddenly plume into an inferno that engulfs the whole house.One local walking past, who was in line with the building just seconds before the explosion, can be seen jumping back in shock.Other people nearby are shown running away from the blaze with loud shouting in the background.Crackling and whistling can also be heard towards the end of the video.Humberside Fire & Rescue crews remain at the house on Hopwood Close following reports of the fire earlier this afternoon (Sunday, April 17). Claire Tates, a station manager for the fire service, told Hull Live: “We have had four fire engines here.“We've also had the drone in attendance to check the rooftops for any fire spread.”The emergency service worker said they received calls to a fire involving some outbuildings which spread to a property."We've now got fire investigation officers here who are on the scene with the police and are working also in collaboration with the council to resolve this incident,” she added.The local community has taken to Facebook to offer their support to the homeowners.One person wrote: “I hope the people of this house know the neighbourhood is here for them.”Another person added: “Was awful to see, thought a bomb had gone off.

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Simon Cowell decided to use his Golden Buzzer on the second episode of Britain's Got Talent - after being blown away by stand-up comedian Axel.The hit ITV talent show has just returned with its highly-anticipated 15th series on Saturday night, and a second episode aired on Sunday (April 17).Regular judges Simon, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams are all back on the panel to find the most talented acts Britain has to offer.And it seems head judge Simon had already found his favourite act in the competition, beacause he pressed his Golden Buzzer on 33-year-old property maintenance manager Axel Blake.The London-based comic blew Simon away with his hilarious stand-up routine, which involved jokes about driving, the underground, cryptocurrency and Covid.And Simon was so impressed that he decided to put him straight through to the live semi-finals with the press of a button.ITV viewers were divided by the moment on Twitter, with some thrilled for the comedian and others who didn't believe he deserved Simon's buzzer.One wrote: "Fair play Simon he was very very funny."A second agreed: "Really enjoyed Axel.

Doctor Who episode - she's back for one more special later in the year - has thrilled fans of the BBC One show. The thrilling episode, Legend of the Sea Devils, saw Yaz and Dan (in a very fetching pirate outfit) travel to 19th-century waters and encounter Madame Ching – the real-life Chinese pirate queen.

Amanda Holden shared a series of stunning snaps from her idyllic Easter getaway in Santa Monica, California, on Sunday 17 April.  The Britain's Got Talent judge, 51, donned a gold bikini designed with a striking zebra print as she posed for the camera. In one snap, the star relaxed on the sandy shores at the famous Santa Monica pier and pictured the funfair behind her. Wearing a pair of light blue denim shorts, an Adidas cap and grey sneakers, the TV personality pouted in the beaming sun.

The row of imposing Victorian houses in Seaton Carew, County Durham, had stunning panoramic views over the beach and the North Sea coastline. Married couple Anne and John Darwin lived at No3 The Cliff – a seven-bedroom property with grand rooms and period charm.They also owned No4 next door, which had been converted into bedsits. It was part of the couple’s property rental business that included several other bedsit properties across County Durham.

Princess Charlotte appeared to be in a hurry to leave following the Easter Sunday service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in a sweet moment on 17 April.The six year old joined her older brother Prince George, eight, mother Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, 40, and father Prince William, 39, the Duke of Cambridge. In a sweet moment, Princess Charlotte could be seen gently tugging on her mother's dress before innocently staring at the floor while her family lingered to chat with the Dean of Windsor following the service.

He’s one of the world’s most recognisable actors, thanks to his acclaimed roles in The Wire and Luther, but Idris Elba says things could have turned out very differently for him. The 49-year-old has praised the boxing school at York Hall in London’s Bethnal Green for keeping him on the straight and narrow as a young man. “At 22 years old, I could have gone many different ways,” the actor has explained.

Victoria Beckham has shared the adorable birthday card she received from daughter Harper, 10, on Easter Sunday for her 48th birthday.Taking to Instagram, the Spice Girls star posted a sweet video of Harper reading out the gift, which had a lovely photo of the mother and daughter on the front. Victoria captioned it with: "Feeling like a very blessed and loved mummy today on my birthday. I love you so much Harper Seven," followed with heart emojis.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticFashion, of course, is rarely just fashion — it tells a story about whoever’s wearing it. And in the ’90s and 2000s, the preppy youthquake mall-fashion outlet Abercrombie & Fitch told a very big story.

Britney Spears is sharing some more of her fears about her welcoming another baby.

Victoria and David Beckham no doubt wanted to put their feet up after all the hustle and bustle of their eldest son Brooklyn's wedding to Nicola Peltz last weekend.New photos shared to Instagram reveal that the loving couple did just that, embarking on a luxury break to soak up some sun and relax by the sea.MORE: Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz's secret wedding day connection that no one noticedThe parents-of-four posed for photos in the Bahamas with their friends, Dave and Isabella Grutman, with one snapshot showing the former footballer and his wife standing on the beach with their arms around each other.In the background, the beautiful aquamarine sea and clear blue sky could be seen. "How high is my hat?!?!" Victoria joked, before going on to write: "The best week x."WATCH: Victoria Beckham displays toned figure as she celebrates exciting newsIn another photo, Victoria and her ten-year-old daughter Harper held hands on the beach after dark, wearing long dresses as they stood barefoot in the sand while a fire glowed behind them.SEE: Romeo Beckham sparks reaction with unseen photo from Brooklyn Beckham's weddingMORE: Nicola Peltz's wedding gift from David Beckham's mother will melt your heartThe Beckhams took part in a spectacular celebration last Saturday, when Brooklyn married his partner of three years.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton took to celebrating the holiday weekend in the most cheerful way possible, by immersing themselves into the spirit completely.MORE: Gwen Stefani's former stepdaughter shares heartfelt tribute to special family memberGwen took to Instagram to share a Reel of her husband dressed up in a full pink bunny costume in the spirit of Easter, with bunny-faced slippers to match.VIDEO: Gwen Stefani shares glimpse inside stunning new marital home with Blake SheltonHe simply walked out of the room in full costume as their dogs followed them up, sporting a happy but slightly dazed look on his face."Hoppy #Easter from me + the easter blakey," she captioned her clip, with a series of bunny emojis, and fans immediately launched into droves of laughter emojis.MORE: Gwen Stefani reveals major plans with Blake Shelton - and it's all happening in Oklahoma"This is incredible," one of their friends wrote, with another also saying: "……Also wallpaper matches bunny look so well," commenting on their floral pink design."Ok I get it now lol.

“You know we stand with you,” said Prince Harry to the Ukrainian team at the Invictus Games this weekend. “The world is united with you and still you deserve more.”

Covid wrecked their grand plans.Large venues have introduced complex contracts to counter Covid threats, and there is a backlog of waiting couples who rebooked during the lockdowns.This has driven up demand for smaller, more informal dos – and the pub trade is benefitting.Tessa Stewart, weddings events manager at The Bell in Ticehurst, East Sussex, said: “We are seeing a lot of demand for more relaxed weddings, but people are certainly not compromising on style.“We have more than 80 weddings booked so far for this year and after lockdowns, people definitely want a focus on family and friends.”And wedding singer Robbie Humphries, of trio The Cash Cows, said: “People have been scaling back on some of the flashier events.“Pub wedding bookings have gone through the roof, and with a diary full of postponed weddings, it’s hard to fit new ones in.” According to hospitality jobs site caterer.com, around 1.8million people are planning a wedding knees-up in the pub. A typical couple will spend £18,000 on their wedding including the venue and food, but this could rise to £28,000 in London.Their research also uncovered 25% of people are set to go to up to three weddings this year.It found a dramatic increase in wedding roles advertised in the first three months of 2022 compared to 2021.Stay up to date with all the latest Daily Star news by signing up to one of our free newsletters here.Although couples are willing to swap their luxurious weddings for one in the boozer, a lot of Brits are still concerned with keeping their wedding classy.One wedding planner has shared her tips on how to avoid tackiness on the big day – no matter if you’re in the pub or a traditional church.

Simon Cowell’s BGT golden buzzer act Axel Blake spent time in a youth offenders’ prison.He said the “toxic and horrible" experience made him turn his life around and follow his dream of becoming a comedian.Axel, 33, was seen on last night’s ITV show getting a free pass through to the live semi-finals.Cowell told him: "After what everybody has been through these last couple of years, we needed acts like you."But dad-of-two and property maintenance worker Axel admits his life could have taken a very different turn.When he was growing up, he got in with the wrong crowd and claimed there was "peer pressure" to do things to keep in with his pals.He became caught up in an altercation with a group of lads and had to spend three months in a youth offenders’ prison. Axel, of west London, said: “It was heavy in the gang life.“You don’t wanna be a p***k, you want pride and you want respect and it consumed me.“I was around the wrong kind of people, the wrong mentality, my mentality was poisoned.

Livingston boss David Martindale says SPFL bosses have no right to complain about rules for games going ahead - because they all voted on it in the first place.

Andy Halliday believes SPFL chiefs have damaged Scottish football’s credibility by forcing Covid hit clubs to carry on regardless.

Dundee FC were forced to name a vastly depleted squad for their Boxing Day clash with Aberdeen.Dave Mackay, Dundee's assistant manager, was named among the four substitutes that also included two goalkeepers and a teenager.Mackay hasn’t played professional football for just over five years, since he hung up his boots at St Johnstone in 2016.However, due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the Dundee camp, Dee's boss James McPake was forced to register his No.2 for the side.Dundee had attempted to postpone the game, but the SPFL denied their request leading to the farcical situation on Boxing Day.McPake hammered the situation in his post-match interview: “It was more about the way it was handled.

Covid-stricken Dundee have been forced to travel to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen and boss James McPake is furious with the SPFL.

Dundee named a vastly depleted team to face Aberdeen on Boxing Day with just four substitutes – including their own assistant manager.